Empowered Family Talk: 18 December 2017 Topic: US Constitution & Business Trade Rights of 500 Million Private Citizens in America, Are you Prepared?

Monday 18 December 2017 Empowered Family Talk, will air live on the Fishbowl Broadcasting Network, 1-2 pm CT; currently, 1.2 Million Worldwide Listeners, and strategically growing in the Internet Radio Podcast Production.

• Learn what you need to know as an aspiring or existing entrepreneur, startup, small and large, engaging in Trade for Profit of Your Idea in a Service or Product that Supplies a Demand within the existing and future marketplace, as a Private Citizen: This Show is For You!

FEATURED GUEST ONE: Ms. Kymberly Caldwell, TravelPreneur, Asheville, North Carolina

Octavia and Kym Caldwell: Generations of Faith

 Many of us who come to visit Asheville, NC, end up staying and calling this area our home. What is it about WNC that beckons such a variety of people from all over the world to live together here? Is it the gorgeous mountain landscape that greets us as we walk outside? Or the vibrant Carolina Blue sky that is our namesake? Is it the friendly nature of our community? Perhaps it is a combination of all of these things. Whatever the causes are, our population is growing. We are thriving in WNC!

There is no question about how beautiful, blessed and bountiful WNC is. The ancient mountains of Appalachia are teeming with a myriad of gemstones. Sapphires, emeralds, garnets and moonstone have been formed by centuries of geological pressure and ecological shifts. Equally exquisite are the people that our mountains have formed. With generations forged by shifts in culture and the increasing pressure of growing pains as more people live here, these mountains seem to cultivate diverse, beautiful people, too.

Octavia and Kym Caldwell. Photo: Lin Sharp

I’ve recently had the opportunity to meet two of the most lovely and talented women that our mountains have birthed: Mrs. Octavia Caldwell and Ms. Kym Caldwell. Family and faith have forged their successful relationship, both as mother and daughter and as business partners in their family-owned and operated business, WNC Hypertension and Wellness Center. 

Mrs. Octavia Caldwell, also known as “O” in the office, has lived in these mountains nearly her whole life. Her daughter, Kym Caldwell, is also a local resident of Buncombe County. Set to interview both women, I quickly learn that these ladies have a unique and beautiful story to share.

 I’m early for our appointment. I have a chance to become acquainted with the patient waiting area, which is painted a bright and cheery orange. Posted by the receptionist window there are plaques and accolades from the community, thanking the Caldwells for their commitment and service to Asheville. The dates of the articles span decades of appreciative neighbors. I glance around the waiting room and notice a sign-up sheet for Prayer Requests. This is a spiritual place. This is a healing place.

Professional, attractive and smiling warmly, Kym Caldwell opens the door for me, and gestures for me to come back with her. Sunshine yellow walls greet us as we pass through the rooms for patients and physicians. The staff reflects the sunny disposition with a friendly nod and helpful nature. I’m led upstairs and through a maze of rooms in this older Charlotte Street building.

 Kym’s office is in the back corner on the second floor; the color: nurturing yellow. Mrs. Octavia Caldwell rises from her seat and extends her hand to me in greeting. I can see their family resemblance in both manner and countenance. Her smile is as genuine and as lovely as her daughter’s.

We talk comfortably about working in Asheville, about the plaques on the wall, about having a successful business on Charlotte St. Knowing they have built a 30-year practice and seeing the organized, fluid flow of patients being served as I waited, it was easy to believe that the Caldwells have been a medical family for generations. I soon learn that Octavia’s story is different than what I expected.

 Originally from Bryson City, Octavia’s parents raised their family in Canton, NC. Octavia’s mother was the “domestic engineer” and kept the family taken care of while also working part time at the local funeral home. Octavia’s father worked for 40+ years in Canton’s Champion Paper Mill in the pulp section. Having only gotten a 5th grade education himself, Octavia’s father was determined to provide the opportunity for all six of his children to attend college. It was his goal to guide his children into becoming better than himself.

 His goal was achieved. All six of his children attended college, and many pursued medical and service degrees. Octavia’s eldest brother is a retired physician, her sister is a retired nurse, another brother is a retired social worker and her other two brothers are Vietnam Vets. Octavia herself is a registered nurse with a B.S. in nursing from UNC Charlotte, where she met her husband, Dr. Ronald Caldwell.

 They knew they wanted to have their own practice. Coming from a family with a history of hypertension and other health issues simply sealed the deal. After Dr. Caldwell finished his training at Southern Illinois University and his residency with an internist in Springfield, Ill, their young family moved back to Asheville, NC. After the children had begun to grow up, Octavia joined her husband’s medical practice.

 Having come from working at an intensive care unit at Baptist Hospital for critical care newborns, Mrs. Caldwell admits she did not have the background of owning her own practice. Her daughter, Kym, however, was “born into business.” Since 3rd grade, Kym remembers getting dropped off from the school bus at her parent’s practice. Daily after school, during summer breaks and other times she did not have school, Kym would sort and file charts for their office.

