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Robert M. Hardaway is a professor of law at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law where he teaches evidence and civil procedure and election law. He is the author of numerous law review articles and books on the Electoral College and election law, including The Electoral College and the Constitution: The Case for Preserving Federalism (Praeger, 1994) and Crisis at the Polls (Greenwood, 2008). He has been voted the best professor by his students. He has contributed to public media such as CNN, MSNBC, and numerous public television and radio stations as well as the Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, AOL News, and local news publications. He has also written amicus legal briefs to district and appellate courts on issues relating to the Electoral College. Professor Hardaway is the author or co-author of 37 law review articles and reviews, as well as over 325 published articles in publications ranging from the New York Times Upfront to the Chicago Tribune and the Los Angeles Times.

Amy Herman is a lawyer and art historian who uses works of art to sharpen observation, analysis, and communication skills. By showing people how to look closely at painting, sculpture, and photography, she helps them hone their visual intelligence to recognize the most pertinent and useful information as well as recognize biases that impede decision-making. She developed her Art of Perception seminar in 2000 to improve medical students' observation and communication skills with their patients when she was the Head of Education at The Frick Collection in New York City. She subsequently adapted the program for a wide range of professionals and leads sessions internationally for the New York City Police Department, the FBI, the French National Police, the Department of Defense, Interpol, the State Department, Fortune 500 companies, first responders, the military, and the intelligence community. In her highly participatory presentation, she demonstrates the relevance of visual literacy across the professional spectrum and how the analysis of works of art affords participants in her program an innovative way to refresh their sense of critical inquiry and reconsider the skills necessary for improved performance and effective leadership. The program has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CBS Evening News, and Smithsonian Magazine, among others. Her TED talk, A Lesson in Looking, went live in December 2018. Ms. Herman holds an A.B., a J.D., and an M.A. in art history. Her book, Visual Intelligence, was published in May 2016 and was on both The New York Times and Washington Post Best Seller Lists. Get a copy of Amy’s new book: Fixed.: How to Perfect the Fine Art of Problem Solving www.artfulperception.com Check out other amazing Savvy guests at: https://savvybusinessradio.com/

Christan Hiscock, CEO & co-founder of Kardia. Christan is on a personal mission to change the conversation in the business world, moving away from the pursuit of success, to focusing on fulfillment instead. Because if you’re fulfilled, success is a given, but not so much the other way around. He can often be heard saying, “You mean more than you know,” because he believes that as people learn to understand their worth, their fears fade and amazing feats become reality. He considers this the foundation for all his achievements as the Co-Founder and CEO of Kardia and leader of 14 flourishing companies. Through Kardia, which means "heart" in Greek, Christan is determined to bring more heart into the business world. Heart in the form of kindness, compassion and altruism. Heart that fuels, roots and guides each company to do the right things for its team members, clients and for the greater communities they serve. By doing so, Christan believes that the work, regardless of the industry, touches something greater, making shifts in the way people think. In the way businesses operate. And ultimately, in the way people interact and work together in the world. Based in Calgary, Kardia Financial Group believes that the financial services industry should not be solely focused on dollars, but on helping people truly get to the heart of their financial goals. Kardia Financial Group offers community building, real estate acquisitions, financial advising, accounting services, mortgages, credit solutions and more. kardiacommunities.com

Hollie Boodram is a publicist at OtterPR working with an array of industries spanning from business to lifestyle. Her clients have been seen in top tier tech publications, the TODAY Show site, iHeart Radio, and more. She prides herself on building a trusting relationship with her clients and constantly evolves communication goals to support their evolving brand. Today Hollie and I delve into how to nail that perfect podcast or radio interview. https://otterpr.com/

Cody Lowry’s story is an upbeat and hilarious one. But it wasn’t always that way. His past knew poverty, abandonment, and a family that moved thirty-two times within a seven-year period. Yet today, he’s a Pied Piper of positivity with advice for everyone on how to make each day count. Cody has been a successful marketer for thirty years, building a multi-million dollar ad agency from scratch. How did he overcome his past to achieve such success? He took on life with a unique perspective, executing bold ideas, making others laugh, and being ever mindful of the little guy. His advice will delight and inspire you. You’ll read about his travels, his ups and downs, and even how he auditioned for Saturday Night Live. Cody Lowry is a man who’s lived a lot of life and walked the walk, as they say. Now, he’s here to show you the steps to take towards a better life for yourself. Special Gift, For the First 5 people to email Cody and ask him for a copy of his book, will get a FREE copy of his book: Schmooze. Send your email to: myschmooze@gmail.com https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Schmooze/Cody-Lowry/9781642935158

