Today I’m going to have a conversation with Jim DeBetta. Jim is a world –renowned invention/product expert, award winning businessperson, founder of multiple million-dollar companies, best-selling author of “The Business of Inventing”  He is also the former executive for Kevin Harrington, one of the original sharks from the hit TV reality show Shark Tank, an investor on the reality television show, Make Me a Millionaire Inventor, and has sold nearly a quarter of a billion dollars' worth of products to the world’s leading retailers- in short...Jim knows how to move merchandise.  We caught up to talk about his  passion for helping others realize their dreams of creating products to sell,    His work as an invention/product expert And finding purpose through his work  

Michele Tedder, MSN, RN is a Senior Program Manager at the Black Women’sHealth Imperative (BWHI), the only National non-profit focused on the health andwellness of Black women and girls. She is the lead on BWHI’s current evaluationof their virtual diabetes prevention program using their culturally tailoredcurriculum approved by the CDC in 2020, app and high touch coaching model ofprogram delivery; and she has led the creation of BWHI’s family-centeredDiabetes Self-Management Support Program curriculum recently pilot tested bythree sites.Having struggled with her weight since childhood Michele knows what it is like toexperience the negative impacts of living with a chronic disease like obesity.Through her lived experience she uses her influence to advocate for comprehensiveand equitable obesity care. She is a sought-after speaker, panelist and subjectmatter expert discussing issues and policies that impact access to obesity care.Michele has served as a subject matter expert on obesity for the AmericanDiabetes Association, the American Medical Women’s Association, the NationalFoundation of W omen Legislators, the National Black Caucus of StateLegislators, the American College of Gynecologists and DiaTribe Musings.Michele was recently a recipient of the 2023 HealtheVoices Impact Awardsponsored by Johnson and Johnson, given to health advocates to support theadvancement of their work. Michele recently joined the national board of directorsof the Obesity Action Coalition, a national non-profit dedicated to raisingawareness and improving access to the prevention and treatment of obesity. She is also the founder of Village Empowerment Solutions, a consulting businessfocused on supporting organizations in the development of strategies that improvehealth outcomes for people living with chronic diseases. Michele holds abachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Pittsburgh and a master’s innursing education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

On this episode of Intentionally Overheard, I have a conversation with Nigel Barker about his modeling/photography career, giving back, to worthy causes,  and embracing the moment by being in the present.    About Nigel:Nigel Barker is an internationally renowned photographer, creative director and entrepreneur who opened his New York studio in 1996. He served 17 seasons as photographer and judge on the hit TV show, America’s Next Top Model, which aired in over 140 countries, and hosted Oxygen Network’s modeling competition series, The Face, starring alongside Naomi Campbell. Barker also created the VH1 Reality show The Shot, his podcast The Shaken & Stirred Show is currently in production for it’s TV release. His latest hit show Top Photographer premiered to rave reviews and a second season is in the works.  Barker’s presence in the fashion and entertainment industry has resulted in an array of exciting projects including the creation of his own furniture line the NB1 & NB2 Collections, A skate board collection with ShutNYC, 3 signature fragrances with Demeter, a unique custom NB Photobooth, and as Ambassador for AC Hotels by Marriott he created the first ever specialty Gin & Tonic glass and many more innovative projects.  As Creative Director, Barker currently works with 21c Hotel Chicago and the Sustainable Fashion Brands EcoFashionCorp and YesAnd. He is also a Founder and partner in the NYC/LA gym, The DOGPOUND. Barker has directed and produced films, documentaries and commercials for Hollywood clients to international charitable organizations and was awarded the “Film Heals” Award for Humanitarianism at the 6th Annual Manhattan Film Festival for Dreams Are Not Forgotten. Using the power of photography and motion pictures he has been able to spread his humanitarian message to vast audiences through films, PSA’s and traveling exhibitions.  He has worked with several charitable organizations including the Special Olympics where he serves as a Champion Ambassador, The Humane Society of the United States, The Humane Society International, Make A Wish Foundation, The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation (as a 2 term board member), Jumpstart (where he serves as a board member)The Edeyo Foundation (board member) and the USO where he serves as a digital advisory committee member.  Drawing upon his 20+ years of experience in the fashion and beauty industries, he has two books—The Beauty Equation, published by Abrams, and his latest book, New York Times Best Seller Models of Influence published by Harper Collins. Nigel currently lives in Woodstock NY with his wife and renown Yogi, Cristen AKA @ChinTwins

Today, my guest is Tyrone Brewer.  Tyrone Brewer is President, US Oncology at Johnson & Johnson. He is responsible for leading the company’s fastest growing therapeutic area and continually advancing the organization’s oncology portfolio and pipeline. He is also a member of the Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Americas Leadership Team, where he collaborates with other leaders across the organization to deliver results on behalf of patients. With more than 30 years of experience across the healthcare industry, Tyrone is known as a strong leader and passionate advocate for talent development and advancing diversity and inclusion within the workplace.We caught up to talk about his work at Johnson & Johnson, coaching and teamwork, Life's purpose, and the upcoming Blue Jacket Fashion Show event to raise awareness of prostate cancer.  

Kelsey is a published author and a mental wellness advocate. In her first book, StrongCalm Confident You, Kelsey shares her personal journey with anxiety that manifested as people-pleasing and perfectionism. Once she recognized these patterns and learned how to cope with her own anxiety, she began to notice these issues in women around her, and she wanted to help. That’s how the idea for the book was born. Kelsey shares her story, along with practical tips to help women stop the endless cycle of pleasing, perfecting and performing and learn to build a more authentic and happy life on their own terms. Followher on Instagram @StrongCalmKelsey and join her email list at strongcalmkelsey.com.Kelsey earned a master’s degree in communications from Rutgers University and abachelor's degree in public relations from Penn State University. She lives in Lawrence, NJwith her husband, Chris, their daughter Sophie, and dog Zoe.

Today,  I have a conversation with the legendary Burt Watson who is known in the boxing and MMA community.  Burt’s rise in the boxing business started when he became the business manager for his close friend, Smoken’ Joe Frazier.  It didn’t take long for Burt to become recognized for his managerial and organizational skills. He quickly became one of the industry’s most sought-after event coordinators.  He has worked of course, Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali Larry Holmes, George Foreman, and Ken Norton, Mike Tyson, Oscar De La Hoya, Sugar Ray Leaonard, Roberto Duran, Julio Chavez, Roy Jones, and when I say the list goes on...believe me ….it goes on!  In 2021 Burt joined Bellator MMA- where he inspires and motivates fighters to give their best effort in the ring, cage, and in life.   Burt also makes time to share his energy, enthusiasm, and his story about his prostate cancer journey-a fight he never thought he would have to take on. He’s made it part of his life’s mission to educate men and their families about the disease, so that men won’t have to take on a fight against an opponent they know nothing about.      Burt and I caught up to talk about life, decision making, and life’s purpose.