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Innovation City

213 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 38 ratings

Innovation City is a podcast featuring the innovators, disruptors and creators behind the innovation movement. Imagine a place where you can break through the status quo of business as usual and realize your life's purpose. A place where you can have an impact and shape the future. This place exists in cities across the world. In this innovation podcast we introduce you to the disruptors, innovators, and creators behind the movement.

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Authentic Marketing Principles with Tyler Kelley

August 16, 2022 08:30 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

Today's guest is Tyler Kelley, co-founder of SLAM! Agency, a marketing agency based out of St. Louis that focuses on helping businesses fulfill their purpose. In this episode, Tyler sits down with Leigh-Ann to discuss his journey from DJ to marketing expert, key foundational marketing principles, and the importance of being strengthened by our failures.   “I don’t think that anybody can look back on the roughest toughest parts of their lives and say that didn’t get me to where I am now.”...

Healing Spaces for Men with Jermar Perry

August 09, 2022 08:30 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MB

Today's guest is Jermar Perry, co-founder of the Village PATH (Programs to Access Therapy and Healing), a space designed to help Black men heal in St. Louis. In this episode, Jermar sits down with the team to discuss how difficult it is for men to be vulnerable, the Village PATH programs available in St. Louis, and the interplay between Black culture, trauma, and mental health.    “Men in general don’t have many spaces to not just talk about sports.” -Jermar Perry

Empowering Families with Mindfulness Tools with Suzanne Tucker

August 02, 2022 08:30 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MB

Today's guest is Suzanne Tucker, founder and CEO of Generation Mindful, a global brand that's on a mission to raise an emotionally healthy world. In this episode, Suzanne sits down with the team to discuss the importance of teaching children about emotional health, advice for parents, and her own journey that led to focusing on mindfulness for families.   “The solution comes in the way we raise children without shame.” -Suzanne Tucker

Organizing Esports Experiences With Austin Smith

July 26, 2022 08:30 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MB

Today's guest is Austin Smith, founder and CEO of Mission Control, a community platform that organizes recreational esports. In this episode, Austin sits down with the team to discuss the tremendous growth in the esports industry, the power of human connection, and the challenges involved in the multi-player video game market.

Breaking the Barriers for Black Girls in STEM with Cynthia Chapple

July 19, 2022 08:30 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MB

Today's guest is Cynthia Chapple, founder and CEO of Black Girls Do STEM, an organization offering exploration of STEM career pathways to middle and high school black girls in St. Louis. In this episode, Cynthia  sits down with the team to discuss her journey as a black woman in STEM, what her organization is doing to close the gap between women and STEM, and what institutions should be doing to better serve our youth.    “Schools need to become places of innovation, places of noise, and...

Creativity in the Gaming Industry with Matthew Raithel

July 12, 2022 08:30 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MB

Today's guest is Matthew Raithel, founder and Studio Director of Graphite Lab, a video game development company. Matt has brought some of the most famous brands to life through video games including Transformers, My Little Pony, RollerCoaster Tycoon, Dora the Explorer, and much more. In this episode, Matt sits down with the team to discuss the creativity involved in video game development, challenges in the field, and guidance for aspiring video game developers.   “Creativity is building...

Sparking Joy Through the Human Connection with Bea Ayala-Muñiz

April 14, 2022 08:30 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

Today's guest is Bea Ayala-Muñiz, founder and CEO of Musicasa, an organization that's changing the way people connect through live music in intimate gatherings. In this episode, Bea sits down with the team to discuss what she learned during a year of world travels, how she infuses music into everything she does, and the power of small gatherings for human connection.  “Everything is about how we can add to each other’s lives.” -Bea Ayala-Muñiz

Miami’s Diverse Center of Innovation with Matt Haggman

April 07, 2022 08:30 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Today's guest is Matt Haggman, Executive Vice President at The Beacon Council, where he leads Opportunity Miami, an initiative to catalyze Miami's economic future. In this episode, Matt sits down with the team to discuss what's next for Miami, how to create a diverse and inclusive economy, and his lessons learned during his recent attempt at running for Congress.  “Miami can stand out by having a diverse and skilled workforce that’s unlike anything else globally.” -Matt Haggman

Building Brand Love with Arturo Nuñez

March 31, 2022 08:30 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Today's guest is Arturo Nuñez, Chief Marketing Office at NuBank, the world's largest independent digital bank. Nuñez's impressive career in marketing spans decades of working for the NBA, Nike, APPLE, and other corporate giants. In this episode, Nuñez sits down with the team to discuss the art of storytelling in marketing, building emotional connections, and how to make brands accessible to all consumers.  “Great advertising communication is when the customer sees themselves reflected.” -Art...

