Gather here when you are looking for external content relative to HR, links to incredibly talented individuals offering professional services, or local businesses and creative endeavors by friends, family, and individuals I am happy to champion.
In other words, I believe in these people.
In other words, I believe in these people.
HR-related links:
Career.Place shares weekly tips
• Insightful tips on best practice for interviewing candidates This company's motto is "Removing bias one hire at a time." Career.place was formed in 2016 and enables companies to develop diverse and compliant hiring practices through an SaaS based solution. Pictured left is co-founder and CEO, Melissa Dobbins |
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:
JANE BISHOP
Speaker, Trainer, Consultant, & Coach Jane Bishop is a Southern charmer. But don't let that fool you. She means business! Jane offers a variety of services for your organization or event, including speaking, consulting, coaching, & training. |
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ANNIE MEEHAN
Speaker, Trainer, Consultant, & Coach I have had the distinct pleasure and honor of working with Annie on a short-term project. Let me just say her years of experience show in her on-fire presentation style and keen insight into our brains and motivations. Annie has an arsenal of engaging topics that can fit nearly any style presentation. And as of March 2022, she can proudly say she is a TEDTalk alum. So whether you're looking for a 2-day workshop, half-day training session, breakout presentation, or keynote address, Annie fits the bill. |
D GRANT SMITH
Coach & Speaker 20 minutes of conversing with D Grant completely shifted my mindset, got me operating in my power, & brought clarity to me I haven't experienced before. Best of all, just talking with D Grant had no price tag on it. There's a lot of free schtuff out there. But most of it doesn't serve any value. D Grant's insight, clarity, & empowerment will give you more than you could ever expect. It's likely you'll want to talk with him again. I do. |
PAUL NIXON VOICEOVER
I have been doing voiceover for more than three decades since I started in radio in 1980-something and can record your script from my home studio in Austin, Texas. If you need a voice for a commercial, training presentation, e-learning module or explainer video, I hope you'll allow me the pleasure of auditioning for your project. From TV spots to audiobooks and everything that requires a human voice to convey your idea, I"d love to work with you to craft the audio you need. And I pride myself of quick turnarounds and flexibility! Please check out my website at PaulNixonVO.com or email me at pnvo@paulnixonvo.com. |
LOCALLY-OWNED BUSINESSES:
DOWNTOWN ABILENE WALKING TOUR
Deepen your appreciation for the history and present of downtown Abilene, Texas, with a fun and informative poetic walking tour led by "Gus McDusty" the cowboy poet! Gus provides an overview of Abilene's history, current creativity and a poetic intro to Abilene's local downtown businesses. This is a walking tour that lasts approximately 2 hours. Seven percent of all proceeds from ticket and merchandise sales will go directly to a new non-profit in town called Work Again West Texas. This non-profit's main mission is to help Abilene neighbors struggling with homelessness become self sustainable by providing a job and other resources. |
ABILENE COPY AGENCY
Gina Allen is not only my sister-in-law, but she is a phenomenal copywriter and owner of Abilene Copy Agency. If you're looking for a personable professional to propel your parenting brand, reach out to her for a free consultation. Mother of two bright, creative, boys. Gina has the knowledge and experience to target your audience. She understands parents and the struggles in the entire realm of raising children. Some parents prefer natural food products. Other parents seek out Montessori-style education. Still other parents need super-easy ideas for meals, crafts and activities, maybe sleep tips, and everything in between. Abilene Copy Agency will increase your online presence. Whether it's a blog, online course, improving your SEO, or parenting books, Gina will provide you with superb service! |
SARA NICOLE YOGA
Sara Nicole Tynan is a passionate 500-hour registered yoga teacher and Christ follower. She teaches a variety of yoga styles such as yin, power, and gentle. One of her passions is using sound healing as a way to honor Christ. Her main goal in her business is spreading peace, positivity, and the accepting love of Christ. She is a mother, wife, and writer. Her passions are yoga, her family, and serving at her church and within the community. Sara is also dedicated to bringing awareness to mental health and wellness by utilizing tools such as faith, yoga and intentional living products. She lives in Burleson & would love to teach you! |
