EntreEd Talk: Recent Episodes
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EntreEd Talk is a podcast by The National Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education (EntreEd), hosted by Toi Hershman. EntreEd Talk dives into incredible stories from inspiring entrepreneurs from around the world. Whether you are an educator looking for ideas to engage students, a new learner, or someone who wants to be inspired, our guests’ journeys and their ideas will give you resources to create value and take your own leap into entrepreneurship.
University student entrepreneurs ignited their entrepreneurial spirit with our FREE Startup Thursday Summer Series! Participants learned from expert-led workshops, built valuable networks, and competed for startup capital.
Event Highlights:
Expert-Led Workshops: Sessions on idea validation, marketing & sales, and funding & pitching.
Networking Opportunities: Connections with successful founders, investors, and mentors.
Rocket Pitch Competition: Participants refined their pitches and competed for startup capital.
Speaker: Dawn Myers, the powerhouse founder who fought cancer, then fought the sharks on ABC's Shark Tank, and remains undefeated! As a trailblazer in the hardware, CPG, and retail space, Dawn has negotiated with top manufacturers and secured funding for her innovative technologies.
She’s also a passionate advocate for underestimated founders and an adjunct professor of Entrepreneurship at Georgetown University. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from her journey and gain insights into building your brand, raising capital, and thriving in entrepreneurship.
Why Attend?
Gain essential entrepreneurial skills.
Build a powerful network.
Access the resources needed to launch your business idea.
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University student entrepreneurs ignited their entrepreneurial spirit with our FREE Startup Thursday Summer Series! Participants learned from expert-led workshops, built valuable networks, and competed for startup capital.
Event Highlights:
Expert-Led Workshops: Sessions on idea validation, marketing & sales, and funding & pitching.
Networking Opportunities: Connections with successful founders, investors, and mentors.
Rocket Pitch Competition: Participants refined their pitches and competed for startup capital.
Speaker: Josiah Davis, founder of Venture Chocolate and Wine Company, The Local Lion, and co-founder of Fireproofit. Josiah will share insights from his diverse ventures, including bean-to-bar chocolates, specialty coffee, and fire safety compliance.
Why Attend?
Gain essential entrepreneurial skills.
Build a powerful network.
Access the resources needed to launch your business idea.
Register for the next event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/entreed-startupthursdsay-tickets-912234878077?aff=oddtdtcreator
Support the Show.
University student entrepreneurs ignited their entrepreneurial spirit with our FREE Startup Thursday Summer Series! Participants learned from expert-led workshops, built valuable networks, and competed for startup capital.
Event Highlights:
Expert-Led Workshops: Sessions on idea validation, marketing & sales, and funding & pitching.
Networking Opportunities: Connections with successful founders, investors, and mentors.
Rocket Pitch Competition: Participants refined their pitches and competed for startup capital.
Speaker: Mariam Nusrat is the Founder & CEO of Breshna.io, a platform that empowers users to create their own snackable video games with no code, at lightning speed and in any language. With Breshna users can create their own games for entertainment, educational & marketing purposes, think Canva for games.
Why Attend?
Gain essential entrepreneurial skills.
Build a powerful network.
Access the resources needed to launch your business idea.
Register for the next event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/entreed-startupthursdsay-tickets-912234878077?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Jessica is a lifelong learner who has always endeavored to grow and evolve throughout her educational journey. Her educational path has been remarkably diverse over the past seventeen years, starting as a self-contained fifth and sixth-grade elementary educator in California. She then engaged in research and development of curriculum for young learners, observing HeadStart facilities in collaboration with the National Science Foundation and Fred Rogers Company. Jessica later worked with various age groups in an informal education setting at the Carnegie Science Center, teaching special camps and classes. She transitioned back to formal education as a middle school science teacher and currently serves as a STEM teacher for grades kindergarten through eighth grade at Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship.
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Mark Sotomayor is a young Author, Speaker, and Entrepreneur that has had a variety of experiences ranging from being a line cook for the Braves in Atlanta, to being a CEO & founder of a sustainable bottle tea enterprise in Pittsburgh, and living homeless under a bridge in Dallas to earnestly "see what it was like", to being a full-time evangelist in the crime-ridden ghettos of Fresno, California, in pursuit of his purpose and destiny in life. Throughout his experience, he's found his calling and has gotten planted in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex as a community shaker for following your vision and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi chats with Tremain Davis. He is the Chief Strategy Officer at University Startups, and CEO of Think PCG, a nonprofit in Maryland. Tune in to hear Tremain's unique entrepreneurial journey and how he creates opportunities for students.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi chats with educator, social worker, researcher, and writer, Stephanie Krauss for the third time. Tune in to learn more about her work that focuses on what young people need in the first quarter of life, in order to thrive and be ready for adulthood. Visit her book website, website, Twitter, and Instagram.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi chats with Sarah Adams. Sarah is a young entrepreneur that owns and operates a pet and farm care business in South Carolina. Tune in to hear about how she turned her passion for animals into a business!