Living a Happy Lawyer Life with Kristen Corpion

March 24, 2022 08:30 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MB

Today's guest is Kristen Corpion, founder of CORPLaw, an innovative firm providing a space for lawyers to focus on their happiness. Kristen is also a legal advocate, a law school professor, and a mentor. In this episode, Kristen sits down with the team to discuss the need for lawyers to work on their mental health, common challenges faced by startups in the legal realm, and her tactics for making her business stand out in a sea of law firms.  “We can’t innovate when we’re unhappy with what we...

Driving Change through Corporate Philanthropy with Hector Mujica

March 17, 2022 08:30 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

Today's guest is Hector Mujica, head of economic opportunity at Google across the Americas. In his work at Google, Hector works to create jobs and access to capital for minority-owned business owners. In this episode, Hector sits down with the team to discuss the challenges of corporate philanthropy, the importance of being a cultural ambassador in philanthropy work, and the momentum that currently exists in Miami. “Let things break; let balls drop every once in a while.” -Hector Mujica

Empathy in Entrepreneurship with Ivan Rapin-Smith

March 10, 2022 09:30 - 25 minutes - 24.6 MB

“Leadership is not one who has all the answers, but is someone who is vulnerable & human.” -Ivan Rapin-Smith Today's guest is Ivan Rapin-Smith, Managing Director of Watsco Ventures, an incubator company in Miami. Ivan is an empathetic leader with decades of experience in the accelerator and startup industries. In this episode, Ivan sits down with the team to discuss top leadership qualities, the importance of thinking long-term, and the innovative work Watsco Ventures is doing to support h...

Resilience & Empathy in Leadership & Life with Gazelle Hashemian

March 03, 2022 09:30 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

Today's guest is Gazelle Hashemian, CEO of BluJuniper and co-founder of Blue Turquoise. Gazelle is a seasoned entrepreneur and a force to be reckoned with in all things she takes on in business and life. In this episode, Gazelle sits down with the team to discuss her dedication to investing in female and minority-led businesses, her successes and failures working with startups, and the fulfillment she gets from her nonprofit work. “The road is hard, but unless we try, we can’t overcome it, a...

Changing the Narrative Through Art with Mojo

February 24, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

“I can’t just be out here making artwork that’s not going to help anybody else or is not going to make me a better person.” -Mojo Today's guest is Anthony Reed II, better known in the art community as 'Mojo,' a Contemporary Artist and nonprofit leader based out of Miami. Mojo sees it as his duty to use his art to create change. In this episode, Mojo sits down with the team to discuss his transformative trip to Ghana, the pivotal moments in his artistic journey, and how he's working on mani...

Flow, Purpose, & Intention: Tips from Top Miami Entrepreneurs

December 28, 2021 17:56 - 3 minutes - 6.99 MB

Learn from some of the top Miami entrepreneurs in this season of Innovation City. In Season 4, we discuss everything from achieving a state of flow, disrupting the personal banking industry, and the future of tech in Miami! Tune in to hear these innovative and successful guests give advice, tips, and tricks for achieving success in your business and life.

Entrepreneurial Words of Wisdom

December 20, 2021 19:20 - 4 minutes - 8.52 MB

Learn from some of the top entrepreneurial trailblazers in St. Louis in this season of Innovation City. In Season 5, we discuss everything from setting mental health goals and the power of believing in yourself to creating boozy ice cream! Tune in to hear these inspiring guests give advice, tips, and tricks for achieving success in your business and life.

Entrepreneurial Words of Wisdom

December 20, 2021 19:20

Learn from some of the top entrepreneurial trailblazers in St. Louis in this season of Innovation City. In Season 5, we discuss everything from setting mental health goals and the power of believing in yourself to creating boozy ice cream! Tune in to hear these inspiring guests give advice, tips, and tricks for achieving success in your business and life.

