Networking Unleashed: Building Profitable Connections
This is the Podcast for Networking Unleashed: Building Profitable Connections,Define what you want to achieve through networking. Are you looking for new clients, partnerships, or career opportunities? Having clear goals will guide your efforts and make your networking more purposeful. Networking is about building genuine relationships. Be yourself and show genuine interest in others. Effective communication is not just about talking but also about listening. Pay attention to what others are saying, ask questions, and show empathy. After meeting someone, follow up with a personalized message. Mention something specific from your conversation to remind them of who you are...
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Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Jane Rolen and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker
<p>Jane Rolen</p><p>jane@janerolen.com</p><p>828-507-2563</p><p>Please share a brief Bio.*</p><p>Mary Jane B. Rolen COMMUNITY LEADER/ PUBLIC SERVANT/CULTURAL ADVOCATE PROFESSIONAL PUBLIC SPEAKER/ CONSULTANT CEO, JBR CONSULTING, LLC/ CEO, LAZY BEAR CABINS, LLC Jane Rolen (Mary Jane Basilio-Rolen) is a recently retired Management and Program Analyst for Social Security Administration (SSA). She began her SSA career as a Claims Representative in 1998, under the Outstanding Scholar Program, and has held a number of responsible positions including Operations Supervisor, Labor Relations Specialist, Executive Assistant to the Regional Commissioner, and Team Leader...
Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Evan Siegel and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker
<p>Evan Siegel</p><p>esiegel@egain.com</p><p>Please share a brief Bio.</p><p>Evan Siegel is VP of AI Business Solutions at eGain, where he helps Global 2000 enterprises unify content, automate workflows, and achieve measurable AI return on investment. He's focused on building AI systems that solve actual business problems. Over 16 years at Wells Fargo, he led customer experience strategy for the bank's 23 million retail customers and helped lead the 10,000+ agent contact center. He also created and led a financial coaching program so successful it landed in the bank's annual report, TV ads, and a feature...
Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Saurabh Kakkar and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker
<p>SAURABH KAKKAR</p><p>skresearch81@gmail.com</p><p>Please share a brief Bio.</p><p>Saurabh Kakkar is an AI, data, and risk transformation leader with extensive experience in banking and financial services. His work focuses on applying AI/ML, generative AI, data analytics, and intelligent automation to complex credit-risk and regulatory challenges. He is also an author, researcher, inventor, keynote speaker, and technology judge, with a particular interest in responsible and explainable AI in highly regulated industries.</p><p>What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about?</p><p>1. How AI and Generative AI are...
Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Natalie Jackson and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker
<p>Natalie K. Jackson</p><p>natalie.jackson@thecrescentconsultancy.com</p><p>Please share a brief Bio.</p><p>Natalie K. Jackson is a Customer Experience (CX) strategist and founder of Crescent Consultancy, where she helps organizations design customer and employee experiences that reduce friction, strengthen trust, and drive measurable business outcomes. With more than two decades of cross‑industry experience, she has led large‑scale CX and EX initiatives across consulting, sales, quality, operations, and enterprise transformation. Natalie serves on the 2026 U.S. Customer Experience Professional Association (CXPA) Council, where she contributes to elevating the CX profession and educating exec...
Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Nelson Brooks and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker
<p>Nelson Brooks</p><p>nelson@cabanaboyshospitality.com</p><p></p><p>Please share a brief Bio.</p><p>I'm a hospitality professional who has built a 10-location brand for private events. I've been on Shark Tank, featured in the New York Times, and run the number one batched experience company in the country.</p><p>What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about?</p><p>I love to talk about how building a business doesn't need a fully fleshed-out business plan. I also like talking about creating unforgettable moments and celebrating life, and I like talking about...
Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Marja Fox and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker
<p>Marja Fox</p><p>marja@mfoxconsult.com</p><p>I am a former Associate Principal at McKinsey & Company with broad strategy, business development and commercial operations expertise across multiple industries. Before turning independent, I was a VP of Marketing and Strategy & Business Development at Ecolab, responsible for growth strategy, innovation, new product launches, sales support and marketing communications of a $1B growth business. As an independent consultant, I focus on strategy (growth, portfolio, go-to-market, strategic execution) and setting my clients up for high impact (top-team alignment, de-biased decision making, change management). I have found that client service - helping...
Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Lachandra Baker and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker
<p>Lachandra B. Baker</p><p>lachandra@lbbedutainment.com</p><p>Please share a brief Bio.</p><p>Lachandra B. Baker, MBA, CDP, is an award-winning workforce optimization strategist, author, five-time TEDx contributor, and the founder of LBB Edutainment. Known as a powerful "Conduit for Connection," she helps organizations turn corporate complexity and burnout into clarity, confidence, and collective momentum. By aligning mindset, behavior, and structural systems, she equips teams to move from passive disengagement to high-performing alignment with grit and grace. A multi-Quill Award winner and a Columbus Future50 leader, Lachandra is the author of Your Own Biggest Cheerleader...
Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Kate Peterman and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker
<p>Lachandra B. Baker</p><p>lachandra@lbbedutainment.com</p><p></p><p>Please share a brief Bio.</p><p>Lachandra B. Baker, MBA, CDP, is an award-winning workforce optimization strategist, author, five-time TEDx contributor, and the founder of LBB Edutainment. Known as a powerful "Conduit for Connection," she helps organizations turn corporate complexity and burnout into clarity, confidence, and collective momentum. By aligning mindset, behavior, and structural systems, she equips teams to move from passive disengagement to high-performing alignment with grit and grace. A multi-Quill Award winner and a Columbus Future50 leader, Lachandra is the author of Your Own...
Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Kate Peterman and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker
<p>Kati Peterman</p><p>kati@yourfrx.com</p><p></p><p>Please share a brief Bio.</p><p>Blending a strong sales background with a deep obsession for systems, Kati is known for turning chaos into clarity and strategy into action. Kati Peterman founder of Your FRX is an operator and growth strategist known for bringing clarity to complexity. A former Chief of Staff, she has led and scaled multiple 7 and 8 figure companies and helped dozens more reach their next level of growth. She grew a passion for helping as many business owners as possible which led to creating...
Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Shadeed Eleazer and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker
<p>Shadeed Eleazer</p><p>mr.shadeed@gmail.com</p><p>Please share a brief Bio.</p><p>Shadeed Eleazer is a US Navy Veteran and Content Licensing and Intellectual Proeprty Strategist who created a business model that was licensed by 17 US states in a multi-million dollar licensing agreement. Entrepreneurs hire Shadeed to develop their Intellectual Property into a licensing model that is sold to corporations and universities. This increases recurring revenue for his clients and eliminates the time-for-money trap. He is a Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses graduate and serves as a program ambassador.</p><p>What are 2-3 things...