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi chats with Emily Kilgore-Knight. Emily is an educator leader with nearly two decades of experience in work-based learning, entrepreneurship education, and expertise-based learning. She is a CTE education teacher and the author and creator of the EntreprenNEW Pathways Curriculum. She is also the Co-Founder of Startup Tradeup, offering work-based learning and industry partnerships to CTE classrooms. Her mission is to equip students for success in their future careers with practical real-world experiences.
EntreprenNEW curriculum: https://entreprenewedu.com/
Startup Tradeup info: https://startuptradeup.com/
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi chats with Kelvin Chin, Executive Director & Founder of two nonprofits, Overcoming the Fear of Death Foundation and “Turning Within” Meditation Foundation. Kelvin has lived and worked in 7 countries, and has lectured in 30 of the 50 states in the U.S. He has delivered more than 2,000 presentations worldwide. Tune in to hear about his entrepreneurial nonprofit journey.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi chats with Jenny Totten. Jenny is an Appalachia native, Aerospace Engineer, Educator, Entrepreneur, and is involved in community development and agriculture. She wears many hats in the Appalachian region including a staff member at EntreEd and Strategy and Impact Manager at Future Generations University. Tune in to hear how she is engineering futures by improving Appalachian communities and exploring her own entrepreneurial endeavors along the way.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi chats with Josh Chernikoff. Josh is CEO of Cascade Communications, an entrepreneur, and a small business advisor. For the last 14 years, he has founded and grown two successful educational enrichment programs serving hundreds of thousands of students in 85 schools across six states. Tune in to hear more about his own entrepreneurial journey and how he advises others through their entrepreneurial journeys as well.
https://www.joshchernikoff.com/
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi chats with Roger Kassebaum. Roger has successfully designed and implemented transformative educational initiatives in public and private schools in the United States and Singapore. He is the lead curriculum designer for NASA’s KidSat and CASDE initiatives. He is also the Co-Founder of Founders Bootcamp, the world's largest startup program for teenagers. He has been recognized as a Milken National Educator and earned Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
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This special episode of EntreEd Talk takes place during National Entrepreneurship Week for Entrepreneurship Education Day. Panelists Dr. Amanda Jones, Principal of Barton Academy, and Dr. Tony Donen, Principal of STEM School Chattanooga, talk with Toi about their journeys to create schools that have infused entrepreneurship for all students. They share their personal stories of success and challenges and provide suggestions for schools and teachers who wish to begin an entrepreneurial shift in their schools.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi chats with ESTEAM Pitch Competition 1st Place Winner, Emilee Metcalf of Patch Works along with her educator mentor, Christa Frost. Tune in to hear about her experiences with the competition, and how she created her business.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi chats with ESTEAM Pitch Competition 3rd Place Winners, Madison, Emma, and Emelyn of Nine Lives Phone Case along with their educator mentor, Scott Miller. Tune in to hear about their experiences with the competition, and how they created their product.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi chats with Dr. Eric Liguori. Dr. Liguori is the Rohrer Chair of Entrepreneurship and Executive Director of the Rowan Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Rowan University. He was also a Past President and Fellow of the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE), the largest professional association in the world dedicated to advancing the discipline of entrepreneurship education through bold teaching, scholarship, and practice. Tune in to hear his insights into student entrepreneurship practices.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Vermont High School Business Educator, Bob Fredette returns along with a few of his current student entrepreneurs. Tune in to find out how Bob prepares students for their future careers, and what the students have learned from their entrepreneurial experiences.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Dr. Toi Hershman is joined by EntreEd Executive Director, Dr. Gene Coulson to chat all things entrepreneurship with Dr. Rebecca White. Dr. White is an experienced educator, entrepreneur, speaker, author, consultant, and board member with expertise and experience in the design, management, and leadership of innovation and talent development. Dr. White is currently the James W. Walter Distinguished Chair of Entrepreneurship, Professor of Entrepreneurship, and Director of the John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center at the University of Tampa. Tune in to learn more about her latest book, "See, Do, Repeat: The Practice of Entrepreneurship", and hear her insights into the entrepreneurial process.