Lifting St. Louis Families Out of Poverty with Muriel Smith

December 09, 2021 09:30 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MB

“I’ve learned to be resilient and to make sure I don’t let the little hiccups or the changes that come my way stop me.” -Muriel Smith Today’s guest is Muriel Smith, Executive Director at the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank, where they work to end diaper need and period poverty through access, education, and advocacy. Muriel has nearly twenty years of nonprofit leadership experience serving the St. Louis community. In this episode, Muriel sits down with the team to discuss the tremendous need fa...

Letting Go as an Entrepreneur with Robyn Rosenberger

December 02, 2021 09:30 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MB

“Over time, I’ve been able to see that the journey does play out without you, so you can either be part of it or not.”-Robyn Rosenberger Today’s guest is Robyn Rosenberger, the Founder and CEO at TinySuperheroes, a social enterprise that works to empower extraordinary kids- one cape at a time! Robyn founded TinySuperheroes in 2012 and has been working tirelessly since then to help families and kids overcome illness and disability. In this episode, Robyn discusses the story behind Tiny Supe...

The Link Between Top Thinkers and ADHD with Danny Gula

November 24, 2021 09:30 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

Today’s guest is Danny Gula, partner at Redding Creative, a media company specializing in video production. Danny Gula is a well-known digital content creator, a former Vat19 employee, a star in the series Hidden in Plain Sight, a husband and a father. In this episode, Danny sits down with the team to discuss using ADHD to your advantage, creating viral video content, the power of believing in yourself, and much more!

Normalizing Mental Health Goals with Melissa Douglass

November 18, 2021 09:30 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

“Mental health has progressed now to where It’s not just about stigma… it’s connecting the dots with access.” -Melissa Douglass Today’s guest is Melissa Douglass, Founder and Virtual Clinical Director at Goal Driven Counseling, one of the first 100% virtual group practices in the U.S. Melissa is a talented counselor and a savvy businesswoman who built her practice from the ground up. In this episode, Melissa sits down with the team to discuss removing mental health stigmas, normalizing the...

Fueling Success and Well-Being for Women Entrepreneurs with Erin Joy

November 11, 2021 09:30 - 26 minutes - 25 MB

“I see so much potential and opportunity for women entrepreneurs, and I’m just passionate about supporting women, who the research shows, women entrepreneurs tend to be undersupported.” -Erin Joy Today’s guest is Erin Joy, CEO at Black Dress Circle and Fuel to Fire, where she works with women entrepreneurs to help launch and grow their businesses. Erin Joy has twenty-five years of experience as a self-employed entrepreneur and is finishing her PhD in Business Psychology. In this episode, E...

Conscious Capitalism in a Changing World with Amy Gwin

November 04, 2021 08:30 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

“We need to understand that our ability to truly inspire, collaborate, create, innovate, adapt to change, drive change, those are the superpowers of not just the future, but right now.”-Amy Gwin Today’s guest is Amy Gwin, Director of Client Engagement at Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute. Born from their parent company, Barry-Wehmiller, Chapman & Co. helps businesses worldwide embrace a more human-centered organizational culture. Amy Gwin has a deep understanding of the emerging workforce...

Mixing Up Tech and Ice Cream with Tamara Keefe

October 28, 2021 08:30 - 22 minutes - 21.4 MB

“Ice cream is the most emotionally-powered food that we have, and it makes people happy.” -Tamara Keefe Today's guest is Tamara Keefe, the self-proclaimed "Flavor Temptress" and owner of Clementine's Naughty & Nice Ice Cream. Tamara used her tech background and her family's Sunday ice-cream making tradition to create an innovative and award-winning micro-creamery that's changing the industry. In this episode, Tamara sits down with the team to discuss her humble upbringing, Clementine's cre...

Advertising as Your Authentic Self with Ed Herman

October 21, 2021 08:30 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MB

“If you actually want to be successful you've got to know when to be the guy, and when to step away and let somebody else be the guy.” -Ed Herman Today’s guest is Ed Herman, attorney and managing partner at Brown & Crouppen, a personal injury law firm in St. Louis. Ed is not your typical lawyer; he’s also the creator and host of “Ed Versus,” an award-winning original tv show on BCTV. In this episode, Ed Herman sits down with the team to discuss how to stand out in a sea of sameness, the im...

