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Month: December 2014

Rosemary Church with CNN International, Laura Laliberte Bodner with Counseling through Change LLC, Sonny Hayes with Simply Buckhead

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Rosemary Church/CNN
News Anchor

Rosemary Church is an award winning anchor and journalist for CNN International, with more than 25 years experience covering all the major global events that have unfolded across the world. She can be seen on CNNI in the morning across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, and in the afternoon across Asia and Australia. Her shows are also simulcast in the United States on CNN-USA from 9pm-1am, Pacific time, or Midnight to 4am ET.

www.CNN.com/anchor (Rosemary Church) | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook

 

Laura Laliberte Bodner/Counseling through Change, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor

I have a psychology and sociology education. A masters in professional counseling. I am trauma certified and specialize in trauma, eating disorders, and addiction. I see individuals, couples, and family for therapy. A lot of my techniques and style combines the mental and physical aspects. I combine educating my clients about the physiology of the body and psychotherapy.

www.TherapyWithLaura.com | Twitter (@PinnacleGym)

 

Sonny Hayes/Simply Buckhead
CFO

Simply Buckhead magazine is an independent, woman-owned business, printed and distributed by local businesses, and completely written by local professional freelance journalists. Our mission is to focus on Buckhead’s thought leaders, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and more, showcasing the upscale, approachable lifestyle of Buckhead’s residents and businesses. Each issue, we present unique visitors, hidden and under-the-radar gems, and relevant happenings and trends.

Simply Buckhead is the definitive resource for Atlanta’s most dynamic in-town neighborhood, reaching taste-makers age 25-65 and beyond. With a commitment to journalistic excellence, the magazine serves as the authority on who to know, what to do and where to go in Buckhead and its surrounding communities. Simply Buckhead focuses on exposing the neighborhood’s best and brightest, especially those typically ignored by other media outlets. Published 8 times a year, distributing 24,000 copies in over 250 locations to more than eight zip codes, also available online.

www.SimplyBuckhead.com | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook

 

Steve DiFillippo with Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse, Sharon Fisher with Sharon Fisher Events, Mark Shaver with Buckhead Paws

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Steve DiFillippo/Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse
Founder/Owner

“After 25 years I feel that I am just getting started.” says Davio’s Chef/CEO, Steve DiFillippo. At the age of 24, Steve purchased an established restaurant called Davio’s in Boston’s Back Bay. And this was the first in a succession of popular restaurants changing the concept to a Northern Italian Steakhouse. Steve is a graduate of Boston University and the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts. He is very involved in the community, serving on several non-profit boards. Steve is the honorary Chef representing the New England Patriots at the Taste of the NFL’s “Party with a Purpose” event at the SuperBowl.

In 2008, he was inducted into the Massachusetts Restaurant Hall of Fame. Steve lives in Wenham, MA, with his wife Pamela and their four children. He runs 4–5 miles a day, “so I can wrongfully delude myself that I can eat anything I want,” he says.
www.Davios.com | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook

https://twitter.com/daviosatlanta Twitter (Steve) @SteveDiFillippo

https://www.facebook.com/DaviosAtlanta

 

Sharon Fisher/Sharon Fisher Events
Founder/Owner

With over 25 years of experience planning full service events, Sharon is one of the most respected event planners in the Southeast. Specializing in weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, social and corporate events, Sharon has produced events for many celebrities, major sporting events and every day people looking to make their occasions special. With relationships with many of the respected vendors in town, Sharon is able to negotiate rates and details that are not available to the general public. She has flawless attention to detail and works with each client to make their day the most special! She and her events are regularly featured in major publications and most recently she appeared as the event planner on the TLC Reality show, The Sisterhood.
http://www.SharonFisherEvents.com
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/sharon-fisher/18/513/1b2/en
https://twitter.com/sfisherevents
https://www.facebook.com/SharonFisherEvents

 

Mark Shaver/Buckhead Paws

Buckhead Business RadioX 05-20-14 Mark Shaver 1I had a long career as a corporate executive, working with Coca-Cola, Baskin Robbins, and RJ Reynolds.  An interesting twist to that career is that I spent 15 years of it living and working overseas, including  general management assignments in Seoul, Korea; Lahore, Pakistan; and Moscow, Russia. I returned to  the States in 2004, settling here in Atlanta. The reason I chose Atlanta was pretty much the Chamber of  Commerce reasons: cost of living; climate; good people; great airport; opportunity.

