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The GrepBeat PodcastIn The Soup Reheated: Prepping For Conference Season (Part Two)Over the last year-and-a-half since its conception, In The Soup has brought on many experienced ecosystem leaders and supporters across the Southeast to address the most pressing topics facing North Carolina’s early-stage startup founders.
And to no one's surprise, most of the topics still hold up today.
That's why we're introducing a new series for In The Soup—under The GrepBeat Podcast—that packages up and reheats previous episodes relevant to specific founder needs.
In this week's reheated pack of soup, we're getting founders prepared for conference season, where you'll want t...2025-03-2651 minThe GrepBeat PodcastIn The Soup Reheated: Prepping For Conference Season (Part One)Over the last year-and-a-half since its conception, In The Soup has brought on many experienced ecosystem leaders and supporters across the Southeast to address the most pressing topics facing North Carolina’s early-stage startup founders.
And to no one's surprise, most of the topics still hold up today.
That's why we're introducing a new series for In The Soup—under The GrepBeat Podcast—that packages up and reheats previous episodes relevant to specific founder needs.
In this week's reheated pack of soup, we're getting founders prepared for conference season, where...2025-03-191h 02
In The SoupThe Importance of Storytelling for StartupsOn this week's episode of In The Soup, host Jenn Summe of Primordial and her sidekick Melissa Crosby explore the importance of storytelling for startups. They are joined by Jason Gillikin, CEO of Earfluence; and David Delaney Mayer, CEO of Elemmir.
Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Liles Law.2023-11-2922 min
Indieheads Podcast231: Songs For A Chicken Restaurant
You could have heard this episode 48 hours early by supporting us on Patreon for as low as $1/month: https://www.patreon.com/IndieheadsPodcast.
On this episode, Matty and Jake take a look at a playlist of Jake’s creation. Now, what is that playlist you might ask? Well, Jake works at a chicken restaurant. And instead of playing a generic Pandora playlist or anything like that, Jake’s boss has a curated set of over 100, maybe even 200 songs. This is a selection of some of those songs.
Songs discussed:
David Cook – Light On
John Mayer –...2023-07-0400 min
Radically TransparentDavid Delaney Mayer on How B2B Video Strategies are EvolvingCEO of Elemmir, Forbes 30-under-30, and Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker and poet David Delaney Mayer unravels the radically transparent truths behind modern-day B2B video marketing. He calls out why in a world where Chat GPT and AI are taking over messaging, it is more important than ever to show a human face to the brand.
Throughout this episode, David reveals how to find the big opportunities to tell specific pieces of your brand story, your customer story, and your employee story using video– fit for any budget and any medium.
He dives into how video mar...2023-03-2330 min
Artists Among Us with David Delaney MayerEpisode 16 | Kamara ThomasKamara Thomas is a singer, songspeller, mythology fanatic, and multidisciplinary storyteller based in Durham, NC. Her storytelling for film and stage is multi-faceted— weaving together musical and theatre performance, community art-making, ritual, and visual elements including masks, archival material, and photography.
To see more of Kamara's work:
www.kamarathomas.com
For access to more content visit: daviddelaneymayer.com/artistsamongus
© All Rights Reserved. David Mayer Films, L.L.C.2021-02-2525 min
Artists Among Us with David Delaney MayerEpisode 15 | Anna LustbergAnna Lustberg is an illustrator and graphic designer based in NYC who draws playful, relatable vignettes of everyday life. After a daily drawing challenge on Instagram reignited her passion to create, she created Life is Short: A Coloring Book, illustrated a children’s book, hand-painted murals in Brooklyn and Harlem, and had a solo exhibition in September 2019 titled “What's Mine is Yours: Illustrated Memories by Anna Lustberg”. Anna participates in group exhibitions and continues to work primarily on book projects and custom artwork commissions.
To see more of Anna's work:
www.annalustberg.com
www.instagram.com/annalustberg/
For access to more c...2020-12-3126 min
Artists Among Us with David Delaney MayerEpisode 14 | Steve GoldbergSteve Goldberg has worked as a US History teacher for over two decades. Much of Steve’s career has been focused on helping students connect to history in ways that go beyond the dates and facts found in a textbook. Over the course of his career, Steve has taught at a variety of public, private, and charter schools. He received his bachelor’s degree from Duke University for Public Policy, and he later returned to earn a Master of Arts in Teaching Social Studies. Steve also has a law degree from Georgetown Law School and is a member of the Mary...2020-12-1426 min
Artists Among Us with David Delaney MayerEpisode 13 | Zach GoldbergZach Goldberg is a writer, educator, and arts administrator from Durham, NC. He is the author of XV (Nomadic Press, 2020) and the recipient of a 2020 Project Support Grant from Rimon: the Minnesota Jewish Arts Council. His recent work can be found in PANK, Knight’s Library, Button Poetry, and elsewhere, and he has represented Wesleyan University and Berkeley, CA at various national and regional poetry slam tournaments. Zach’s work deals with issues of religion, gender and masculinity, generational trauma, addiction, and mental health. He lives in Minneapolis, MN.
