In Episode 48 we discuss the history, evolution, and destructive nature of ageism (also known as age discrimination) in the workplace. This episode touches on the discrimination of younger workers and the bridges, ladders, and leveraged opportunities that have better positioned younger people to be catapulted into career positions. What we focus mostly on in this episode is the subtle, overt, and blatant discrimination against older workers (ages 40 and older) by older and younger employers. We discuss these topics and issues:- ADEA and its weaknesses, loopholes, and defanging by the US Supreme Court- State versus Federal age discrimination laws, enforcement, and oversight- Various cases of workplace ageism in different industries, by younger and older corporations- AARP Foundation's efforts to support and fight for older workers- Efforts of EEOC and the battles they face- Ageism in job postings and interviews, and other discriminatory practices- Words and phrases that are unethical, discriminatory, and possibly illegal to include in a job posting, advertisement, and/or interview- Steps to legally protect yourself from ageism in the workplace- What companies (of all sizes) should be doing to change, implement, and enforce a culture of inclusion, diversity, and equity- The irony and hypocrisy of ageism- A look at the numbers: percentage of older workers now and in the future in comparison to numbers facing and reporting discrimination in the workplace- Career and job options for older workers laid off, fired, forced into retirement, and unemployedTo file an inquiry or formal complaint with the EEOC, you can file online at publicportal.eeoc.gov or call 800-669-4000.SHOW INFORMATION:Company: Foreman & Associates, LLCWebsite: ForemanLLC.comIG: @ForemanLLCFB: @ForemanAndAssociatesTwitter: @ForemanLLCPodcast Twitter: @ItAintSmall YouTube: user/ForemanAssociatesHOST: Natasha L. Foreman, CEO of Foreman & Associates, LLCWebsite: NatashaForeman.com IG: @NatashaLForemanFB: @NatashaLForemanTwitter: @NatashaLForemanLinkedIn: @NatashaLForemanTheme Song: “Higher Up” by Shane IversCopyright 2020. Foreman & Associates, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Episode 47 discusses "Supporting the Entrepreneur in Your Life". We're rolling up our sleeves and outlining the Do's and Don'ts of supporting entrepreneurs, business owners, and small businesses. We explore the ways family and friends can be most and least supportive. We talk about some of the quirks, nuances, and mad scientist antics that entrepreneurs display, that can cause confusion, frustration, and other feelings in our loved ones. We also highlight the things that family and friends do that absolutely infuriates entrepreneurs.There are some questions that our supporters can ask themselves and ask the entrepreneurs in their life. We also share some tips and tricks, and towards the end we talk about gifts. What? Yep, you will have to tune in and listen. Be sure to bring something to write with.SHOW INFORMATION:Company: Foreman & Associates, LLCWebsite: ForemanLLC.comIG: @ForemanLLCFB: @ForemanAndAssociatesTwitter: @ForemanLLCPodcast Twitter: @ItAintSmall YouTube: user/ForemanAssociatesHOST: Natasha L. Foreman, CEO of Foreman & Associates, LLCWebsite: NatashaForeman.com IG: @NatashaLForemanFB: @NatashaLForemanTwitter: @NatashaLForemanLinkedIn: @NatashaLForemanTheme Song: “Higher Up” by Shane IversCopyright 2020. Foreman & Associates, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Episode 46 shares Q3 Business News about various businesses and industries, with some inspiring updates about business startups, and lifelines for the cruise industry and NYC restaurants. This episode also shares some awesome announcements about Foreman & Associates, LLC launching a book publishing imprint, D.O.M.E. Life Publishing. In this episode we share details about the imprint and about the first books being published October 20, 2020— which were written by none other than Foreman & Associates CEO and our podcast host, Natasha L. Foreman. The books are part of a 3-volume series "SEEK HIM". The first two books being released are:"Seek Him, Volume 1: Testing Your Spiritual Comfort Zone" (available in paperback and eBook) and the companion workbook, "Seek Him: Workbook 1" (available as an 8x10 workbook). The books are available at global retailers for pre-orders. Visit DOMELifePublishing.com for details on this and more. Natasha explains in this episode the sections of both books, and other valuable information.ANNOUNCEMENT 2: Virtual Book Release Party for Natasha's books, scheduled for October 27, 2020, which is also Natasha's birthday. You need to follow D.O.M.E. Life on IG and FB at @domelifepublishing and on Twitter at @domepublishing to get more details and to enter drawings to win some prizes. If you're not on social media, add your email address to the mailing list