The New Face of Diversity: President and CEO of the American Conference on Diversity, Elizabeth Williams-Riley, joins us on The Strategy Sessions radio show on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. ET.

November’s election included sweeping legislative changes for many states, including the DREAM Act and same-sex marriage. In America, diversity has long been a discussion topic at work; however, it has taken on new meaning as social issues, including immigration and advocacy for women. Our guest, Elizabeth Williams-Riley, President and CEO of the American Conference on Diversity, joins us on The Strategy Sessions radio show to highlight how the conversation on diversity is re-shaping the workplace and communities.

Elizabeth Williams-Riley

TOPICS COVERED:

• How the definition of diversity has changed as legislative and societal changes have evolved
• The impact November’s election will have on the workplace and the community, including states’ support of Same-Sex Marriage and the DREAM Act
• The relevance of diversity training as women and people of color make strides in the workplace
• How diversity impacts youth – bullying, leadership, and education
• American Conference on Diversity programming to raise awareness, train, and prepare tomorrow’s leaders

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A radio show featuring industry leaders who share tips and strategies on business, careers, travel, health, and more, The Strategy Sessions airs live on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 11:00 a.m. ET. The show has featured luminaries representing corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations such as the U.S. Small Business Administration; Internships.com; AAA; American Express; Women Impacting Public Policy; LifeLock; Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship; Aetna; the American Heart Association; and, Lockheed Martin. For more information, or to download the podcast, visit www.blogtalkradio.com/thestrategysessions. Twitter hashtag #TheStrategySessions

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Top 5 Episodes of 2012

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In 2012, The Strategy Sessions radio show featured the nation’s top thinkers and influencers on entrepreneurship, nonprofit organizations, communities, women’s and youth issues, and other topics. From disaster planning to Small Business Saturday, our listeners tuned into our show in a big way – we have surpassed our half million mark.

As more than 500,000 listened live, or downloaded the podcast, our guests have added considerable value to conversations on current events, and issues that impact us perennially. I’m grateful to Blog Talk Radio for making me a Featured Host, raising our visibility.

Following is a list of our top 5 shows in 2012 (the most live/podcast listens). We hope you will continue to tune in, and call in with your questions and comments. If there’s a topic you would like us to consider, email our producers at talkback@ksgsc.com, or Tweet @KesiStribling.

Protect Your Assets: Preventing Identity Theft

Guest: Tami Nealy, Senior Director of Corporate Communications, LifeLock

Original air date: Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Summary: LifeLock shared tips on protecting passwords (in light of Malware Monday), your online identity, and credit cards and other sensitive information. The company also detailed how it’s aiding customers in the fight against online identity theft, including community awareness programs.

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One Million Pure

Guest: Tanisha Hopson, Publisher, Optimal Living Magazine

Original air date: Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Summary: Optimal Living Magazine highlighted its sexual purity initiative to encourage women – and men – to save themselves until marriage, and the cover story featuring actress Meagan Good, who abstained before marrying her husband, Hollywood studio executive, DeVon Franklin.

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Women Helping Women

Guests: Lindsey Mask, Ladies America; Susanne Greenfield, Ladies NYC; Elle Toussi, Ladies LA; and, Jean Schindler, Ladies DC

Original air date: Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Summary: Under their motto of Women Helping Women, Ladies America and some of their constituent units talked about how they are helping members and the community affected by Hurricane Sandy, issues that are of concern to women across the United States, and unique programs for members on the West Coast.

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Youth Entrepreneurship & STEM Careers

Guests: Julie Kantor, Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship-DC and Thurman Jones, Patriots Technology Training Center, Inc.

Original air date: Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Summary: NFTE DC discussed their Dare to Dream Gala, honoring youth entrepreneurs, including a Washington, DC high school jewelry designer whose creations have been worn by entertainer, Beyoncé. Patriots shared details about their 15^th Annual Youth Summit to encourage participants to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).

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Small Business Saturday

Guests: Marie C. Johns, Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration; Gloria Berthold Larkin, Corporate Advisory Board of Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) and President of TargetGov; and Patricia Norins, American Express Small Business Saturday Advisor and Owner of Pinnacle Publishing Group, Inc.

Original air date: Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Summary: Guests talked about how businesses can get involved in Small Business Saturday, the impact on revenue since its inception, how the SBA is helping businesses affected by Hurricane Sandy, and Small Business Saturday success stories around the country.

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The Strategy Sessions radio show airs the 1^st and 3^rd Tuesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. ET. Live-streaming on http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thestrategysessions.

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We return in 2013 on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 (no 1/1/13 show!). Be sure to tune in at 11:00 a.m. when we interview Elizabeth Williams-Riley, CEO of American Conference on Diversity. LISTEN LIVE

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Franchises 101 on The Strategy Sessions Radio Show on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. ET

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Entrepreneur Magazine has listed the top 500 franchises in the United States for 2012, including Subway, 7-Eleven, and Servpro.

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The number of franchises continues to grow; however, there is a lot to know before investing money, time, and effort to own a business and ensure profitability.