How to Build a Culture of Innovation in Your City with Judy Sindecuse

October 14, 2021 08:30 - 26 minutes - 25.4 MB

“I’m going to care about the people that I’m working with as human beings, and if they’re doing well and if they’re really driven in their businesses, that’s what’s going to make for a successful business and turnaround.” -Judy Sindecuse Today’s guest is Judy Sindecuse, CEO at Capital Innovators, whose top-ranking Accelerator Program provides startups with the resources they need to succeed. Judy Sindercuse is a visionary leader with a proven track record of starting profitable companies. ...

The Power of Community in Startup Growth with Judy Sindecuse

October 14, 2021 08:30

“I’m going to care about the people that I’m working with as human beings, and if they’re doing well and if they’re really driven in their businesses, that’s what’s going to make for a successful business and turnaround.” -Judy Sindecuse Today’s guest is Judy Sindecuse, CEO at Capital Innovators, whose top-ranking Accelerator Program provides startups with the resources they need to succeed. Judy Sindercuse is a visionary leader with a proven track record of starting profitable companies. ...

Music, Love, and Redemption with Kenny DeShields

October 07, 2021 08:30 - 19 minutes - 19.2 MB

“Even if you didn’t do it right, you can still be forgiven; you can still move forward.” -Kenny DeShields Today's guest is Kenny DeShields, a singer-songwriter from St. Louis who recently released his first full-length album, The Real Love Project. Grammy Award-winning artist, Courtney Orlando, produced DeShield's new album, and his wife, Christia, co-wrote the songs. In this episode, Kenny DeShields sits down with the team to discuss his musical journey, the trauma he has overcome to get ...

Get Well and Mindful with Suzanne Jewell

September 09, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 27.7 MB

Nature started to find her balance when we slowed down. I hope we don’t forget those lessons. - Suzanne Jewell Welcome to Season 4 of Innovation City (The Miami Edition), a podcast featuring innovators, creators, and disruptors to discover how business is changing in the modern world. Created and produced by SLAM! Agency and Aīre Ventures, Innovation City gives you an inside look at how rapidly business and culture are changing thanks to increasing diversity and inclusion, heightened cre...

Amy Renshaw: Inspiring Girls in Tech

September 02, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MB

I guess I was kind of used to that, I was used to being the only woman in the room, and it didn’t really bother me. I was just like, ‘I’ll just have to try harder, and do better.’ I had a lot of guy friends, and I think I kind of thrived in that atmosphere. - Amy Renshaw Today’s guest is Amy Renshaw, founder and CEO of Code/Art, a non-profit using art to inspire girls to become future coders and computer programmers. Amy has undergrad and graduate degrees from MIT, as well as an MBA from t...

From Home Almond-Milk Maker to Entrepreneur

August 26, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 19.8 MB

One of the kind of interesting things about design strategy and the design-thinking philosophy is that you don’t conceive an idea in a vacuum, you conceive an idea with your ultimate end customer. So, you, in a sense reverse-engineer into it based on the needs of the market. - Tony Jimenez Today’s guest is Tony Jimenez, co-founder and CFO of JOI, which stands for “just one ingredient,” a plant-based food and beverage company. Tony is also managing director for Medina Capital, a growth tech...

Sherrell Dorsey on Synthesizing Data for Everyone

August 19, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 23.4 MB

Quite honestly journalism is all about curiosity, at the end of the day. I think, you do this work again, we consider ourselves part of the ecosystem, and helping to tell the stories. - Sherrell Dorsey Today’s guest is Sherrell Dorsey, founder and CEO of The Plug, a digital news and insights platform covering the Black innovation economy. Sherrell has also served as marketing manager for companies like Uber and Google Fiber, and has a Master's in data journalism from Columbia University. I...

The Lost Art of Connection with Nathalie Cadet-James

August 12, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 25.2 MB

“If we could just see each other as equals, regardless of what country you live, what your job is, what kind of house you have. At the end of the day, we love the same things: Our family, and our hope for the future for ourselves or our children. That’s what I see when I travel.” - Nathalie Cadet-James Today’s guest is Nathalie Cadet-James, founder and CEO at Luxe Fête Social, a luxury dinner-party-in-a-box curation and delivery service. Nathalie is a designer and international event plann...

