Good Stories: Why Relationships Matter Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to the Good Stories: Why Relationships Matter Podcast powered by Goodie Nation where conversations with founders, experts, and organizations show how leveraging networks creates deep relationships that lead to revenue, funding, better CEOs, and big impact.
John is an active entrepreneur, creator and investor in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. He is currently a managing director at Sigma Prime Ventures where he focuses on software-based businesses and disruptive technology businesses, often getting involved in businesses at their formation or earliest stages.
In this special edition, Ope Runsewe (American Express) discusses the new Future of Tech Is Inclusive program by Amex Ventures and Goodie Nation, what Amex Ventures is looking for, an overview of the VC fund, and more
For Pride Month, we hosted a special edition of our podcast featuring Anna DeShawn, Oscar Pedroso, Christal Wang, Riana Lynn, and Kevin Hu and moderated by Kacie Willis, MFA (Goodie Nation Tech Storytelling Fellow) showing how LGBTQ founders are dope and why relationships matter for them in the innovation economy.
Gerald Youngblood (Lenovo) and Scott Strong (AMD) discuss how family and legacy influenced the Lenovo Evolve Small initiative.
Deisha Barnett (President, Global Communications & Content Strategy @ UPS) shares how keeping in touch and being "confidently vulnerable" have created inflection points in her life.
Good stories from great mothers who are awesome founders: Shante Frazier (WellCapped), Liberty White (Chozen Media), and Emily Brown (Free from Market).
This episode stories from founders Kristina Newton (HYPE) and Melissa Brogdon (FourthParty) as well as Goodie Nation's Tracey Palmer about women leaving jobs at large companies to launch their own organizations. Co-hosted by Joey Womack and Ama Kessie
Hear origin stories and inflection points from awesome women founders and experts from our Intentionally Good program. Shout out to Naya F. Powell, Kacie Lett Gordon, Cherida D. Smith, and Ama Kessie for leading the conversation!
Music, media, fashion, events, and so much more make up the timeless and ever-growing industry that is culture. Hear stories and insights from founders making big waves in the culture space!
Even though our community has spread nationally, Atlanta has always been home to Goodie Nation… And for good reason. We’ve seen a ton of AWESOME founders come out of the A. Hear stories and insights from founders making big waves in Atlanta!
Y’all… People are underestimating Texas. Houston, Dallas, and Austin are producing some awesome founders! Listen to stories and insights from BIG founders doing BIG things in the BIG state!
Yo, for real. The East Coast has some supremely talented people in the innovation economy. Let's hear their stories.
Two slogans. One theme. In recognizing Atlanta as a hub for startup and early-stage entrepreneurs, artists, and creatives, the dialogue will focus on the idea of “the hustle”—including addiction to the hustle and coping mechanisms or addictions created from the hustle while building anentrepreneurial vision.
We can’t talk tech without bringing in voices from the West Coast. Listen to stories and insights from founders from LA to the Bay Area!
What about the in-between? Most companies won't become unicorns. But if you're running a company that won't become one, there aren't many sources of capital and support for you. Hear from founders, capital providers, and others for a riveting conversation.
Relationships are the catalysts of our lives, yet where we grow up, the schools /institutions we attend and the cities we choose as professionals act as future determinants of success in tech - particularly for traditionally under-estimated communities and sectors. Coming out of the pandemic, how are we, as a community, thinking about building the tech workforce of the future?
A ton of support has gone to diverse founders over the last 24 months. But what's really happening in the space. And where are things going in 2022? What about 2023 - 2205? The speakers in this episode will share their predictions.
The future of work is emerging as a huge space for innovation, and we’ve got several founders in our community who are taking part in the action. In this episode, you'll hear from some of those founders about how their shaping the industry.
When founders build, they change the world in so many ways. We’re lucky to know founders who change it for the better. Hear from awesome people in health, education, and more.
These words reflect Goodie Nation's culture. Hear from awesome founders about what it means to them.
Mental health isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about entrepreneurship, but it’s super important.
The constant stress and volatility involved with being a founder can be taxing, so we encourage founders to talk with one another and with trained professionals about what they’re going through… Because managing mental health while scaling a startup makes for a healthy and more sustainable journey.
This episode will dive deep into the meaning behind the phrase and its origin. If you believe the statement is true and want to share it with others, buy a shirt so you can spread the message: https://goodie-nation.myshopify.com/
Good things come to those who are bold enough to build what they dream. You know the drill if you’re an entrepreneur.. Once you build, you’ve got to scale as quickly as possible. It’s only then that you can grow the impact you’re making. Don’t forget you’re in the business of making a difference. Here’s to the hustle - greatness awaits. 🥂
This episode will dive deep into the meaning behind the phrase and what it means to wear it. If you vibe with any of the statements in our apparel line, buy some swag that says what you resonate with: https://goodie-nation.myshopify.com/
Traction is great. Press is great. But what matters most when it comes to startups is revenue. Because revenue determines how quickly you can scale and how big you can make your impact. This episode will dive into the origin of this phrase, its importance, and what it means to wear it!
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Pushing the envelope is bold. But attempting to do the impossible is revolutionary. Everyday, our community challenges founders to do the impossible and encourages them to believe they can. This episode will dive into the meaning behind the quote and what it means to wear it!
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Listen as iAccess Life Founder Brandon Winfield and mobility expert Joy Guerin share how to think about accessibility and mobility as they relate to inclusion!
In this episode, we talk with Hack the Wealth Gap Finalists, Philip Hickman and Bryan Young, to discuss how relationships have enabled their founder journeys. The two founders discuss their origin stories and the steps they took to rise to the top.
Episode 7 Features Lundyn Carter, Co-founder of Laine London. She talks about support from Google For Startups, American Express, SAP, and Verizon has provided validation for her company.
In this episode, we talk about tech training at the K-12 level, and how relationships are creating a future for us all. It features Kristina Newton (Hope For Youth), Jessica Mitchell (University Programs at Google), and Adah Pittman-Delancy (redefinED Atlanta).
In this episode, Seyi Fabode discusses how relationship created a pathway to making the world's water cleaner.
Intentionally Good founders with companies in the mental health space discuss trends, latest news, and how relationships have impacted them. Creating relationships between founders and making space for awareness.
Segment Three of our Why Relationships Matter live broadcast:
2:00 Chad Womack - Senior Director of Stem Programs and Initiatives at UNCF
26:12 Civic Engagement & Education Greg Clay & Horace Williams EMPOWRD
Segment 2 Of Why Relationships Matter Podcast from December 2020- Giving Tuesday
Courtney Counts of Atlanta Influences Everything
21:00 Staci Lynch-Walton Family Foundation &
Goodie Nation Tech Training Division
On Giving Tuesday, we had conversations with 30+ social entrepreneurs, diverse founders, and key influencers on the power of relationships, and how they can make an impact.
Inclusive Innovation Segment: 46:00