https://books.google.com/books/about/See_Do_Repeat.html?id=i_GRzgEACAAJ
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi chats with coach and author, Craig Chavez Jr. Tune in to hear how he helps entrepreneurs overcome their fear of failure.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi chats with Diondraya Taylor, Founder of Mindset & Milestones. Tune in to hear how she supports girls through her entrepreneurship curriculum and works to help them feel empowered to achieve success in their careers. https://mindsetnmilestones.com/
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Erik Pedersen and Amara Kniep of Network Kansas return. The organization was established to further entrepreneurship and small business growth as a priority for economic and community development in the state, facilitating entrepreneurial ecosystem development. Erik is the Vice President of Entrepreneurship for the Kansas Center for Entrepreneurship DBA NetWork Kansas. Amara is the Manager, E-Community Programs. Tune in to learn more about their impactful work and programming as well as their take on the importance of entrepreneurship.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi chats with Lowey Sichol, award winning children's author, speaker, and Founder of Kids Idea Tank, the nation's largest entrepreneurship competition for kids ages 8-13. Tune in to hear how she introduces kids to entrepreneurship!
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Henry Greenberg, an educator and entrepreneur from Toronto, Canada returns. Henry is the Founder and Director of SOAR Entrepreneurship. He is on a mission to create a generation of future-ready global citizens, critical thinkers, and innovators. He is currently working with schools and community organizations to foster a passion for entrepreneurship and innovation in 21st-century learners and to "let learning SOAR". Tune in to hear more about his ongoing projects and recent virtual camp.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Thane Marcus Ringler returns. Thane is a speaker, writer, and development coach whose mission is to help other live and work better. He also hosts his own podcast, The Up & Comers Show. Tune in to hear how he has applied self awareness and discipline to his own entrepreneurial journey.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi chats with Real World Scholars educators Christen Dunn and Elyse Burden. Tune in to learn more about their student entrepreneurship initiatives.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, EntreEd Board President and Director of Programs and Grants at Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Rochester, Inc, Chad Rieflin returns. Tune in to hear their discussion about the importance of understanding financial components involved with entrepreneurship and what it can teach students.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi interviews criminal defense lawyer, entrepreneur, and author, Alexandra Shapiro. Tune in to hear her entrepreneurial journey and insights into connections between entrepreneurship and the legal system.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Edupreneur and John Carroll University Entrepreneurship Professor, Doan Winkel returns. Tune in to find out how he is continuing to disrupt traditional education to better his students and prepare them for the world.
https://www.teachingentrepreneurship.org/about-us/#doan
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi interviews Author, Kirsten Pagacz. She suffered from OCD for two decades before discovering that it had a name (and a cure). Before founding her own company, she worked in marketing and sales for a number of Fortune 500 companies.
https://www.amazon.com/Kirsten-Pagacz/e/B01JN0FM6Y%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Josh Reppun, the founder of MLTS in Hawaiʻi, that focuses on conversations/actions around Ted Dintersmithʻs film, "Most Likely to Succeed" and book, "What School Could Be." returns to share about his current works and his thoughts on the current opportunity to rethink education.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi interviews the Founder and CEO of LazerEdge, Will Pfitzner. He founded LazerEdge as a college venture at North Carolina State University and grew it to be based on community, causes, and quality. Tune in to hear how he grew his business and found his passion.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi interviews Hillsborough Community College Business Professor, Beth Kerly. Tune in to hear their discussion about entrepreneurial mindsets and her own entrepreneurial journey.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi interviews inspirational NACCE (National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship) President & CEO, Dr. Rebecca Corbin. Tune in to hear how she and NACCE are making their way forward. Also be sure to listen to another NACCE/EntreEd collaboration episode where Toi is interviewed by Becky on NACCE's podcast. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1589815/8667670
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi chats with entrepreneur, Maceo Jourdan. Tune in to hear about his entrepreneurial journey and important lessons that he learned along the way. Part 2 of 2.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi chats with author, Shannon Watson. Tune in to hear about her entrepreneurial journey as she goes through the book writing process.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi chats with entrepreneur, Maceo Jourdan. Tune in to hear about his entrepreneurial journey and important lessons that he learned along the way. Part 1 of 2.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi chats with educator, social worker, researcher, and writer, Stephanie Krauss. Tune in to learn more about her work that focuses on what young people need in the first quarter of life, in order to thrive and be ready for adulthood. Part 2 of 2. https://www.stephaniemaliakrauss.com/
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi chats with educator, social worker, researcher, and writer, Stephanie Krauss. Tune in to learn more about her work that focuses on what young people need in the first quarter of life, in order to thrive and be ready for adulthood. Part 1 of 2.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Brian Weisfeld, Founder of The Startup Squad, returns to discuss the latest Startup Squad novel that will be released on May 4th, and a partnership with EntreEd that helps schools get the books for free.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi chats with entrepreneurial educator, Kristy Frohliger and some of her awesome 5th and 6th grade students/business owners! Her students operate BW creations and create custom sublimation printed products such as mugs, mousepads, and hand sanitizer holders. Tune in to find out what they have learned from running their own business and what advice they have for other student entrepreneurs!