Mark Cushing is the founding partner and CEO of the Animal Policy Group and a Stanford honors graduate. A long-time political strategist, government regulatory advisor, corporate executive and former litigator, he focuses his advocacy practice on providing high-level strategic advice and services to clients with needs at any level of government, and key trade/industry associations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. He acts as Trustees Counsel for Lincoln Memorial University and has served as adjunct faculty and lecturer at Lincoln Memorial University, Lewis & Clark College, and the University of Oregon law school. He has the unique job of advancing causes related to pets. He has been featured on CNBC, The Washington Post, New York Magazine, Sirius XM Radio and much more. He is based in Scottsdale, AZ. PET NATION: The Inside Story of How Companion Animals Are Transforming Our Homes, Culture, and Economy (Penguin Random House; September 21, 2021) tells the story of how pets in the last 20 years went from being left out in the cold to being the little spoon in bed with us – and the economic, media, legal, political, and social dramas springing from this cultural transformation and seismic shift. www.marklcushing.com & www.animalpolicygroup.com Check out our other amazing Savvy guests at: https://savvybusinessradio.com/

Jen Fisher is Deloitte’s first-ever Chief Well-Being Officer, but she used to be a burnt-out employee. After suffering from anxiety, losing sleep and being perpetually stressed-out, Fisher made the case to her higher-ups how a Chief Well-Being Officer could benefit the company, and they gave her the job. In her book, WORK BETTER TOGETHER: How to Cultivate Strong Relationships to Maximize Well-Being and Boost Bottom Lines (McGraw-Hill, June 29, 2021), Deloitte’s Chief Well-Being Officer, Jen Fisher and researcher Anh Phillips explore how to build meaningful relationships that improve everyone’s experience on the job. The authors explain how our increasing dependence on technology is decreasing our connection to people. They discuss why human skills, like relationship-building, empathy, and emotional intelligence, are essential to the future of work, and how trends like remote work and our ‘always on’ culture are increasing isolation and burnout as well as negatively impacting workers’ happiness and engagement. Check out our other amazing Savvy guests at: savvybroadcasting.com

Dr. Hartman graduated Summa Cum Laude from Virginia Commonwealth University, earned his MD from Medical College of Virginia, and completed his residency in Family Medicine at the Hanover Family Practice residency program at MCV. He earned the honorary degree of Fellow from the American Academy of Family Physicians in 2006. In October 2007, Dr. Hartman joined Family Practice Associates. Dr. Hartman’s interest in integrative & functional medicine first began after he and his wife Rebekah adopted their first daughter Anna in 2007. The medical system didn’t offer much hope for Anna’s medical condition and they were forced to explore alternative treatments. Over time, Aaron began to apply the new concepts and treatment modalities he was learning to his clinic patients as well as his own family. In 2012 he formalized his commitment to exploring new and advanced treatment opportunities through his membership with the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine and then the Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2015 he received his second board certification in Integrative and Holistic Medicine through the American Board of Physician Specialties and in 2016 earned the recognition as a Certified Practitioner in Functional Medicine from the Institute for Functional Medicine. Dr. Hartman opened Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine in 2017. www.RichmondFunctionalMedicine.com

Described as a the World’s 1st Chief Googlization Officer, a “hire authority,” and “certified prophet” of workforce trends, President of Success Performance Solutions and author of “Recruiting in the Age of Googlization, Ira S. Wolfe has emerged as one of HR’s most visionary thinkers. Ira personifies the passion and mindset required to manage the convergence of the tired, the wired, and technology. www.irawolfe.com

NeatBooks, allows businesses to see your bills at a glance. Neat-Books lets you automate this process and see your reports in one spot. Today, The Neat Company’s President and CEO, Garrett Baird joins us to share how NeatBooks can help your business thrive and grow in 2022. At Neat, they are reinventing bookkeeping for small business owners. Leveraging its legacy in document scanning and storage, they are making the mundane (but necessary!) steps to manage your company's books and prepare to file taxes simple - nice and Neat. Try NeatBooks® Free for 15 Days: https://www.neat.com/t/

Heather Carter was born and raised "all over" the West Coast. Heather battle with Leukemia in 2015 prompted her to capture what she refered to as "soul-selfies" — candid snapshots of her inner being. She began writing a reflective series of blog posts while in the hospital. Heather writes a lot about the effects of cancer, addiction, and diseases of the soul—conditions like worry, fear, control, comparison, resentment, to name a few. In addition to being an author and speaker, the Springfield, Illinois resident is also a real estate professional and spent 20 years in ministry as a pastor's wife. Today she and her husband are parents of three grown children. Her latest book is Soul-Selfie: #NoFilter. Visit her website: https://www.heathercarterwrites.com/ Check out other amazing Savvy guests at: https://savvybusinessradio.com/

