Shows
Real Estate Real WorldInsider's Guide to Real Estate: Thriving Amidst Market Shifts and Challenges | Christi Gillentine EpisodeCurious about navigating real estate amidst market shifts? Join me and Christi Gillentine on Real Estate Real World as we dive into the insider's guide to success in the industry! 🏠From overcoming challenges to seizing opportunities, we've got you covered. 🚀Â
Â
Don't miss the full episode at www.RealEstateRealWorld.com for an empowering exploration of the dynamic world of real estate! Gain valuable insights to thrive in every market condition. Tune in now! 💡Â
Â
🏆 Useful Resources 🏆Â
FREE Real Estate Agent Masterclass | Sign Up as Insider → www.MargueriteCrespillo.com
FREE Templates | Join the community to access files → https...
2024-03-0626 min
Journey To Impact068: Building Sustainability - Allison KarnesAllison Karnes returns in this episode to discuss the need for sustainability in an organization. She is the founder of WRAPS, which you can learn about in Episode 67. Because WRAPS gives away a lot its products to those in need, she chose to produce and sell other goods and run a cafe to create additional streams of revenue to run the ministry rather than allowing it to be solely dependent on donations. Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactWRAPS:FacebookDonate to W...
2024-02-2753 minJourney To Impact067: WRAPS For Girls - Allison KarnesToday you'll hear from Allison Karnes, the founder of WRAPS. She started this ministry that makes and gives away Washable, Reusable, Affordable Pads to girls in Ethiopia. This gives young girls the chance to continue their education rather than dropping out of school because of the embarrassment that can come from not having access to feminine hygiene products once they begin puberty.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactWRAPS:FacebookDonate to WRAPS:Global OutreachThe Forsaken Children...
2024-01-3049 minJourney To Impact066: LifeLine To Success - Slingshot StoriesThis is a fantastic episode where Ed sits down with Vinessa Brown, the Executive Director of LifeLine To Success. This organization helps equip and transform former criminal offenders "into productive members of society."Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphis:www.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.orgLifeLine To Successwww.lifeline2success.org
2024-01-0921 minJourney To Impact065: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis - Robert Fockler, PresidentThis episode features Robert Fockler, the President at Community Foundation of Greater Memphis. Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactCommunity Foundation of Greater Memphis:www.cfgm.orgLinkedInBooks:Journey To Impact by Ed GillentinePuritan Boston and Quaker Philadelphia by E. Digby Baltzell
2023-12-1552 minJourney To Impact064: STS Enterprise - Slingshot StoriesEd talks with STS Enterprise about how they are providing young people with learning opportunities and helping them to develop skills so they can be successful in their careers and communities. Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphis:www.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.orgSTS Enterprisewww.stsenterprise.orgLinkedInInstagram: @stsenterpriseEmail: contactus@stsenterprise.org
2023-11-2822 minJourney To Impact063: Understanding Philanthropy - Meg George, Co-founder & President of George Philanthropy GroupIn this episode, Ed Gillentine interviews Meg George, the Co-founder & President of George Philanthropy Group. They discuss a number of topics including Meg's new children's book that aims to help children understand what philanthropy is and learn to become philanthropic. Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactGeorge Philanthropy Group:www.georgephilanthropy.comwww.megtgeorge.comLinkedInInstagram: @georgephilanthropyBooks:Journey To Impact by Ed GillentineWhat's Philanthropy to Philomena? by Meg GeorgeFair Play by Eve...
2023-11-1449 minJourney To Impact062: Effective Mentorship - Slingshot StoriesEd and Jared discuss the benefits of a mentoring relationship and what makes a mentorship effective.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphis:www.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.org
2023-10-1715 minJourney To Impact061: Bob Collins - Global Philanthropy with TrustBridgeIn this episode, Ed Gillentine talks with Bob Collins form TrustBridge Global Foundation. Bob explains how TrustBridge helps break down barriers to global giving. He also discusses four major vehicles used to steward significant resources for charitable giving: Donor-Advised Funds, Private Foundations, Supporting Organizations, and Charitable Trusts.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactTrustBridge Global Foundation:www.trustbridgeglobal.comLinkedInBooks:Journey To Impact by Ed GillentineFortune's Children by Arthur T. VanderbiltWhen Helping Hurts by Steve...
