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Government Coins
by GovLia
Government Coins is a podcast for small businesses that want to scale up their businesses by selling to the government. Government contracting is a largely misunderstood topic, ShaKeia is here to dispel the myths and share play-by-play with guests such as government buyers, prime contractors, and of course government contractors killing it in their industries. ShaKeia is the Founder of GovLia, a supplier management and engagement firm.
Episodes
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Learn from a Federal Seasoned Federal Procurement Professional
Join us for an insightful episode of Government Coins as we sit down with Renell N. Roberts, MBA, a seasoned procurement leader with over 15 years of experience in global supply chain operations and procurement strategies. Currently serving as a Senior Procurement Analyst at HUD, Renell plays a…
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Understanding the Role of Lobbyist in Government Contracting with David Clark
Join us as we sit down with David Clark, CEO & Founder of MyGovGuide and Allegiant Strategies Group. A former Airborne Officer and top advisor in Florida’s government, David has led high-impact teams, managed billion-dollar budgets, and tackled complex technology challenges. With expertise in...
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Marketing that Helps You Sell to the Government with Stephanie Geiger
Join Stephanie Geiger, CEO and Founder of Geiger Consulting Group, as she brings nearly two decades of expertise in U.S. Public Sector marketing to the mic. In each episode, Stephanie dives into the strategies, stories, and insights that have driven success for technology companies and government...
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Accessing Capital Before You Need It with Emmyrich Vicente
Welcome to our latest episode where we dive deep into the world of accessing capital for your business! In this episode, we have a special guest, Emmyrich Vicente from PNC Bank, who shares invaluable insights on how to secure funding before you actually need it. Often, businesses find themselves...
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Doing Business with Volusia County
Join us for a special live session on government coins featuring Pam, director of purchasing and contracts for Volusia County. With 16 years of public sector experience and a background in retail buying, Pam shares insights on procurement leadership, managing contracts, and building…
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Doing Business with the City of Danbury, CT
Welcome to our newest episode of the Government Coins podcast! We are excited to have a special guest with us who has dedicated over 38 years of service to the City of Danbury, CT. He began his career in procurement after earning his Bachelor of Business Administration from Western Connecticut...
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Doing Business with the City of Virginia Beach, VA
John Tigert currently serves as the Assistant Purchasing Manager for the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia - the most populous city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prior to his work at the City of Virginia Beach, John also served as the Purchasing Services Manager for Dorchester County, South...
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Doing Business with NC Education Lottery
Dr. Cheryl Sutton has worked for over two decades advocating for the utilization of minority and diverse-owned businesses in the public and private sectors. She has mastered relationship building and uses this skill as a powerful conduit to provide resources and opportunities to minority firms...
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Doing Business with the City of Tempe, Arizona
Meet the Experts: Michael Greene & Lisa Goodman | Procurement Professionals Join us as we feature two seasoned procurement professionals who are making an impact in the City of Tempe! Michael Greene, Procurement Administrator for the City of Tempe, has over 30 years of experience working in…
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Doing Business with the City of Kirkland, Washington
In this episode of the Government Coins podcast, we dive into the process of doing business with the City of Kirkland, Washington! Our host, ShaKeia Kegler-Gray, is joined by Jay, the Purchasing Agent for the City of Kirkland, who shares invaluable insights on how small and minority-owned...
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Partnering with Prime Contractors like Brasfield with Jessica McMahan
As senior supplier diversity manager, Jessica manages Brasfield & Gorrie’s efforts to champion inclusion through business opportunities with diverse suppliers and trade contractors. She conducts training and strategy sessions with preconstruction and project teams to establish project proposal...
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Accessing No Bid Opportunities with William - MicroMarkets
William C. Randolph joined the federal government as a contract specialist in 1995 after graduating from college and enlisting in the United States Navy. During his federal career, William reached the highest level of civil service by being selected into the Senior Executive Service in 2009. In...