 Though Kym did not intend to work at her parent’s medical practice, she did intend to follow in their footsteps by attending UNC Charlotte. Choosing to study business, Kym got her B.S. in Business Administration with a Management Concentration and was immediately hired by her parents to help manage theirs.

 “We complement each other very well. We maintain a professional relationship at work and value the relationship even though we’re a family business,” says Kym. “It was all orchestrated by God,” she says as she tells me about how her brother, Kofi, is their computer engineer, how “He put together the doctor, the nurse, the business manager and brother with a strong interest in IT—every foundational thing we need for this business.”

Her mother has been a pivotal role model in developing the values of healthy living, both physically and spiritually, throughout Kym’s life. Eating well, exercising and devoting time to family and God are the keys to the Caldwell’s generations of success.

“Faith has been a part of our family foundation and business. Our faith has grown over the years and continues to grow. God has plans to bless His people, and He blesses us to be a blessing to others,” says Kym.

“We were all brought up in church,” says O, and they are still active. What has become even more important to her is the relationship she’s built personally with God. Adds Kym, “When you work in the medical field, you see the hardships and how people respond to hardships, and you can see yourself go through the same hardship and come out a winner – and you know the only difference is your faith.”

 Spending quality time with her family each year, Octavia plans on at least one giant family vacation with all the children and grandchildren, and, since her mother’s death 5 years ago, she also goes on retreats with her brothers and sister four times a year. Getting together only once a year simply wasn’t enough for the six Walker siblings.

 “We work hard,” Octavia says with a grin. And it shows. Soon to hold the Second Annual “The Wealth of Health Conference” here in Asheville in May, WNC Hypertension Center continues to offer new and valuable services to the residents of Asheville and Buncombe County. “(We are) on the cusp of doing even greater things to help people live their best life now. To be living examples of that, to do the best we know how to do, sends a message,” states Kym. The beautiful smile she shares with me shows sincerity and promise. “After 30 years, we’re going to another level.”

 It is people like Octavia and Kym Caldwell who shape what Asheville is and becomes. With their commitment to health, family and faith, the Caldwells continue to nourish our community with love.

These effects are rippling. Just take a good look around. It’s common to see people helping each other every day in Western North Carolina. We hold the door open for the next person to enter. We smile and say hello as we pass people on the sidewalk. We let cars into our lane of traffic with a friendly wave. We strike up a conversation with a stranger at the grocery store.

 Our comfort, our sincerity, the thoughtfulness we have for one another is a reflection of the faith that we have: faith in God, faith in others, and faith in following your heart. It is by this foundation of faith that we have been richly blessed, and we will continue this cycle of abundance by being a blessing to others.

Rachael Johns is a business content writer with Asheville Creative Content. She enjoys helping empower and promote businesses with classes, website and content support. See www.ashevillecreativecontent.com for more information.

 A native of Asheville, NC

where she served as the medical office manager of the family business for 24 years with her father, physician, mother, nurse and brother, IT specialist. She is an entrepreneur at heart. She loves property management and development as well as network marketing . She is the founder and CEO of FAITH GIRL, Inc, the owner of Caldwell Travel Agency and the economic empowerment group From Budgets to Beaches. She has sponsored Get Fit With FG- an alternative to Zumba and has created a mentoring program for a girls- Faith Girls Rock . She creates opportunities for Faith Girls of all

Ages to fellowship, build positive relationships and travel.

Kymberly has found her identity in the word of God and is committed to living her best life NOW!

She is confident that God has a plan for your life and that the plan is good. In her spare time she loves to spend time with friends and family , travel , shop and spend time at the spa for rest and relaxation

and Ms. Kimberly Caldwell, a Carolina budding entrepreneur with focus on the Travel Industry, National and International Travel; learn more of Kimberly's Entrepreneur Lessons and Blessings as she shares what "you must know";

FEATURED GUEST TWO: Ms. Natalie Williams, Executive Director

• Learn from our United States Small Business Administration funded program named: "Women's Business Center"- Executive Director, Ms. Natalie Williams, Charlotte Office;

https://coachtatefoundation.org/december-2017/

Learn More of Ms. William's Great Work: by clicking in on her Linkedin account below.

To Learn More about The Women's Small Business Center of Charlotte, NC and how You can Be Served, please click the link below.

Welcome to the Women's Business Center of Charlotte

The Institute's Women’s Business Center of Charlotte (WBCC) helps women-owned businesses start and grow.

We empower women by offering tools and support to establish businesses, stabilize their companies, generate sustainable profits, strategize for future growth and contribute to the growth and economic development of the community.

Our small business experts offer:

• Customized, one-on-one business counseling.
• Seminars and classes focused on key business topics, such as marketing, finance, certification and small business resources.
• Review and feedback on written business plans.
• Loan package preparation assistance and lender referrals.
• Certification assistance and review.
• Networking opportunities to find mutual support, access to resources and business referrals.

Let's get started. Contact the Women's Business Center of Charlotte to find the help you need for business success.