at DOMELifepublishing.com to stay in the loop. There's more details shared in this episode, so tune in now!BUSINESS SHOUT OUTS:We're shouting out the following companies:Royal Brown Studio & Academy [Smyrna, GA] @theroyalbrow on IG http://theroyalbrow.comRecommended by Fountain & Fountain LLC @fountainandfountain on IGHELPMATE VA's is a virtual assistance company @helpmatevas on IG http://helpmatevirtualassistance.com Recommended by Thrifters Paradise @thriftersparadiseatl on IGJazz It Upp Skin Care Full-service skin and body Spa [Fayetteville, GA] @jazzituppskincare on IGOwner: Jasmine Luckeyhttp://jazzitupp.comRecommended by W.T.V. "Who's That Voice" voiceover artist @whos_that_voice on IGSweet Charlene's Bakery [Houston, TX] @sweetcharlenesbakeryOwner: Tomeka Ricehttp://charlenesbakery.comRecommended by W.T.V. "Who's That Voice" voiceover artist @whos_that_voice on IGSHOW INFORMATION:Company: Foreman & Associates, LLCWebsite: ForemanLLC.comIG: @ForemanLLCFB: @ForemanAndAssociatesTwitter: @ForemanLLCPodcast Twitter: @ItAintSmall YouTube: user/ForemanAssociatesHOST: Natasha L. Foreman, CEO of Foreman & Associates, LLCWebsite: NatashaForeman.com IG: @NatashaLForemanFB: @NatashaLForemanTwitter: @NatashaLForemanLinkedIn: @NatashaLForemanTheme Song: “Higher Up” by Shane IversCopyright 2020. Foreman & Associates, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Last month, July 3rd to be exact, served as the one-year anniversary of this podcast. We want to dedicate this episode to reflecting over the past 13 months, the effort put into the process of delivering these episodes, highlighting the business news that we covered and the changes that have resulted due to COVID-19.In this episode we share:- How we develop our shows- Business news shared from episodes 2 through 17 and the companies impacted by internal and external crises.Companies mentioned include:- Instragram, SnapChat, Facebook, PepsiCo, Bed Bath & Beyond, Apple, Big Baller Brand, Chipotle, Huawei, FaceApp, Tik Tok, and more.We even shared information about episodes 13 to 16 that we feel can benefit listeners who are interested in starting, revamping, or restructuring their business.SHOW INFORMATION:Company: Foreman & Associates, LLCWebsite: ForemanLLC.comIG: @ForemanLLCFB: @ForemanAndAssociatesTwitter: @ForemanLLCPodcast Twitter: @ItAintSmall YouTube: user/ForemanAssociatesText-only Line: (404) 481-1849HOST: Natasha L. Foreman, CEO of Foreman & Associates, LLCWebsite: NatashaForeman.com IG: @NatashaLForemanFB: @NatashaLForemanTwitter: @NatashaLForemanLinkedIn: @NatashaLForemanTheme Song: “Higher Up” by Shane IversCopyright 2020. Foreman & Associates, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

In this episode, we interview DBE Manager, Emmanuella Mrythil, and have her share insights about federal contracting as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). Questions we're asking are centered around:- What exactly a DBE is and the benefits of becoming one- GDOT programs and projects- Advice for non-traditional businesses considering pursuing contracts through GDOT- Upcoming events and opportunities through GDOT and MMIPHer Bio:Emmanuella Myrthil is the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Manager with the Program Management Consultant for the Major Mobility Investment Program (MMIP) within the Office of Innovative Delivery at Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). Over the past 15 years, she has played a major role in providing oversight and guidance for federally-funded programs for local construction projects throughout the state of Georgia.She has served as a Public Relations Specialist, an Environmental Planner, and a Project Manager in the Transportation Industry. As HNTB’s DBE Manager, she utilizes creative and engaging strategies to raise industry awareness and diversify DBE participation in Georgia’s largest alternative delivery program. Through innovative learning sessions and business development workshops, Emmanuella and her team focus on preparing DBEs and SBEs for major works with GDOT and MARTA.Contact Information:https://dot.ga.gov/MMIPhttps://dot.ga.gov/PS/Business/DBEEmail: [email protected]: (404) 946-5764Other Source Mentioned in Interview:CEI DBE Supportive Serviceshttps://gadbesupport.comemail: [email protected]: (404) 631-1273SHOW INFORMATION:Company: Foreman & Associates, LLCWebsite: ForemanLLC.comIG: @ForemanLLCFB: @ForemanAndAssociatesTwitter: @ForemanLLCPodcast Twitter: @ItAintSmall YouTube: user/ForemanAssociatesHOST: Natasha L. Foreman, CEO of Foreman & Associates, LLCWebsite: NatashaForeman.com IG: @NatashaLForemanFB: @NatashaLForemanTwitter: @NatashaLForemanLinkedIn: @NatashaLForemanTheme Song: “Higher Up” by Shane IversCopyright 2020. Foreman & Associates, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

