Greater Together

Building Businesses Based on Passion - A Conversation with Kevin Lloyd of Extra MYLE EP 24

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Today I talk with Kevin Lloyd, CEO and Co-FOunder of MYLE, a for-profit event platform that also funds the non-profit Extra MYLE. Kevin discusses his journey over the past decade-plus, creating a number of businesses based on his passion to help others, how he manages while being involved in five active ventures, and how Extra MYLE is a natural addition to the other work he's a part of. Tune in to hear about his personal story of "overnight success" over the course of years, what the timeline for creating a software solution was really like, and why he wakes up energized every morning.

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Empowering Social Good through Impact Reporting with Sheri Chaney Jones, CEO of Sure Impact

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Today we sit down with Sheri Chaney Jones, CEO of Sure Impact, an impact management and reporting solution designed specifically for social-good providers and their funders. Sheri discusses what inspired her to found Sure Impact and the types of organizations they serve.

Tune in to discover when it's time to upgrade from spreadsheets to a software solution and other tips for effective impact management and reporting.

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Leading with Purpose: Insights from Vicki Bowen Hewes

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0000

In this episode I chat with Vicki Bowen Hewes, former CEO of Social Ventures, about the world of social enterprise. Vicki shares her expertise on what social enterprise is and why it's becoming an increasingly popular business model.

She also reveals what inspires her about social enterprise in Columbus, how she recommends others get started, and her top recommendations for great organizations to work with and learn from. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to create a new social enterprise or simply interested in learning more about why this business model is growing in popularity, this episode is for you.

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Creating a Social Venture with RELA Art Founder Kristen Brown

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0000

In this episode, RELA Art Founder Kristen Brown discusses how she first conceived of her business, how she got it off the ground leveraging the social enterprise support system here in Columbus, and why having a strong sense of purpose makes starting a business easier.

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GiveBackHack and Social Innovation with Emily Stuhldreher

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0000

We sit down with Emily Stuhldreher, Program Director for GiveBackHack. GiveBackHack is focused on facilitating Social Innovation, the creation of innovative entrepreneurial solutions to social issues.

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Conscious Capitalism with Haley Boehning

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0000

In this episode, Storyforge Founder, Haley Boehning, discusses Conscious Capitalism, how she first learned about it, how she practices it, and why she helped found the Conscious Capitalism Columbus Chapter.

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Fiscal Sponsorship Services with Community Shares of Mid Ohio Executive Director Teresa Trost

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 12:27:00 -0000

Teresa Trost joins us to discuss services Community Shares of Mid Ohio offers, including fiscal sponsorship for projects that want to operate as a nonprofit organization without creating a new legal entity.

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A Social Enterprise Story - Wild Tiger Tees Founder Adam Morris

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Wild Tiger Tees founder Adam Morris opens up about his journey to becoming the founder of a social enterprise. Learn more about Wild Tiger Tees at https://wildtigertees.com/ and hear more from Adam on his podcast, People Helping People https://peoplehelpingpeople.world/

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Adapting to Change with Watershed Distillery Owner Greg Lehman

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0000

I had a great time talking shop with Greg Lehman, Owner of Watershed Distillery. His story is an inspiring story about how plans can change along an entrepreneurial journey. Being open to change and letting others help you is key in so many of the stories this season, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

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Toni Teague Bell Shares her Entrepreneur Story

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Toni Teague Bell is a writer, producer, on-air talent and founder of Phoenix Consulting Company, a performance consulting firm that designs and facilitates trainings, retreats and symposia.

Working with corporations, non-profits and universities, Toni has inspired thousands. She sat down with me to share some wisdom and advice from her 18+ year entrepreneurial journey - enjoy!

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All Things Legal for Entrepreneurs with Demetrius Robinson EP 14

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0000

An entrepreneurial lawyer specializing in entrepreneurial law, that’s who I'm talking to on this episide, Demetrius Robinson, founder of Robinson Legal Group. Demetrius talks about his love of his job, his enthusiasm for helping entrepreneurs, when he started hiring specialists, and when you should reach out to a lawyer on your own entrepreneurial journey.

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Shatter with Sarah Woods

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0000

GiveBackHack is an event near and deqr to my heart, and it's als where Sarah Woods accidentally started her company, Shatter. Based on a powerful idea of how to hel women shatter the glass ceiling, the Shatter story may just inspire you to turn your passion into a business too.

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Yasmine Robles Talks Branding and Work Life Balance

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Yasmine Robles is the founder of Robles Design, a webste and branding firm for entrepreneurs hell-bent on taking over the world. On this episode Yasmine shares how she has already made choices i her first 2 years of business to help cultivate her ideal work-life balance and how she's consciously aiming for the life she wants in the long run.