2023-09-2645 minJourney To Impact060: Effective Alternatives to the Juvenile Justice System - Slingshot StoriesEd and Jared discuss the significance of redirecting young people who are headed down the detrimental path towards the criminal justice system.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphis:www.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.org
2023-09-1215 minJourney To Impact059: Shaping the Future of Finance - Ross Overline, Co-Founder, CEO of Scholars of FinanceIn this episode, Ed Gillentine interviews Ross Overline who is the Co-Founder and CEO of Scholars of Finance. Ross discusses how he believes finance is the biggest lever for driving change and why it is consequently so important to instill the values of integrity, humility, compassion, courage, curiosity, and impact into the financial leaders of tomorrow. Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactScholars of Finance:www.scholarsoffinance.orgInstagram: @scholarsoffinancePodcast: Investing in IntegrityEmail: ross@scholarsoffinance.org | hello@scholarsoffinance.org
2023-08-2947 minJourney To Impact058: Effective Reentry From the Justice System - Slingshot StoriesEd and Jared discuss organizations that help individuals navigate the challenges associated with reentering society after going through the justice system.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphis:www.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.orgReferenced Episode:027: Heart + Analytics = Greater Impact
2023-08-0813 minJourney To Impact057: Empowering Families in Ethiopia - Lincoln Vallett, Co-founder and Executive Director of Elevate EthiopiaIn this episode, you’ll hear from Lincoln Vallett who is the Co-founder and Executive Director of Elevate Ethiopia. This non-profit organization aims to empower and educate families so that they can break the cycle of poverty and go on to produce impact themselves.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactElevate Ethiopia:www.elevateethiopia.orgInstagram: @elevateethiopiaBooks:Journey To Impact by Ed GillentineThe Jesus I Never Knew by Philip YanceyGiving Done Right by Phil Buchanan
2023-07-2547 minJourney To Impact056: Professional Certifications with Tech901 - Slingshot StoriesIn Episode 54, Ed and Jared discussed professional certifications and their role in career advancement . This episode features Robert Montague from Tech901, a non-profit that offers training and certifications in the IT industry. These education programs allow individuals to start or advance an IT career and move towards earning a better living.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphis:www.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.orgTech901:www.tech901.orgInstagram: @tech901
2023-07-1817 minJourney To Impact055: Philanthropy and Legacy Planning - Phil CubetaIn this episode, Ed talks about legacy planning and impact investing with Phil Cubeta. Phil has been educating in this arena for quite a while and his passion and thoughtfulness regarding philanthropy are undeniable as he and Ed dive deep into a range of topics.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactPhil Cubeta:LinkedInBooks:Journey To Impact by Ed GillentineA Spectrum of Legacies by Mark A. WeberWealth in Families by Charles W. Collier
2023-06-271h 00Journey To Impact054: Variance In the Value of Professional Certifications - Slingshot StoriesEd discusses with Jared Barnett from Slingshot Memphis how some professional certifications can be useful for getting a job or advancing a career where others may have no perceivable value.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphis:www.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.org
2023-06-1310 minJourney To Impact053: From Poverty to Entrepreneurship to Possibly Mayor of Memphis - JW GibsonIn this episode, Ed sits down with JW Gibson who has grown up in Memphis and made an impact on the city in a number of different ways. Mr. Gibson explains his plans for continued impact as he runs to be the next mayor of Memphis.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactJW Gibson:www.jwgibsonformayor.comBooksJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineThe Art of War by Sun Tzu
2023-05-3055 minJourney To Impact052: Unanticipated Benefits of Private Transportation - Part II (Slingshot Stories)In Episode 50, Ed talked with Jared Barnett from Slingshot Memphis about the benefits of private transportation. This episode continues with that theme as Ed sits down with My City Rides, a non-profit organization that helps make it possible for individuals in the Memphis area to own affordable transportation.To learn even more about My City Rides, revisit Episode 24.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphis:www.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.orgMy...