In my last corporate role, as General Manager of Country Operations for Reynolds, I was in charge of a  business unit doing $500 million in annual revenue and oversaw about 800 people in 22 different offices  across Russia. It was a big job, demanding and exciting. And that afforded me the opportunity to travel  the breadth of Russia. But what I’m doing now with Buckhead Paws is so much more personally rewarding: we get to take care  of critters; we’re able to be of service to our clients; and we help 11 people earn a living. We get to be outdoors and taking care of pets is a great way to meet new people.

www.BuckheadPaws.com     Linkedin     Twitter     Facebook

 

John Plesnarski with Eighteen Eight Fine Men’s Salons, Drew French with Your Pie, Dr. Tim Kelly with Buckhead Wellness Center, Trisha Cornett with Diptyque, Danielle Rollins

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John “Skip” Plesnarski/Eighteen Eight Fine Men’s Salons
Franchisee Owner Operator

John Plesnarski is President and Owner of Plezco, Inc. He has recently invested in Eighteen Eight, a franchise which provides Hair Styling and Grooming Services for Men. He owns the territory rights in Atlanta which he plans on developing over the next three years.

John retired from corporate America in 2012. He is an accomplished Senior Supply Chain Leader with a wide breadth of global experience at Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB). John began his career in Finance and moved to several business Operations leadership roles. He spent the majority of his career leading a Global Supply Chain organization which supported the Safety Business Unit in the contract manufacturing, importing and distribution of personal protective equipment.

As Director of Global Supply Chain, John was responsible for vendor management in Mexico, Malaysia, Thailand and China. He also led a shared services organization which included Logistics, Customer Service, Information Systems, Sourcing and Supply and worked closely with the Sales organization to support customer expectations. John was instrumental in the successful expansion of contract manufacturing footprints to support sales growth around the world.

John has been recognized for his expertise in organizational development, strategic planning, operations, and the ability to develop successful leaders. This unique combination of experience and skill set has enabled him to achieve success across the entire organization to meet business objectives in all key areas.

www.EighteenEight.com |  Twitter | Facebook

 

Drew French/Your Pie
Founder

Like every pizza lover, Drew French wants his own pie, his own way. Drews passion turned into an obsession while he and his wife were honeymooning in Ischia (pronounced: eesh – Key – ah), Italy. Thats where he received his first taste of authentic Italian brick-oven pizza. In 2008, Drew created Your Pie. It was the very first down-the-line, fast-casual pizza concept where customers select their own type of crust, sauce, cheese and toppings and watch the pizza bake in front of them. Today Your Pie is one of the fastest growing pizza concepts with 21 locations.

www.YourPie.com | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

 

Dr. Tim Kelly/Buckhead Wellness Center
Founder/Owner

Chiropractor in Buckhead for almost 30 years, specializing in Applied-Kinesiology, nutritional wellness, gentle non-force chiropractic.

www.DrTimKelly.net | LinkedIn | YouTube

 

Trisha Cornett/Diptyque
Boutique Manager

Boutique Manager of Diptyque at Buckhead Atlanta. I’ve worked for Diptyque for 3 years now, in the cosmetic/fragrance industry for over 10 years. Prior to Diptyque I ran the cosmetic/fragrance department at Nordstrom in Nashville, Tennessee. I opened the very first Diptyque counter inside of a Nordstrom department store. I’ve trained with Diptyque Paris in New York several times, working at the Bleeker Street, Nolita & Madison Avenue Boutiques. I’m Nationally fragranced certified with a stellar nose! Diptyque is very dear to me & something
I stand behind as a consumer.
www.diptyque.com

