A leading expert on the issue of human trafficking, Dottie earned her Master's degree in the U.S. and studied internationally in Paris and Budapest. She was appointed to the U. S. Attorney's Human Trafficking Rescue Alliance. As a part of this task force, she trained over 5,000 police officers on the issue of Human Trafficking, and was selected to be certified by the Department of Justice.
Human Trafficking is becoming one of the most profitable organized crime businesses on earth. It has the potential to affect all of us, individually and in our own businesses. For that reason Dottie founded Laster Global Consulting in 2007. She sees great potential for private industry to be protected from human traffickers through training and consulting. Laster Global's goal is to join the private sector, government, and non government agencies to make the US safer for victims and hostile for human traffickers.
In this eye-opening interview, Dottie addresses the impact of this crime on businesses and individuals, and what we can do to be safe.
Dottie has successfully written for over $6.5 million in grants to assist children and victims of human trafficking. She has served as technical advisor and/ or producer on TV and movie projects for ABC, MSNBC and others.
She is currently the Executive Director of Million Kids, a group dedicated to ending child slavery and the commercial exploitation of children. She lives with her husband and two children near San Antonio, Texas.
Diana discusses her extraordinary life in music, and the events that led to her historic Supreme Court case.
Diana has been a performing musician for over 25 years. But her ability to create music was compromised by the loss of her right hand in 2000 due to a faulty prescription drug label. While Diana won her suit against Wyeth, the maker of the drug, in Vermont Supreme Court, the drug company's appeal reached the U.S. Supreme Court. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Diana.
Kris has presented Public Safety programs to the Providence, RI Police Department, as well as colleges, universities and businesses throughout the New England area. This information-packed program runs about an hour.
Dr. Erna Harris is a professor at Johnson & Wales University, and an industry expert in the problem-solving process with over twenty years experience as a consultant to service businesses. She has developed The Process for Profit: 7 Steps to Business Success
In this hour, Erna discusses how to increase your business profits and create a smooth-running operation with happy customers.
Peg Doyle M.Ed., of Wellness and You, is a highly skilled health counselor with special emphasis on weight management, healthy lifestyle and nutritional support in recovery from illness. Her emphasis on comprehensive lifestyle changes rather than quick fix, fast fail methods have proven successful as her clients maintain the goals they set out to achieve and improve their long-term health.
In this hour, Peg answers our questions on matters of health, nutrition and bodywork.
Artists, Artisans & Crafters: Three Things You Need to Know NOW to Make Money with Your Art or Craft
The Business of Art Coach, Jeanne Paglio, is back from industry trade shows with fresh ideas and new trends. In this audio interview (about 45 minutes), she shares three important tips for those who want to make money with their art or craft. Despite a challenging economy, artists and crafters can succeed with the right know-how. Don't be left out...
Jeanine Spikes shares her simple strategy that makes networking effective and painless for those who break out in hives at the thought of walking into a room full of people. This ten minute interview can change your whole outlook.