The Discerning Strategies Podcast

Ep. 12 - Creating Joy and Doing Good, ft. Savannah Bananas and Bananas Foster founder Emily Cole

Emily and Jesse Cole are the owners of the Savannah Bananas, known as the Greatest Show in Sports. It was after Emily and Jesse got married that they started talking about how to get involved in foster care and adoption. In 2020, the Cole’s decided to become a licensed foster family, an action that would truly change their life.
Join Emily and host Michael Messer on this episode that totally shines a light on the need in every community around children that need family. Emily talks about the importance of using their platform to spread awareness and provide tools for others to get involved. 
Emily says "Our organization is committed to helping the whole foster care community. Advocating for everyone involved, Bananas Foster celebrates those already making a difference while inviting others to get involved so we can all help make this world a better place."
Learn more about the voices in this episode:
Meet Emily Cole, and the family
Learn more about Bananas Foster
Meet Michael Messer
Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media

Ep. 11 - New Year, New You? Understanding the Resistance to Change

Coach Michael Messer is ringing in the New Year by bringing us all to the table for a compelling conversation about understanding the biological and neurological wiring underneath our resistance to change. 
LISTEN FOR THIS POWERFUL MOMENT: "You don't have to have a plan that is going to get you all the way to the top of the mountain on day one. What you do need to know is ... what your first step is."
If you have these three elements - you might be ready for change:
Vision - What do you really want?
Is it painful enough right now that you're really motivated to actually do something about it?
Do you know what your first step is? 
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Shirzad Chamine | Positive Intelligence
Brene' Brown | Atlas of the Heart
James Clear | Atomic Habits
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE VOICES IN THIS EPISODE:
Meet Michael Messer
Michael on LinkedIn
Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media
 

Ep.10 - Learning How to Invest in Positive Change

We're talking about being the change - and moving the needle! Marcia Dawood is an Angel Investor with a Purpose. Marcia was recently appointed to serve on the advisory committee for the Small Business Capital Formation Committee of the Security and Exchange Commission. She is a venture partner with Mindshift Capital and a member of Golden Seeds, one of the largest angel groups in the US. She's also Chair Emeritus of the Angel Capital Association (ACA), the global professional society for angel investors. 
Marcia is on a mission to empower and educate everyone to realize their potential to invest in positive change. She is passionate about bridging the gap from early-stage inception to building thriving, profitable companies.
Marcia is a TEDx speaker and podcast host - and she believes wholeheartedly that change starts with "different and unique perspectives". 
Maricia's podcast - The Angel Next Door podcast is a show about how people got started investing in startup companies. 
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE VOICES IN THIS EPISODE:
Meet Marcia Dawood
Marcia's Podcast - The Angel Next Door
Marcia's Upcoming Book - Do Good While Doing Well
Meet Michael Messer
Michael on LinkedIn
Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media

Ep. 9 - Creating Impact and Living Your Values as a Business Owner

Caroline Sumners is the CEO at Empower Academic Coaching - and she's about to open the treasure chest for business owners who want to grow with intention. Caroline talks about how she is creating impact and living her values with her team at Empower. She says, "one of the keys to succeeding at business is failing fast". 
Empower Academic Coaching specializes in supporting students with ADHD, anxiety, or other learning challenges reconnect to the joy of learning by focusing on the what, how, and why of learning.
Learn more about the voices in this episode:
Caroline Sumners on LinkedIn
Contact Empower Academic Coaching
Michael Messer on LinkedIn
Contact Michael Messer & Discerning Strategies
Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media

Ep. 8 - Trust and Culture in the Workplace

Believe it or not, TRUST is a depleting resource. Business, Executive and Career Coach Michael Messer is raising the curtain on the pillars of trust within the workplace. Michael says it's not just about commitment, it's also about doing some forensics internally. What message are you sending out to your team, employees, and the community? 
Learn more about the voices in this episode:
Michael on LinkedIn
Learn more about how you can See Clearly and Act Wisely
Book your free 20-minute consultation
Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media

Ep. 7 - How to do Better Business, for the World

What if you could have a better business and investment plan that properly supports your needs and goals for an abundant life? That's exactly the role of our guest on today's episode. Maya Philipson is the Co-Founder & Chief Operations Officer at Robasciotti & Philipson and Adasina Social Capital. 
Adasina's foundation is to be a bridge between financial markets and social justice for the benefit of people and our planet. 
Learn more about the voices in this episode:
Maya Philipson on LinkedIn
Adasina Social Capital
Michael Messer on LinkedIn
Discerning Strategies | Book your consultation
Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media

Ep. 6 - Ethical Contracting and Breaking Down Barriers

Web designer, author, and Co-Founder of Week of the Website - Kelsey Gilbert-Kreiling is breaking down barriers with a passion for the people she works with, the clients she serves, and the potential of transforming digital landscapes. Listen in as she talks about building a team of creatives within an environment that invites collaboration and growth. 
Kelsey is also a Squarespace expert who is eager to inspire individuals to use technology for empowerment. Her book, "Squarespace from Signup to Launch" is available via Amazon, Bookshop.org, Target, Barnes & Noble, and more. Kelsey's course, "Advanced Squarespace Tools", is available exclusively through SuperHI.
Learn more about the voices in this episode:
Kelsey Gilbert-Kreiling on LinkedIn
Week of the Website | Web Design for Creatives
Michael Messer, Host and Impact Coach
Schedule a free 20-minute consultation with Michael
Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media

Ep. 5 - Corporate Philanthropy: Be Connected and Show Up

This week's episode is truly an outlet where we can learn to "see clearly, and act wisely". Michael Messer is sitting down Karen Bogans, the Communications Manager of International Paper's Savannah, Georgia Containerboard Mill. Karen is also in charge of International Paper's philanthropic activities in Savannah and the surrounding communities. 
Karen gives us insight into strategies around corporate and foundation giving, as well as useful tips for nonprofit leaders in growing and maintaining relationships with companies in their community. 
Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media
Learn more about the voices in this episode:
Karen Bogans on LinkedIn
International Paper Savannah, GA
Michael Messer on LinkedIn
Schedule a free 20-minute consultation with Michael
Dee Daniels Media | Podcast Host, Producer and Consultant

Ep. 4 - One Small Thing, One Huge Impact

Business and Impact Coach Michael Messer is sharing six key points to help you become intentional about the impact you are making as an organization, business or individual. Michael explores these points with true-life examples of honoring and uplifting the values within yourself and your business. He further explains how to "live" those values within your organization and how to stay-the-course with finding and filling the gap of needs in your community. 
 
Learn more about the voices in this episode:
Host and Coach Michael Messer
Producer Dee Daniels, Dee Daniels Media Podcast Network
Follow Michael on LinkedIn
 

Ep. 3 - Building a Business on a Foundation of Philanthropy

Leaning into to charitable work as a foundational step for business growth is the main focus of this passionate conversation with Sandi Prosnitz, graphic designer and owner of LoGo Goods based in Savannah, Georgia. Sandi details her story of connection with nonprofit work and highlights how her priorities and values have launched her local small business on to a national account. 
Learn more about the voices in this episode:
Michael Messer
Sandi Prosnitz on LinkedIn
LoGo Goods
Producer, Dee Daniels Media
Follow Michael on LinkedIn
Email Sandi Prosnitz Sandi@LoGoGoods411.com