2023-05-1514 minJourney To Impact051: Practicing Corporate Law as a Woman in Ethiopia - Mintewab AbebeIn episode 49, Ed and Munit discussed the challenges women face working in the country of Ethiopia. During that trip, Ed also got to sit down with Mintewab Abebe and talk about the obstacles she has overcome in pursuing her education and now practicing corporate law in Ethiopia. Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactBooksJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineAnimal Farm by George Orwell
2023-05-0242 minJourney To Impact050: Unanticipated Benefits of Private Transportation (Slingshot Stories)Today, Ed Gillentine and Jared Barnett discuss how owning a private vehicle rather than being completely reliant on public transportation can lead to financial and even health benefits.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphis:www.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.org
2023-04-1812 minJourney To Impact049: Overcoming the Challenges Women Face in Ethiopia - Munit BekeleToday’s interview is going to sound a bit different. On our podcast, you’ll frequently hear Ed reference Ethiopia and the business he helped start there called Highland Harvesters. This is one of two interviews Ed did while in Ethiopia and it features a Highland Harvesters employee named Munit Bekele. She talks about the challenges women face in her country and how she has fought hard to overcome those challenges.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactHighland Harvesters:www.highlandharvesters.comBook...
2023-04-0432 minJourney To Impact048: Components of Effective Technical Training Programs - Part II (Slingshot Stories)Today, Ed Gillentine and Jared Barnett revisit their conversation about training programs for technical careers as a means to alleviate poverty. They interview Karen Treas who is the Chief Administrative Officer and Vice President of Career Services and Industry Relations for Moore Tech. You'll hear how Moore Tech is providing technical training and placements. If you missed the first episode, you'll want to go back and revisit that here. Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphis:www.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram...
2023-03-2314 minJourney To Impact047: Considerations for International Impact Work - Dr. Steve Winstead, Lead Pastor of International Evangelical ChurchIn this episode, you’ll hear from Dr. Steve Winstead, the Lead Pastor at the International Evangelical Church in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He and Ed discuss some of the things you need to consider when doing work internationally.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactDr. Steve Winstead:www.iecinaddis.orgInstagram: @sswinsteadwww.winsteadfam.orgBooksJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineForeign fo Familiar by Sarah A. LanierWhen Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian Fi...
2023-02-1447 minJourney To Impact046: Components of Effective Technical Training Programs (Slingshot Stories)Today, Ed Gillentine and Jared Barnett discuss training programs for technical careers as a means to alleviate poverty. You'll hear interesting ways that some programs are training individuals and even developing future employees. Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphiswww.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.org
2023-02-0712 min
Tulsa UncutIs the Real Estate Market CRASHING? - TULSA UNCUT #6 w/Christi GillentineOn this episode of Tulsa Uncut we talk real estate. More specifically we talk about where the real estate market is headed in 2023 and beyond.
Our guest Christi Gillentine of 918 Home Team gives us her expert insight into the market and how she got into this business. 20 years in real estate and she says she's "seen it all, or at least almost everything".Â
Christi Gillentine hosts her own podcast called Oklahoma Real Estate Radio where she reaches out to realtors in the Oklahoma market and gives helpful knowledge and tips to push their business forward.
2023-02-011h 03Journey To Impact045: Urgency in Impact (Slingshot Stories)Today, Ed Gillentine and Jared Barnett discuss the importance of recognizing the urgency of need in the world while still being wise with your resources and how you approach those needs.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphiswww.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.org
2023-01-1011 minJourney To Impact044: Quantity Vs. Quality of Impact (Slingshot Stories)Today, Ed Gillentine and Jared Barnett discuss how easily impact organizations and donors can get distracted by things like how many people are being served. Ultimately, the more important focus is the magnitude of benefits and outcomes in the lives of those being served.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphiswww.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.org
2022-12-2712 minJourney To Impact043: The Forsaken Children - Joe Bridges, FounderToday Ed talks with Joe Bridges, Founder of The Forsaken Children. They discuss the work that's being done in Ethiopia to help at-risk children living in poverty on the streets. Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactThe Forsaken Children:theforsakenchildren.orgInstagram: @theforsakenchildrenmyminternational.orgBooksJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark ComerWhen Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert
2022-11-2957 minJourney To Impact042: The Interconnected Nature of Poverty (Slingshot Stories)Today, Ed Gillentine and Jared Barnett discuss the interconnected nature of poverty, and consequently, how poverty fighting efforts can be interconnected as well. Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphiswww.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.org
2022-11-0813 minJourney To Impact041: Christian Love Expressed In Equal Education - David Montague, Founder & Executive Director of Memphis Teacher ResidencyToday Ed talks with David Montague. David started his career as a stock broker, but his journey to impact has led him to become the Founder and Executive Director of Memphis Teacher Residency, where their mission is “Christian love expressed in equal education.”Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactMemphis Teacher Residency:www.memphistr.orgLinkedInwww.edgap.orgwww.litgap.orgBooksJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineA Testament of Hope by Martin Luther King Jr.