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi chats with Thane Marcus Ringler. Thane is a speaker, writer, and development coach whose mission is to help other live and work better. He also hosts his own podcast, The Up & Comers Show. Tune in to find out how he encourages and motivates others to never settle for less than they are capable of and learn all that they can.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi chats with Irving ISD (Independent School District) educator, Kelley Watson. She is the Coordinator of the School of Entrepreneurship and the Assistant Coordinator for the School of Business. Tune in to find out how she prepares her students for their future careers and how she empowers them to take a role in their own learning.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi interviews IncubatorEDU educator, Michael Archbold. Tune in to hear how he prepares students to succeed in their future careers and find their "why".
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi interviews Rhoda and David of Firia Labs. Tune in to hear how they combine education and technology to reduce the digital divide.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi interviews Tennessee entrepreneurial educator, Stephanie Thomas. She teaches the UnCharted Learning Curriculum at The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center. Tune in to hear how she empowers students to take ownership of their businesses and futures.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi interviews Dr. Ben Eng. He is an Associate Professor of Marketing and Entrepreneurship at Marshall University in Huntington, WV. He is also the Executive Director and Co-Founder of the University's iCenter for Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation. Tune in to hear his entrepreneurial journey as well as how uses design thinking with his students.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Laura interviews Babson College Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies, Dr. Andrew Corbett. Tune in to hear about his entrepreneurial research and work with students.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Laura interviews Steve Auerbach, Interim Director of the Office of Innovation and Commercialization at the University of Hawaii. Tune in to hear about how he helps students develop entrepreneurial skills.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Laura interview Hawaii edupreneur, Melissa Handy. Tune in to hear how she encourages students through robotics and STEM programs.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Laura interview Dr. J.D. LaRock, President and CEO of the Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE). Tune in to hear their discussion on the importance of an entrepreneurial mindset in today's society.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Laura chat with former West Virginia Legislator and co-creator of the website Exploring WV, Erik Wells. Tune in to hear about shaping education policy.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Laura interview Kevin Anselmo, the Founder of Experiential Communications and creator of the Global Innovators Academy. Tune in to find out how he helps students share their ideas.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Laura interview BridgeValley Community and Technical College Assistant Professor and Outreach Coordinator, Jason Spencer. Jason has played an instrumental role in developing and facilitating K-12 and community STEM/STEAM events in Charleston, West Virginia. Tune in to hear how he creates opportunities for youth to develop essential skills.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Laura interview Erik Pedersen and Amara Kniep of Network Kansas. The organization was established to further entrepreneurship and small business growth as a priority for economic and community development in the state, facilitating entrepreneurial ecosystem development. Erik is the Vice President of Entrepreneurship for the Kansas Center for Entrepreneurship DBA NetWork Kansas.
Amara is the Manager, E-Community Programs. Tune in to learn more about their impactful work.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Laura interviews San Francisco Achievers Executive Director and author of Jackie and the Dreamstalk, Duane Wilson. Tune in to find out how he empowers and inspires youth through entrepreneurship. Read the book for free: https://bit.ly/2WnRdvX
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Laura interview Dr. Amanda Jones. Dr. Jones is a member of the EntreEd Board, the newly appointed principal of Barton Academy of Advanced World Studies, a former principal of America's Entrepreneurial School, Mary B. Austin Elementary in Mobile, Alabama, and the Coordinator of Professional Learning, Special Projects, & Innovation and Mobile County Public School Systems. Tune in to hear her insight into developing a school wide entrepreneurial culture as an administrator.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Laura interview Dr. Mark Hines. Dr. Hines is the Director of Kupu Hou Academy at Mid-Pacific Institute, where they implement programs with deeper learning practices in Honolulu Hawaii. Tune in to hear his passion for education and how he helps empower educators and learners.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Laura interview Canadian entrepreneurial educator, Sean Hopps. Tune in to hear Sean's best practices for the classroom and how he encourages his students.