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Doing Business with the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Les McGaugh currently serves as the Procurement Director for the City of Fayetteville. Les brings innovation and strategic vision to his role, striving for efficiency and effectiveness in procurement processes. In addition to his professional endeavors, Les is deeply committed to public service…
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The Prime & Subcontractor Partnership: A Guide to Working with Samet Corp featuring Shante' Stewart
Shante’ is the catalyst for positive change consistently paving the way for success among diverse businesses in the construction sector partnering with Samet. With a decade-long tenure as an educator in the Durham public school system Shante’ passion for empowerment and palpable in every…
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Small Dollar Deals and Networking Tips for Small Businesses with Nita Piano
Nita Piano is a creative entrepreneur, she started her professional journey as a church musician at age 12, igniting her passion for music and prompting her to share it through piano instruction. Transitioning to the business domain in 2017, she boldly presented her services to government…
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Navigating Government Procurement with Shene Comodore
Shenê Commodore is a known figure in the contract management field for her expertise and dedication in formulating winning strategies for businesses navigating the complexities of government contracts. As the Founder and CEO of Commodore Consulting, LLC, she has been at the forefront of guiding...
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Trucking Meets Government Contracting with Melanie Patterson
Melanie Patterson is the founder and CEO of Team Integrity Empire-Team Integrity Knowledge Center and Integrity Global Logistics. She is birth from the Chicago landscape and has turned her pain into purpose. From alternative school to an advanced Master's degree in Emergency Room Nursing she has...
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Doing Business with Raleigh-Durham International Airport Authority (RDU)
In this episode, Thiané D. Carter, Director of Small Business Programs at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport Authority (RDU), discusses her experience in managing and implementing programs that ensure equal opportunities for small, minority, and women-owned businesses in the airport...
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Calling All Small Diverse Businesses in the City of St. Petersburg, FL with Kourey Hendryx-Bell
Kourey is a seasoned professional, distinguished by her passion for creating opportunities and fostering inclusion in procurement and supply management. She currently serves as the manager of the Office of Supplier Diversity at the City of St. Petersburg, where she leads a dynamic team of...
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Understanding the Role of PCR at the SBA with Jessica Gaskins
Join us this Thursday featuring Jessica Gaskins, a seasoned professional supporting the SBA Office of Government Contracting Area III in Atlanta, GA. With extensive experience as a Procurement Center Representative (PCR), Jessica's journey began in 2009 with the Army Contracting Command before...
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Selling Your Products & Services to Homeland Security with Darlene Bullock
Join us in this insightful interview with E. Darlene Bullock, Director of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU). With over 27 years of experience in procurement, federal assistance, and acquisitions management, Ms. Bullock brings…
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Doing Business with the Dallas ISD: Diversity is Our Business
Welcome to Government Coins podcast, the podcast designed to dismantle entry barriers by educating the small business community and providing them with more insight on how to navigate the government contracting landscape. In this episode, we will delve into the initiatives driving inclusion and...
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Doing Business with the University of Florida
Dwan Courtney is the Director of UF Small Business & Supplier Diversity (SBSD), which promotes and facilitates the use of small and diverse businesses by UF departments and academic units. Through collaborative relationships with the campus, the local community, agencies, and business leaders…
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Mastering the City: A Guide to Doing Business with Houston Government with Porscha Jackson
In this episode meet Dr. PJ – Porscha Jackson, PhD – a powerhouse in Houston’s small business ecosystem! As the Business Development Manager at the City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity (OBO), she's not just managing programs; she's the secret sauce for small businesses hungry for…
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How does the City of Charlotte’s Business Inclusion Office Supports Small Businesses
Michele Torres is the Business Inclusion Manager for the Charlotte Business Inclusion Office, City of Charlotte. Michele provides operational leadership to the Office of CBI, inclusive of office management, budget operations, coordinating outreach events, and serving internal and external...
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Doing Business with the City of Rochester, NY: Navigating MWBE Success with Shemeka Davis
Shemeka Davis is an MWBE Analyst in transition to become the MWBE Officer for the City of Rochester effective January 15th, 2023. As the MWBE Analyst supporting the MWBE Officer, Shemeka processes the MWBE plans for public works construction, professional services, as well as commodities goods…
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Doing Business with the City of Gainesville, FL: Insider Tips from Sylvia Warren & Faylene Welcome
Sylvia Warren, a native Floridian, is a graduate of St. John’s River State College where she received a degree in Business Administration and Management, Santa Fe College where she received a BAS Degree in Organizational Management, and Saint Leo University where she received her MBA. She is also...
