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Journey To Impact

70 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings

Everyone has the ability to make a difference, but how does one ensure they are using their unique passions, gifts and talents to create the greatest impact possible? Oftentimes taking the first step can be the biggest hurdle in one's journey to impact and knowing which direction to take can become overwhelming. Journey To Impact will explore the variety of routes one can navigate on their personal impact journey through a variety of topics focusing on impact investing, philanthropy, social enterprise, donor advised funds, and much more so that you can begin to strategically impact your neighborhood, community, or even the world! Your guide on this journey is Ed Gillentine. Ed is the principal of Gillentine Group where he engages the hearts of people who want to use their wealth to create significant impact, but he is also personally invested in global philanthropy and impact projects. Whether this is your first destination on your journey to impact, or you consider yourself a guide, you'll learn something new from Ed and his guests who will share invaluable lessons learned through successes and failures along their own journeys to impact. Now it's time to get off the bench, let's do this!

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068: Building Sustainability - Allison Karnes

February 27, 2024 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MB

Allison Karnes returns in this episode to discuss the need for sustainability in an organization. She is the founder of WRAPS, which you can learn about in Episode 67. Because WRAPS gives away a lot its products to those in need, she chose to produce and sell other goods and run a cafe to create additional streams of revenue to run the ministry rather than allowing it to be solely dependent on donations.  Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact WRAPS: Fac...

067: WRAPS For Girls - Allison Karnes

January 30, 2024 09:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MB

Today you'll hear from Allison Karnes, the founder of WRAPS. She started this ministry that makes and gives away Washable, Reusable, Affordable Pads to girls in Ethiopia. This gives young girls the chance to continue their education rather than dropping out of school because of the embarrassment that can come from not having access to feminine hygiene products once they begin puberty. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact WRAPS: Facebook Donate to WRAPS...

066: LifeLine To Success - Slingshot Stories

January 09, 2024 09:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

This is a fantastic episode where Ed sits down with Vinessa Brown, the Executive Director of LifeLine To Success. This organization helps equip and transform former criminal offenders "into productive members of society." Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Slingshot Memphis: www.slingshotmemphis.org LinkedIn Instagram: @slingshotmemphis Email: [email protected] LifeLine To Success www.lifeline2success.org

065: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis - Robert Fockler, President

December 15, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

This episode features Robert Fockler, the President at Community Foundation of Greater Memphis. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Community Foundation of Greater Memphis: www.cfgm.org LinkedIn Books: Journey To Impact by Ed Gillentine Puritan Boston and Quaker Philadelphia by E. Digby Baltzell

064: STS Enterprise - Slingshot Stories

November 28, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

Ed talks with STS Enterprise about how they are providing young people with learning opportunities and helping them to develop skills so they can be successful in their careers and communities. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Slingshot Memphis: www.slingshotmemphis.org LinkedIn Instagram: @slingshotmemphis Email: [email protected] STS Enterprise www.stsenterprise.org LinkedIn Instagram: @stsenterprise Email: [email protected]

063: Understanding Philanthropy - Meg George, Co-founder & President of George Philanthropy Group

November 14, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

In this episode, Ed Gillentine interviews Meg George, the Co-founder & President of George Philanthropy Group. They discuss a number of topics including Meg's new children's book that aims to help children understand what philanthropy is and learn to become philanthropic. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact George Philanthropy Group: www.georgephilanthropy.com www.megtgeorge.com LinkedIn Instagram: @georgephilanthropy Books: Journey To Impact by Ed G...

062: Effective Mentorship - Slingshot Stories

October 17, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

Ed and Jared discuss the benefits of a mentoring relationship and what makes a mentorship effective. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Slingshot Memphis: www.slingshotmemphis.org LinkedIn Instagram: @slingshotmemphis Email: [email protected]

061: Bob Collins - Global Philanthropy with TrustBridge

September 26, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

In this episode, Ed Gillentine talks with Bob Collins form TrustBridge Global Foundation. Bob explains how TrustBridge helps break down barriers to global giving. He also discusses four major vehicles used to steward significant resources for charitable giving: Donor-Advised Funds, Private Foundations, Supporting Organizations, and Charitable Trusts. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact TrustBridge Global Foundation: www.trustbridgeglobal.com LinkedIn ...