2022-10-2552 minJourney To Impact040: 4 Questions To Ask Every Poverty Fighting Program (Slingshot Stories)If you're trying to evaluate the effectiveness of a poverty fighting program, here are 4 questions you can ask. Ed Gillentine and Jared Barnett will break these down in today's episode of Slingshot Stories. Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphiswww.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.org
2022-10-1110 minJourney To Impact039: Benefit-Cost Ratio & Monetizing Impact (Slingshot Stories)Today, Ed Gillentine and Jared Barnett discuss benefit-cost ratio as it relates to impact. Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphiswww.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.org
2022-09-1315 minJourney To Impact038: Business As a Vehicle For Impact - TJ Britton, CEO of Highland HarvestersToday Ed sits down with TJ Britton, CEO of Highland Harvesters. You’ll hear about their journey of getting into the business of growing apples in Ethiopia and how they created the business to be a vehicle for impacting the lives of the people there. Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactHighland Harvesterswww.highlandharvesters.comLinkedInBooksJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineThe Infinite Game by Simon Sinek
2022-08-3057 minJourney To Impact037: How Can The Average Person Have Impact? (Slingshot Stories)For you to make an impact, you don't necessarily need to do something totally new or outside of your comfort zone. In fact, you may have the greatest impact if you are using your unique gifts and operating out of what Ed refers to as your impact sweet spot. Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphiswww.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.org
2022-08-0914 minJourney To Impact036: Heart Alone Is Not Enough To Alleviate Poverty (Slingshot Stories)Long-term, effective impact work takes heart. However, heart alone is insufficient and can even lead to causing more harm than good. Find out how in this episode of Slingshot Stories.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphiswww.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.org
2022-07-1216 minJourney To Impact035: Selfish Volunteering? - Dr. Sarah Petschonek, Founder and CEO of Volunteer OdysseyAre you excited about volunteer work or is it another thing you check off your list? In this Episode, Ed talks with Dr. Sarah Petschonek. She is the Founder and CEO of Volunteer Odyssey which helps volunteers get plugged into and explore various service opportunities in the Memphis area. You’ll get to hear about the work she’s doing as well as why she believes volunteering should be a little bit selfish.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactVolunteer Odysseywww.volu...
2022-06-2855 minJourney To Impact034: Philanthropy + Data-driven Decision Making (Slingshot Stories)In the business world, people often base their decisions on collected data in order to have a greater chance of success. Why should philanthropy and impact efforts be any different? Data-driven decision making is today's topic on this episode of Slingshot Stories.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphiswww.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.org
2022-06-1411 minJourney To Impact033: Impact Through the Arts with Elizabeth Rouse from ARTSmemphisToday, we’re looking at the arts as a means of impact as Ed sits down with Elizabeth Rouse, President and CEO of ArtsMemphis. They discuss the economic and community impact the arts can have as well as how supporting the arts can even have impact on the artists themselves.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactArtsMemphiswww.artsmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @artsmemphisBooksJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineRange: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by...
