David S. Cohen
David S. Cohen is a creative start-up veteran experienced in defining technology vision and product strategy for software and service companies in a wide range of industries. His entrepreneurial mindset and practical approach have led to the successful launch of numerous products and services including: unified messaging, web-based access to personal health-care information, alerting and notification applications, content transformation for wireless devices, mobile applications for CRM and SFA, VoiceXML-based IVR infrastructure services, and ruggedized solutions for field service. He is experienced in fund-raising, business planning, market strategy, product launches, pricing, brand creation, search engine optimization, differentiation analysis, product definition, and start-up coaching.
David also brings an artist’s eye and creativity to his work. His paintings have been exhibited in galleries in New York, New Jersey, Baltimore, Washington D.C. and Atlanta. His award-winning web design and user interface work has been displayed in articles in PC Magazine and Internet World and used as an example in the book Dynamic HTML Black Book for his innovative use of dynamic content. He has led creative teams on co-branded projects with CompuServe, The Weather Channel, Erols, Bigfoot, USA.net, Polygram, and American Express.
For more about David visit his studio, or his company website, Equation Arts.
David is also an occasional guest on Connect Grow Profit Radio – a program hosted by Kathy Smart and syndicated on BlogTalk Radio.
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Cindy Light
Cindy Light –13 years ago, Cindy Light emigrated from her native China to America not knowing a single person or how to speak a word of English. All she had were four simple things: one small suitcase, two hard working hands and a heart filled with American dreams. Today, she is the CEO of CL professional Image firm, successful, a certified image consultant, a professional speaker, and the author of an upcoming book about Chinese culture and its impact on American business.
Chinese background
Cindy graduated at age 19 from Beijing University. She started her career as an assistant professor of philosophy in Hangzhou Business University. Then she become a marketing and PR director for a big company that near by Hong Kong. Later, she was hand-picked by the Chinese Government to be a policy consultant helping foreigners set up their business in China.
Life in the United States
Despite her impressive accomplishments in China, setting out in the U.S. not knowing a word of English was not easy. However, while growing up with her grandmother, a master-tailor in Shanghai, she learned how to sew and design clothes when she was only five years old.
In 1999, she started her first business “Cindy’s Sewing and Design Studio” at her home in Atlanta. She designed and hand-crafted suits, dresses, home decor and even matching outfits for people and their dogs! Her work quickly attracted discerning people in the South-East.
Next, with improving English skills, she started to teach sewing, design and dress-making classes in local fabric stores. Soon, she was invited by clubs, corporations, and organizations to teach people how to dress right for their business and personal life. She had a flair for suggesting how to put together a powerful, beautiful and professionally appropriate wardrobe without spending a fortune.
In 2007, Cindy was hired as a speaker for the Association of Image Consultants International Conference.
Certified Speaker in NSA
Following her success as a speaker, Cindy found the National Speakers Association website.
Early 2008, She signed up for the NSA Pro-Track program to be a professional speaker. In the last two years, Cindy has hosted over 85 seminars in Atlanta, San Francisco and China.
She has been a speaker for corporations, schools and organizations, and has been featured at various international conferences. “Making you Shine: Dressing Tips to Showcase Your Inner Beauty” is one of her key topics.
Cindy combines her extensive knowledge of fashion, deep influence of Chinese philosophy and a passion to help people look their best to deliver a unique, inspirational message. Her vibrant love of life, along with practical tips on dressing and grooming, leave listeners feeling renewed and excited about making simple changes that can dramatically shift their image.
For information about Cindy Light monthly “Making You Shine” seminars and Image Consulting services, please call Cindy at 404-988-9655, or e-mail to Cindy@CindyLight.net. Welcome you check out our website: www.CindyLight.net.
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