Kriston Sellier, id8, on Branding That Customers Remember (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 912) On this edition of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Kriston Sellier, Founder and President of id8. Kriston discusses how real differentiation, rather than generic claims like quality and caring, builds enduring brands. She walks through id8's discovery process, where [...]

2026 Health Insurance Reality Check, with Bill Neglia (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 911) Health insurance expert Bill Neglia of Neglia Insurance Group returns to North Fulton Business Radio with a blunt update on 2026 open enrollment. In a conversation with host John Ray, Bill notes that many exchange plans are seeing steep gross premium [...]

Mike Pink, SmartPM: Cutting Construction Delays and Overruns (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 910) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray talks with Mike Pink, founder and CEO of SmartPM. Mike explains why construction projects slip on time and budget, and how tighter use of the project schedule can prevent it. He [...]

Manuja Ranasinghe of 50 Acres Tea: Wellness in a Cup (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 909) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Manuja Ranasinghe, founder of 50 Acres Tea, a premium tea brand based in Metro Atlanta. Manuja recounts his journey from Sri Lanka, which included a lengthy corporate career [...]

Performance-Based Hiring with Marc Morris, The Talmadge Group (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 908) Marc Morris, the president of The Talmadge Group, joins host John Ray to discuss effective hiring practices. Marc explains how his firm has evolved from providing direct IT placements to offering consulting, project-based staffing, and leadership searches in executive, sales, and [...]

Jody daSilva, Leaders Team, on Breaking Growth Barriers (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 907) Early in her career, when a McDonald's location she managed flooded with a foot of water, Jody daSilva didn't shut it down. She fixed it, reopened it, and never looked back. That same instinct to figure things out has powered her [...]

Elevating Spaces with Ashley Sasher, Bloomin’ Blinds (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 906) From corporate marketing to becoming North Fulton's “Shady Lady,” Ashley Sasher has built a thriving local business that helps homeowners and companies transform their spaces. As the owner of Bloomin' Blinds, Ashley shares how her background in branding and storytelling shaped her [...]

Parita Kuttappan on Redefining Success for Professional Women (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 905) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Parita Kuttappan, founder of Awarify Coaching. Parita works with executive women and working parents who are striving to balance ambitious careers with demanding personal lives. She shares insights on how [...]

Shawn Yates on Smarter Processes and Team Building (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 904) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Shawn Yates, founder of Predaxis Leadership Solutions. Shawn shares his unique journey from engineering and military service to coaching leaders and teams on how to optimize processes, develop leadership, and [...]

Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer: 2-Day Walk 2025 (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 903) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Kristen Petillo and Jason Porter from the Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer, along with Shelley Katzef from Renasant Bank, the presenting sponsor of the Georgia 2-Day Walk for Breast [...]

FitLife EXPO 2025 with Tracie Morse, North Atlanta FitLife (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 902) Tracie Morse, publisher and owner of North Atlanta FitLife and host of the FitLife EXPO, joined host John Ray on North Fulton Business Radio. Tracie shared her journey from hospitality and pharmaceuticals to launching a lifestyle and wellness magazine that [...]

John Harris, Spotlight Sponsors, and Jazz Vocalist Karla Harris (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 901) What happens when business strategy meets artistic passion? In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes John Harris, founder of Spotlight Sponsors, and jazz vocalist Karla Harris. John shares how Spotlight Sponsors helps performing arts venues [...]

The Neurodiversity Connection with Joy Young and Tim Yoder (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 900) Authors Joy Young and Tim Yoder joined host John Ray on North Fulton Business Radio to discuss their new book, The Neurodiversity Connection: An Educator's Guide to Understanding Differing Neurotypes to Support Student Success. Joy and Tim explained how neurodiversity [...]

AI Readiness in Health Systems, Trish Rivard, Eliciting Insights (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 899) What does it take for hospitals and health systems to be ready for artificial intelligence? Trish Rivard, founder of Eliciting Insights, joined North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray to share findings from her firm's latest study on health system AI [...]

Maria Fundora, Purple Pansies: Fighting Pancreatic Cancer (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 898) Maria Fundora, founder of Purple Pansies and owner of Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant, joined host John Ray on North Fulton Business Radio to share her mission to fight pancreatic cancer. After losing her mother to the disease, Maria turned personal loss into [...]

Christy Hulsey, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, LIVE from the 2025 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 897) Christy Hulsey, Community Programs Coordinator at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, joined host John Ray live from the 2025 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit to share her journey from building a [...]

Michael Cross, Briskin, Cross & Sanford, LIVE from the 2025 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 896) Michael Cross, partner at Briskin, Cross & Sanford, joined host John Ray live from the 2025 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit to highlight his firm's sponsorship of the event and their long-standing support for [...]

Beth Quinlan, Smith + Howard, LIVE from the 2025 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 895) Beth Quinlan of Smith + Howard, co-chair of the BOLD Women Committee at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, joined host John Ray live from the 2025 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit to share her [...]

Ryan Anderson, Verizon Business Group, LIVE from the 2025 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 894) Ryan Anderson, Director of Business Sales for Verizon Business Group, joined host John Ray live from the 2025 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit to discuss Verizon's ongoing support for the GNFCC BOLD Committee, the Chamber generally, [...]

Parita Kuttappan, Professional Coach, LIVE from the 2025 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 893) Parita Kuttappan, a certified professional coach, joined host John Ray live from the 2025 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit to share insights from her keynote on energy and how we manage it. Parita explained how energy [...]