The Bad-Ass Soul Seeking Warrior Podcast Series Annie M. Fonte

Ms. Sacks-Mandel is the Global Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft for the education industry. Prior to joining Microsoft, she was the Chief Information Officer at two unique technically advanced large public-school districts where she enabled student centric teaching and learning which resulted in significant improvements in student outcomes.

Prior to pivoting to Education, she led technology innovation teams at IBM, Walt Disney World, and Harcourt, Inc and provided management consulting support for many other organizations.

Ms. Sacks-Mandel has won numerous state, national, and global awards for her leadership, vision, technical excellence, and her commitment to supporting women in technology.

In her new book Empowered: Frame your Narrative, Own your Power., Ms. Sacks-Mandel shares how we can all overcome both personal and professional challenges. By framing ourselves as the hero, not the victim of our stories and forgiving those who have harmed us, we free ourselves from the burden of carrying past pain. Taking responsibility for our narrative enables us to own our power, choose our purpose, and define our own version of success. She believes that true power is the power to empower others. Her life story is rough and yet she

finds the opportunity for humor, contribution, exhilaration and ultimately joy and serenity.

You can learn more about Serena here:


www.serenasacksmandel.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/serena-sacks-mandel/

https://www.facebook.com/SerenaSacksMandel

Angela Scott is an entrepreneur, woman in leadership, and the founder of The Office of Angela Scott. The company is funded, founded and operated by women. Angela designs footwear for Women Who Mean Business.

In our conversation you will learn about Angela's upbringing, the challenges she had in school, and her pathway to creating her company. She speaks passionately about her unwavering conviction to design her shoes and build her brand.

Follow Angela on social media where she generously shares her business experiences and inspires others to keep going through the challenging times.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/theangelascott/

instagram.com/officeofangelascott/

facebook.com/OfficeofAngelaScott

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The Durham Report.

Did you hear about it?

Did you read any of it?

Well, I have, and I did. I am sharing some facts and thoughts about what it uncovered.

And I am inviting you to join me in becoming an informed American.

These things matter. Unless well educate ourselves about what is going on in American politics we will pay a high price.

This is not about us and them or Democrat versus Republican. This is about the policies and intentions of our current administration and those of the folks running for President of the United States in 2024. It is not a personality contest. It must be about policies and how the polices of the elected President have and will affect our lives and our country.

Please educate yourself. Do the research. Determine for yourself what is best for you and your loved ones.

Do not put your head in the sand and believe every talking head in the media.

The southern border of the United States is a mess. Do you know the facts about what is going on with illegal immigrants entering our country? If you don't you should because it's not good. If you are okay with the millions of illegals who have entered our country since 2020, this episode is not for you. If you don't know what is going on or if you are concerned, listen to this episode.

In my humble opinion we are on the brink of disaster if we don't get a handle on securing the border. The wide-open border has led to drug overdoses, child rape trafficking, child labor, unmanageable circumstances in many of our cities, and possible terrorist entering our country. Nothing about an open border has made the United States better.

The question is, what is the downside of a secure border?

Let me know your thoughts.

A lot of men and women and boys and girls are feeling lonely these days. Are you one of them? Have you been able to put a finger on what brought on these feelings of being alone? In today's conversation, I give you some startling facts as well as some solid solutions to make strides to combat loneliness.

Have a listen and then start being part of the conversation. Make a commitment to reconnect with people and disconnect from your devices. Start taking the step toward a wholesome and fulfilling existence instead of going it alone.

You matter. Let's jump on board and start to lessen loneliness and increase inspiration and intentional living.

We can all do better.

Put your phone down.

Be present.

Your children, friends, spouses, and other people you care about need you to get off your phone and BE with them.