 

Danielle Rollins
Author/Speaker

Author of bestseller, Soirée Entertaining with Style, (Rizzoli 2012), contributing editor for Veranda and writer for her own website, DanielleDRollins.com, Danielle Rollins has become one of the nations leading lifestyle experts. Designer, sought-out speaker, and mother of three, Rollins has been featured on national and local television, radio, print and websites.

www.DanielleDRollins.com |  Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

 

 

Jason Sanders and Linda Torres with The Ritz Carlton Buckhead, Dedrick Thomas with Hideoki Bespoke, Rushia Brown with Women’s Professional Basketball Alumnae, Ashley Harris with Bark Fifth Ave

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Linda Torres/The Ritz Carlton, Buckhead
Sommelier

Sommelier Linda Torres selects the wines poured throughout the hotel, from The Café, Lobby Lounge, Wine Bar and Club Lounge, to wedding receptions and parties. She demonstrates a masterful talent for pairing wines with the Modern American cuisine in The Café, and infuses the list of wines-by-the-glass in The Lobby Lounge with the delightfully unexpected. Ms. Torress fine expertise and polished style is evident in her management of the hotels wine cellar which has been renowned for more than a quarter-century. She has successfully completed her Court of Masters certified exam in 2009 and is currently working toward her advanced.

www.RitzCarlton.com/Buckhead | Twitter | Facebook


Jason Sanders/The Ritz Carlton Buckhead
Director of Food and Beverage

Jason is the Director of Food and Beverage for The Ritz Carlton Buckhead

www.RitzCarlton.com/Buckhead | Twitter | Facebook

 

Dedrick Thomas/Hideoki Bespoke
Owner/Founder

www.HideokiBespoke.com | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

 

Rushia Brown/Women’s Professional Basketball Alumnae
Founder and President

Rushia Brown, an entrepreneur that has come from the ranks of professional sport. Rushia played 17 seasons of professional basketball (7yrs in WNBA AND 10 in Europe). Since retirement Rushia has spent quality time in the community.

www.RushiaBrown.com |  Twitter | Facebook

 

Ashley Harris/Bark Fifth Ave
Founder and Owner

Ashley Daniele, a Florida native and successful fashion model since age four has been making headlines with her new business venture. Ashley is CEO of Bark Fifth Ave., LLC an online luxury dog boutique. With Ashleys strong passion for fashion and of course her passion for dogs, she created a world where upscale pet owners can treat their four-legged family members to only the best in fashion, travel, and accessories. Walking runways and dressing up animals is something Ashley has been doing since childhood. Today, she serves as CEO of Bark Fifth Ave and current fashion model with CLICK models.

www.BarkFifthAve.com |  Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

 

Sally Larsen with Sally B’s Skin Yummies, Sara Hanna with Sara Hanna Photography, Laura Potter with Sprinkles Cupcakes of Atlanta

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Laura Potter, Sara Hanna, Sally Larsen, Joanne Hayes (Host)

Laura Potter, Sara Hanna, Sally Larsen, Joanne Hayes (Host)

 

SAM_2589Sally Larsen/ Sally B’s Skin Yummies

Owner, Formulator

Sally Larsen is a native to Atlanta and Buckhead. She is the owner and formulator at Sally B’s Skin Yummies where they manufacture and sell skin care products made with certified organic ingredients. She started Sally B’s Skin Yummies in 2005 after an aha moment about how our skin care products and personal care products affect out health

www.salybskinyumies.com | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

 

SAM_2595Sara Hanna/Sara Hanna Photography

Owner

Commercial, editorial, celebrity, and portrait photographer located in the heart of Buckhead.

www.sarahanna.com | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

 

 

SAM_2600Laura Potter/Sprinkles Cupcakes & Ice Cream in Atlanta

General Manager

www.sprinkles.com | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

 

 

 

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