Becca Joyce is a Christian Conservative Ordained Licensed Minister that has previously been featured on The Amazing Doc Greene Show covering topics that include human trafficking and how to determine if your child was apart of a organized trafficking operation. She has also been utilized through other channels to successfully help recover missing people. She is noted for her proven unique ability to receive and interpret prophetic dreams and visions. Due to her history of working in politics and advocating for others she offers a in-depth understanding of the psychological strategies that the media, politicians and Hollywood uses to manipulate the public. www.growlouder.comwww.americasfrontlinedoctors.org Check out other amazing Savvy guests at: https://savvybusinessradio.com/

After reading some of Dennis Welch’ work, George Gallup Jr. had this salient advice for him: “Whatever you do, Dennis, be a writer.” During his tenure as VP and Publicity Director at Cave Henricks Communications, Dennis did just that… promoting authors' work and writing and editing many blogs and guest columns for Forbes.com, CNBC.com, Change This, and others. He worked on several bestsellers and established tremendous relationships both with publishers and the media. Whatever You Do... Be a Writer He also served as a Senior Staff Writer at The Gallup Organization. Gallup’s Chief Marketing Officer called him “one of the top 5 writers in the company.” He has written a memoir: Rich People Shop Here. And, he has a book about the power of words, titled "So... what are you saying?" Recently... Dennis is currently the President and CEO of Articulate, a company specializing in PR and Communications. He is excited about helping people with important ideas communicate more clearly and using his experience and relationships to bring attention to their work. https://www.bearticulate.com/

David A. Hiatt is Director of Franchise Development and Director, Leadership for Organizational Excellence, at Sandler Systems, Inc. He is the author of From The Board Room To The Living Room: Communicate With Skill For Positive Outcomes. Susan Hance Sykes is a nationally recognized sales and management performer in the technology sector. She supports business leaders by sharing firsthand experience in hiring, developing, and managing sales teams, growing market share, and setting business-acquisition plans. For more information please visit www.sandler.com/takeadayoff

Sumit Gupta is a serial entrepreneur and founder of DeployYourself.com. Over the last decade, he’s developed a coaching and leadership philosophy that he has used to lead, coach, and train hundreds of people. Sumit also run the popular Deploy Yourself newsletter.

Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs is a fast-growing, 14-location, group-workout gym concept that creates a community with its staff and guests. Backed by franchise executive, Jason Markowicz and his franchisee-focused corporate team, Fitness Premier differentiates itself with great people, culture, and systems compounded by a growth focus in strategic yet smaller markets where some fitness brands would not think to grow. https://fitnesspremierclubs.com/ To learn more about franchise opportunities, visit https://1851franchise.com/fitforyoufranchising

Allan Langer is a professional speaker, published author, and an award-winning sales professional with over 2 decades of experience in sales & marketing. He is the Founder/CEO of The 7 Secrets Center of Sales and Marketing, and his book, “The 7 Secrets to Selling More by Selling Less”, is an award winning best-seller on Amazon . Having sold over $95M USD of product in his career, he has trained 100’s of Sales Consultants, and has offered his expertise in the forms of Motivational talks, Training seminars, keynote speeches, break-out sessions, and 1on1 Coaching. He also aids the sales process from the marketing side, helping clients clarify their messaging to attract more qualified leads. http://www.allanger.com/ Check out other amazing Savvy guests at: https://savvybroadcasting.com/

A New Zealander from birth, Hamish Thomson is a seasoned global leadership executive. In a 30-year career, he has been a successful CEO/Regional President and Global Brand head for Mars Incorporated (UK, Australia and Chicago), a senior marketing and sales lead for Reebok International (England and the Netherlands) and a fresh-faced account executive in the London advertising scene. A board director, leadership author and keynote speaker, start-up adviser and consultant, he currently resides in Sydney, Australia with his wife and three children. Book: It's Not Always Right to Be Right: And Other Hard-Won Leadership Lessons www.hamishrthomson.com www.linkedin.com/in/hamishrthomson

Sky Cassidy, CEO of MountainTop Data and co-host of the If You Market podcast, is a data and B2B marketing specialist. MountainTop Data has provided data services for almost two decades for some of the biggest brands executing B2B marketing, including data cleaning, data appending, data maintenance and email campaign management services. It was the first company to guarantee the accuracy of its licensed data and business emails. MountainTop Data, headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, has been providing data services for B2B marketing for almost two decades. With an unrelenting commitment to quality, they were the first company to guarantee the accuracy of their licensed data and business emails. They provide marketing lists, data cleaning, data appending and data maintenance services. Their data services have been used by some of the world’s biggest brands across a multitude of various industries from multi-national telecommunication companies to office technology, to PR firms and more. For more information visit: www.mountaintopdata.com.

