Jeff Finkle has traveled extensively to speak on economic development both internationally and domestically and has been quoted in newspapers throughout North America. Jeff has appeared on CBS Sunday Morning, Fox Television and the Journal Report on PBS when the Supreme Court deliberated on issues surrounding eminent domain.
Worldwide Event Planner Ep. 74 – Alison Gross weaves a fascinating story of excelling as a worldwide event planner of global events such as in Monte Carlo to coordinating the Maccabi games and a world sailing race in the U.S. She’s all about thought leadership and models it through her blogs. She started a business …
Former U.S. Trade Ambassador and HUD Secretary Carla Hills, Former U.S. Trade Ambassador and HUD Secretary Ep. 49 – What would it be like to be responsible for negotiating a trade agreement with China or Japan or any other world country? Imagine yourself about to take a high-level job with the Federal government when the …
Michael Moskow’s experience will blow you away! During the course of his career, he has been confirmed by the Senate for five US government positions. He decided to go to work in the private sector, heading up the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. And in 1991, President George H.W. Bush appointed Moskow Deputy United States Trade Representative, with the rank of ambassador. In 2019 the Prime Minister of Japan bestowed on him “The Order of the Rising Sun; Gold and Silver Star.” He critiques the differences in working in the public vs. private sector.
Shekar Narasimhan provides real-world solutions to prevent generational poverty and emphasizes the importance of housing as a right. He is the creator of private/public partnerships in re-energizing communities by building a vibrant downtown.
International Flamenco Maestro Ep. 64 – Meet Antonio Santaella, a very famous flamenco dancer referred to as the international flamenco maestro whose culture influence qualifies him to be a Fellow of the American Academy of Housing and Communities. He started his long journey to Puerto Rico from Granada, Spain his birthplace and coming of age. …
Co-creation Model to Bring Social Change William C. Kelly Podcast Ep. 61 – Referred to as Bill Kelly, the developer of a co-creation model to bring social change to affordable housing. He was a special assistant and executive assistant to the secretary of HUD Carla Hills from 1975 to 1977. He was only 30 years …