For access to more content visit: daviddelaneymayer.com/thereandback
© David Mayer Films...2020-11-2123 min
Artists Among Us with David Delaney MayerEpisode 12 | Maureen DelaneyMaureen Delaney has spent much of her career as a college counselor working with students to help them prepare for college. Her days are spent strategizing with students, talking about their plans, and guiding them to create compelling personal essays and applications. Over her years as a college counselor, she has listened to countless students speak about their future goals and their vision for themselves as they move from high school to college. Watching teenagers take flight is exciting and inspiring to Maureen because she can listen to each individual share their unique academic or artistic story.
On her nights...2020-11-1410 min
Artists Among Us with David Delaney MayerEpisode 11 | Amanda SarcoAmanda Sarco is a Norwegian-Italian model and actress. She works alongside a variety of photographers and fashion designers in the UK and in Italy. A former gymnast and downhill skier, Amanda has developed a deep passion for performing creatively in front of crowds (or cameras). As she works, she seeks to let go of any emotional guards and to let her emotions, body, and mind simply exist in the moment. Her hope is that the images she helps to create reflect this.
Amanda’s professional career includes being a runway, e-commerce, commercial and editorial model who has been published in a...2020-08-1900 min
Artists Among Us with David Delaney MayerEpisode 10 | Rissi Palmer | Part IISongwriter Rissi Palmer discusses her new podcast, "Color Me Country" and her newest album "Revival."
The daughter of Georgia natives, Rissi Palmer was born near Pittsburgh and spent her adolescent years in Missouri. Raised in a musical family that loved both country and R&B, she sang in a singing/dancing troupe sponsored by a local television station at 16. She was offered her first publishing and label deals at 19, and in 2007 released the album Rissi Palmer, charting with the singles, “Country Girl,” “Hold On To Me,” and “No Air.” She followed with a Christmas single, an independently released children’s album, Best Da...2020-08-1800 min
Artists Among Us with David Delaney MayerEpisode 9 | Rissi Palmer | Part ISongwriter Rissi Palmer discusses the personal inspirations that drove her to create her most recent album "Revival."
The daughter of Georgia natives, Rissi Palmer was born near Pittsburgh and spent her adolescent years in Missouri. Raised in a musical family that loved both country and R&B, she sang in a singing/dancing troupe sponsored by a local television station at 16. She was offered her first publishing and label deals at 19, and in 2007 released the album Rissi Palmer, charting with the singles, “Country Girl,” “Hold On To Me,” and “No Air.” She followed with a Christmas single, an independently released children’s alb...2020-07-1800 min
Artists Among Us with David Delaney MayerEpisode 8 | Cynthia Penn-Halal | Part IIDance choreographer and Executive Director of the Walltown Children's Theatre Cynthia Penn-Halal talks about her career as a modern dancer.
Cynthia Penn-Halal left home at age twelve to study dance professionally at the North Carolina School of the Arts Carolina. She endured extensive training and became a dancer of the world renowned Alvin Ailey Dance Company. In her career as a modern dancer, she has performed with internationally renowned companies such as The Joffrey Ballet, Agnes de Mille Heritage Dance Theatre, DanzaHoy and Bella Lewitzky. Cynthia has worked with MacArthur and Kennedy Center Award legendary genius, Jacques d’Amboise of Na...2020-07-0300 min
Artists Among Us with David Delaney MayerEpisode 7 | Cynthia Penn-Halal | Part IDance choreographer and Executive Director of the Walltown Children's Theatre Cynthia Penn-Halal discusses the beginning of her career as a modern dancer.
Cynthia Penn-Halal left home at age twelve to study dance professionally at the North Carolina School of the Arts Carolina. She endured extensive training and became a dancer of the world renowned Alvin Ailey Dance Company. In her career as a modern dancer, she has performed with internationally renowned companies such as The Joffrey Ballet, Agnes de Mille Heritage Dance Theatre, DanzaHoy and Bella Lewitzky. Cynthia has worked with MacArthur and Kennedy Center Award legendary genius, Jacques d’Am...2020-07-0100 min
Artists Among Us with David Delaney MayerEpisode 6 | Michael Lee | Part IIIChef Michael Lee discusses his aspirations for a non-profit fast food franchise.
Michael Lee is a restaurateur whose award-winning restaurants - M Sushi, M Kokko, M Tempura, and M Pocha – reflect his passion for creating unique experiences for his patrons. Driven by a desire to affect the lives of the people who he interacts with (or who interact with his food), Michael Lee has created a series of restaurants that have drawn a national audience to taste global cuisines.
music by Alan Špiljak @alanspiljak
audio editing by Sheridan Wilbur
For access to more content visit: daviddelaneymayer.com/there-and-back
© David Mayer Film...2020-06-1600 min
Artists Among Us with David Delaney MayerEpisode 5 | Michael Lee | Part IIChef Michael Lee delves into how his staff (and making mistakes) are his keys to success.