Gloria Feldt is a New York Times best-selling author, speaker, commentator and feminist leader who has gained national recognition as a social and political advocate of women's rights. In 2013, she co-founded Take The Lead, a nonprofit initiative with a goal to propel women to leadership parity by 2025. She is a former CEO and president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, directing the organization from 1996 to 2005. She has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes, Time, NBC, Fast Company, Vanity Fair, and much more. www.gloriafeldt.com/Intentioning

There is some talk about the state of New York resurrecting anti-Ebola Bill A416 for the purpose of creating concentration camps for anyone declining vaccines. The New York state legislature convenes January 5, 2022, and if they vote and pass this Bill, the governor would have the power to remove from society power those the governor or his designees label as “sick” or who “may” pose a danger to others. What’s more, if enacted, the state government could detain sick-looking political opponents in a facility designated by the governor or his designee. New York police would be ordered to forcibly apprehend and detain anyone unvaccinated—even those who committed the “unpardonable sin” having caught and survived Covid-19, gaining natural immunity, and daring to walk in public with that natural immunity! Our guest today, InVest USA President Michael A. Letts and I delve into this hot topic and what this may mean for NYC as well as the rest of the United States. Michael is a police officer offering a beat cop’s perspective on the concept of mandatory enforcement of arresting and detaining people in concentration camps. www.investusa.org Intro music: High Life Richard Smithson Check out other amazing Savvy guests at: savvybroadcasting.com

Christina Stathopoulos, PCC, specializes in working with millennial women who have taken on a new leadership role and are facing the common struggles of managing a team. These pain points include having an executive presence, leading people towards a goal, and letting go of doing all the “do. In her years as a small business owner of Hear Her Roar, Christina has coached 1,500+ hours and provided 850+ hours of leadership training. She has also been a featured speaker at the world’s largest coaching conference in Prague, where she talked about coaching millennial leadership. As a Professional Certified Coach who is also credentialed with the International Coach Federation, Christina also serves the next generation of coaches and leaders as a Leader in Training of Accomplishment Coaching’s Coach & Leadership Training Program. She is an Accomplishment Coaching Certified Coach and holds degrees with high honors in Chemistry and English from Mount Holyoke College. www,hearherroar.net

Amelia Dunlop is the Chief Experience Officer for Deloitte Digital and leads the Customer Strategy & Applied Design practice for Deloitte in the US. She is a Principal at Deloitte LLP and was previously a Partner at the Monitor Group. Amelia is passionate about elevating the human experience and exploring how organizations can connect with the humans whom they call customers and employees. She loves solving messy problems that require both new insights about what it means to be human and new innovative solutions. Amelia speaks and publishes frequently on the topic of the human experience, strategy, and innovation. She received Consulting Magazines Top Women in Technology award for Excellence Innovation in 2020. She holds a degree in Sociology from Harvard University, a Masters in Theology from Boston College, and an MBA from Cambridge University. Originally from London, England, Amelia lives in Somerville, Ma with her husband and three children. www.deloittedigital.com/us/en/profiles/amelia-dunlop.html

NO MAN'S SON's is the story of a young Pakistani man who came to the U.S. with only a driving ambition to make a difference in his chosen industry, aviation. Through challenges and successes, he soared to the very heights of the airline business. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, he unleashed his passion and built a successful airline, Atlas Air Cargo. He was also a father, a loving husband, and a friend to hundreds around the world. NO MAN'S SON is the moving account of the short but brilliant life of Michael Chowdry as told by his wife, Linda Chowdry. www.lindachowdry.com

Riley Rees is the CEO of Sofia Health, an online health and wellness marketplace she founded in 2019. The mission of Sofia Health is to connect individuals suffering from chronic conditions or looking for mental health support to holistic, complementary, alternative, and naturopathic providers. Riley built Sofia Health because there is a gap in our health system that doesn’t address our needs holistically: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Sofia Health is a collection of practitioners who take a holistic approach to address an individual’s health. Before founding Sofia Health, Riley spent 20 years serving in the Air Force, both as an enlisted Aeromedical Evacuation Technician and an Officer turned C-17 pilot. Early in her career, Riley expected to leave the military and pursue a career in medicine. However, she discovered the military is the perfect training ground for entrepreneurs. It provided her with an elite, unique education that has provided core fundamentals that she still uses every day, particularly in business operations. Being a pilot requires a particular reliance on critical thinking, preparing for a variety of situations and keeping calm and mission-focused, all of which are incredible skills to bring into a new business. When Riley decided to pursue entrepreneurship, she saw it as an opportunity to bring her business skills and interest in improving healthcare together. www.sofiahealth.com