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Abney Harper, co-owner of the luxury New Orleans brand Sucré, shares her journey into the culinary world. Sucré recently opened its first location outside of New Orleans in Woodstock, Atlanta, marking an exciting expansion. Abney hopes to create a beautiful, magical experience showcasing handcrafted, complex pastries while ensuring quality and consistency. The Forum  Peachtree Corners will open this fall, 2024. This interview by Rico Figliolini

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00:00:00 - Abney Harper's Journey
00:01:44 - Sucré: New Orleans-Style Luxury Pastry Shop
00:03:37 - From Law to Pastry: A Serendipitous Journey
00:06:16 - Expanding Sucré's Presence in Georgia
00:08:09 - From Restaurants to Pastries
00:12:47 - Navigating the Challenges of Scaling a Business Across States
00:15:18 - Navigating Regulations and Expansion Plans
00:17:22 - Expanding Sucré Brand Beyond New Orleans
00:20:08 - Discovering A New Orleans Passion
00:21:24 - Bringing the Essence of New Orleans to Atlanta

Steve Gasper is a candidate for the Gwinnett County School Board runoff election on June 18th. As a parent with children in the Gwinnett County public school system, Gasper wants to maintain high-quality education while addressing policy changes. Steve highlights the importance of transparency, the challenges posed by technology, and the need to support and listen to teachers to improve morale and keep experienced educators in the classroom. With your host Rico Figliolini

Shana V. White is in the run-off for the Gwinnett County School Board, District 3, with the crucial election date set for June 18th. In our podcast, she emphasizes the importance of voter turnout and shares her vision for enhancing transparency in the board's operations. We delve into topics such as school safety, the synergy between education and compassion, and the role of AI in the educational landscape. Don't miss this insightful discussion on why your vote matters. With your host Rico Figliolini

Shana’s Website: https://www.shanavwhiteforgcps.com

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00:00:00 - Shana White's Run for Gwinnett School Board
00:01:39 - Teaching: A Family Legacy and Calling
00:03:19 - From Doubts to Passion: Shana’s Journey as a Teacher
00:04:29 - From Basketball Player to Coach
00:05:54 - Strengthening Schools as Community Hubs
 00:09:37 - Rethinking Discipline: Teaching Accountability and Respect
00:13:23 - Importance of Consistency in School Behavior Expectations
00:16:21 - Balancing Cell Phone Use in the Classroom
00:20:50 - Transparency in District Leadership and Decision-Making
00:24:16 - Improving Accountability, Morale, and Equity in Gwinnett County Schools
00:27:57 - Bridging the Gap: Integrating Apprenticeships and AI in Education
00:31:50 - Leveraging Tech Resources to Empower Youth Entrepreneurship
00:36:30 - Importance of Critical Thinking in Early Education

Shameka Allen, CEO of Good Samaritan Gwinnett, works in nonprofit healthcare and brings a working mother's perspective to an organization serving over 52,000 people since 2005. Good Samaritan provides primary medical and dental care to over 300,000 uninsured patients in Gwinnett County, Georgia, with fee-based, discounted services funded through patient fees, donations, and grants. They face challenges such as language barriers and navigating the healthcare system for specialty care within their predominantly Hispanic patient population. Our podcast interview with your host, Rico Figliolini, covers this and more in our latest episode.

Good Samaritan Website: https://goodsamgwinnett.org/

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00:00:00 - Introducing Shameka Allen, CEO of Good Samaritan Gwinnett
00:02:39 - Passion for Nonprofit Healthcare
00:03:42 - Providing Dignified Healthcare to the Uninsured
00:09:07 - Navigating Healthcare Challenges for Underserved Communities
00:12:07 - Partnering for Community Health
00:14:20 - Addressing Healthcare Disparities in Gwinnett County
00:15:48 - Expanding Healthcare Services Through SPA Model
00:18:36 - Launching a Healthcare Training Academy
00:21:31 - Addressing Healthcare Workforce Shortages
00:23:07 - Volunteers Becoming Medical Professionals
00:24:50 - Expanding Access to Vocational Training
00:27:29 - Serving Uninsured Patients Through Community Partnerships
00:30:25 - The Value of Primary Care: Saving Money and Lives
00:33:14 - Dignified Experience: Exploring Good Samaritan Gwinnett

Georgia State Representative Ruwa Romman shares insights into the legislative session, highlighting the dynamic of having a third of the House composed of new members. She addresses the complex issues of balancing public safety and civil liberties in immigration status checks, the political landscape challenges during an election year, and experiences of changing positions on bills after hearing new information. Plus, Romman shared her view on the war in Gaza. With your host Rico Figliolini.

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Ruwa’s Website: https://www.ruwa4georgia.com/

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00:00:00 - Discussing Important Issues
00:03:07 - First-Year Freshman Dynamics
00:04:19 - Concerns over Misuse of Immigration Enforcement Legislation
00:07:03 - Concerns Over Police Funding and Immigration Checks
00:10:43 - Balancing Immigration Enforcement and Community Trust
00:12:41 - Navigating Student Loan Forgiveness and Data Center Legislation
00:15:18 - Changing Perspectives on Film Tax Credits
00:16:59 - Balancing Film Industry Incentives and School Funding
00:18:47 - Navigating Legislation: Freshman Lawmaker's Perspective
00:25:04 - Improving Early Literacy through Education Reform
00:26:43 - Balancing Work, Campaigns, and Local Elections
00:32:21 - Unsolicited Home Selling Offers
00:33:19 - Engaging the Community and Addressing International Challenges

This episode features special guest Shaun Adams, Peachtree Corners' new Community Development Director who continues as Assistant City Attorney. Shaun's responsibilities include identifying areas that could benefit from redevelopment, planning, administering, and implementing redevelopment projects, and helping to identify and obtain public funding for projects. Part of our discussions include the 6-month moratorium on new residential development in the central business district which reflects a reassessment of the city's needs. Included in the podcast discussion was a discussion on zoning and development, emerging market trends, navigating development pressures, and community and business roles. Hosted by Rico Figliolini.

Redevelopment Authority of Peachtree Corners: https://www.peachtreecornersga.gov/21... Peachtree Corners City Meeting Calendar: https://www.peachtreecornersga.gov/Ca...

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00:00:00 - Shaun Adams: New Community Development Director
00:01:21 - Peachtree Corners Resident Balances Legal and Community Roles
00:03:26 - Community Development: Zoning, Permitting, and Collaboration
00:07:24 - Adapting City Codes to Changing Needs
00:09:54 - Adapting Zoning to Emerging Market Trends
00:12:37 - Navigating Zoning Overlays and Mixed-Use Developments
00:15:07 - Examining Zoning and Development Trends
00:20:01 - The Impact of COVID-19 on Cities and the Growth of Smaller Communities 00:21:30 - Navigating Development Pressures and Public Input
00:25:28 - Leveraging Comprehensive Plans for Strategic Development
00:29:43 - Exploring Proactive City Planning
00:32:23 - Upcoming Agenda and Code Updates
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