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T.W. Shannon is an accomplished leader with diverse experience in business, public service and community engagement. Today he leads one of the most unique banks in the country. As the CEO of Chickasaw Community Bank based in Oklahoma City, he leads a remarkably successful enterprise that is wholly owned by the Chickasaw Nation. Under Shannon’s leadership, Chickasaw Community Bank completed the year 2020 with net income more than six-fold the projections – an incredible year of growth amid unprecedented volatility in the market and economy. Prior to leading the bank, T.W. made history by becoming the youngest Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, as well as being the first Chickasaw and first African American to hold the post.
Tom Scarda hosts The Franchise Academy Podcast and is the author of three books: the #1 bestseller Franchise Savvy: 6 Strategies Pros Use to Pick a Top Performing Franchise, The Road to Franchise Freedom and The Magic of Choosing Uncertainty. A self-made small business expert and Certified Franchise Expert, Tom has owned and operated five businesses both franchised and non-franchised. Tom was the #1 franchisee of the year in one franchise concept and failed miserably in another concept. The lessons he learned from failure is what makes him such an expert. Named one of the top 50 business leaders on Long Island, Tom has helped over 1500 people figure out if franchising is for them since 2005. He’s been featured in dozens of magazines and newspapers and is a sought-after radio, Podcast and TV guest.
Tim Sun is the founder and owner of Sun Fitness. Sun Fitness is a concierge based in-home personal training company that provides training, online coaching and nutrition coaching services. They also train clients District Barbell, a private studio in Merrifield, VA. Working in tandem with medical professionals, Sun Fitness strives to better the quality of life and support the communities of the DMV.
Do you know how entrepreneurs struggle with getting qualified referrals while building their business? Toni Harris Taylor is the proud franchise owner of Network in Action Global Partners. NIA Global Partners is a community of business owners who come together to mastermind to grow their business, bring each other warm referrals and be a supportive community for one another. She is also a marketing and sales coach where she teaches entrepreneurs to get known, get connected and get paid to make six-figures and beyond.
Teresa is the #1 international bestselling author of “Mass Influence - the habits of the highly influential”, which is now a bestseller in 7 countries. A 4X international bestselling author, Teresa teaches marketing courses around the globe to business leaders and entrepreneurs on how to create massively successful word of mouth campaigns. Teresa heads the Evolutionary Business Council, a global community of speakers and influencers dedicated to teaching the principles of success.
As founder & CEO of Duraca Strategic, Tasha helps aspiring social impact entrepreneurs launch their dream business in 90 days without letting overthinking hold them back. She is a bilingual and multicultural business, branding, and marketing strategist with ten years of project management, communications, and marketing experience with the world’s leading organizations, publishers, and nonprofits. She's received over a dozen industry awards, including from the Shorty Social Good Awards, the Public Relations Society of America, and the American Advertising Federation; she was also recognized by the National Peace Corps Association on their 40 Under 40 list exemplifying a new generation of leadership. Tasha has done everything from developing integrated marketing campaigns for Fortune 500 companies at a top-three global ad agency to directly supporting the Afghan Ambassador to the US to helping the UN advance the Sustainable Development Goals. She's a DMV native, digital nomad, avid outdoors gal, and occasional travel writer.
Tonya McKenzie is an author and public relations consultant by trade, a child advocate by choice. Tonya started her career in public relations at the Mt. Diablo Region YMCA, where she needed media coverage to help grow and expand the services provided to the city. After constructing and selling corporate membership packages, she was nominated and elected to the Oakley Chamber of Commerce and appointed to Contra Costa County's Youth Commission by Supervisor Federal Glover. While Tonya serves on the Board of Directors for the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce and as Vice President of the North Redondo Beach Business Association, she to continues helping entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofits gain media attention and grow their brand recognition through the company that she founded in 2014, Sand & Shores PR.
Tim Webb is a native of Columbia, South Carolina. He is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, federal cybersecurity consultant, and MBA Candidate at Indiana University. Tim is also the owner of More Than A 9 To 5, LLC. More Than a 9 to 5 is a lifestyle brand that focuses on empowering and inspiring young professionals and entrepreneurs like himself.
Taylor Simpson is a Motivational Speaker, Podcast Host and Online Coach. Through her Methodology of infusing Science, Spirituality and Mysticism, she teaches women around the world how to tap into the Frequency of Abundance. It is her mission to help these women rewire the thoughts that do not serve them, move through the blocks that keep them from living a life full of freedom and joy, so they can step fearlessly into their Higher Self, unapologetically! You can connect with Taylor over on Instagram @iAmTaylorSImpson or tune into her Podcast, A Taylored Adventure to Happiness.
Trisha Trixie is an Inspirational Speaker, A Distinguished Toastmaster, The Sprinkler of Fabulousness, the Manifestor of Miracles, and so much more! She thrives on authenticity and recently hosted her first speaking event Be Authentically U September 7th at Smokey Hill Library in Centennial Colorado. She achieved her status of Distinguished Toastmaster in two years, while fighting through Cancer, twice. Trisha Trixie is a unicorn, seeing her cancer as a blessing, not a curse, she states that it pushed her to see the realities of life and to Live the Life you Love and overall Be a Good Human. I am excited to welcome Trisha Trixie back into the CEO Blogcast studio!