2022-05-3140 minJourney To Impact032: Questions to Ask Before Funding an Impact Organization (Slingshot Stories)Any time you're investing in a company, it's wise to do your research first. The same holds true with impact organizations. In this episode of Slingshot Stories, Ed and Jared discuss some things you should consider before making a financial investment in an impact organization.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphiswww.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.org
2022-05-1015 minJourney To Impact031: Turning Memphis Into a City of Tomorrow with Andre Fowlkes from Start Co.In this episode, Ed talks with Andre Fowlkes, the President of Start Co. Andre calls Start Co. a venture architect company and you're about to hear what that involves as well as the vision they have for the city of Memphis.Show LinksEd GillentineEdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactStart Co.www.neverstop.coBooksJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineThe Moral Consequences of Economic Growth by Benjamin M. Friedman
2022-04-2659 minJourney To Impact030: What is Poverty? (Slingshot Stories)We've added a new series called Slingshot Stories. These will be 10-15 minute, targeted episodes on various impact topics. The show is hosted co-hosted by Ed Gillentine from Journey To Impact and Jared Barnett, CEO of Slingshot Memphis, Inc. We hope you find today's topic on poverty to be insightful and helpful.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphiswww.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.org
2022-04-0813 minJourney To Impact029: Jesus and Jobs with Impact Foundation Co-founder Aimee MinnichIn this episode you’ll hear from Aimee Minnich, Co-founder and General Counsel at Impact Foundation and author of The Profitable Charity. Ed and Aimee have a really interesting discussion about impact investing and the connection between business and charity.Show LinksEd GillentineEdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactImpact Foundationwww.impactfoundation.orgBooksJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineThe Profitable Charity by Aimee MinnichHumility by Andrew Murray
2022-02-2243 minJourney To Impact028: 4:13 StrongIn this episode, Ed chats with two gentlemen from 4:13 Strong, a non-profit in Nashville, TN. 4:13 Strong runs a faith-based program to teach men the necessary vocational and life skills to break free from the cycle of poverty, crime, and dependency.In the conversation, you’ll hear from Dr. Chris Frost who is a medical doctor contributing to the organization’s impact because he brought his unique skills and a willingness to get off the bench. Hopefully this will remind and encourage you that no matter what your skill set or area of expertise, there is a place that...
2022-01-2546 minJourney To Impact027: Heart + Analytics = Greater Impact (Slingshot Memphis)Ed sits down with Jared Barnett who is the CEO of Slingshot Memphis. Slingshot, as you may remember from Episode 5 of the podcast, uses a data-driven approach to fight poverty by helping to maximize the effectiveness of impact organizations. Ed’s last conversation with Slingshot Memphis is still one of the most downloaded episodes of the show, so be sure to go back and listen to it if you haven’t already.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphiswww.slingshotmemphis.orgLink...
2021-12-0758 minJourney To Impact026: Redemptive Real Estate with Greg SpillyardsToday’s guest, Greg Spillyards, shares with Ed about his journey to impact in the commercial real estate space. He explains how he went from a transactional model of real estate to a more redemptive approach.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineCushman & Wakefield/Commercial AdvisorsBooksToxic Charity: by Robert D. LuptonWhen Helping Hurts: by Steve Corbett and Brian FikkertThe Divine Conspiracy: by Dallas Willard
2021-10-2658 minJourney To Impact025: Lessons in Perspective on Impact in AfghanistanIn today's episode, Ed sits down with a panel to discuss America’s involvement in Afghanistan as a case study on impact. Multiple impact principles from the book, Journey To Impact, are touched on in this conversation and I hope it gives you insight and wisdom that you can apply to your own impact journey.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineBooksWhen Helping Hurts: by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert
2021-09-281h 20Journey To Impact024: Putting People On The Road To Success With MyCityRidesToday, Ed sits down with Andy Nix and Megan Klein from MyCityRides. Their organization provides an affordable motor scooter lease-to-own program so that the need for transportation is no longer a barrier for people to pursue the work and the lives they want.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineMyCityRidesMyCityRides.orgInstagram: mycityridesFacebook: @MyCityRidesLinkedInBooksThirst: by Scott HarrisonToxic Charity: by Robert D. Lupton
2021-08-2457 minJourney To Impact023: Entrepreneurship, Education, and Impact with Bryan BarringerBusiness can be a means of impact in so many ways. Today’s guest is Bryan Barringer who is the Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship + Innovation at Christian Brothers University. Bryan not only impacts the businesses around him with his expertise, but he’s also teaching young entrepreneurs the real world skills they can use to be effective in business. Remember, no matter what your passion is, there are ways to use it to impact the world. You just need to embrace your gifts and skills, build a plan, and act.Show Links
2021-07-2053 minJourney To Impact022: Memphis Child Advocacy Center Executive Director - Virginia StallworthToday Ed sits down with Virginia Stallworth who is the Executive Director of the Memphis Child Advocacy Center. This organization not only works directly with children who are victims of abuse, but they also focus on child abuse education and prevention.Show Links:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineMemphis Child Advocacy CenterThe Age of Overwhelm ...