Teaching Future Generations About Credit with Evan Leaphart

August 05, 2021 05:05 - 23 minutes - 22.4 MB

If you just continue down the pathway, people will always appreciate hard work, in my belief. - Evan Leaphart Today’s guest is Evan Leaphart, founder of Kiddie Kredit, the chore-tracking app that helps kids learn real-world lessons about money and credit. Evan combines a passion for financial literacy and innovation with a commitment to solving real-world problems in his community. In this episode, Evan sits down with the team to discuss the reasons kids need to really understand credit ea...

Delivering Encouragement with Derrick Miles

July 29, 2021 08:01 - 25 minutes - 24.1 MB

What it all boils down to at the end of the day, it’s all about relationships.Especially when it comes from a sales perspective. People do business with who they know, like and trust. Derrick Miles Today’s guest is Derrick Miles, founder and CEO of CourMed, an innovative healthcare delivery service. Derrick is also the founder of TMB Equity Partner and a multiple patented inventor. In this episode, Derrick sits down with the team to discuss how CourMed came to be, what’s unique about the C...

Owning Your DNA with Daniel Uribe

July 22, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MB

Today’s guest is Daniel Uribe, CEO and co-founder of Genobank.io, a digital wallet for genetic data. Daniel combined his cybersecurity and blockchain background with a personal experience to come up with the idea for Genobank. In this episode, Daniel sits down with the team to discuss how he broke with his family and got into tech, his inspiration for Genobank, the potential applications for a DNA blockchain and much more!

Experience the Real Miami with Chris Adamo

July 15, 2021 13:51 - 27 minutes - 26.4 MB

The more you put into things, the more you get good out of them. It really is true in all things, and in business, too. - Chris Adamo Today’s guest is Chris Adamo, chief business officer at WhereBy.Us, an experiential media tech company that creates technology platforms, tools, content and local publication, and their newsletter platform, Letterhead. Chris is a successful investor, and prides himself on his “bridge-building” abilities. In this episode, Chris sits down with the team to disc...

Leveraging Social Capital with Lila de la Chesnaye

July 08, 2021 09:00

“Don’t start a company with a plan to exit. That’s not what it’s about. Join a company because you want to build something that’s going to have impact.” - Lila de la Chesnaye Today’s guest is Lila de la Chesnaye, general manager of Hunt Club, a talent recruitment organization leveraging networks and social connection. Lila is a Miami Tech enthusiast who is passionate about scaling mission-driven, tech-forward, customer-centric companies. Lila sits down with the team to discuss her entrepre...

Leveraging Social Capital with Lila de la Chesnaye

July 08, 2021 09:00

“Don’t start a company with a plan to exit. That’s not what it’s about. Join a company because you want to build something that’s going to have impact.” - Lila de la Chesnaye Today’s guest is Lila de la Chesnaye, general manager of Hunt Club, a talent recruitment organization leveraging networks and social connection. Lila is a Miami Tech enthusiast who is passionate about scaling mission-driven, tech-forward, customer-centric companies. Lila sits down with the team to discuss her entrepre...

Shaking Up the Personal Banking Industry with Bill Harris

July 01, 2021 16:14 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MB

“Sometimes if you have that kind of intense belief, you can sort of make it happen.” - Bill Harris Today’s guest is Bill Harris, CEO of Nirvana, an early-stage digital consumer financial services firm In Miami Beach. Bill has been in the tech/financial/cybersecurity space for over 30 years, and has started or run 11 companies. In this episode, Bill sits down with the team to discuss his career and story, his new venture in Miami, disrupting the personal banking industry, and much more!  ...

Gabriela Sabate on Technology in the Age of COVID-19

December 15, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 23 MB

“You have to trust yourself.... Trust your intuition. Perhaps you’re wrong, perhaps you’re right. But I think that you will never regret having listened to your intuition and gone for it, even when you’re wrong.” - Gabriela Sabate Today’s guest is Gabriela Sabate, Founder & CEO of Health Semantics, which combines digital health and remote monitoring in clinical workflows to prevent chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension. Gabriela is an entrepreneur with 25 years in venture creat...

Powering Systemic Change in St. Louis with Charli Cooksey

December 08, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 22.3 MB

“We believe that the more that people activate their power, the more that we’re all better off. And if we can activate that power toward new systems (education, economic, health and justice systems), we can really create a world where everyone’s thriving.” – Charli Cooksey Today’s guest is Charli Cooksey, the Founder & CEO of WEPOWER, a social startup that activates community power to re-design education, economic, health, and justice systems to be just and equitable for all. Charli is an ...