060: Effective Alternatives to the Juvenile Justice System - Slingshot Stories

September 12, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

Ed and Jared discuss the significance of redirecting young people who are headed down the detrimental path towards the criminal justice system. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Slingshot Memphis: www.slingshotmemphis.org LinkedIn Instagram: @slingshotmemphis Email: [email protected]

059: Shaping the Future of Finance - Ross Overline, Co-Founder, CEO of Scholars of Finance

August 29, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

In this episode, Ed Gillentine interviews Ross Overline who is the Co-Founder and CEO of Scholars of Finance. Ross discusses how he believes finance is the biggest lever for driving change and why it is consequently so important to instill the values of integrity, humility, compassion, courage, curiosity, and impact into the financial leaders of tomorrow. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Scholars of Finance: www.scholarsoffinance.org Instagram: @sc...

058: Effective Reentry From the Justice System - Slingshot Stories

August 08, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.02 MB

Ed and Jared discuss organizations that help individuals navigate the challenges associated with reentering society after going through the justice system. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Slingshot Memphis: www.slingshotmemphis.org LinkedIn Instagram: @slingshotmemphis Email: [email protected] Referenced Episode: 027: Heart + Analytics = Greater Impact

057: Empowering Families in Ethiopia - Lincoln Vallett, Co-founder and Executive Director of Elevate Ethiopia

July 25, 2023 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

In this episode, you’ll hear from Lincoln Vallett who is the Co-founder and Executive Director of Elevate Ethiopia. This non-profit organization aims to empower and educate families so that they can break the cycle of poverty and go on to produce impact themselves. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Elevate Ethiopia: www.elevateethiopia.org Instagram: @elevateethiopia Books: Journey To Impact by Ed Gillentine The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey G...

056: Professional Certifications with Tech901 - Slingshot Stories

July 18, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

In Episode 54, Ed and Jared discussed professional certifications and their role in career advancement . This episode features Robert Montague from Tech901, a non-profit that offers training and certifications in the IT industry. These education programs allow individuals to start or advance an IT career and move towards earning a better living. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Slingshot Memphis: www.slingshotmemphis.org LinkedIn Instagram: @slingsh...

055: Philanthropy and Legacy Planning - Phil Cubeta

June 27, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB

In this episode, Ed talks about legacy planning and impact investing with Phil Cubeta. Phil has been educating in this arena for quite a while and his passion and thoughtfulness regarding philanthropy are undeniable as he and Ed dive deep into a range of topics. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Phil Cubeta: LinkedIn Books: Journey To Impact by Ed Gillentine A Spectrum of Legacies by Mark A. Weber Wealth in Families by Charles W. Collier

054: Variance In the Value of Professional Certifications - Slingshot Stories

June 13, 2023 08:00 - 10 minutes - 7.12 MB

Ed discusses with Jared Barnett from Slingshot Memphis how some professional certifications can be useful for getting a job or advancing a career where others may have no perceivable value. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Slingshot Memphis: www.slingshotmemphis.org LinkedIn Instagram: @slingshotmemphis Email: [email protected]

053: From Poverty to Entrepreneurship to Possibly Mayor of Memphis - JW Gibson

May 30, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

In this episode, Ed sits down with JW Gibson who has grown up in Memphis and made an impact on the city in a number of different ways. Mr. Gibson explains his plans for continued impact as he runs to be the next mayor of Memphis. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact JW Gibson: www.jwgibsonformayor.com Books Journey To Impact by Ed Gillentine The Art of War by Sun Tzu

052: Unanticipated Benefits of Private Transportation - Part II (Slingshot Stories)

May 15, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

In Episode 50, Ed talked with Jared Barnett from Slingshot Memphis about the benefits of private transportation. This episode continues with that theme as Ed sits down with My City Rides, a non-profit organization that helps make it possible for individuals in the Memphis area to own affordable transportation. To learn even more about My City Rides, revisit Episode 24. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Slingshot Memphis: www.slingshotmemphis.org Lin...