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In this episode of EntreEdTalk, Laura interviews entrepreneur, Van Sheets. Tune in to hear his entrepreneurial journey.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Laura interview former Assistant State Superintendent of Schools with the West Virginia Department of Education, Division of Technical and Adult Education, Associate State Superintendent, and
Vice Chancellor of the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education, Dr. Kathy D'Antoni. She currently serves on the Governor’s Workforce Council. Dr. D’Antoni has authored a number of articles on effective transition practices from public schools to higher education and collaborated on two books with national authors: Career Pathways and Adult Career Pathways. Dr. D’Antoni’s vision for Career Technical Education in West Virginia is to leverage education dollars to impact West Virginia’s economy and emerging workforce.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Laura interview Hawaii coding edupreneur, Miki Cacace. Tune in to hear how she provides experiential learning opportunities for her students.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Laura interview North Carolina entrepreneur and oral surgeon, Dr. David Darab. Tune in to hear the entrepreneurial journey of this lifelong learner and business coach.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Laura interview Joe Brown. Joe is the Superintendent of Fairmont Schools in Fairmont, MN and a former state senator. Tune in to hear about his strategies for partnering businesses with education.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Laura interview Dr. Scott Nasatir, Director, NFTE Midwest and Holy Trinity High School educator, Angela Miceli. Tune in to hear about their work with The Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Laura interview Henry Greenberg, an educator and entrepreneur from Toronto, Canada. Henry is the Founder and Director of SOAR Entrepreneurship. He is on a mission to create a generation of future-ready global citizens, critical thinkers, and innovators. He is currently working with schools and community organizations to foster a passion for entrepreneurship and innovation in 21st-century learners and to "let learning SOAR".
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Laura interview Vice President of the EntreEd Board, Gail McDougal. She is also an education consultant for business, finance, and marketing with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Tune in as they discuss the importance of entrepreneurship education.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Laura interview Dr. Karen Garza, President and CEO of Battelle for Kids. Under Karen’s leadership, Battelle for Kids provides innovative services and solutions that empower teachers, leaders, and school systems to advance educational equity and opportunity for all students. She served as the superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)—the 10th largest school division in the U.S., serving a diverse student population of more than 186,000 students—from 2013–2016. She was the first woman superintendent in the school system’s history.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Laura interview NACCE's (National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship) Director of Innovation and Equity, Jeff Smith. Tune in to hear about Jeff's work with the organization and the projects that he is most passionate about.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Laura interview STEM educator and advocate, Jeff Remington. He is involved in countless professional organizations both on the local, state and national level. He is a 2002 Presidential Awardee for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, is the recipient of The Paul DeHart Hurd Award for Exemplary Middle Level Science Teaching and Leadership, The Nevelyn J. Knisley Award for Inspirational Teaching by a Lebanon Valley College Adjunct Faculty Member, was named the Palmyra Middle School Teacher of the Year by Palmyra Area Education Association, and the Middle School Teacher of the Year by the Palmyra Middle School PTO. He also received a White House commendation for impact in education and a commendation for achievement in education by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He is currently among 50 finalists for the 2020 Global Teacher Prize sponsored by the Varkey Foundation.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Laura interview Adam Cheeseman. He is the superintendent for Doddridge County Schools in West Virginia. Tune in to hear about many new innovative programs and initiatives that he is helping implement in the district.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Laura interview Melanie Arthur. Melanie is the principal of Blennerhassett Middle School in Wood County WV, an EntreEd America's Entrepreneurial School. Tune in to find out how her school has developed an entrepreneurial culture.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Laura interview Emily Breedlove, entrepreneur and Founder of Camp Girl Boss, along with her daughter Ella Breedlove. Tune in to hear about this amazing summer experience for middle school girls. https://campgirlboss.com/
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Laura interview founding principal for STEM School Chattanooga, Tony Donen. The school has been recognized by America Achieves as one of thirty schools worldwide denoted as a "World-Leading Learner School", the Fab Foundation for prominence in digital fabrication STEM education, and the Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner as a model for the rest of the state. Tune in to hear about the innovation happening at his school and how he is committed to helping improve STEM education throughout the country.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Laura interview entrepreneur, Dave Arnold. He is a board member and minority owner of Adventures on the Gorge in Fayetteville, West Virginia. Tune in to find out the experiences that have helped him and his partners develop and market a world-class adventure resort.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Laura interview Jarie Bolander. He is an engineer by training and an entrepreneur by nature with over 20 years of experience bringing innovative products to market. He is also an inventor or co-inventor on over 10 patents and has published four books.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Laura interview EntreEd Secretary/Treasurer, Horace Robertson. Horace headed The North Carolina Marketing Education program and DECA for more than 20 years. He has worked in other countries such as South Africa and Jordan helping them become more entrepreneurial. Tune in to hear about his passion for entrepreneurship education.