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Jim Muncy is an author and speaker on the topics of success and time management. He is a popular speaker for business, community, and Christian organizations. He is Professor of Marketing in the Harley Langdale College of Business at Valdosta State University. He has also taught at the University of Oklahoma, Texas Tech, and Clemson. He served as Executive Director for the Association for Consumer Research which is the largest consumer research association in the world. His publications have appeared in many of the top publications in his field. His practical business experience includes building successful companies in the publishing and contract management industries. He and his wife Lisa live in Valdosta, Georgia and they are parents of four grown children.
You can go over to my blog and take a look at what else I have written.
My Contact InformationYou can contact me via e-mail at jim@fewkeys.com, follow me on Twitter, Facebook, or connect with me on LinkedIn. Or, give me a call at (229) 630-0601.


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An internationally recognized women’s leadership expert, has been featured on ABC, FOX, CW, and NBC affiliates across the country, as well as, The Denver Post and The Miami Herald. She was also recognized by Atlanta Business Chronicle as a “Person on the Move.”  She has a Bachelor’s degree in Speech Communications from Georgia State University and two Master’s degrees, one in Administrative Leadership and a second in Training and Development from Central Michigan University. LaKisha’s was cast as a mentor/ life coach on MTV’s hit show MADE. LaKisha is a trailblazer in women’s leadership and empowerment and lives by the motto of “Create the Strength, Discipline and Freedom to Define Your Self”. She is also the author of the books, Leadership’s Got Everything to Do With It! Women’s Guide to the Sustainable Leader and Organization and Learn, Lead and Leave a Legacy: Advancing Women to the Top! LaKisha has also conducted research on various area of leadership, including the need for leadership development for college students.
 
As the former Ms. Alabama US, LaKisha travels the country promoting her platform, “Learn, Lead and Leave a Legacy in the Workplace”, challenging women through leadership. She also works as a career, life and leadership coach focusing on the areas of resume writing, interviewing, communication, leadership development and job search strategies, conflict management, teambuilding, emotional intelligence and goal setting. Moreover, she performs speeches and hosts workshops on these and other topics and has worked with organizations and groups such as Clark Atlanta University, Georgia State University, Girls Inc. Atlanta Children’s Shelter, The Professional Women’s Group and more. In 2012, Lakisha awarded five high school senior and junior girls with leadership and community service awards, makeovers and prom dresses at the “Model Within Me” Award show ceremony. In October 2014, LaKisha created the Women of Excellence in Leadership Award Show (WELA) for eight talented women in the Metro Atlanta area for their excellence in leadership. Some people are born leaders and spend their lives striving to empower us as well; Lakisha is one of those individuals. Those who she touches have their lives enriched just by virtue of the encounter.

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​Victoria Copeland is married and has 2 children, Jasmine and Jonathan Copeland. Victoria is a member of New Life Ministries under the teaching of James Bernard Braswell. She is the owner and broker of ValdostaSOLD Real Estate Services in Valdosta, GA. She have won numerous awards from being the 2005 Lowndes/County Chamber World Class Employee, 2014 Valdosta Women of the Year to recently being name MetroOne 4 under 40. Victoria started her real estate career in 2007 and work her way up to the top listing and sales agent at E.R.A. Joyner Realty within 2 years and was promoted to Associated Broker within 3 years. In 2014, God had bigger plans for Victoria as she stepped out on faith and open her own Real Estate Firm. Victoria and her associates teaches homebuyers classes to the public for free each quarter and she enjoys attending business workshops throughout the year. Victoria is also the 2nd vice-president of National Council of Negro Women – Valdosta Metro Chapter and a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. When Victoria is not busy working or giving back to the community she enjoys cooking, traveling and doing 5k runs. Victoria believes in putting God first, family second and everything else last. Her favorite bible verse is Proverbs 3:5-6 -Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
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