051: Practicing Corporate Law as a Woman in Ethiopia - Mintewab Abebe

May 02, 2023 01:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

In episode 49, Ed and Munit discussed the challenges women face working in the country of Ethiopia. During that trip, Ed also got to sit down with Mintewab Abebe and talk about the obstacles she has overcome in pursuing her education and now practicing corporate law in Ethiopia.  Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Books Journey To Impact by Ed Gillentine Animal Farm by George Orwell

050: Unanticipated Benefits of Private Transportation (Slingshot Stories)

April 18, 2023 01:00 - 12 minutes - 8.29 MB

Today, Ed Gillentine and Jared Barnett discuss how owning a private vehicle rather than being completely reliant on public transportation can lead to financial and even health benefits. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Slingshot Memphis: www.slingshotmemphis.org LinkedIn Instagram: @slingshotmemphis Email: [email protected]

049: Overcoming the Challenges Women Face in Ethiopia - Munit Bekele

April 04, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

Today’s interview is going to sound a bit different. On our podcast, you’ll frequently hear Ed reference Ethiopia and the business he helped start there called Highland Harvesters. This is one of two interviews Ed did while in Ethiopia and it features a Highland Harvesters employee named Munit Bekele. She talks about the challenges women face in her country and how she has fought hard to overcome those challenges. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Hi...

048: Components of Effective Technical Training Programs - Part II (Slingshot Stories)

March 23, 2023 06:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MB

Today, Ed Gillentine and Jared Barnett revisit their conversation about training programs for technical careers as a means to alleviate poverty. They interview Karen Treas who is the Chief Administrative Officer and Vice President of Career Services and Industry Relations for Moore Tech. You'll hear how Moore Tech is providing technical training and placements. If you missed the first episode, you'll want to go back and revisit that here. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagr...

047: Considerations for International Impact Work - Dr. Steve Winstead, Lead Pastor of International Evangelical Church

February 14, 2023 02:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

In this episode, you’ll hear from Dr. Steve Winstead, the Lead Pastor at the International Evangelical Church in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He and Ed discuss some of the things you need to consider when doing work internationally. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Dr. Steve Winstead: www.iecinaddis.org Instagram: @sswinstead www.winsteadfam.org Books Journey To Impact by Ed Gillentine Foreign fo Familiar by Sarah A. Lanier When Helping Hurts by Steve Co...

046: Components of Effective Technical Training Programs (Slingshot Stories)

February 07, 2023 02:00 - 12 minutes - 8.34 MB

Today, Ed Gillentine and Jared Barnett discuss training programs for technical careers as a means to alleviate poverty. You'll hear interesting ways that some programs are training individuals and even developing future employees. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Slingshot Memphis www.slingshotmemphis.org LinkedIn Instagram: @slingshotmemphis Email: [email protected]

045: Urgency in Impact (Slingshot Stories)

January 10, 2023 02:00 - 11 minutes - 7.96 MB

Today, Ed Gillentine and Jared Barnett discuss the importance of recognizing the urgency of need in the world while still being wise with your resources and how you approach those needs. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Slingshot Memphis www.slingshotmemphis.org LinkedIn Instagram: @slingshotmemphis Email: [email protected]

044: Quantity Vs. Quality of Impact (Slingshot Stories)

December 27, 2022 02:00 - 12 minutes - 8.59 MB

Today, Ed Gillentine and Jared Barnett discuss how easily impact organizations and donors can get distracted by things like how many people are being served. Ultimately, the more important focus is the magnitude of benefits and outcomes in the lives of those being served. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Slingshot Memphis www.slingshotmemphis.org LinkedIn Instagram: @slingshotmemphis Email: [email protected]

043: The Forsaken Children - Joe Bridges, Founder

November 29, 2022 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

Today Ed talks with Joe Bridges, Founder of The Forsaken Children. They discuss the work that's being done in Ethiopia to help at-risk children living in poverty on the streets.  Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact The Forsaken Children: theforsakenchildren.org Instagram: @theforsakenchildren myminternational.org Books Journey To Impact by Ed Gillentine The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian ...

