EPISODES
Episode 22: Social Impact Entrepreneurship: Learn the Power of Business to Do Good with Jackson Riegler from Oshki
Some brands care about people, policies, and planning, including Patagonia, Allbirds, and Oshki. Today’s guest is Jackson Riegler, founder of Oshki—a social impact clothing brand based in Michigan. It protects the Great Lakes by making clothes...
Episode 21: W42ST: Melting Pot and State of Mind in New York City with Phil O’Brien
How do entrepreneurs come up with a great business idea and find their first customers? Today’s guest is Phil O’Brien, founder and publisher of W42ST—a hyper-local lifestyle print magazine and media brand that connects readers to the New York...
Episode 20: Pause On Purpose through Foodfillment with Jenny Bouchier-Hayes and Lisa Kjellström from the Reflection Institute
Foodfillment: Positive relationship with food to serve a larger purpose—one centered around you, your family, your broader community, and the world. Today’s guests are Jenny Bouchier-Hayes and Lisa Kjellström, co-founders of the Reflection...
Episode 19: It Takes a Village to Raise a Successful Business from a Side Hustle with Rachel Martindale from Milk and Honey
Can you imagine being bred to be an engineer, but decide to be an entrepreneur by opening a pop-up shop because baking cakes brings you joy? Today’s guest is Rachel Martindale, founder of Milk and Honey. It’s a custom bakery based out of Ann...
Episode 18: Small Giants: Prioritize People and Purpose Over Profit with Hamsa Daher
Believe it or not, it is possible to practice being purposeful by prioritizing people over profit. It just takes a community of positive people and business leaders to impact the bottom line. Today’s guest is Hamsa Daher, Executive Director of...
Episode 17: Do Good Work through Simultaneous Understanding with Lisa Sauve of Synecdoche Design Studio
Every business should follow the mantra: Do Good Work, and people will notice. How? By supporting community projects and partnerships through simultaneous understanding. Today’s guest is Lisa Sauve, principal at Synecdoche Design Studio in Ann Arbor....
Episode 16: Overwhelmed and Saddled with Student Loan Debt with Joseph Gracia from Nickels
What may cause the next financial crisis? Student debt. Most of us have some and get stuck paying it off for a long, long time. Today’s guest is Joseph Gracia, CEO of Nickels, an Ann Arbor-based business focused on reducing borrowers’ student loan default...
Episode 15: Let’s Make Sauerkraut with Social Capital featuring David Klingenberger of The Brinery
Hungry? Thirsty? As an Ann Arbor business owner, why not provide nourishment for the community with traditionally fermented foods? Today’s guest is David Klingenberger, founder and chief fermentation officer (CFO) of The Brinery—which processes more than 200,000...
Episode 14: Stop Waiting for Someone Else to Change the World with Jeff Sorensen and Jeff Pituch
When you were in college, what did you spend most of your time doing? Socializing? Stop waiting for someone else to change the world. Today’s guests are Jeff Sorensen and Jeff Pituch from optiMize, a student-led organization at the University of Michigan. The...
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