 Natalie Williams

Executive Director, Women's Business Center of Charlotte

(704) 509-5884 | [email protected]

Natalie Williams recently joined the Institute team as the Executive Director of the Women’s Business Center of Charlotte. She is a professional leader with extensive knowledge and experience in effective execution and implementation of policy, procedure, and programs; and has over 15 years of financial, organizational development, and operational experience. As the Director of the WBC-Charlotte she will continue working in collaboration with resource partners to strengthen training programs for women entrepreneurs across a 12 County Region of Charlotte. She is responsible for providing strategic direction and guidance on the WBCC vision, developing training & counseling programs, managing staff, and overseeing WBC Charlotte’s budget. Natalie holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Business Management.

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As Always, we thank our Hostess and Producer for all they do to make this happen, every Monday.

• Hostess and Co-Producer: Phrantceena Thate Halres
• Producer: Jack Bishop

iam@phrantceena; [email protected]

https://www.birminghamtimes.com/2013/11/phrantceena-halres-the-60-million-mother-of-national-security/

PHRANTCEENA HALRES: THE $60 MILLION MOTHER OF NATIONAL SECURITY

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 As a chief figurehead in the international security and safety space, Halres has set the standard in her industry and raised the bar exceptionally high for women entrepreneurs and executives at large, having produced a staggering $60 million-plus in top-line revenue within a multi-trillion dollar niche market throughout her tenure as CEO – all accomplished without a sales force, instead relying solely on her business relationship and networking prowess. Even amid her company’s global operations with international expansion into Jordan, Asia, London and other overseas security hotbeds currently underway with strategic global partners, Halres is single-handedly bringing oversight of domestic nuclear security where it belongs –America! As the nuclear security space is currently dominated by foreign business interests, Halres is working relentlessly to ensure the safety and security of citizens and assets, both domestically and abroad, is placed into the hands of appropriate American and strategic global partner companies. All combined, Halres’ company is positioned to reach staggering quadruple growth over the next two years – a feat nearly unheard of in the security industry or any other business, particularly in light of the global economic downturn in recent years.

World-wide, Halres company employs over 300 people including a great number of veterans, and trains hundreds of former military, police officers, and others seeking employment utilizing best practices in the security industry. To significantly bolster homeland security, Halres has spearheaded a strategic alliance with the Nuclear Protection (NuclearPro) Academy – a first-of-its-kind initiative to more intensively and adequately train security professionals of nuclear, electric and green energy power installations. NuclearPro also serves as a workforce development program for personnel, both inside and outside the nuclear industry. Working in partnership with Alabama State University, Halres’ NuclearPro Academy program is greatly enhancing security officer training levels at nuclear and energy power plants across the United States and beyond. To further address critical security needs, TPSG-NuclearPro is developing a Security Training Center of Excellence (STCE) designed as an attractive training alternative for a variety of military, law enforcement, and civilian security specialists, including foreign military and law enforcement. Halres’ vast efforts with STCE will bring hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars into the Southern States regions, a needed economic boost for one of the most distressed, high-poverty regional economies in the country.

In addition, Halres recently announced her company’s new TPSG Innovations Division, which focuses on cutting-edge security products for critical infrastructures. TPS Global Security is now developing a state-of-the-art, patent-pending security device poised to redefine the security industry. TPSG Innovations is concurrently working on a pharmaceutical security solution.

Rather than solely focusing on protecting nuclear, electrical and corporate installations, this extraordinarily successful businesswoman is also passionate about raising public safety awareness. Her personal and professional goal is to protect the information assets and privacy (both online and otherwise) of individuals, localized schools and organizations, whole communities and our nation at large, and Halres is taking tactical action to realize this mission.

Recently, she launched the “National Security Begins with You” movement that calls upon average Americans to realize that they, as individuals, play a key role in keeping our country safe. Halres educates people on how they can be more aware of their “threatscape” (surroundings), and develop a “sixth sense protection” instinct. As part of this movement, Halres is launching a global “National Security Begins with You Tour” in 2014 and is now developing a training program for local communities, schools, police forces and other agencies. She is also currently penning her first book National Security Begins with You, scheduled for release in 2014.

Among her philanthropic efforts, Halres helps drive the Coach Tate Foundation – a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping America’s youth reach their ambitions through the arts and sports. This annual summer camp features professional athletes as well as an annual awards banquet and other charity events. The Coach Tate foundation is named after Halres’ father, John Tate, a respected community leader who spent his entire life as a youth advocate. Currently the foundation is coordinating efforts to build a sports, arts and music facility on a 60-acre campus. This location will provide ongoing youth support to help keep kids engaged in their academic studies and provide a safe outlet for their creative and physical activities.

For her collective body of work and community service, Halres’ company earned a prestigious 2013 Small Business Institute for Excellence in Commerce (SBIEC) North Carolina Excellence Award, which recognizes companies that have enhanced the commitment and contribution of small businesses through service to their customers and community.

Through Halres’ collective corporate, philanthropic, community, speaking and media efforts (serving as a regular feature contributor with SecurityInfoWatch.com and a go-to expert source for a myriad of other premier press outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, Chicago Examiner, Government Security News, Facility Safety Management, FierceITSecurity.com, Good Morning Arizona TV and KING5 TV in Seattle), she has become a highly respected security and safety advocate lauded for her tireless efforts to enlighten the public on the many ways security improves our lives.

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