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Unreal Collective Founder Jay Clouse

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Jay Clouse is an entrepreneur, writer, podcaster, and my guest on this episode. We talk about the wide variety of things Jay’s done that led to the founding of Unreal Collective, and how he’s using what he’s learned on his personal journey to support other entrepreneurs.

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The Benefits of Co-Working with Haven Co-Founder Melissa Blackburn

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0000

I'm thrilled to announce that my guest today is my dear friend Melissa Blackburn, Co-Founder of Haven. It's hard to believe we met almost a decade ago, while we were both still working for a company, instead of for ourselves. Haven Collective is co-working space that believes welcoming and supportive environment can help people focus and produce their best work, and the right network of services makes it easier to attain focus in work and balance in life. Hear what she has to say about her entrepreneurial journey and lessons learned along the way.

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BLK Hack with Branden Jones and Bruce Jones

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:31:00 -0000

Featuring Branden and Bruce Jones, the co-founders of BLK Hack, a social enterprise network that helps African American entrepreneurs and people of color grow, nuture, and scale their businesses by providing access to an engaged and supprtive entrepreneurial ecosystem. Hear how BLK Hack fills a need that they themselves encountered on their entrepreneurial journey and how they've grown in the years since their first business pitch.

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Greater Together - Season Two

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:23:00 -0000

Greater Together is a podcast for entrepreneurs local to Columbus, Ohio, aimed at demystifying what it takes to build a better business.

Season one explores stories of Columbus entrepreneurs, and how their businesses grew stronger through collaboration with others, be it via hiring, mentorship, networking, or partnerships.

Season two explores building purpose and meaning into the entrepreneurial journey by interviewing people with deep experience in specific tools, philosophies, and business models that support purposeful enterprise, from nonprofits and fiscal sponsorship to social enterprise and conscious capitalism.

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Episode 8: Watershed Distillery

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 12:00:42 -0000

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Episode 7: Phoenix Consulting Co.

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 11:59:02 -0000

Episode 7’s Toni Teague Bell is a writer, producer, on-air talent and founder of Phoenix Consulting Company, a performance consulting firm that designs and facilitates trainings, retreats and symposia. Working with corporations, non-profits and universities, Toni has inspired thousands. She sat down with me to share some wisdom and advice from her 18+ year entrepreneurial journey - enjoy!

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Episode 6: Shatter

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 12:00:04 -0000

GiveBackHack is an event near & dear to my heart, and it’s also where Sarah Woods accidentally started her company, Shatter. Based on a powerful idea of how to help women shatter the glass ceiling, the Shatter story may just inspire you to turn your passion into a business, too.

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Episode 5: Robinson Legal Group

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 12:00:04 -0000

An entrepreneurial lawyer specializing in entrepreneurial law, that’s Episode 5’s Demetrius Robinson, founder of Robinson Legal Group. Demetrius talks about his love of his job, his enthusiasm for helping entrepreneurs, when he started hiring specialists, and when you should reach out to a lawyer on your own entrepreneurial journey.

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Episode 4: Robles Designs

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 12:00:25 -0000

Episode 4 features Yasmine Robles, founders of Robles Designs, a website and branding firm for entrepreneurs hell-bent on taking over the world. Yasmine talks about how she has already made choices in her first 2 years of business to help cultivate her ideal work-life balance and how she’s consciously aiming for the life he wants in the long run.

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Episode 3: Unreal Collective

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 12:00:06 -0000

Jay Clouse is an entrepreneur, writer, podcaster, and my guest on Episode 3. We talk about the wide variety of things Jay’s done that led to the founding of Unreal Collective, and how he’s using what he’s learned on his personal journey to support other entrepreneurs.

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Episode 2: BLK Hack

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 12:01:46 -0000

Episode 2 features Branden & Bruce Jones, the co-founders of BLK Hack, a social enterprise network that helps African American entrepreneurs and people of color grow, nurture, and scale their businesses by providing access to an engaged and supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem. Hear how BLK Hack fills a need that they themselves encountered on their entrepreneurial journey and how they’ve grown in the years since their first business pitch.

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Episode 1: Haven

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 12:01:46 -0000

I'm thrilled to announce that my first guest on the very first episode of Greater Together is my dear friend Melissa Blackburn, Co-Founder of Haven. It's hard to believe we met almost a decade ago, while we were both still working for a company, instead of for ourselves. Haven Collective is co-working space that believes welcoming and supportive environment can help people focus and produce their best work, and the right network of services makes it easier to attain focus in work and balance in life. Hear what she has to say about her entrepreneurial journey and lessons learned along the way.

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Season 1 - Coming Soon!

Sun, 25 Aug 2019 19:30:05 -0000

Greater Together is a podcast designed to give you an inside look at how small business owners have grown and evolved over time to become greater. Read more at GreaterTogetherPodcast.com

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