042: The Interconnected Nature of Poverty (Slingshot Stories)

November 08, 2022 02:00 - 13 minutes - 9.34 MB

Today, Ed Gillentine and Jared Barnett discuss the interconnected nature of poverty, and consequently, how poverty fighting efforts can be interconnected as well. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Slingshot Memphis www.slingshotmemphis.org LinkedIn Instagram: @slingshotmemphis Email: [email protected]

041: Christian Love Expressed In Equal Education - David Montague, Founder & Executive Director of Memphis Teacher Residency

October 25, 2022 03:00 - 52 minutes - 35.7 MB

Today Ed talks with David Montague. David started his career as a stock broker, but his journey to impact has led him to become the Founder and Executive Director of Memphis Teacher Residency, where their mission is “Christian love expressed in equal education.” Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Memphis Teacher Residency: www.memphistr.org LinkedIn www.edgap.org www.litgap.org Books Journey To Impact by Ed Gillentine A Testament of Hope by Martin Lu...

040: 4 Questions To Ask Every Poverty Fighting Program (Slingshot Stories)

October 11, 2022 03:00 - 10 minutes - 7.54 MB

If you're trying to evaluate the effectiveness of a poverty fighting program, here are 4 questions you can ask. Ed Gillentine and Jared Barnett will break these down in today's episode of Slingshot Stories. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Slingshot Memphis www.slingshotmemphis.org LinkedIn Instagram: @slingshotmemphis Email: [email protected]

039: Benefit-Cost Ratio & Monetizing Impact (Slingshot Stories)

September 13, 2022 01:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

Today, Ed Gillentine and Jared Barnett discuss benefit-cost ratio as it relates to impact. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Slingshot Memphis www.slingshotmemphis.org LinkedIn Instagram: @slingshotmemphis Email: [email protected]

038: Business As a Vehicle For Impact - TJ Britton, CEO of Highland Harvesters

August 30, 2022 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

Today Ed sits down with TJ Britton, CEO of Highland Harvesters. You’ll hear about their journey of getting into the business of growing apples in Ethiopia and how they created the business to be a vehicle for impacting the lives of the people there.  Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Highland Harvesters www.highlandharvesters.com LinkedIn Books Journey To Impact by Ed Gillentine The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek

037: How Can The Average Person Have Impact? (Slingshot Stories)

August 09, 2022 01:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MB

For you to make an impact, you don't necessarily need to do something totally new or outside of your comfort zone. In fact,  you may have the greatest impact if you are using your unique gifts and operating out of what Ed refers to as your impact sweet spot.  Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Slingshot Memphis www.slingshotmemphis.org LinkedIn Instagram: @slingshotmemphis Email: [email protected]

036: Heart Alone Is Not Enough To Alleviate Poverty (Slingshot Stories)

July 12, 2022 01:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

Long-term, effective impact work takes heart. However, heart alone is insufficient and can even lead to causing more harm than good.  Find out how in this episode of Slingshot Stories. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Slingshot Memphis www.slingshotmemphis.org LinkedIn Instagram: @slingshotmemphis Email: [email protected]

035: Selfish Volunteering? - Dr. Sarah Petschonek, Founder and CEO of Volunteer Odyssey

June 28, 2022 05:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MB

Are you excited about volunteer work or is it another thing you check off your list? In this Episode, Ed talks with Dr. Sarah Petschonek. She is the Founder and CEO of Volunteer Odyssey which helps volunteers get plugged into and explore various service opportunities in the Memphis area. You’ll get to hear about the work she’s doing as well as why she believes volunteering should be a little bit selfish. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Volunteer Od...

