Breakfast Club Beat

Jenn’s special guest is Judy Goodwin, CDACI (Certified Drug, Alcohol, and Addiction Counselor Intern). The Blanchard Institute is a premier, accredited addiction treatment and dual-diagnosis center based in Charlotte and Cornelius, NC. Founded in 2017, it offers family-focused, evidence-based outpatient programs (PHP, IOP) aimed at treating both substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders, rather…

Jenn talks with Hood Hargett Breakfast Club member John Gallina. John Gallina is the Co-Founder and CEO of Purple Heart Homes. He is also a Veteran, author, and speaker who continues to serve through action and advocacy. Since founding Purple Heart Homes in 2008, John has led the organization to complete more than 650 housing…

Johnny Jennings has been Chief of Police of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department since July 2020. He has served the CMPD and the city of Charlotte for over 30 years and has a strong track record of being a forward-thinking and innovative leader within the organization. He will be retiring at the end of 2025 and…

Jenn discusses the many exciting initiatives by Atrium Health in Charlotte including the New Pearl and Medical School with guests Shawn Spohn, Director of Community Engagement & Corporate Responsibility and Marcus Kimbrough, Government Affairs & Operations at Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC

Jenn talks with Scott Harris, Retiring Vice President, Business Development at Choate Construction and Board Member of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Foundation. Scott is a strong advocate of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Foundation. The CMPD Foundation invests in creating a safer community by supporting efforts to pilot new strategies and improve officer safety and effectiveness, while promoting…

Keva Walton is the CEO of the Mecklenburg County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. The North Carolina ABC Commission is an independent agency housed in the NC Department of Public Safety with a direct report to the Governor’s Office. The Commission provides uniform control over the sale, purchase, transportation, manufacture, consumption, and possession of alcoholic beverages…

Jenn catches up with a longtime friend of the Breakfast Club. Peter Gorman Leadership Associates LLC, has been recognized nationally as an education leader and for developing outstanding leadership teams with more than 30 years of experience in education and business. He is Superintendent in residence with the District Administration Leadership Institute and also Chief…

Jenn talks with long-time friend and advisor Holly Gainsboro, founder of Golden Heart Grief Support and Education, about grief, personal loss, and how to move forward. Holly works with and empowers women who have experienced the death of a spouse or life partner by normalizing their grief and inviting growth and learning by using a…

Jenn has a fun and informative discussion with Julie Johnson, General Manager, and Gale Bonnell, VP Business Development of Adams Outdoor (https://www.adamsoutdoor.com/) of Charlotte, and a long-time member of the Hood Hargett Breakfast Club. With over 41 years in business, Adams Outdoor has grown to be the 4th largest and privately held out-of-home advertising operator…

Babe & Butcher is a household name for Gourmet Charcuterie Boards and Grazing Tables in Charlotte, NC. https://www.babeandbutcher.com/ Lindsay Anvik and Rob Henricks have capitalized on the charcuterie craze with boards that look more like edible works of art. Order breakfast boards with mini-croissants and mini-scones, dessert boards with meringues and chocolates, or 30-foot grazing…