Global Economic Press

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady discusses how Pemi is building community and raising awareness about perimenopause. The women-founded wellness brand hosted its first Pemi Supper Club in New York City on October 15, 2026, bringing together women for an informal evening of education, conversation, and shared experiences. The gathering is the first in a planned series of events across the United States.
The supper club aims to make perimenopause easier to understand and discuss, including its early signs and how it differs from menopause. Alongside its community events and educational resources, Pemi offers hormone-free, dissolving strips designed to support mood, mental clarity, and restful sleep. The company says future supper club locations and dates have not yet been announced.

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady discusses the Western Upstate Association of Realtors initiative to help homebuyers navigate the Upstate South Carolina housing market. The association explains that buyers are not required by law to use an agent, while outlining how a Realtor can offer local market knowledge, guidance through paperwork and negotiations, and support from home search to closing.
The episode also reviews September 2026 market figures for Anderson and Oconee counties, where median sale prices were about $299,999 and $365,500, respectively. It covers buyer-agent agreements and fees, closing costs, and the distinction between a licensed real estate agent and a Realtor, and points listeners to the association’s homebuyer resources and monthly market reports.

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady discusses Brigham Property Rights Law Firm, PLLC’s preview of the United States Supreme Court oral argument in Leonard W. Hoffman v. WBI Energy Transmission, Inc. The case concerns whether a private natural gas pipeline company must reimburse North Dakota landowners for attorney’s fees and litigation costs when state law provides for that compensation.
The firm argues that state protections should apply when they offer landowners greater compensation than the federal standard, pointing to more than forty years of precedent and principles of federalism. The dispute also highlights concerns about property-value losses from pipeline easements and the costs landowners face when challenging well-resourced companies.

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady discusses Bold Trace, a women- and veteran-owned consulting firm serving small and growing businesses in West Tennessee. Founded by Rebecca Newbold and headquartered in Whiteville, Tennessee, the firm helps organizations in the Memphis and Jackson areas strengthen their operations and prepare for sustainable growth.
Bold Trace offers talent strategy, project management, and operational scaling services, including workforce planning, hiring and onboarding support, process improvement, and workflow development. Its research-informed, tailored approach aims to help businesses address growing pains, build effective systems, and contribute to the long-term economic vitality of the region.

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady discusses Southside Moving and Storage and its free, no-obligation moving estimates and relocation planning assistance across Hampton Roads. The Norfolk-based company offers support for local and long-distance residential and commercial moves, including packing and short- or long-term storage.
Serving households, businesses, seniors, and military families, the company helps customers plan around their schedules, destinations, and service needs. Its services include specialty-item handling and assistance with senior transitions and military relocations. Customers can request an estimate through the company’s website or by calling (757) 234-7080.

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady covers Protex Artificial Intelligence and ALL4’s partnership to help industrial companies turn site data into practical safety and operational improvements. Protex’s platform combines camera footage with existing systems to provide context, while ALL4’s consultants help organizations prioritize risks and put lasting solutions into practice.
The partnership will initially serve industrial manufacturing, food and beverage manufacturing, forest products, and waste management. The companies also plan a joint webinar on December 9, 2026, about using site intelligence to strengthen safety programs, apply privacy-focused artificial intelligence, and turn ongoing insights into action.

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady discusses Austin Tenant Advisors and President Nathan K. Smith’s 20 years representing commercial real estate tenants in the Austin, Texas, area. Since 2006, Smith has negotiated more than 450 lease and purchase transactions for businesses, representing tenants exclusively.
The firm helps businesses find and compare office, warehouse, retail, and medical office spaces, negotiate lease terms, and navigate renewals, expansions, or purchases. Its tenant representation services come at no cost to clients, and support can continue after a lease is signed with move-in coordination and vendor referrals.

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady discusses Digital Strike - Targeted Marketing founder Chris Westmeyer’s new book, Stop Paying for Bullsh*t: Why Most Marketing Fails and What Actually Drives Growth, which debuted at number one in 26 Amazon categories. Drawing on nearly 30 years of experience, Westmeyer urges business leaders to judge marketing by measurable outcomes rather than activity or vague promises.
The book presents seven principles for improving marketing decisions, including defining goals before spending, understanding conversion economics, valuing the full customer journey, and avoiding unmeasured trends. Westmeyer also emphasizes that marketing cannot repair a weak offer or broken sales process, and offers practical questions leaders can use to assess agency incentives, campaign performance, and return on investment.

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady discusses TalentBridge One’s plans to launch WorkVue globally, led by Michael Byrnside, Executive Vice President of Workforce Innovations. Learn more about TalentBridge and its workforce technology initiatives.
WorkVue brings six stages of the talent lifecycle—sourcing, verification, evaluation, hiring, management, and payment—together in one platform. The episode also explores Caroline 2.0, an artificial intelligence assistant that supports recruiters with early-stage screening and scheduling while leaving hiring decisions to people.

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady discusses how eSoftware Associates built a Microsoft Power Apps governance hub to help a growing town manage and prioritize information technology project requests. The hub brings intake, risk reviews, staff scoring, steering committee decisions, and policy approvals into one shared system, integrating with the town’s existing ticketing system and Microsoft 365 tools.
Since going live in September 2026, the hub has given information technology and Project Management Office staff a shared view of project status and the scores behind prioritization decisions. ESW first mapped requirements and workflows in a fixed-scope planning phase, then built and deployed the system in sprints; the town owns the delivered work.