Posts by awtcky_administration@wtcky.org
The Rise of Bourbonism: An Interview with Eric Gregory
The Rise of Bourbonism: An Interview with Eric Gregory June 9, 2025 Episode 25: Today, Omar Ayyash, President & CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Eric Gregory, President of the Kentucky Distiller’s Association discuss the Kentucky bourbon industry, its history, standards, and the challenges it faces in the global market. They explore the…
Read MoreInterview with David Brulotte, Québec’s Delegate General in New York
Interview with David Brulotte, Québec’s Delegate General in New York May 12, 2025 awtcky_administration@wtcky.org Episode 24: Today, Omar Ayyash, President & CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews David Brulotte, Québec’s Delegate General in New York. David and his Québec trade team are touring various Kentucky companies and meeting with officials. Kentucky and Québec…
Read MoreLocal to Global an Interview with Entrepreneur Ricky Mason
Local to Global an Interview with Entrepreneur Ricky Mason awtcky_administration@wtcky.org Episode 23: Today, Omar Ayyash, President & CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Ricky Mason, an entrepreneur who is earning a lot of visibility these days. From a stint with the CIA, to working on actual rockets to launching a new company, Ricky…
Read MoreThe City of Ali Movie – Muhammad Ali’s Global Impact
The City of Ali Movie – Muhammad Ali’s Global Impact Back to Blog March 10, 2025 Episode 22: Today, Omar Ayyash, President & CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Graham Shelby, who directed a documentary film about Muhammad Ali, “The City of Ali”. They’ll discuss how the idea got started, how it grew…
Read MoreTheresa Reno-Weber – Her Journey from Startup to Global
Theresa Reno-Weber – Her Journey from Startup to Global February 10, 2025 Episode 21: Today, Omar Ayyash, President & CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Theresa Reno-Weber, CEO of GoodMaps, in Louisville, KY. They provide an innovative, indoor mapping and navigation platform. Omar and Theresa discuss a variety of topics including how GoodMaps…
Read MoreGrowing Bourbon Sales Internationally
Growing Bourbon Sales Internationally Back to Blog awtcky_administration@wtcky.org Episode 20: Today, Omar Ayyash, President & CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Eddie Smith, CEO & Founder, Kentucky Exports, LLC and Bourbon Kings UAB. Eddie and his brother started in Elizabethtown and now Eddie lives in Lithuania, where he’s focused on growing sales and…
Read MoreHelping Small Businesses Enter the Global Market
Helping Small Businesses Enter the Global Market Back to Blog December 9, 2024 Episode 19: Today, Omar Ayyash, President & CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Devanny King, Executive Director of the Women’s Business Center of Kentucky and Fausto Sarmiento, Center Director of Kentucky’s Small Business Development Center in Lexington. The World Trade…
Read MoreInterview with Lisette Bryson, Global Manager for Trade Compliance
Interview with Lisette Bryson, Global Manager for Trade Compliance November 11, 2024 Episode 18: Today, Omar Ayyash, President & CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Lisette Bryson. She’s the Global Manager for Trade Compliance at Alltech. They’re going to discuss her experience and the importance of compliance, as it relates to global trade. …
Read MoreInterview with Elaine Gravatte, Founder/CEO The Leader’s Dance LLC
Episode 17: Today, Stephen Marks, Board Member, interviews Elaine Gravatte on the subject of Leading a Global Small Business from a CEOs Perspective. You may remember Steve Marks from Episode 5. He’s the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain for Givaudan. He actually used to be one Elaine’s direct reports. International business is definitely not…
Read MoreInterview with Ryan Quarles – KCTCS President
Interview with Ryan Quarles – KCTCS President September 9, 2024 Episode 16: Today, Dr. Omar Ayyash, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Ryan Quarles, President and CEO of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). Ryan shares some interesting insights about the impact KCTCS is having in its efforts to…
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