In this episode, David and John talk with Michelle Hyde, founder, and president of The Hyde Group. Michelle uses her extensive experience in voice and data communications to help her clients adapt and unify their communications efforts. Michelle also sits on the board of Cloud Girls, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating members about the technology and dynamics of the cloud ecosystem.

Episode Links:

• Michelle Hyde on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellehyde/
• HYDE GROUP: https://hydegrouponline.com/
• HYDE GROUP on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hydenw

In this episode, Frederick, and John speak with Michael Morey, president, and CEO at BlueBird Network. Gain some history about the dawn of the internet and telecom through Michael's accounts of his 38 years in the industry, beginning with his background at AT&T. The group also discusses what makes BlueBird special, the issues raised in underserved areas during the COVID-19 pandemic, and what our future communications networks will look like in a fully connected world! 

Episode Link

• Michael's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcmorey/
• BlueBird Website: https://bluebirdnetwork.com/
• BlueBird Network LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluebird-network/
• BlueBird Network Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bluebird_Net
• BlueBird Network Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluebirdnetworkLLC/
• StarLink Low Flying Satellite Internet: https://www.starlink.com/ 

In this episode, Frederick, and John speak with Paul R. Ruppert, the founder, and CEO of Global Point View Ltd, a strategy consultancy focused on market entry, revenue growth, corporate alignment, and more. Paul shares his expertise in developing and growing tech companies, his insights into the increase of CPaaS popularity, and much more! Learn about modern & past communications preferences, sales development tactics in tech, apps offering alternatives to traditional voice communication, and even hear what it's like working a role as a Whitehouse advisor!

Show Links:

• Website www.GlobalPointView.com
• Paul's Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulruppertintl/  
• Paul's Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulrruppert
• Paul's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paul.ruppert888
• Book by Daniel H. Pink: https://www.amazon.com/To-Sell-Is-Human-Daniel-H-Pink-audiobook/dp/B00AE9V9MA/

In this episode, David and John speak with John Grange, Co-Founder, and CTO at OpsCompass, a cloud security, and management company providing improved visibility, security, cost management, and compliance for the multi-cloud world. John shares his expertise as the group discusses the evolving challenges of the cyber security space, Cloud Security Posture Management, the complexities of cloud infrastructure management, and Nebraska's Omaha Steaks & football.

Episode Links

• John Grange LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-grange-190ba652
• John Grange Twitter: https://twitter.com/JMGrange
• OpsCompass Website: https://opscompass.com/
• OpsCompass LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/opscompass/
• OpsCompass Twitter: https://twitter.com/OpsCompass
• OpsCompass Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OpsCompass 

Michelle Accardi, Star2Star's CRO and President, speaks with serial entrepreneur Galina Datskovsky, an internationally respected privacy, compliance, and security expert who is currently a member of the Vaporstream, Inc. board of directors. Michelle and Galina discuss the benefits of mentors in the workplace, the importance of women in STEM, and the advantages & disadvantages of AI. Listen in as Galina shares her inspiring story of how her role models have helped her throughout her life and how each has influenced her and helped her become the professional that she is today. 

Episode Link:

• Galina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/galina-datskovsky-72953a12/
• Galina on Twitter: https://twitter.com/datga
• Vaporstream, Inc. on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vaporstream-inc-/
• Vaporstream, Inc. on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Vaporstream
• Vaporstream, Inc. on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Vaporstream/
• Michelle Accardi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleaccardi/
• Michelle Accardi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/1marketingmaven
• "The Social Dilemma" on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224
• Executive Women's Forum: https://www.ewf-usa.com/
• Executive Women's Forum on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWFUSA
• Executive Women's Forum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EWFUSA 

In this episode, Star2Star's CRO and President, Michelle Accardi, speaks with Janet Schijns, CEO of the JS Group to discuss why one in four women are debating leaving the workforce, especially in the midst of the Coronavirus. You'll hear a few of Janet's marvelous suggestions for how to combat the burnout that results from a woman's challenge to balance a career, family, and more. From money managing strategies to tips and tricks for career plans, Michelle and Janet cover a wide range of helpful topics. If you've been having problems with the myth of work-life balance, or even if you're wondering how to succeed, listen in as these two impressive women offer help!

Episode Links

• Janet Schijns on Twitter: https://twitter.com/channelsmart
• Janet Schijns on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetschijns
• JS Group Website: https://www.jsgnow.com/
• JS Group Twitter: https://twitter.com/JSGNOW
• Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleaccardi/
• Michelle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/1marketingmaven
• Mckinsey Study Mentioned: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/women-in-the-workplace
• Techs World Half Twitter: https://twitter.com/techworldshalf
• Techs World Half Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/526726030820867/

In this episode, Star2Star's CRO and President, Michelle Accardi, interviews Nancy Ridge, Founder & President of Ridge Innovative. Listen to this enlightening episode and discover how these impressive women combat imposter syndrome in their own lives and hear their tips to overcome it. You'll learn the causes and effects of Imposter Syndrome as well as find out how to use criticism to make you better, not to hold you back. Lean in and continue exploring the discussion about how Imposter Syndrome is disproportionately affecting more high performers, especially women.

Show Links

• Nancy Ridge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-ridge-085988a/
• Nancy Ridge on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nancy_ridge
• Ridge Innovative: https://ridgeinnovative.com/
• Ridge Innovative on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridgeinnovative/
• "Mindset" by Dr. Carol Dweck https://ridgeinnovative.com/reece-akhtar-phd-deeper-signals-building-self-awareness-with-ai-season-1-ep8/
• Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleaccardi/
• Michelle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/1marketingmaven

In this episode, Michelle Accardi interviews Meredith Caram, the Chief Revenue Officer of the JS Group, and explores the topic of women moving up the career ladder and what it takes for them to get to the top. With less than a quarter of women holding senior roles in the C-suite, Michelle and Meredith share wisdom to help encourage and enable more women to dodge stereotypes, grow skills, make professional relationships, and champion the executive office!

Episode Links:

• Meredith LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithcaram/
• Meredith Twitter: https://twitter.com/ignitecaram
• Michelle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleaccardi/
• Michelle’s Book -  Significant Women: Leaders Reveal What Matters Most https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0927YG1FH
• Michelle Twitter: https://twitter.com/1marketingmaven 
• JS Group Website: https://www.jsgnow.com/
• JS Group Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jsgnow/
• JS Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jsgnow/
• JS Group Twitter: https://twitter.com/JSGNOW