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July 21, 2021

Transformational Thought Leadership Practices | Julia Firestone Coach…

Julia Firestone is a thought leadership coach for those looking to make a career transition, especially within the nonprofit and social impact industry. Be sure to visit her online at www.juliafirestone.com. ►Join the email n...

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July 14, 2021

Listening, Learning, and Mindfulness are the Keys to a Rich Life | Be…

Ben Donovan of Ben Donovan Coaching spoke with me about his transformational journey in reconstructing his life to gain meaning and purpose. Not every redirection in life or business comes from a major event or series of even...

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July 8, 2021

How to Scale a Business That Fulfills You | Jessica Jones of Pivot to…

Jessica Jones of Pivot to Growth joins me in this episode to share her journey to committing to herself as an entrepreneur. As a serial entrepreneur, she has been responsible for successfully scaling multiple brands and gives...

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June 30, 2021

Defining Commitment and Mindset for Young Entrepreneurs | Gian-Carlo …

Gian-Carlo "Gianco" Torres has an incredible story about how he started his entrepreneurship journey at 19 with his mother. I hope you guys enjoy it and learn something from the many nuggets he drops in this episode about min...

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June 22, 2021

Sustainable Small Business Practices: People, Planet, and Profit | Ev…

Composting, recycling, third party sustainability certifications, and more! Lisa Geason-Bauer is a wealth of information on sustainable business practices for companies at every level. She is the founder of Evolution Marketin...

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June 15, 2021

Long-term Business Strategies for Early-Stage Entrepreneurs | John Vu…

John Vuong is the founder of Local SEO Search based in Toronto, Ca. We talked about all the things early-stage entrepreneurs must consider when developing a marketing strategy focused on SEO. Who you are and the problems you ...

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June 8, 2021

Lead With Integrity and Encourage Healthy Collaboration | Erik Ozimek

Erik Ozimek is a leadership keynote speaker who draws from his experience as a professional soccer player to help business owners unlock their full potential. In this episode, he breaks down the four types of business people,...

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May 25, 2021

Develop a Work Culture of Allyship to Amplify Minority Voices | The D…

Susie Silver is the creator of With Pride Consulting and is now with The Diversity Movement hosting workshops speaking about allyship, implicit bias, and amplifying minority voices in the workplace. Find out more about their ...

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May 25, 2021

Building Accessible Visual Design Experiences | Joey Kilrain

We're taking a deep dive into UX/UI design practices from a business owner's perspective. How can designers meet the needs of both customers and enterprises who are crafting visual experiences for their users every day? Throu...

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May 20, 2021

There's Always Something New Brewing. Diversity and Inclusion in the …

So grateful to have Ralph Marion, the creator of Beered Black Man, share his story about how he got into brewing beer. He takes us behind the scenes of the beer industry and talks about what he's excited for next …

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May 18, 2021

Community and Mutual Aid: How Can Business Owners Increase Peacebuild…

Danny Rosin is the co-founder of Band Together NC and Brand Fuel, both based in Raleigh, NC. After starting the nonprofit Band Together in 2021 as a community response to help the families impacted by 9/11, they've been growi...

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May 13, 2021

Empowering Intrapreneurs to be Change Agents | Nancy Murphy

Nancy Murphy is the founder of CSR Communications and leads the Intrapreneurs Influence Lab to help empower intrapreneurs to be change agents and leaders within their organization. Leaders grow and develop other leaders. Entr...

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May 10, 2021

Is It Revitalization or Gentrification? Family Legacy and Opportunity…

Joshua Sims Sr. is the co-founder of Family Life Brands with his wife in Charlotte, NC. We always get into the stories of business owners on the show, but his story started four generations ago and continues today. We get …

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May 10, 2021

From Shipt To Your Doorstep, Make a Lasting Business Impression | Linq

Jared Mattsson is one of the co-founders of Linq, a Birmingham-based company providing digital business cards and NFC-enabled products. Apple watch bands, bamboo business cards, and wearable bracelets send people to a custom ...

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April 7, 2021

Branding, Social Justice, and Other Things We Can Learn From Nike | J…

Samantha Thomas is the founder of Just Choose Love, a business and global movement for love as an ethic and force of systemic change. Join the movement and the conversation at justchooselove.com. ►Join the email newsletter an...

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March 22, 2021

Balancing Love and Business: Running a Business with Your Spouse | Ke…

Order the infamous chicken and waffle cheesecake from Kenneth and Tamara Williams of Royal Cheesecake and Varieties homemade here in Raleigh: https://www.rcvcakes.com/ ►AFFILIATE LINKS Get 10% OFF your Blackology Coffee Compa...

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March 19, 2021

Authenticity, Transparency, and Investing in Your Inner Work as an Ar…

Tanya Pavan joined me all the way from Toronto, Canada to talk about her journey as an artist and writer. Check out Tanya's art work and writing at tanyapavan.com ►AFFILIATE LINKS Get 10% OFF your Blackology Coffee Company or...

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March 17, 2021

Creating a Culturally Responsive Brand Message | Dangers of the Mind

Check out Kristen Hopkin's Dangers of the Mind Social-Emotional Learning curriculum at: www.dangersofthemind.com ►AFFILIATE LINKS Get 10% OFF your Blackology Coffee Company order using my link: https://www.blackologycoffeecom...

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March 10, 2021

Incorporate Empathy Into Your Business Practices | Neural Movement Th…

Check out Joseph Kleman's approach to health and wellness by visiting MOVE Therapy online: www.movetherapy.org ►AFFILIATE LINKS Get 10% OFF your Blackology Coffee Company order using my link: https://www.blackologycoffeecompa...

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March 3, 2021

Bridging the English-Language Barrier Gap Through Technology | Need2S…

Oscar Garcia joins me from Irvine, California and is the co-founder of the English as a Second Language app, Need2Say, focused on helping individuals learn English for specific purposes in their lives. Check it out now: https...

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Feb. 25, 2021

Develop a Healthier Money Mindset for Financial Freedom | Joanne Wetz…

Subscribe to Joanne's YouTube channel for more financial tips: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoanneWetzel ​ Visit Joanne Wetzel Coaching online at: https://www.joannewetzelcoaching.com/ ►AFFILIATE LINKS Get 10% OFF your Blackolog...

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Feb. 24, 2021

Balancing Life as a Rural Business Owner in a Global Economy | LaToya…

Since you may not be able to travel to Morgantown, West Virginia to visit LaToya Jone's shop in person, check out As It Should Be online: youraisb.com ►AFFILIATE LINKS Get 10% OFF your Blackology Coffee Company order using my...

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Feb. 21, 2021

Creative Teamwork Makes the Dream Work | John Giuffré of Logos Produc…

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Feb. 18, 2021

What do Food Trucks, Fine Dining, and Food Access Have in Common? | A…

I was joined by Ariel Smith of The Food Truck Scholar all the way in West Lafayette, Indiana. Visit her online to learn more about the food truck industry and possibly discover your new favorite food truck: https://thefoodtru...

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