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Brantley Hargrove, Author Of The Man Who Caught The Storm: The Life Of Legendary Tornado Chaser Tim Samaras

Click Here To Listen Brantley Hargrove “An instant classic of Americana—a story of tragedy, invention, lore, science, and a most original kind of genius.” —Hampton Sides “Masterful. This is what man versus nature is all about.” —Skip Hollandsworth The Man Who Caught the Storm is the saga of the greatest tornado chaser who ever lived: a tale of obsession and daring, and an extraordinary account of humanity’s high-stakes race to understand nature’s fiercest phenomenon. At the turn of the twenty-first century, the tornado was one of the last true mysteries of the modern world. It was a monster that ravaged the American heartland a thousand times each year, yet science’s every effort to divine its [...]

By |April 25th, 2018|Biography, Uncategorized, Weather|Comments Off on Brantley Hargrove, Author Of The Man Who Caught The Storm: The Life Of Legendary Tornado Chaser Tim Samaras
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Leslie Carroll, Author Of American Princess: The Love Story Of Meghan Markle And Prince Harry Chats On DrAlvin.Com

Click Here To Listen Leslie Carroll A behind-the-scenes look into the life of Meghan Markle and her romance with Prince Harry—a dishy, delightful must-read filled with exclusive insights for anyone obsessed with the Royal Family. Leslie Carroll’s books on royalty are “an irresistible combination of People Magazine and the History Channel.”—Chicago Tribune When Prince Harry of Wales took his American girlfriend, Meghan Markle, to have tea with his grandmother the queen, avid royal watchers had a hunch that a royal wedding was not far off. That prediction came true on November 27, 2017, when the gorgeous, glamorous twosome announced their engagement to the world. As they prepare to tie the knot in a stunning ceremony [...]

By |April 25th, 2018|Biography, Romance|Comments Off on Leslie Carroll, Author Of American Princess: The Love Story Of Meghan Markle And Prince Harry Chats On DrAlvin.Com
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NashvilleBusiness.Net: 100 Most Leading Persons In Banking, Legal & Professional Services 2018 Vic Alexander

Click Here To Listen Nashville Business 100 Leading Persons In Professional Services Vic Alexander In 1993, Vic Alexander became chief manager of KraftCPAs, the firm at which he began his career in 1982. Vic has been extensively involved in litigation support and business valuation. In this capacity he has provided financial analysis and consultation and is regarded as an adroit negotiator and expert witness. Vic also provides many consulting services for the firm’s entrepreneurial clients. He assists in evaluating financing alternatives and proposed purchases or sales of business interests. He has assisted start-up entities in the development of business plans and helped existing entities evaluate the feasibility and ramifications of proposed business transactions. Vic has [...]

By |April 24th, 2018|Banking, Biography, Business, CPA, Nashville Business, Nashville Leading 100|Comments Off on NashvilleBusiness.Net: 100 Most Leading Persons In Banking, Legal & Professional Services 2018 Vic Alexander
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NashvilleBusiness.Net: 100 Leading Persons In Personal Services, Food & Hospitality Recipient 2018: Bob Jordan

Bob Jordan is a Sr Sales Manager whom partners with CEOs, executives and solopreneurs and hotel managers to grow their personal and professional brands, human-to-human. After spending nearly three decades working in hospitality, Bob knows what truly drives a hotel to be #1 operational and market, and it’s not mastering the complete “handbook” but rather “on the job” experiences. It’s how well you connect with the heart-beating people you’re trying to work with, sell and communicate your understanding back to them. Bob landed his 1st position ever with the Embassy Suites Overland Park Kansas. In addition to his extensive operations and sales experience, Bob has used his motivation to learn every position in a hotel. [...]

By |April 20th, 2018|Biography, Hospitality, Hotel, Nashville Business, Nashville Leading|Comments Off on NashvilleBusiness.Net: 100 Leading Persons In Personal Services, Food & Hospitality Recipient 2018: Bob Jordan
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NashvilleBusiness.Net: 100 Leading Persons In Personal Services, Food & Hospitality Recipient 2018: Amber Hurdle

Author and brand expert Amber Hurdle understands what it takes to accelerate success. A teen mom-turned-powerhouse business woman, Amber has worked with international celebrities and Fortune 100 companies alike. Her experience planning and executing experiential marketing events for superstars like Alan Jackson, Carrie Underwood and Jessica Simpson—along with her leadership training for brands like FedEx Ground, Marriott Hotels and The University of Georgia—places her confidently ahead of the pack of premium brand thought leaders. Her most recent book, THE BOMBSHELL BUSINESS WOMAN: How to Become a Bold, Brave, Female Entrepreneur, was well-received on her national media tour and is the perfect compliment to her weekly internet radio show, The Bombshell Business Podcast. Recognized as a [...]

