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Cover art for the podcast "Executive Decisions: A Podcast for Business Leaders." It shows a woman smiling, wearing a yellow top, with arrow designs in the background. Text includes "EP23 Dionna Topps James.

Cultivating Diverse Leaders and Inclusive Culture with Dionna Topps James

October 10, 2023

Dionna has been with Whirlpool Corporation for 15 years and currently leads the Whirlpool Sales Enablement Team as well as being the Chief of Staff for the Sales SVP.  She is responsible for creating strategies and experiences to enable profitable sales growth for both Whirlpool and its Trade Customers. Dionna has held various positions with escalating responsibility within training, operations, sales and merchandising. As an accomplished sales leader she has been awarded National Sales Manager

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A promotional graphic for the podcast "EMPOWHER: Financial Prowess for Women," hosted by Michelle Hipskind. The background features a gradient from white to purple with Michelle Hipskind's photo on the right, smiling, wearing a green necklace and a dark blazer. Topics include planning for pets.

Ensuring Your Pets are Cared For After You’re Gone

October 5, 2023

In this quick but packed full of information episode, Michelle discusses the importance of including plans for your pets in your estate planning. Many households now have companion animals, so it is crucial to consider what will happen to dogs, cats, or other pets if their owners become unable to care for them or pass away. Michelle recommennds speaking with your estate attorney about setting aside funds and establishing guardians for your pets. She also

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A promotional image for the podcast "EmpowHER: Financial Prowess for Women," hosted by SYM Financial Advisors. The episode features Michelle Hipskind discussing the implications of the SECURE Act. Michelle is smiling, wearing a green top and statement necklace, set against a partially blurred background.

Understanding Hidden Nuggets within the SECURE Act

September 21, 2023

We have a quick tactical nugget for you on this latest episode of the EmpowHER podcast. In this episode, Michelle Hipskind focuses on dissecting the changes brought about by the 2019 SECURE Act, with particular emphasis on the elimination of the “stretch IRA,” which imposes a 10-year limit for withdrawals for those inheriting IRA accounts. However, the podcast also sheds light on exceptions like qualified charitable distributions for beneficiaries close to 70 and a half years old.

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Podcast cover art for "Executive Decisions: A Podcast for Business Leaders" featuring Episode 22 with Dennis McKeever. The background is green with white and gray arrows pointing upward, and a photo of Dennis McKeever is at the bottom right corner.

Insight on Risks, Rewards, and the True Measure of Wealth with Dennis McKeever

September 12, 2023

Dennis McKeever has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh along with a PhD in physical chemistry from the University of California, Irvine. Dennis retired from Dow Chemical after a thirty-year career where he primarily served as a senior manager in Research and Development.   However, he also had two business management experiences – first as the manager of the Chemicals business for Latin America and subsequently as the VP for the

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A person with short curly hair smiles warmly at the camera. Text on the image reads "The Owner's Corner, EP 16, Melissa Wolf," discussing everything from business insights to legal trusts.

Navigating the Maze of Charitable Giving and Trusts with Melissa Wolf

August 22, 2023

Melissa Wolf, CPA joined Baden Gage & Schroeder, LLC in 2012 with over seven years of tax experience specializing in gift, trust and estate planning. She directs tax engagements for clients with personal income, fiduciary income and gift tax service needs. Melissa has extensive experience in assisting clients with the formulation of retirement and estate plans. Melissa joins me for a powerful conversation spanning various topics, from Melissa’s diverse journey to becoming a CPA, to

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Cover art for "Executive Decisions: A Podcast for Business Leaders," episode 21 featuring Matt Stevens. It shows a man in a suit and red tie, smiling, with a green background, white swirls, and a yellow upward arrow.

From Frogman to CEO: How Special Ops Skills Translate to Corporate Success with Matt Stevens

August 8, 2023

Matt Stevens transitioned from the U.S. Navy in July 2017 after serving for 26 years as a SEAL. He attended The Honor Foundation’s (THF) inaugural East Coast class in the Spring of 2016, joined the THF SOF Advisory Board in the Spring of 2017, and then joined THF’s Board of Directors in February 2018. Throughout his career, Matt served as a Special Operations Executive leading high-performing teams conducting our nation’s most sensitive operations, cultivating interagency

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Indianapolis, IN 46240

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