Soul of the Glass City
Collaborating for Change: The Impactful Partnership of Dr. Valerie Simmons-Walston & Jim Snodgrass
Dr. Valerie Simmons-Walston and Jim Snodgrass bring a powerful blend of leadership, strategy, and community-focused vision to their business partnership. Dr. Walston, CEO of Next Chapter Enterprises and VP of Public Relations at Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union, is a seasoned higher education executive with over 30 years of experience driving strategic partnerships and community engagement. Her career in academia, nonprofit leadership, and public service, focuses strongly on empowerment, wellness, and transformational leadership. Jim Snodgrass complements this partnership with over 15 years of operations and supply chain expertise in the automotive industry. A strategist passionate about mental and financial wellness, Jim holds a BBA from the University of Toledo and an MBA from Wayne State University. Hear how they use their combined expertise to build innovative pathways for personal and organizational growth in Toledo communities and beyond.
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Meet Your Host Monique Ward
My name is Monique Ward and I’m a Brooklyn-born, NYC raised but Toledo bred, mother and entrepreneur. My passions are my community activism, entertainment, fashion and marketing. I've been a Toledo resident since 2004 and ever since then, this city has shaped me into the strong woman and personality that I have become today. My first career opportunities as a teen were as a freelance journalist for local newspapers. Fast forward to today, and I'm a talent manager of a boutique model agency, as well as the host of ‘The Soul of The Glass City Podcast’ on WGTE. Outside of being a seasoned entrepreneur and career woman, I'm navigating my 3 amazing teens through H.S. and currently chasing my toddler (who is a huge ball of energy) around the house. I feel very blessed to be able to do what I love while making a difference in the city that gave me the resources to be a great mother, business owner, and humble servant leader.
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