WORKN' HARD FARMS In Clyde, Texas, you'll find a small-scale organic farm where earth is tilled and worked to produce some of the freshest vegetables & fruits in the area. Eric Poynter's passion is tending his farm--in Clyde since 2018. Some days you will find him or his partner, Melanie Blalock, at Abilene's Drug Emporium or the Abilene Farmers Market. Here you will see the likes of a vast variety of peppers and other fresh produce. Workn' Hard Farms uses heirloom seeds from Eric's family or other family farms. Fertilizer is made from their organically-fed animals. Non GMO, no pesticides, herbicides or fungicides. Peppers Jalapeño • Cayenne • Hatch Chili • Pepperoncini Sweet Sugar Rush • Banana • Peach Hot • Thai Chili & more Other Veggies Okra • Chard • Basil • Beets • Ginger • Snap Peas Corn • Radishes • Onions (White Onions & Sweet Red) • Patty Pan Squash • Yellow Squash • Lilac Bell Peppers & more Fruit Black Diamond Watermelon • Strawberries • Blackberries • Lavender • Sunflowers • Wildflowers & more |
endeavors of the creative type:
CEEJ ALLEN - University Heights
Some know him as Ceej while I know him as Chris or CJ, my older brother. Chris has been writing since high school--at least from what I remember. A wild imagination drives him. This collection of stories is somewhat based on the small apartment building in which he and I lived during my senior year of college. The tales are spun so cleverly and the characters crafted carefully. You will enjoy this short read. I'm not just saying this because he's my brother. But seriously, buy it! |
LANCE MURPHY [MICK ELLIOT] - The Garbo Trick: A Veritable Imposition
When I first started editing this manuscript during the Summer of 2017, I was skeptical. The further I read, the more intrigued I became. This work of fiction is brilliantly written--its characters well-developed and stage set for an unexpected tale. The first in the Angels in Entropy trilogy, The Garbo Trick leaves you waiting for the second installment. |
LYKKELER
Mette Lykkegaard Soskov is an artist using many media, including ceramics, paint, and glass. Her work is inventive, sometimes whimsical, and on occasion avant garde. She crafts delicate ceramic earrings, paints muted wonderlands and characters, and her ceramic faces are fantastical. Mette lives in Denmark and will ship worldwide. |
GABE LANGHOLTZ
Gabe Langholtz is a Naïve Modernist & Geometric Abstract painter from Austin, TX. His work, although primarily representational, is indebted to American Color Field painting, focusing on color relations, pattern making, AND form & line. In the tradition of folk art, Langholtz routinely employs the use of mundane cultural objects and / or activities to establish a contemporary narrative, oftentimes drawing on humor, parody and pastiche as a tool for social commentary. Gabe is self taught and has an astonishing resume thus far. Selected Exhibitions: • 2020 Solo Exhibition, The Other Side of Greener Grass, BravinLee Programs, New York, NY • 2018 Solo Exhibition, Americholia, BravinLee Programs, New York, NY • 2019 Group Exhibition, Ornament: Ho Hum All Ye Faithful, BravinLee Programs, New York, NY • 2019 Group Exhibition, Be. Long., I Like Your Work Podcast Juried Exhibition, Dutoit Gallery, Dayton, OH • 2018 Group Exhibition, ARTBASH, Art Alliance Austin at Native Hostels, Austin, TX • 2018 Three-Person Exhibition, De/Construction, Davis Gallery, Austin, TX (with Chun Hui Pak & Joseph Hammer) • 2017 Group Exhibition, Sitting Still, BravinLee Programs, New York, NY |
SARA NICOLE TYNAN
Sara did a thing. And I couldn't be prouder. She wrote a book about meaningful events & awakenings in her life. This is a captivating story about how a young woman walks the windy path of bullying, mental illness, miscarriage and other life struggles. Sara returns to her faith in God many times to keep her grounded and going. Discover how she stumbles into the world of yoga and finds her world flipped upside down chapter after chapter. So That is a book that has been prayed over in hopes to make a difference in many lives. |
MESKEREM NEGASH
I met this amazing young woman when she interviewed for the HR Assistant position at one of my former jobs. Something about her drew me to her personality. Flash forward a couple years, and she wrote and published this fun and colorful kids' book. Meskerem is originally from Eritrea. She is an aspiring writer and creator of interesting stories. She is working on a second piece that I am dying to see published! Isn't the world a wonderful place? |
kathryN's creations
Aloha! This collection is inspired by living in two beautiful places: Hawaii and Noosa Heads (Queensland) Australia. Kathryn believes every woman deserves to look and feel like a goddess. Jewelry has always played an important role in helping her express my feminine energy, creativity, and show the world who she is. As you may know, in Hawaii shoes are never worn inside homes. They are left at the door. While living there Kathryn came across a pair of Goddess Sandals that she took back to Australia with her. She decided to try making her own, and friends and family loved them. The Twist Necklaces came about because many moons ago she bought a lovely royal blue twist necklace on black suede. Every time she wore it, without fail people commented and asked where she got it. She realized no one else was making anything like them, so visited a fabulous bead and crystal shop in Brisbane. And as they say the rest is history. Kathryn loves using as many natural products as possible as they keep us grounded. The collection features crystals, leather, & suede. If you like the collection, tell your friends. This is a brand new chapter in Kathryn's life and your support would be awesome. She ships WORLDWIDE!!! |