By |April 20th, 2018|Biography, Nashville Business, Nashville Leading 100|Comments Off on NashvilleBusiness.Net: 100 Leading Persons In Personal Services, Food & Hospitality Recipient 2018: Amber Hurdle
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NashvilleBusiness.Net: 100 Leading Persons In Personal Services, Food & Hospitality Recipient 2018: Julia Turner-McKinley

Click Here To Listen Nashville Business 100 Leading Persons In Hospitality Julia Turner McKinley My mother started me in the kitchen at age three. I remember it so vividly, standing on the chair at the stove and making lunch for my Dad. The lessons instilled are etched forever in my DNA. Serving others, we eat with our eyes first. “Make it pretty,” and smaller details like always toast the bread when making a sandwich have become the heartbeat of who I strive to be. Fast forward a few years, after much success in the banking industry as well as property management. I still had this burning desire to go back to what I love. My [...]

By |April 19th, 2018|Biography, Cooking / Food, Uncategorized|Comments Off on NashvilleBusiness.Net: 100 Leading Persons In Personal Services, Food & Hospitality Recipient 2018: Julia Turner-McKinley
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NashvilleBusiness.Net: 100 Leading Persons In Personal Services, Food & Hospitality Recipient 2018: Nyla Davis

Click Here To Listen Nashville Business 100 Leading Persons In Hospitality Nyla Davis Nyla Davis is the Director of Catering at the Embassy Suites Nashville at Vanderbilt and began her hospitality career at the Holiday Inn North moving to the Sheraton Music City and on to the Clubhouse Inn. Finding her niche in Special Events at Events Unlimited, Nyla produced unique and award-wining programs throughout the country. Continuing with her passion for special events and meeting planning, Nyla joined the then Helen Moskovitz and Associates followed by a merger with The Key Event Group for the next 12 years where her events were honored with several ADME awards. Eventually, Nyla was led back to her [...]

By |April 19th, 2018|Biography, Hospitality, Hotel, Nashville Business, Nashville Leading 100, Women|Comments Off on NashvilleBusiness.Net: 100 Leading Persons In Personal Services, Food & Hospitality Recipient 2018: Nyla Davis
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NashvilleBusiness.Net: 100 Leading Persons In Personal Services, Food & Hospitality Recipient 2018: Marie Echols

Click Here To Listen Nashville Business 100 Leading Persons In Hospitality Marie Echols Marie is the General Manager at the new Hotel Preston, a luxury full service hotel in Nashville, TN, where she is responsible for the operations, revenue, sales, and marketing efforts. Marie is a native Nashvillian. Hospitality has been her passion since 2000. She spent several years over 14 years with the Hilton Family of Hotels. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Hospitality & Tourism Management from Tennessee State University in Nashville, TN. Marie was a recipient of Nashville’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2015. She also received the Cordell Award for General Manager of the Year [...]

By |April 19th, 2018|African Americans, Biography, Hospitality, Hotel, Nashville Business, Nashville Leading 100, Women|Comments Off on NashvilleBusiness.Net: 100 Leading Persons In Personal Services, Food & Hospitality Recipient 2018: Marie Echols
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NashvilleBusiness.Net: 100 Leading Persons In Personal Services, Food & Hospitality Recipient 2018: Sherry Franklin

Sales and marketing veteran Sherry Franklin has more than 30 years of experience working primarily in hospitality and tourism and is the director of Hotel Sales at Renaissance Nashville Hotel. Sherry joined the team at the Renaissance in 2000, when she began at the company as a senior sales manager. Prior to the Renaissance, Sherry spent three years in Memphis at Xerox in business services. She began her career at the Nashville Convention Center, where she started out as a secretary, eventually working her way up to national sales manager. She was with the Nashville Convention Center for over 11 years. Sherry is active in the tourism community in Nashville and beyond, serving on the [...]

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NashvilleBusiness.Net: 100 Leading Persons In Personal Services, Food & Hospitality Recipient 2018: Mark Kremper

Click Here To Listen Nashville Business 100 Leading Persons In Hospitality Mark Kremper Certified Sommelier Mark Kremper fell in love with wine as a server at the Capitol Grill in the historic Hermitage Hotel in Nashville, TN. A table invited him to taste their 2007 “Pahlmeyer” cabernet blend, and the power of that sip was all it took to ignite his desire to learn all he could. He began studying in the Capitol Grill under Sommeliers Pete Holland and obtained his Introductory Certification in August of 2012. In April of 2013, Mark had the opportunity of helping to open celebrity Chef Sean Brock’s Nashville location of Husk Restaurant. He was quickly recognized as an asset, [...]

By |April 19th, 2018|Biography, Nashville Business, Nashville Leading 100, Wine|Comments Off on NashvilleBusiness.Net: 100 Leading Persons In Personal Services, Food & Hospitality Recipient 2018: Mark Kremper
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