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Laura interview Hawaii middle school educator, Trish Morgan. Trish created the Invention Imaginarium through a Farmer's Insurance grant. Tune in to hear how students work in this space and how she uses it to impart empathy for others.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Amber interview John Rainone, the President of Dabney S. Lancaster Community College in Clifton Forge, Virginia. Tune in to hear how his experiences have helped him entrepreneurially lead the institution.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Amber interview Ashley Blackburn, Director of Programs at Uncharted Learning. She formerly engaged students at the university level through Dartmouth's experiential learning initiative. Tune in to hear her views on entrepreneurial mindsets in K-12 education.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Amber interview educator, entrepreneur, and author, Martha Rush. Martha is the founder of NeverBore education consulting. She has helped over 150 high school students launch businesses. She is also the Chief Educator in Residence at Quarter Zero.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Amber interview lifelong entrepreneur and innovator, Rick Terrien. He believes in starting a business at any age. Tune in to hear his entrepreneurial journey.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Amber interview entrepreneur, speaker, and strategist, Patrick Kelly. He has dedicated his work to learning and leading all generations to work and thrive together.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Amber interview entrepreneurial professional, Sydney Gray. She has raised over 11 million dollars to support initiatives to expand entrepreneurship and economic development and also specializes in data driven story telling and strategies. Tune in to find out the impact of her work and her involvement with women's empowerment.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Amber interview educator Brooke Tobia, along with two of her students from High Tech Middle, Avery and Olivia. Brooke is a leader of innovative practices with a strong background in math. Tune in to find out how the students get to shape their own educational experiences.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Amber interview Brian Hamilton during National Entrepreneurship Week. Hamilton is the Founder of the Brian Hamilton Foundation and the Inmates to Entrepreneurs Program, both of which are dedicated to providing entrepreneurship for all.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Amber interview Eric Koester, the only two time Entrepreneurship Professor of the year at Georgetown University and the Founder/CEO of the Creator Institute. They discuss the effects of the credentials of the education world and what his teaching experiences have taught him.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Amber interview Ian Kitajima, Director of Corporate Development in a Tech Sherpa at Oceanit, a cutting edge Mind2Market firm. He moves science and tech breakthroughs from the lab to the marketplace. He is also the Co-founder of Altino, the design thinking movement in Hawaii.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi interviews Hayley Romano & Pamela DeWaal, founders of TREP$ Ed LLC. TREP$ provides schools, parent associations, and community organizations with TREP$™, a comprehensive project-based entrepreneurship curriculum designed for students in grades 4-8. TREP$ empowers children by providing a fun, project-based learning experience which creatively integrates entrepreneurship education with the opportunity to apply business, academic, and life skills.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi interviews Dick Blais, Vice President of Quantum Leap Concepts Inc. He is currently working with Siemens Product Lifecycle Management developing STEM curriculum for secondary school students using Siemens technology products. Previously, Dick served as the Director of the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Advanced Career Initiative and was the was the Executive Director and Founder of Project Lead The Way in 1999.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk's Entrepreneurship Endeavors, Toi and Amber dive into what student voice means in today's education world.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Amber interview Aaron Schorn, Nalukai Academy innovator, educator, story teller, and K-12 Capstone Coordinator at Hawaii Preparatory Academy.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Amber interviews Sherri Clark, Director of Workforce Solutions at Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College. They discuss the role of workforce at the community college level, how EntreEd has changed their relationships with K-12 schools, and the future of work.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Amber interview Josh Reppun, the founder of MLTS in Hawaiʻi, that focuses on conversations/actions around Ted Dintersmithʻs film, "Most Likely to Succeed" and book, "What School Could Be.". He also hosts the podcast series around "What School Could Be." and is an innovator working with Ted Dintersmith to promote Hawaii as a model for schools nationally in the realm of education innovation, creativity, and imagination.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi interviews EntreEd Board President and Director of Programs and Grants at Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Rochester, Inc, Chad Rieflin. They discuss the importance of entrepreneurship education and how it impacts student's future paths.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Amber interview serial entrepreneur, CEO of Cloud Cast Media, and Co-Founder of Asymmetrical Evolution, Charles Parisi. Tune in to hear his entrepreneurial journey and why he believes that entrepreneurship is important for youth.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Amber interview Ed Hiner, former Navy SEAL and Lieutenant Commander, author, and founder of SEALpreneurship (an action oriented program for youth). Tune in to find out how Ed's experiences with the Navy SEALs taught him about entrepreneurship and how it is reflected into his program.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Amber interview three educators and the principal from Mary B. Austin Elementary, Melissa Whigham, Fay Dawson, Jenny Fischer, and Crystal Galloway. Mary B. Austin is one of our outstanding AES schools and is located in Moblie, AL. Tune in to find out how they have developed and grown an entrepreneurial culture in their school.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Amber interview Vermont High School Business Educator, Bob Fredette and one of his student entrepreneurs behind their T-Shirt business, Jake Randall. Bob shares his best classroom practices and how he teaches students to fail forward. Jake shares how the class has impacted him and how their business became successful.
