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Showing posts with label President Clinton. Show all posts
Showing posts with label President Clinton. Show all posts

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Decorator of the Clinton White House Describes her Experience with Design



Kaki Hockersmith, interior designer of the Clinton White House, joins Chris Goddard on his show “Goddard Design” on the VoiceAmerica Variety Channel.
VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network, the internet audio and video broadcasting pioneer, announces that Kaki Hockersmith, award-winning interior designer and designer of the Clinton White House, joined Chris Goddard on the “Goddard Design” show on the VoiceAmerica Variety Channel ( www.voiceamerica.com/show/2137/goddard-design)Wednesday, November 7, at 1 PM Pacific Time.

Chris Goddard’s interview with Kaki Hockersmith, owner of interior design firm Kaki Hockersmith Interiors, was conducted from the Clinton House Museum in Fayetteville, AR. The two local designers discussed Kaki’s 30 years of experience, and her creativity used to design the White House, Oval Office, and State rooms for President Clinton and Hillary Clinton.

Kaki is not only known for her work with the Clintons, but also countless residential and commercial projects across the country. Her clean and elegant style is in high demand, and is an inspiration to many designers all over the nation. Kaki started off her career working with chain department store, Dillard’s, where she was responsible for design of merchandising and accessories. She worked with the store’s corporate planning office for about ten years, then moved on to start her own business, in which she has been running for over 30 years.

“Goddard Design” with Chris Goddard airs live every Wednesday at 1PM Pacific/ 3PM Central/4PM Eastern on the VoiceAmerica Variety Channel. To access this episode and all previous episodes, go to www.voiceamerica.com/show/2137/goddard-design. The show focuses on interior, architecture, and the arts, as well as how design affects several aspects of our lives.

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About Chris Goddard:
Goddard Design Group’s more than 25 year design philosophy is based on what the French call “la forme.” Our goal is to epitomize everything that is remarkable in design – savoir faire and l’art de vivre – The Arts of Knowing and Living Well, where no two projects are ever alike. Our design philosophy encompasses everything from the classically traditional to the ultra-contemporary, while tailoring to our clients’ needs and their environments; we place an emphasis on details in our pursuit to create an experience for all of one’s senses. In addition, the Goddard Design Group’s work has been published both regionally and nationally and has been recognized for their work in supporting the arts and extensive charity work. We provide interior design and decoration, an outstanding on-staff architect, event planners, as well as personal shopping services. At Goddard Design Group we believe “a life worth living is a life lived well.”

About VoiceAmerica/World Talk Radio, LLC:
World Talk Radio, LLC is the world leader in online media broadcasting and the largest producer and distributor of live internet based talk radio and TV, delivering over 1,000 hours of programming weekly on its VoiceAmerica™ Network ( www.voiceamerica.com) and WorldTalk Radio Network ( www.worldtalkradio.com) as well as live and on-demand video content on VoiceAmerica.TV ( www.voiceamerica.tv). Featuring more than 200 hosts broadcasting to eight niche community based channels: its flagship VoiceAmerica™ Variety Channel, VoiceAmerica™ Health & Wellness Channel, VoiceAmerica™ Business Channel, VoiceAmerica Sports, 7th Wave Channel, The Green Living Channel, VoiceAmerica Kids Channel and World Talk Radio Variety Channel. VoiceAmerica™ TV offers targeted and exclusive video programming channels. World Talk Radio, LLC is one of the pioneers in internet broadcasting, producing and syndicating online audio and video, offering an innovative, effective and comprehensive digital broadcast platform. Digital Publishing through its 10 years of broadcast and media experience along with our seasoned staff of Executive Producers, Production and Host Services Group, World Talk Radio, LLC provides an internet radio and video platform for new, emerging and veteran media personalities to expand and monetize their business and brand in an online digital medium.

Friday, November 9, 2012

Joyce Bender welcomes Phil Gattone



Joyce welcomes Phil Gattone, the new CEO of the national Epilepsy Foundation.  As November is National Epilepsy Month, Mr. Gattone will discuss the foundation’s efforts to promote public awareness of the condition and end the stigma that is often associated with it.

Bio of Phil Gattone:
  • Prior to becoming president and CEO of the national Epilepsy Foundation, Mr. Gattone was president and CEO  of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago..
  • Has a long history with the epilepsy community that began when his son was diagnosed at the age of 4.
·         Has educated thousands of people across the country about epilepsy and its impact on families. He also has developed curriculum for educators on strategies for building self-esteem and academic achievement in students with epilepsy, as well as a curriculum for students to become better-educated about seizures and epilepsy first aid.


·         Received his bachelor's degree in marketing in 1981 from Bradley University in Peoria, Ill., and his master's degree in education in 2000 from National Louis University in Chicago.

Joyce A. Bender Career Highlights:
  • President and CEO of Bender Consulting Services, Inc. and Bender Consulting Services of Canada
  • A woman living with epilepsy and a hearing loss
  • Advocate for competitive employment for people with disabilities
·         Chair of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
  • Immediate Past Chair of the national Epilepsy Foundation
  • Recipient of the 1999 President’s Award from President Clinton
  • Recipient of the 2003 New Freedom Initiative Award from the Bush Administration
Upcoming guest:
November 13, 2012
Joyce welcomes Warren Lammert, co-founder and chairman of the Epilepsy Therapy Project (EPT).  EPT is a non-profit organization whose mission is to accelerate new therapies for people living with epilepsy and seizures, and the parent organization of epilepsy.com.  Among the topics discussed will be its second annual “Shark Tank” Competition. ETP is inviting entries that represent the most innovative new ideas in epilepsy treatment and care. The winner of the 2013 Shark Tank Competition will receive national recognition and a $100,000 cash award to support the development and commercialization of an important new product, technology or therapeutic concept.