2021-06-2258 min
The Conner & Smith ShowEpisode 55 - Meg GillentineJoin us for a chat with Meg Gillentine- an amazing performer in the DMV, Broadway, Film and TV, and beyond. She also embarked on 2 “Kindness Tours” across the country, which gave us all the feelings. We loved our time with Meg, and hope you will as well!
2021-06-1856 minJourney To Impact021: Advance Memphis Founder Steve NashEd sits down with Steve Nash, Founder and Executive Director of Advance Memphis. The mission of Advance Memphis is "to empower adults in South Memphis to break cycles of unemployment, establish economic stability, reconcile relationships, and restore dignity through knowledge, resources, and skills by the power of Jesus Christ."Show Links:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineAdvance MemphisInstagram...
2021-05-2546 minJourney To Impact020: Fear, Food, and Fresh Starts with Sweet LaLa's Bakery Founder Lauren YoungEd sits down with Lauren Young as she discusses leaning into her fear after being robbed at gunpoint by several young men. Instead of giving in to the fear, she was compelled to use her passion for food and her bakery business to teach baking and job skills to young people that had been charged with multiple offenses and were going through an intervention program. You’ll get to hear what inspired her, what drives her, and hopefully you’ll walk away encouraged as you to take that next step or perhaps your first step on your impa...
2021-04-1358 minJourney To Impact019: Will You Join Us On The Journey?We are wrapping up our series on the basics of impact based on the principles of Ed Gillentine’s book, Journey To Impact. Ed has guided you through this process to help you discover your own definition of impact and build a framework for having impact on your world.As he closes this initial series, you’ll hear a couple of stories of people that went on their own impact journeys. I hope this will inspire you to believe that you can truly have an impact, regardless of where your skills and interests are. I hope it will...
2021-03-3015 minJourney To Impact018: Get Off the Bench - Part 1We are nearing the end of our series on the basics of impact. Today, Ed shares maybe the most important piece of the entire Journey to Impact which is taking the first step and getting started. It's time to get off the bench.Show Links:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactJourney To Impact by Ed Gillentine
2021-03-2313 minJourney To Impact017: Impact Toolbox - Part 4This is the final part in our series of episodes on the impact toolbox and today we’ll wrap up by talking about the last two tools: exploratory trips and impact-minded for-profit businesses.Show Links:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineMemphis Child Advocacy Center
2021-03-1613 minJourney To Impact016: Impact Toolbox - Part 3Today we’re digging back into the impact toolbox. Last time we talked about some tax-related tools for impact, but today Ed’s going to discuss metrics and impact catalyst organizations.Show Links:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineRobin HoodSlingshot Memphis
2021-03-0909 minJourney To Impact015: Impact Toolbox - Part 2Today we’re going to open up the impact toolbox and go through some tax-related tools that you can leverage in funding impact efforts.Show Links:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactJourney To Impact by Ed Gillentine
2021-03-0216 minJourney To Impact014: Impact Toolbox - Part 1Today, Ed’s going to introduce the idea of the impact toolbox. In subsequent episodes he’ll break down specific tools from the toolbox, but today he’s going to emphasize the importance of understanding your tools.Sometimes it’s hard to get excited about the fundamentals when what you really want is the end results. But if you don’t take the time to learn about these basic tools, you may severely limit the impact you can have on this world. Show Links:EdGillentine.comInstag...