In today's episode, we're joined by Dr. Steve Woodsmall, who we highlighted in Episodes 7 and 11 of our podcast. Dr. Woodsmall speaks with Natasha about his 19-year military career in the US Air Force, and the lessons that he learned not only throughout his military career but while working at the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Federal Aviation Administration, several corporate management positions, a community action agency, and as a professor at several colleges and universities. He will also share what he is currently working on and planning towards, and an upcoming TedTalk that he will be a part of in November. Natasha has plenty of questions for Dr. Woodsmall, as we dig into the current leadership struggles in the private and public sector, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 5-year to 10-year outlook for the nation. You don't want to miss this episode. Tune in now!Show InformationCompany: Foreman & Associates, LLCWebsite: ForemanLLC.comIG: @ForemanLLCFB: @ForemanAndAssociatesTwitter: @ForemanLLCPodcast Twitter: @ItAintSmallYouTube: user/ForemanAssociatesHOST: Natasha L. Foreman, CEO of Foreman & Associates, LLCWebsite: NatashaForeman.comIG: @NatashaLForemanFB: @NatashaLForemanTwitter: @NatashaLForemanLinkedIn: @NatashaLForemanTheme Song: “Higher Up” by Shane IversCopyright 2020. Foreman & Associates, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

In today's episode, we dive deep into the topics and issues surrounding: - diversity and inclusion- nontraditional labor pools: older workers, single parents, workers with disabilities or differently-abled, welfare-to-work candidates, long-term unemployed, previously incarcerated, veterans, multi-racial and multi-ethnic candidates.- Getting Talent Back to Work Pledge (brought to you by SHRM)- implicit and explicit bias, stereotypes, and discrimination based on sex, gender, age, gender roles, race, etc.- EEOC guidelines- The misinformation about Affirmative Action: What it is and is not, who it truly benefits and protects, and the frivolous lawsuits aimed to destroy it.- Bullying and all forms of Harassment- Building your HR team, the systems, policies, and practices- Employee handbooks created right; even if you're at at-will employer- 4 challenges in employee discipline- EEOC checklists to help youSo grab your pen and notebook, and tune in now for today's show!SHOW INFORMATION: Company: Foreman & Associates, LLCWebsite: ForemanLLC.comIG: @ForemanLLCFB: @ForemanAndAssociatesTwitter: @ForemanLLCPodcast Twitter: @ItAintSmallYouTube: user/ForemanAssociates HOST: Natasha L. Foreman, CEO of Foreman & Associates, LLCWebsite: NatashaForeman.comIG: @NatashaLForemanFB: @NatashaLForemanTwitter: @NatashaLForemanLinkedIn: @NatashaLForeman Theme Song: “Higher Up” by Shane Ivers Copyright 2020. Foreman & Associates, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

In Episode 41 we're joined by the owner of LadySonya Music Studio, the one and only, LadySonya! In today's episode we discuss her background, how she got her start, her motivation for starting and growing her music studio, the mission of her Music Is Giving Foundation, and the various services that her company offers—such as:Private piano lessonsPrivate voice lessonsPrivate and group producer's camp courseMusic management artist development Pianist for hireTo contact LadySonya Music Studio please visit ladysonyamusic.com Connect with them on social media at:IG: @iamladysonyaFB:@ladysonyamusicTwitter: @iamladysonyaSHOW INFORMATION:Company: Foreman & Associates, LLCWebsite: ForemanLLC.comIG: @ForemanLLCFB: @ForemanAndAssociatesTwitter: @ForemanLLCPodcast Twitter: @ItAintSmall YouTube: user/ForemanAssociatesHOST: Natasha L. Foreman, CEO of Foreman & Associates, LLCWebsite: NatashaForeman.com IG: @NatashaLForemanFB: @NatashaLForemanTwitter: @NatashaLForemanLinkedIn: @NatashaLForemanTheme Song: “Higher Up” by Shane IversCopyright 2020. Foreman & Associates, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Today’s episode is going to address leadership, our character, values, and what defines us. You will ask and answer the question of what defines you. We talk about leaders and leadership, but do we truly know what leadership is and what it means to be a leader? If you look in a dictionary for the definition of leadership it will only confuse you. We usually think of certain traits and characteristics when we hear the word leader. We think of the men and women that we admire. You don’t become a great or even a good leader overnight. It takes a few or a lot of rounds in life’s boxing ring. When you look at yourself what do you think that other people think and say about you? Would they follow you? Do they follow you? Beyond the social media following?In this episode we discuss and explore everything from the highs and lows in leadership during this COVID-19 pandemic, the trending scandals, and how individuals and businesses