The Strategy Sessions radio show welcomes founding partners of Arnold Sai Law Firm LLP Justin Arnold, Esq. and Sai Pidatala, Esq. to share insight on the pitfalls to avoid when purchasing a franchise; operational issues that impact businesses; and, what businesses should do to close out 2012. The Strategy Sessions radio show is hosted by Washington, DC entrepreneur Kesi Stribling.

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LifeLock shares tips on protecting your identity on The Strategy Sessions radio show ( 7/17/2012)

Computers affected globally by Malware Monday and 400,000 leaked Yahoo! passwords were the leading headlines over the past week.  Clicking on bogus websites, leaked email passwords, and stolen credit cards are some of the issues that can easily lead to identity theft.

Tami Nealy of LifeLock

On the next episode of The Strategy Sessions radio show, Tami Nealy , Senior Director of Corporate Communications for LifeLock, shares how listeners can protect their online identities and minimize damage if sensitive information is stolen, and highlights what listeners can do if their online or personal information has been compromised.

Tune into The Strategy Sessions radio show on Tuesday, July 17, 2012

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A radio show featuring industry leaders who share tips and strategies on business, careers, travel, health, and more, The Strategy Sessions airs live on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 11:00 a.m. ET. Prior guests have included Internships.com; DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency; American Express OPEN; Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship; AAA; the National Urban League, CommonHealth ACTION, Dress for Success – Washington, DC; and, Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA). For more information, or to listen to archived radio shows, visit www.blogtalkradio.co/thestrategysessions.

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AAA joins The Strategy Sessions radio show on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 @ 11:00 a.m. ET

July 4^th travel will mark the official summer travel season, and gas prices are at a national low. On our annual Road Trip with AAA on The Strategy Sessions, we will cover the top travel destinations, strategies for maximizing your getaway money, and we’ll get a sneak peek at the popular AAA Travel Views blog. We’ll also talk about how to stay safe, especially if wayward weather intercepts your vacation.

Cynthia Brough of AAA

Our guests are Cynthia Brough, National Director of AAA Public Relations, and Heather Hunter, who is the National Manager of AAA Public Relations. Combined, Cynthia and Heather’s leadership spans the organization’s travel, driver safety, automotive, partnerships, and publishing efforts, including the AAA travel guides.

Heather Hunter of AAA

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The Strategy Sessions radio show on 6/19: Dan Berger of Social Tables talks all things events

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Social Tables founder at The Running of the Brides

Social Tables online resource for any event

Questions for Dan? Ask him about all things events!

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The Strategy Sessions Radio Show on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 11:00 a.m. ET

The Strategy Sessions is pleased to welcome guests Julie Kantor, NFTE, and Thurman Jones, Patriots Technology Training Center on May 1, 2012 to discuss what their organizations are doing to create opportunities for youth in the Washington, DC area.

Julie Kantor, NFTE

Julie Kantor, Executive Director of the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship in Washington, DC, talks about the organization’s upcoming Dare to Dream Gala, which will recognize two youth honorees Khaled Khalifa and Jordan Brooks; veteran entrepreneur and CEO of iStrategyLabs Peter Corbett, and DC Teacher of the Year Maureen Naughton of Wakefield High School. Event supporters include E*TRADE, Microsoft: Geek to Chic, and Capital One Bank.

The show’s second guest, Thurman Jones, is the founder of Patriots Technology Training Center in Prince George’s County, MD, which will host their 15th Annual Youth Summit at Bowie State University. Jones will discuss the upcoming event, anticipated to draw almost 1,000 young people interested in STEM careers and sponsors such as Pepco, BAE Systems, and the United States Department of Defense.

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Thurman Jones, Patriots

ABOUT THE STRATEGY SESSIONS Featuring industry leaders and notables who share tips and strategies on business, careers, travel, health, and more, The Strategy Sessions radio show airs live on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 11am ET. Guests have included Robin Richards, CEO of Internships.com; Millicent West, Director of the DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency; Glen MacDonnell of AAA; David Sheppard, Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS; and, Dr. Valerie Wilson, Vice President of the National Urban League Policy Institute. Visit the site to download previous shows/podcasts on iTunes.

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The Strategy Sessions featuring Dining by Design – Wednesday, 3/21/12 at 11am ET

New York will be alive with innovative creations by the country’s leading interior designers during Dining by Design this week, as its host Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA), launches the much anticipated event.

The Strategy Sessions talks with David Sheppard, DIFFA’s Executive Director, andCheryl Umbles, Principal of Perspectives Interiors, about design strategies, fighting AIDS, and a star studded list of guests who will grace Dining by Design.

Sponsored by Architectural Digest, the New York Times, and LX-TV, Dining by Design will be held at Pier 94 in NYC from March 22-26, 2012.

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Tune in for The Strategy Sessions on Monday, May 9, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. EST

TOPIC: Does your business have a disaster plan (part 1)?

What is a disaster plan?

Who should have a disaster plan?

Key areas to consider when developing a disaster plan, including employees who telecommute

Strategies to get you started on your company’s disaster plan

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Disaster planning resources will be posted on www.ksgsc.com after the show concludes.

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