2021-02-2313 minJourney To Impact013: Relentless Forward Progress - Part 2Today Ed builds on last week’s episode and goes over 3 areas to consider in the process of relentless forward progress:CultureTechnologyPeopleShow Links:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactJourney To Impact by Ed Gillentine
2021-02-1613 minJourney To Impact012: Relentless Forward ProgressIf anyone wants to achieve a high level of success in business, athletics, or any other area in life, one thing they’ll need to prioritize is continuous improvement. The same holds true if you want to be successful in your impact efforts. In this episode Ed will talk about this and he calls it relentless forward progress. He breaks it down and then gives you 5 steps you can use in the process of pursuing relentless forward progress on your own journey to impact.Show Links:EdGillentine.com
2021-02-0923 minJourney To Impact011: Warning Signs On The Journey To ImpactToday we’re talking about warning signs on your journey to impact. Whatever your unique impact focus, this is a difficult journey and there are some things you absolutely want to look out for. Ed covers a number of obstacles that can inhibit or even wreck your efforts. I hope that by guarding against these pitfalls you’ll avoid unnecessary difficulties and regrets, and that you’ll overall have greater impact.Show Links:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactJour...
2021-02-0220 minJourney To Impact010: Do No Harm, Selflessness, and Multi-Generational ImpactHave you considered the possibility that while trying to have a positive impact, you may unintentionally be doing harm in the process? Ed is going to talk about that today and also touch on selflessness and multi-generational impact.Show Links:EdGillentine.comJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineWhen Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian FikkertToxic Charity by Robert D. Lupton
2021-01-2614 minJourney To Impact009: Sustainable and Catalytic ImpactEd continues working through his series on the basics of impact from his book:Â Journey To Impact. Today we focus on having an impact that is sustainable and catalytic. Ed discusses some organizations that are practicing these principles, and as a result, are able to do a lot of good in the areas they serve.Show Links:EdGillentine.comJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineMemphis Child Advocacy Center
2021-01-1917 minJourney To Impact008: Strategy, Focus, and Measuring ResultsIn this episode, Ed will show you why strategy, focus, and the right metrics are so important on your journey to impact.Whether you’re trying to grow in business or improve your golf game, you’re almost guaranteed to have greater success when you have strategy, focus, and a way to measure your progress and make necessary adjustments. These same principles apply when you’re looking at making an impact on the world. If you don’t have a plan or a way to know if you’re actually making prog...
2021-01-1234 minJourney To Impact007: Your Impact Sweet SpotEd talks about your unique experiences and how they tie into your passions and your skills to help you discover your sweet spot for where and how you can make an impact.Show Links:EdGillentine.comJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineRange by David Epstein
2021-01-0524 minJourney To Impact006: Your Unique SkillsToday we’ll look at how your skills can be used for impact and how they are an essential factor to help you build your framework for impact.What are your unique skills? You may not even think of yourself as having a skill because it’s something that you do every day and it comes easily for you. But how long would it take someone else to learn all that you know and be able to do what you can do at the same level as you? Now you can hopefully see how valu...
2020-12-2918 minJourney To Impact005: Measuring And Maximizing Impact with Slingshot Memphis CEO Justin MillerEd sits down with Justin Miller, the CEO of Slingshot Memphis, which works with nonprofit organizations that are focused on fighting poverty. Slingshot takes a data-driven approach to increasing the impact of these nonprofits. Justin explains how significant a feedback loop is for measuring and improving your impact.Whether you are a nonprofit or you are funding impact efforts, asking the right questions and evaluating the data will help you make decisions that can increase your return on investment.Show Links:EdGillentine.comSlingshot MemphisZ...
2020-12-2353 minJourney To Impact004: What Fires You Up? Passion And Your Impact StrategyToday we’re talking about your passion. What gets you fired up? This is one of the first things to consider when you’re building your impact framework.EdGillentine.com
2020-12-2212 minJourney To Impact003: It Is Worth It: Why Impact Requires FaithWelcome to the Journey To Impact Podcast where we show you how to turn your unique passion into a strategy to change the world. Today Ed shows you how you can keep going when you’re discouraged on your journey to impact by holding on to the little victories along the way.If you have kids, you know that parenthood is a long game. Right now you give and sacrifice and teach and pour into them. You are probably used to the idea that they don’t fully appreciate all that you’re doin...