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In this special episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Amber are at the 2019 NACCE conference! They interview Ted Dintersmith, author of What School Could Be: Insights and Inspiration from Teachers Across Americaand Executive Film Producer of Most Likely to Succeedto hear the insight and innovation that he has to offer about the future of education.
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In this special episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Amber are at the 2019 NACCE conference! They interview Entrepreneur and Global Business Strategist, Gordon Hester, who was also one of the conference keynote speakers.
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In this special episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Amber are at the 2019 NACCE conference! They interview three student entrepreneurs, Matthew Granillo, Amanda McCloud, Ila Barnes, that are members of Club Z at Paradise Valley Community and Technical College. Tune in to hear their student perspectives of entrepreneurship.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Amber interview Edupreneur and John Carroll University Entrepreneurship Professor, Doan Winkel. Tune in to find out how he is disrupting education to better his students.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Amber interview Executive Entrepreneur and Community Builder, Nicholas Haber. Nich specializes in measuring skills, is the creator of SkillCheck Inc., and is the current Director of STEM and CTE at Certiport.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi interviews Penn Hills Charter School educators, Deborah Titus and Jessica Zook, and student entrepreneurs, Alicia Young and Chance Hoffman. Tune in to hear what entrepreneurship means to them and how it is implemented through student run businesses at their institution.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Amber interview Dan Jackson, North Carolina Business Marketing educator, lifelong learning advocate, and Founder of Applied Synergies Partnership, Inc (ASaP). They discuss his outlook on what education should be and his best practices in the classroom.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Amber interviews Keila Miller, the Dean of Community Workforce and Economic Development at Hazard Community and Technical College in Eastern Kentucky. We were also lucky enough to partner with her and her school for our America's Entrepreneurial Schools Program. Learn how workforce development works within community colleges and how this impacts communities and prepares students for their future careers.
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On this special episode of EntreEd Talk, get to know one of our amazing co-hosts as Amber interviews Toi! Listen to her story and find out where her passion for entrepreneurship began, how she became a Regional Coordinator at EntreEd, and more interesting things that you did not know about her before!
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi interviews, Deborah Hoover, President and CEO of the Burton D. Morgan Foundation. They discuss the organization's programming, how they develop entrepreneurial mindsets in students and help adult entrepreneurs.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Amber interviews social entrepreneur and social intrapreneur, Dr. Caron Zada, to discuss her definition of social entrepreneurship and its importance in classrooms and communities.
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On this special episode of EntreEd Talk, get to know one of our amazing co-hosts as Toi interviews Amber! Listen to her story and find out where her passion for K-12 education began, how she became the Manager of Innovation at The EdVenture Group, what going through an Ivy League Masters Program was like, and more interesting things that you did not know about her before!
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Amber interview inspirational NACCE (National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship) President & CEO, Dr. Rebecca Corbin. Tune in to hear her journey with the organization and some of their best practices.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Amber chat with Co.Starters Founder and Visionary, Enoch Elwell to find out how he helps entrepreneurial ecosystem builders with community and economic development and support.
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In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Amber dive into the America's Entrepreneurial Schools initiative and highlight a few speakers from this year's upcoming EntreEd Forum, taking place September 27-29 in Lexington, KY. Learn more and register here.
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In this episode of Entre Ed Talk, Amber and Toi interview, Arkansas entrepreneurial educator, speaker, and business community and coding leader, Steve Rice. Tune in to hear about his classroom methods and journey through the education realm.