are addressing and leading in response to racism and bigotry. We talk about a Baton Rouge pastor defying state law to open his church during the pandemic, CEOs and executives risking their companies millions of dollars due comments made about the stockpiling crises in the US, and we share common examples of unethical practices that some people don't see as a violation of ethics and morals. You may pause when you hear an example of something that you or someone that you know also have done. It may make you question your ethics, morals, values, and character.We discuss the multilayers of our lives, our personalities, and what we share publicly and privately. We go deep in today's conversation. So roll up your sleeves and join us!SHOW INFORMATION:Company: Foreman & Associates, LLCWebsite: ForemanLLC.comIG: @ForemanLLCFB: @ForemanAndAssociatesTwitter: @ForemanLLCPodcast Twitter: @ItAintSmall YouTube: user/ForemanAssociatesHOST: Natasha L. Foreman, CEO of Foreman & Associates, LLCWebsite: NatashaForeman.com IG: @NatashaLForemanFB: @NatashaLForemanTwitter: @NatashaLForemanLinkedIn: @NatashaLForemanTheme Song: “Higher Up” by Shane IversCopyright 2020. Foreman & Associates, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

There is not one career in the world that does not need business principles to succeed.Architect, scientist, astronaut, politician, pastor, hairstylist, barber, dentist, lawyer, doctor, construction worker, flagman, event planner, engineer, computer programmer, gamer, coder, graphic artist, seamstress, cosmetologist, athlete, entertainer, artist, etc.K-12 education needs to be overhauled to make it real, relatable, and relevant for students now and in the future. What are we truly preparing them for? Test-taking? Scale back those tests for the love of life and sanity.Schools removed agriculture, horticulture, home economics, and other life skills courses when one of the biggest industries in the world is agribusiness. And we have a lot of young people who grow up to be adults that lack the skills to survive and maneuver in life. They can't budget, don't know how to invest, are clueless about cooking, and can't hem a pair of pants. People are pursuing college degrees and careers without also getting a strong business background to support their goals. Athletes majoring in fields that they aren't prepared to pursue if their athletic career doesn't land them a multi-million dollar lifestyle. Music, TV, film, and sports industries have businesses that thrive but a large percentage of their talent is collateral damage, due to not knowing business.Struggling artists struggle because they don't know business. That is why their art sells for thousands and millions after they pass away, because a business person did what they do best.A great cook opens a restaurant with no restaurant management experience, no business management experience, and that restaurant faces a painful death.Listen to Episode 39 as Natasha dives deep and heavy into these areas and more. She shares her 17-year experience in the music industry and the issues then and now that continue to plague "creatives". She shares her experience as a management consultant and professor, and her conversations with college students and clients. She shares her experience with developing a youth entrepreneurship program for global nonprofit, Operation HOPE, and her passion for helping young people to learn to be more entrepreneurial—even if the goal is to work for someone else's company. She shares her advice on how schools, colleges, programs, and families can make significant changes to improve the odds of success.This episode speaks directly to parents and addresses the traps, pitfalls, and mistakes that parents and their children are making, and why parents need to do a better job of building and strengthening honest and transparent relationships with their children—that will uplift, empower, and encourage their children to make common sense and business-minded decisions that protect them more than the smothering, over-protective, and other ineffective ways that parents parent.This episode is bound to stir up conversation and have you emailing or DMing our team. We hope that it inspires and encourages you and your family to see your personal, academic, and professional lives through a business lens. And then proceed accordingly. Towards the end of the episode, there was a quote shared from Chomwa Shikati. The link to that quote can be viewed below.Quote Source: https://medium.com/w-i-t/laying-a-strong-foundation-for-your-business-63f56ba08b13 SHOW INFORMATION:Company: Foreman & Associates, LLCWebsite: ForemanLLC.comIG: @ForemanLLCFB: @ForemanAndAssociatesTwitter: @ForemanLLCPodcast Twitter: @ItAintSmall YouTube: user/ForemanAssociatesHOST: Natasha L. Foreman, CEO of Foreman & Associates, LLCWebsite: NatashaForeman.com IG: @NatashaLForeman<br...