People First: Building a Culture Where Talent Thrives

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor speaks with Tracey Paulfrey, founder of Skybound Solutions. Tracey shares how her journey began when an agent suggested creating an Instagram profile for her competitive swimmer daughter. After successfully boosting visibility for Jamaican national swim team athletes, she launched Skybound Solutions. The company now serves athletes, […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor speaks with Seth Ingram, executive director of the Rome International Film Festival, about the festival’s mission to celebrate independent filmmakers, elevate Georgia’s creative voices, and connect artists with audiences, industry professionals, and potential investors. They explore how film festivals serve as both cultural platforms and economic […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor speaks with Michele Ehler, Head of U.S. Talent at UCB, about how a strong purpose-driven culture can attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent. Michele shares how UCB’s commitment to improving the lives of patients shapes its hiring practices, employee development, and workplace culture. She also discusses […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor speaks with Chris Wasserman, Founder and Chief Recruiting Officer of Wasserman Talent Solutions, about the evolving world of talent acquisition and workforce development. Chris shares how his technical background led him into recruiting and discusses the importance of human connection, authenticity, and strong communication in an […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Diogo Costa, President of the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE), about the importance of understanding economics as a way of understanding human choices, scarcity, entrepreneurship, and economic growth. Diogo discusses the factors that help countries prosper, including sound money, trade, property rights, entrepreneurship, and innovation. […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, hosted by Lee Kantor and brought to you by My Global Presence, Laura Simms of Your Career Homecoming shares how she helps high-achieving professionals create careers that align with meaning, money, and joy. Drawing from her own career transition from acting to coaching, Laura explains how professionals can […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Tiffany Smith of Career Bridgeway about closing Georgia’s workforce gap by connecting employers, job seekers, educational institutions, workforce organizations, and government partners. Tiffany explains how Career Bridgeway uses technology and AI to improve hiring transparency, identify skills gaps, protect job seekers from scams, and create […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Michele Bell, Founder of Running with Numbers, about helping small business owners build confidence in understanding their finances. Michele shares why business owners don’t need to become accountants to make smarter financial decisions and explains how focusing on four key financial metrics can create better […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Teresa Murphey, Founder and CEO of Hire Ventures. Teresa shares how growing businesses can simplify recruiting, strengthen their HR strategy, and build people-first organizations that scale successfully. From navigating multi-state employment laws to hiring for culture and competency, she offers practical insights for business leaders […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Chuck Griffin, Executive Director of the Athens Film Festival. Chuck shares the story behind launching an international film festival in Athens, Georgia, and discusses how the event celebrates independent filmmakers while creating meaningful connections between artists and local audiences. He also explains the challenges of […]