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In this episode of Entre Ed Talk, Amber and Toi interview, Laura Lambert, entrepreneur, social change, advocate, and Director of Community Education at Bridge Valley Community and Technical College. Listen to the stories of Laura's travels around the world and hear about her work with students.
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In this episode of Entre Ed Talk, Amber and Toi interview, Dr. Andy Gold, social entrepreneur & full-time business faculty member at Hillsborough Community College, and graduate school teacher in Tampa, FL. You don't want to miss his story that involves John Travolta on this episode!
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In this episode of Entre Ed Talk, Amber interviews elementary and charter school educator Carole Braschayko, to discuss school system progression and networks.
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In this episode of Entre Ed Talk, Amber and Toi interview entrepreneur and jack of all trades, Joe Kapp, to highlight partnerships and his involvement with The National Center for Resource Development, Rural Rise, National Entrepreneurship Week, Eastern West Virginia CTC, and LGBT Tech.
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In this episode of Entre Ed Talk, Amber and Toi interview Regina Rosi Mitchell, Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Marlborough School in Los Angeles, CA, to discuss her journey with creating entrepreneurship programs in a private school setting.
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In this episode of Entre Ed Talk, Amber interviews edupreneur, and President/CEO of The EdVenture Group, Dr. Lydotta Taylor, to discuss her personal journey with education in Appalachia as well as her entrepreneurial ventures with her LLC, L-evation.
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In this episode of Entre Ed Talk, Amber and Toi interview author, entrepreneur, and ELI Mindset CEO, Gary Schoeniger, to discuss the importance of an entrepreneurial mindset and his endeavors with the Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative as well as Who Owns the Ice House? Eight Life Lessons from an Unlikely Entrepreneur. https://elimindset.com/
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In this episode of Entre Ed Talk, Amber interviews podcast host and edpreneur, Dr. William Deyamport to discuss his journey with helping educators integrate technology in their classrooms, as well as The Dr. Will Show podcast. http://www.thedrwillshow.com/
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In this episode of Entre Ed Talk, Amber and Toi interview twelve year old student entrepreneur, Sara Robinson, to discuss experiences with running her own sewing business, Sara Sews, and the story behind it. Sara is also the winner of The Startup Squad's "Girls Mean Business" contest. https://www.etsy.com/shop/SaraSewsInc
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In this episode of Entre Ed Talk, Toi and Amber interview Brian Weisfeld, Founder of The Startup Squad, to discuss the new Startup Squad novel that will be released on May 7th, his journey through the writing process as an author, and other ongoing projects that inspire and empower young girls.
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In this episode of Entre Ed Talk, Toi and Amber interview Russ Seagle, the Executive Director of The Sequoyah Fund and certified REAL facilitator, to discuss the entrepreneurial programs and projects that he is involved in.
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In this episode of Entre Ed Talk, Toi and Amber interview Kat Pascal, a second generation immigrant, entrepreneur, and advocate for Hispanic Entrepreneurship to discuss her entrepreneurial journey and ventures with her businesses in Roanoke, VA.
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In this episode of Entre Ed Talk, Toi and Amber interview Sam Steidle, an Independent Researcher, Educator, and Advocate for Entrepreneurial Leadership in Higher Ed, to discuss her research with entrepreneurial learning and apply it to current outcomes in education.
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In this episode of Entre Ed Talk, Toi and Amber interview Christen Dunn, a Pennsylvania Entrepreneurship Educator, to discuss her entrepreneurial journey and how she implements entrepreneurship in her classroom.
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In this episode of Entre Ed Talk, Amber interviews Pennsylvania student entrepreneur, Mark Sotomayor, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey and experiences with running his own tea business, Treecup. https://www.buyateaplantatree.com/
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In this episode of Entre Ed Talk, Toi and Amber define and discuss the importance of developing an entrepreneurial mindset in today's students and how they can apply entrepreneurial thinking to succeed in life.
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In this episode of Entre Ed Talk, Toi and Amber interview EntreEd's Executive Director, Dr. Gene Coulson, to discuss his journey and experience with entrepreneurship education and how the America's Entrepreneurial Schools Program began.
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This is an introduction to Entre Ed Talk, a podcast for entrepreneurial educators, by entrepreneurial educators hosted by Toi Hershman, EntreEd Regional Coordinator for America's Entrepreneurial Schools, and Amber Ravenscroft, Manager of Innovation at The EdVenture Group, and Program Manager for America's Entrepreneurial Schools.
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