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Empowering Small Businesses with the City & County of Denver, CO with Adrina Gibson
Adrina Gibson joined the City and County of Denver’s Denver Economic Development and Opportunity (DEDO) in 2019 serving as the Chief Officer of the Division of Small Business Opportunity (DSBO). In this role, she leads DSBO’s key program areas: Certification, Business Utilization, Contract...
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Doing Business with the City of Fort Worth: Everything you Need to Know
Sky Williams, Diversity and Inclusion Manager Sky is a seasoned expert with over two decades of experience in municipal government. She's not your average professional; Sky is a visionary leader and change catalyst, known for her exceptional skills and dedication to fostering equity and…
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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at How Government Contracts Are Won and Lost with Kevin Jennings
In this week's episode, we will be guested by Kevin Jennings, founder and CEO of Government Cheese. Kevin Jennings embodies resilience and determination. After facing a complete loss in the 2008 crash, he fought back, carving a niche in real estate and construction, and generating over $350…
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Season 4 | Ep. 15 - Doing Business with the City of Deerfield-Beach, Fl
Bogdan Avasiloae is a Purchasing Manager at the City of Deerfield-beach Florida. He is working with and under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, this position is responsible for highly specialized, professional administrative and supervisory work to oversee and unify the City's...
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Season 4 | Ep. 14 - Doing Business with the City of Plantation
Charles Spencer is the Procurement Director for the City of Plantation. He has been working in the Public Procurement/Purchasing profession for the past twenty-three (23) years. He is a Florida Certified Contract Manager and a Florida Certified Contract Negotiator, Certified Public Procurement...
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Season 4 | Ep. 13 - Doing Business with the City of Fort Lauderdale
Mr. Marcos possesses close to 30 years of public procurement professional experience, with 25 years at the executive/managerial level. He is known to be a transformational organizational leader, a subject matter expert in his profession, and recognized for his leadership in attaining…
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Season 4 | Ep. 12 - Doing Business with the City of West Palm Beach
Sandra Hammerstein is the SBE M/WBE Programs Compliance Officer for the City of West Palm Beach. She is an accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in the communications and procurement fields. Hammerstein has had extensive experience in community outreach and education, public...
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Season 4 | Ep. 11 - Doing Business with the City of Miramar Fl
Natalie Richmond Assistant Director of Procurement Learn more about the City of Miramar and the work they do: https://www.miramarfl.gov/
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Season 4 | Ep. 10 - Understanding the Importance of Disparity Studies for Small businesses / Colette Holt
Colette Holt represents public agencies and private firms on issues related to civil rights, public contracting, and affirmative action. She has broad experience in conducting defensible disparity studies, expert witness consulting and testimony, drafting legislation and policies, designing...
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Season 4 | Ep. 9 - Understanding how sponsorships work with Enovia Bradford
Leveraging entrepreneurial vision and drive, Enovia Bedford thrives in startup and early-stage environments, working to drive profitable growth by coordinating clients with industry-leading companies, partners, and sponsors. Her experience encompasses diverse industries, with a special talent for...
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Season 4 | Ep. 8 - Winning PROFITABLE Federal contracts with Kizzy Parks
Dr. Kizzy M. Parks is the President of GovCon WinnersTM As a kid, she cleaned golf balls located in an alley behind her friend's house and them through a fence to golfers. She used the money to buy FUNYUNS® and Nutty Bars. Today, she owns and operates multiple businesses and has over $60 million…
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Season 4 | Ep. 7 -Doing Business with the City of Palm Beach Gardens
Km! Ra was born in Jamaica. Previously he worked with the State Department, Immigration and naturalization service, the Department of Homeland Security, and Miami-Dade County. And currently the Purchasing & Contracts Director at the City of Palm Beach Gardens since 2012. Km! enjoys playing...