Michael Lee is a restaurateur whose award-winning restaurants - M Sushi, M Kokko, M Tempura, and M Pocha – reflect his passion for creating unique experiences for his patrons. Driven by a desire to affect the lives of the people who he interacts with (or who interact with his food), Michael Lee has created a series of restaurants that have drawn a national audience to taste global cuisines.
music by Alan Špiljak @alanspiljak
audio editing by Sheridan Wilbur
For access to more content visit: daviddelaneymayer.com...2020-06-1300 min
Artists Among Us with David Delaney MayerEpisode 4 | Michael Lee | Part IChef Michael Lee delves into his passions and spirituality in the first part of a three-part series with filmmaker David Delaney Mayer.
Michael Lee is a restaurateur whose award-winning restaurants - M Sushi, M Kokko, M Tempura, and M Pocha – reflect his passion for creating unique experiences for his patrons. Driven by a desire to affect the lives of the people who he interacts with (or who interact with his food), Michael Lee has created a series of restaurants that have drawn a national audience to taste global cuisines.
music by Alan Špiljak @alanspiljak
audio editing by Sheridan Wilbur
For acc...2020-06-0900 min
Artists Among Us with David Delaney MayerEpisode 3 | Naomi AnsanoNaomi Ansano reads her poem "Into the Midnight Dawn" followed by a conversation with filmmaker David Delaney Mayer and Ansano about her stream of conscious writing style.
Naomi Ansano is a poet from North Carolina whose work deals intimately with issues surrounding mental health. When the mood strikes, she writes in a stream of consciousness, allowing the energy of the moment to create her poetry.
To follow Ansano on social media:
https://www.tiktok.com/@pensandposes
https://www.instagram.com/naomiansano/
https://www.facebook.com/naomi.ansano
music by Alan Špiljak https://soundcloud.com/alanspiljak
audio recording/editing by Iggy G...2020-05-2700 min
Artists Among Us with David Delaney MayerEpisode 2 | Chuck JohnsonFilmmaker David Delaney Mayer and composer Chuck Johnson sat down via Zoom to talk about the movie score for upcoming film, The Castle on Red Mountain.
Chuck Johnson is a composer and musician residing in Oakland, CA. He approaches his work with an ear towards finding faults and instabilities that might reveal latent beauty, with a focus on pedal steel guitar, experimental electronics, and composing for film and television. Recordings of his work have been published by VDSQ, Thrill Jockey, Temporary Residence, Kompakt, Ghostly, Trouble in Mind, Scissor Tail, Merge, and Three Lobed, among others.
music by Chuck Johnson
audio...2020-05-2400 min
Artists Among Us with David Delaney MayerEpisode 1 | Morgan KelleyFilmmaker David Delaney Mayer and sculptor/metal worker Morgan Kelley sat down to talk about Kelley's process of taking doodles and creating stunning works of art.
Morgan Kelley is a sculptor and metal worker from the Eastern Shore of Maryland where she has a studio filled with all shapes of metal and metal working tools. I met her on a warm afternoon after she had finished her morning routine. Her mornings are spent doodling on pads of papers, and her afternoons are spent welding, bending, and shaping metal to her will. Trained as an industrial welder, Kelley has an amazing...2020-05-2400 min
The Buddy Ruski Show"One & Done" and the Truth about Documentary Filmmaking with David Delaney Mayer | Ep. 12On episode 12 of The Buddy Ruski Show, Justin interviews David Delaney Mayer.David and I are childhood friends from the same Watts-Hillandale neighborhood in Durham. We reminisce about the good ol' days growing up in Durham and how early exposure to the complexities of communities shaped our upbringing. Then, I ask David about being a "one and done" player at Duke alongside Kyrie Irving and falling in love with documentary filmmaking after falling out of love with basketball.***Each week, you’ll find new episodes at BuddyRuski.com featuring new conversations with intriguing people....2020-04-221h 06
The Social Impact Podcast - Your Mark on the World with Devin ThorpeHonoring Their Immigrant Roots, Entrepreneurs Combine Impact Investing And Film - #1099Never miss another interview! Join Devin here: http://bit.ly/joindevin.
Read the full Forbes article and watch the interview here:
Andrew Leon Hanna, 27, and David Delaney Mayer, also 27, became fast friends at Duke, based, at least in part, on their shared status as descendants of immigrants they have known. After years of searching, the pair settled on starting a social enterprise called DreamxAmerica to write an empowering narrative of immigrants, creating a film production company that would tell the story of immigrant entrepreneurs and invest in their businesses.
Hanna, a Harvard Law student, is a first-generation Egyptian-American. Mayer’s gr...2019-04-1921 min
Superpowers for Good: Empowering Changemakers for Social Impact via Regulated Investment Crowdfunding from the SuperCrowd.Honoring Their Immigrant Roots, Entrepreneurs Combine Impact Investing And Film - #1099Never miss another interview! Join Devin here: http://bit.ly/joindevin.Read the full Forbes article and watch the interview here:Andrew Leon Hanna, 27, and David Delaney Mayer, also 27, became fast friends at Duke, based, at least in part, on their shared status as descendants of immigrants they have known. After years of searching, the pair settled on starting a social enterprise called DreamxAmerica to write an empowering narrative of immigrants, creating a film production company that would tell the story of immigrant entrepreneurs and invest in their businesses.Hanna, a Harvard Law...2019-04-1921 min