Thriving in the Entertainment Industry

<a href="http://virtualworkteam" rel="noopener">http://virtualworkteam</a>.com – Shilonda Downing, Founder of Virtual Work Team LLC interviews Andrea Lewis who is an actress, singer and a writer. A few of her notable projects include playing Hazel Aden on "Degrassi: The Next Generation", her album "5, 4, 3, 2, 1" and creating the refreshing web series “Black Actress”. Andrea is going to share with us her tips for thriving in the entertainment industry.

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Managing Virtual Teams Successfully

Shilonda Downing, Owner of Virtual Work Team LLC interviews Yael Sara Zofi regarding managing virtual teams successfully. Yael is a Facilitator, Trainer, Coach, Professor, Author, and CEO of AIM Strategies®, Applied Innovative Management®, a human capital consulting firm focused on developing global leaders managing virtual teams and facilitating cross cultural communications.  With 20+ years of consulting experience, Yael has applied behavioral science techniques and has helped countless leaders and teams focus on transformational initiatives that improve their bottom line and enable stronger human connection in the virtual workplace.

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Starting a Successful Business

Shilonda Downing, Owner of Virtual Work Team LLC interviews Gillian Wilma of Ruth & Naomi Consultancy Limited regarding starting and growing a business. Gillian considers herself to be a wonderful eclectic mix of personality, know-how and experience, covering the Customer Service and Human Resources fields, as well as the Psychology field. She has created and implement 3 training seminars facilitated to her small group of Clients: Introduction to the World of Work; Elements of the Professional; and Supervisor Skills for Leaders. Visit <a href="http://virtualworkteam.com" rel="noopener">http://virtualworkteam.com</a> for the final portion of this informative interview, where we'll discuss business plans that garner financing.

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Working With Virtual Teams

Shilonda Downing, Owner of Virtual Work Team LLC interviews Yael Zofi of AIM Strategies regarding working with virtual teams domestically and globally. Yael is a virtual teams expert, cross cultural coach and International Speaker. She, will share innovative management techniques that link three human connection challenges: managing virtual teams, working across cultures and developing global leaders. If you work virtually or manage a virtual team, you may find her tips very useful.

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Sales Techniques that work for Entrepreneurs

Shilonda Downing, Owner of Virtual Work Team LLC interviews Theresa Delgado of TheresaDelgado.com regarding sales techniques that work for Entrepreneurs. Theresa is a Career Development Strategist. She specilizes in helping sales people manage their career and achieve the success of a top performer with career development strategies  in business etiquette, career change and sales skills. These methods are straightforward, easy to apply and proven! Listen in for actionable steps to creating your elevator pitch.

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Juicing and Raw Foods for Busy Professionals

Virtual Work Team LLC Owner, Shilonda Downing interviews Carla Douglin of Raw Raw Life. Carla says: "Raw Raw Life! is my way of sharing as many of my lessons – around struggling to find a sustainable-yet-yummy way to eat healthily – with as many people as I possibly can" She has lost 60lbs thus far and kept it off! You'll enjoy Carla's tips for staying healthy even if you're a busy freelancer or entrepreneur.

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Online Tools for Entrepreneurs

Virtual Work Team LLC Owner, Shilonda Downing interviews Sharyn Sheldon of Business Content PLR. Business Content PLR is a private label rights site which provides professional quality content for entrepreneurs in various industries. With an MBA from Columbia University, Sharyn has over 20 years experience designing learning solutions and business training for Fortune 500 corporations. Sharyn started her full time online business in 2009, developing niche affiliate marketing sites. Sharyn will discuss some of the online tools she uses in her business and tools that others can also use to become more efficient and successful as an online business owner.

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Raw Food Cleansing for Busy Professionals

Virtual Work Team LLC, Owner, Shilonda Downing interviews: Alina Zhukovskaya of Let Yourself Blossom. Alina Zhukovskaya teaches her clients how health can be the most fashionable and exciting accessory that is always in style. Originally from St. Petersburg, Russia, Alina came to the US when she was a teen. Her training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition allows her to coach women of all ages on how to achieve their own goals of vibrant health and happiness. She understands the busy lives of her clients and relates to their challenges of keeping the right balance.    As a Raw Vegan Chef, Alina also helps her clients supplement or augment their diets with juice detox programs in addition to personal chef services and cooking classes. Alina is AADP certified and also holds a Certification from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, a Certification from Sprout Raw Food, a Bachelor's Degree in Design Marketing from Parsons School of Design and a Master's Degree in Public Communication from American University.

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Blogging For Corporate Clients

Virtual Work Team LLC owner Shilonda Downing interviews Becky Blanton who went from being homeless to a successful blogging career with Corporate clients. Listen and take notes on the inspiring tips you'll receive if you're looking to blog for Corporate clients.  Our guest today: Becky Blanton is a former journalist with over 20 years experience as an award-winning reporter, photojournalist and editor. She is also a ghost and copy-writer, helping individuals and businesses discover and “tell their story.” She is an associate editor at Airstream Life Magazine and writes or has written, for a variety of other magazines, including Motivated, Dog Fancy, Woman’s World, Trailer Life, Chattanooga Life & Leisure, Creative Loafing, Working World, Road King and more than 300 newspapers, journals, websites and ebooks. A TED Global 2009 speaker, Becky spoke about her year of being homeless to a standing room only crowd at TED University in Oxford.  You'll want to take notes on this inspiring interview, Becky will be very encouraging to any freelancer who is out of work.

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Fashion Expert, Entrepreneur and Parent discusses work/life

Virtual Work Team LLC owner: Shilonda Downing talks with Renita S. Manley-Garrett, owner of "Revamped Image Consulting" and the Executive Director for: FashionFetishFete.org. Renita is a former Language Arts teacher that decided to pursue her passion for fashion. She has been a member of the fashion community for 5 years and established Revamped Image Consulting ( RIC)  in 2007. Professionally trained and blessed with God-given talents and an eye for fashion and style, Renita has grown her clientele to include a wide array of professionals.  She has presented workshops for  -Mocha Moms ( Central, Beverly, Southland) -Pretty Paws, ( wives and loved ones of Cincinnati Bengals) and -Mothers of Pre-schoolers ( MOPS) Renita also contributed to the CBS News Best of Guide Chicago. As a "Mompreneur", Renita understands the plight of the everyday working professional.  Renita will talk with us today about finding a work/life balance while navigating the extremely busy waters of the fashion industry and parenting small children. You won't want to miss her tips and insights into the fashion industry.

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