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Season 4 | Ep. 6 - Doing Business with Corporations with Danie Spikes
“Everything I do is in service of others. Every single thing I do, I was born to do.” Danie Spikes is a certified professional relationship coach, public speaker, and award-winning businesswoman. As CEO of Beloved Inc., Danie approaches every business and project as an opportunity to fulfill the...
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Season 4 | Ep. 5 - Researcher/Social & Behavioral Scientist received $349,000 in gov. grants her first year of business
Dr. Lauren Josephs is a Social/Behavioral Scientist and is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Visionary Vanguard Group, Inc. –a consulting firm which uses research, evaluation, training & technical assistance to help organizations eliminate disparities and achieve equitable outcomes. Her…
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Season 4 | Ep. 4 - Tapping into local federal resources to get more government contracts with Althea Harris
Althea A. Harris has been helping businesses her entire federal career which began in 1993 at the U.S. Department of Commerce with the late Secretary Ronald H. Brown; there, she traveled worldwide in support of small and medium-sized exporters. Then she helped small business owners compete for...
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Season 4 | Ep. 3 - Earn Big in Construction with Government Contracts with Dudly Etienne-Harvard
Mrs. Dudly Etienne-Harvard is the President of Dudly’s Professional Services (DPS). DPS is a certified small and woman-owned business within the tri-county areas in South Florida and Atlanta, GA. Mrs. Etienne-Harvard has been providing Community Engagement, Project Control, Technical Services…
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Season 4 | Ep. 2 - Doing Business with DHS- Office of Procurement Operations
Ms. Tisha Blue-Warren is currently the Industry Liaison for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Procurement Operations (OPO). Her role as the Industry Liaison is to interface with the industry, to the maximum extent practicable, to increase awareness of OPO initiatives and...
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Season 4 | Ep. 1 - What is a Shareable Contract with Mariel Reed
Mariel Reed is co-founder and CEO of Pavilion, a venture-backed marketplace for state and local public procurement. Pavilion enables public servants to save time and money by purchasing from suppliers that have been pre-qualified by other public entities, and helps reduce the cost of selling into...
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Season 3 | EP. 17 - Government Contracting Assistance From Start to Finish with Tan Wilson
Entellect is a full life-cycle Business Development boutique company that works with companies to help scale their current processes and resources. Our cadre of experts helps companies scale up by augmenting their current resources and elevating their marketplace status to make them more...
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Season 3| EP. 16 - How I Won my Janitorial Contract & the Lessons Learned Since With Jakayla Leathers
Jakayla Leathers is an entrepreneur, mom of 3, and the owner of Transform Floor Care & JS LLC. Transform is a DBE WOSB Facilities Maintenance firm that provides flooring solutions, installations, maintenance, janitorial services, and more. Jakayla’s journey with the government included mistakes…
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Season 3 | EP. 15 - Startups, Impact & Government Contracting with Zach Berke
Zach Berke, Founder & Managing Partner at Exygy Zach oversees Exygy's strategy, design, and engineering work. He serves as the Account Manager for clients such as Children’s Council, CARE, REDF, Benetech, and the SF Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development. Zach founded Exygy in 2004...
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Season 3 | EP. 14 - Doing Business with the Department of the Interior
Colleen Finnegan is the Executive Director for the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) at the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). She is responsible for oversight of programs that promote small business participation in DOI procurements, with special emphasis on...
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Season 3 | EP. 13 - Doing Business with the City of Banning CA
Nicole Jews grew up and currently lives in the small city of Rialto, California. Nicole has been in the field of Purchasing for over 15 years. She started her career as a part-time clerical aide with the City of Rialto, moved on to a non-profit as an Accounting Assistant, then worked at the San...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Government Coins is a podcast for small businesses that want to scale up their businesses by selling to the government. Government contracting is a largely misunderstood topic, ShaKeia is here to dispel the myths and share play-by-play with guests such as government buyers, prime contractors, and of course government contractors killing it in their industries. ShaKeia is the Founder of GovLia, a supplier management and engagement firm.
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