034: Philanthropy + Data-driven Decision Making (Slingshot Stories)

June 14, 2022 01:00 - 11 minutes - 7.66 MB

In the business world, people often base their decisions on collected data in order to have a greater chance of success. Why should philanthropy and impact efforts be any different? Data-driven decision making is today's topic on this episode of Slingshot Stories. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Slingshot Memphis www.slingshotmemphis.org LinkedIn Instagram: @slingshotmemphis Email: [email protected]

033: Impact Through the Arts with Elizabeth Rouse from ArtsMemphis

May 31, 2022 03:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

Today, we’re looking at the arts as a means of impact as Ed sits down with Elizabeth Rouse, President and CEO of ArtsMemphis. They discuss the economic and community impact the arts can have as well as how supporting the arts can even have impact on the artists themselves. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact ArtsMemphis www.artsmemphis.org LinkedIn Instagram: @artsmemphis Books Journey To Impact by Ed Gillentine Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Spe...

032: Questions to Ask Before Funding an Impact Organization (Slingshot Stories)

May 10, 2022 01:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

Any time you're investing in a company, it's wise to do your research first. The same holds true with impact organizations. In this episode of Slingshot Stories, Ed and Jared discuss some things you should consider before making a financial investment in an impact organization. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Slingshot Memphis www.slingshotmemphis.org LinkedIn Instagram: @slingshotmemphis Email: [email protected]

032: Questions to Ask Before Funding an Impact Organization (Slingshot Stories)

May 10, 2022 01:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

Any time you're investing in a company, it's wise to do your research first. The same holds true with impact organizations. In this episode of Slingshot Stories, Ed and Jared discuss some things you should consider before making a financial investment in an impact organization. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Slingshot Memphis www.slingshotmemphis.org LinkedIn Instagram: @slingshotmemphis Email: [email protected]

031: Turning Memphis Into a City of Tomorrow with Andre Fowlkes from Start Co.

April 26, 2022 01:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

In this episode, Ed talks with Andre Fowlkes, the President of Start Co. Andre calls Start Co. a venture architect company and you're about to hear what that involves as well as the vision they have for the city of Memphis. Show Links Ed Gillentine EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Start Co. www.neverstop.co Books Journey To Impact by Ed Gillentine The Moral Consequences of Economic Growth by Benjamin M. Friedman

030: What is Poverty? (Slingshot Stories)

April 08, 2022 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.52 MB

We've added a new series called Slingshot Stories. These will be 10-15 minute, targeted episodes on various impact topics. The show is hosted co-hosted by Ed Gillentine from Journey To Impact and Jared Barnett, CEO of Slingshot Memphis, Inc. We hope you find today's topic on poverty to be insightful and helpful. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Slingshot Memphis www.slingshotmemphis.org LinkedIn Instagram: @slingshotmemphis Email: disrupt@slingsho...

029: Jesus and Jobs with Impact Foundation Co-founder Aimee Minnich

February 22, 2022 02:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

In this episode you’ll hear from Aimee Minnich, Co-founder and General Counsel at Impact Foundation and author of The Profitable Charity. Ed and Aimee have a really interesting discussion about impact investing and the connection between business and charity. Show Links Ed Gillentine EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Impact Foundation www.impactfoundation.org Books Journey To Impact by Ed Gillentine The Profitable Charity by Aimee Minnich Humility by Andrew Murray

028: 4:13 Strong

January 25, 2022 02:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

In this episode, Ed chats with two gentlemen from 4:13 Strong, a non-profit in Nashville, TN. 4:13 Strong runs a faith-based program to teach men the necessary vocational and life skills to break free from the cycle of poverty, crime, and dependency. In the conversation, you’ll hear from Dr. Chris Frost who is a medical doctor contributing to the organization’s impact because he brought his unique skills and a willingness to get off the bench. Hopefully this will remind and encourage you th...