Serving Underserved Communities with Marvin Wilmoth

December 01, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 26 MB

“I want people to back away from, ‘Okay well this is the way it’s always been done,’ to ‘We know that the initial thesis was flawed in that it was using a flawed theory,’ i.e structural racism and everything that goes along with that.” – Marvin Wilmoth Today’s guest is Marvin Wilmoth, Managing Principal & Co-founder at Generation Development Group, a real estate development group which focuses on utilizing the social determinants of health as drivers of the built environment. Marvin also s...

Serving Up Good Vibrations with Christian Ethridge

November 24, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 26 MB

“There’s so many days that can just roll on, with the work, with the day to day toiling. But the real thing is pushing yourself.” - Christian Ethridge Today’s guest is Christian Ethridge, Chef and Owner at Taco Circus. Taco Circus is a “fundamental taqueria” in St. Louis, serving up authentic Austin-style Mexican street food. Christian worked his way up in the food industry, starting as a dishwasher, and still gets his hands dirty when a job needs to be done. In this episode, Christian sit...

Revitalizing Urban Areas One Microhub at a Time with Galina Russell

November 17, 2020 11:00 - 26 minutes - 25.1 MB

“It goes back to my childhood. It goes back to the definition of gratitude. And that’s been I would say the motivating factor that made a difference in what I could have been and where I am today.”  -– Galina Russell Today’s guest is Galina Russell, Managing Director of REEF Technology and COO of REEF Energy Division, a tech startup transforming under-utilized urban spaces into local neighborhood hubs. Prior to REEF, Galina directed projects for multiple Fortune 100 companies. She takes p...

What It Means To Be Beloved

November 10, 2020 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MB

“The need to seem perfect. The need to always have to be winning or be successful to be valuable, to be seen, to be important. None of that really matters.” - Danie Spikes Today’s guest is Danie Spikes, CEO of Beloved, Inc., a fragrance house and body care brand she leads with her husband, Stephen. Danie is a relationship coach, public speaker, and award-winning businesswoman. In this episode, Danie sits down with the team to discuss how her fragrance journey began, the relationship betwee...

Giving Voice To Important Conversations with J.J. Jones

November 03, 2020 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

Something that’s very important to us at JOCON is to make sure that our lineup definitely reflects the community that supports us. - J.J. Jones Today’s guest is J.J. Jones, Managing Partner & Chief Creative Officer at JOCON Media, which currently produces 10 podcasts. J.J. has traveled the world, and his love of business, innovation, and artistry all intersect at JOCON Media. J.J. sits down with the team to discuss going from one podcast to 10, the challenges of managing podcast talent, gi...

Ending Food Apartheid with Tyrean “Heru” Lewis

October 27, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 17.8 MB

“I know all across the country and neighborhoods, communities, they’re suffering through food apartheid. And my goal is so that we don’t have to talk about that word anymore.” - Tyrean Lewis Today’s guest is Tyrean Lewis, Founder & CEO of Heru Urban Farming, which aims to provide underserved communities with fresh, local produce, and put an end to food apartheid in St. Louis’ underserved communities. Tyrean is a fourth-generation farmer who began a community garden that became a successful...

Atypical Ways to Encourage Inclusion with Laura Maydón

October 20, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

It is clear through the years that inclusion and diversity drive innovation. The more diverse views you have, that’s better for everyone. - Laura Maydón Today’s guest is business leader, investor and advisor, Laura Maydón, former Managing Director and CEO of Endeavor’s first U.S. affiliate, Endeavor Miami. Laura is currently an advisory board member of NovoPayment and Sustalytics. She’s also Co-president of the Harvard Business School Club of South Florida. In this episode, Laura sits dow...

The Journey of Self-Discovery with Marianna Lopez

October 13, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MB

“We all have the ability to transform our lives. We all have the ability to do and be and have the things that we want.” - Marianna Lopez Today’s guest is Marianna Lopez, Founder of Wander Not Lost. Marianna is a Catalyst, Healer and Life Coach, and she brings heart and soul to everything she creates. Her services offer a space for others to discover their light, embrace their shadow and find a balanced, joyful life. In this episode, Marianna sits down with the team to discuss being a Cata...

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