027: Heart + Analytics = Greater Impact (Slingshot Memphis)

December 07, 2021 02:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MB

Ed sits down with Jared Barnett who is the CEO of Slingshot Memphis. Slingshot, as you may remember from Episode 5 of the podcast, uses a data-driven approach to fight poverty by helping to maximize the effectiveness of impact organizations. Ed’s last conversation with Slingshot Memphis is still one of the most downloaded episodes of the show, so be sure to go back and listen to it if you haven’t already. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Slingshot M...

026: Redemptive Real Estate with Greg Spillyards

October 26, 2021 01:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MB

Today’s guest, Greg Spillyards, shares with Ed about his journey to impact in the commercial real estate space. He explains how he went from a transactional model of real estate to a more redemptive approach. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Journey To Impact by Ed Gillentine Cushman & Wakefield/Commercial Advisors Books Toxic Charity: by Robert D. Lupton When Helping Hurts: by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert The Divine Conspiracy: by Dallas Willard

025: Lessons in Perspective on Impact in Afghanistan

September 28, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

In today's episode, Ed sits down with a panel to discuss America’s involvement in Afghanistan as a case study on impact. Multiple impact principles from the book, Journey To Impact, are touched on in this conversation and I hope it gives you insight and wisdom that you can apply to your own impact journey. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Journey To Impact by Ed Gillentine Books When Helping Hurts: by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert

024: Putting People On The Road To Success With MyCityRides

August 24, 2021 01:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB

Today, Ed sits down with Andy Nix and Megan Klein from MyCityRides. Their organization provides an affordable motor scooter lease-to-own program so that the need for transportation is no longer a barrier for people to pursue the work and the lives they want. Show Links Ed Gillentine: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Journey To Impact by Ed Gillentine MyCityRides MyCityRides.org Instagram: mycityrides Facebook: @MyCityRides LinkedIn Books Thirst: by Scott Harrison Toxic Char...

023: Entrepreneurship, Education, and Impact with Bryan Barringer

July 20, 2021 01:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MB

Business can be a means of impact in so many ways. Today’s guest is Bryan Barringer who is the Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship + Innovation at Christian Brothers University. Bryan not only impacts the businesses around him with his expertise, but he’s also teaching young entrepreneurs the real world skills they can use to be effective in business.  Remember, no matter what your passion is, there are ways to use it to impact the world. You just need to embrace your gifts and skil...

022: Memphis Child Advocacy Center Executive Director - Virginia Stallworth

June 22, 2021 01:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

Today Ed sits down with Virginia Stallworth who is the Executive Director of the Memphis Child Advocacy Center. This organization not only works directly with children who are victims of abuse, but they also focus on child abuse education and prevention. Show Links: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Journey To Impact by Ed Gillentine Memphis Child Advocacy Center The Age of Overwhelm by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky Coming of Age in Mississippi by Anne Moody

021: Advance Memphis Founder Steve Nash

May 25, 2021 01:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

Ed sits down with Steve Nash, Founder and Executive Director of Advance Memphis. The mission of Advance Memphis is "to empower adults in South Memphis to break cycles of unemployment, establish economic stability, reconcile relationships, and restore dignity through knowledge, resources, and skills by the power of Jesus Christ." Show Links: EdGillentine.com Instagram: @journey.to.impact Journey To Impact by Ed Gillentine Advance Memphis Instagram: @advancememphis The Body Keeps Score ...

020: Fear, Food, and Fresh Starts with Sweet LaLa's Bakery Founder Lauren Young

April 13, 2021 01:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MB

Ed sits down with Lauren Young as she discusses leaning into her fear after being robbed at gunpoint by several young men. Instead of giving in to the fear, she was compelled to use her passion for food and her bakery business to teach baking and job skills to young people that had been charged with multiple offenses and were going through an intervention program. You’ll get to hear what inspired her, what drives her, and hopefully you’ll walk away encouraged as you to take that next step ...