2020-12-1516 minJourney To Impact002: Defining Your Unique Impact Pt. 2This is part 2 of defining your unique impact. In this episode, Ed’s going to help you narrow your focus when it comes to your area of impact. If you don’t have focus, you can easily get overwhelmed when you look at all the different directions you could go or you try to take on every aspect of reaching a desired outcome. Just like a football team, every player on the team has the same goal of winning, but each player is focused on specific assignments and strategies to achieve that goal.That’s why...
2020-12-0720 minJourney To Impact001: Defining Your Unique Impact Pt. 1So here’s the question for today: what is impact? You may be listening to this podcast because you want to have an impact on your world or the people around you, but you’re not sure what that looks like. Maybe you see impact as something that’s too big for someone like you to achieve. Well as Ed will show you today, you’re absolutely going to have impact. But is it the kind of impact you want to have?In this episode, Ed will guide you through some questions that will help you...
2020-12-0717 minJourney To ImpactIntroduction to Journey To ImpactWelcome to the Journey To Impact Podcast where we show you how to turn your unique passion into a strategy to change the world. Today we’re introducing a series on the basics of impact where we’ll walk through the principles of Ed Gillentine’s book titled Journey to Impact. This will jumpstart you to develop your own framework for making a real impact on the world based on your unique passions, experiences, and skills. Don’t worry if you haven’t read the book because you’re still going to get...
2020-12-0306 min
A and A @ 825. NFL Draft Quarantine SpecialIn this quarantine NFL Draft Special, we discuss the breaking news of the Gronk trade, go over the changes in the draft presentation due to COVID-19, present our full first round mock draft, and go over who we'd like our teams to target in the draft. We also give an update on what has been going on in our lives since the sports world came to halt due to the virus. This is our first episode since March, so check it out!
2020-04-221h 01
AvenueChatSydney Gillentine, University Coffee: Podcast About NothingSydney Gillentine is the girl with the joyous smile that slangs coffee at University Coffee. As she discuss East Texas to Deep East Texas. So much fun and laughs as we discuss college life over coffee and how she started working at University coffee
2020-03-3034 minA and A @ 824. State of WIU Basketball, CBB Conference Tournaments + MORE!In this two-hour special, we welcome special guest Tommy Cook onto the show to discuss many different topics of the sports world. We start off with fan questions in the A&A Q&A before diving into a breakdown of what has happened this week with all the news of Western Illinois Men's Basketball. We then preview the Summit League tournament as well as some other CBB tournaments set to take place, and discuss what the tournament might be looking like for March Madness. We also talk some NFL, our show plans post-Spring Break, and give our Quick Picks...
2020-03-062h 03A and A @ 823. College Basketball Power Rankings, NFL Combine UnderwayThis episode starts off with our Moments of the Week and the A&A Q&A. We then discuss some NFL offseason news, the kicking off of the NFL Combine, our college basketball Power Rankings, some NBA news, and preview Week 4 of the XFL, before rounding it out with our Quick Picks and Games of the Week. All this and more on another episode of A and A at 8!
2020-02-2859 minA and A @ 822. NCAAM Upsets, NBA Power RankingsThis episode starts off with our Moments of the Weekend and A&A Q&A where we answer various questions from the fans. We then talk about some NFL offseason moves and rumors, take a look at Week 3 of the XFL, discuss all the upsets in college basketball, and give our NBA power rankings. As always, we finish off with our Quick Picks. All this and more on another installment of A and A at 8!
2020-02-241h 00A and A @ 821. NFL CBA Proposal, CBB Power Rankings, + MOREIn this episode, we start off with our fan questions in the A&A Q&A. We discuss the new NFL CBA proposal, some NFL news, college basketball power rankings, and much more before ending with our Quick Picks and Games of the Week. All this and much more on A and A at 8!
2020-02-211h 00A and A @ 820. NBA All-Star Weekend Recap, Astros Reactions, XFL Week 2In another packed episode, we have a lot to cover. We start with fan questions in the A&A Q&A and then jump into a recap of an exciting NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago. We also cover the second week of XFL action, discuss the Astros scandal, briefly cover some NFL cap-saving cuts, and talk about the Basketball Hall of Fame finalists. We round out the show with our Quick Picks and a preview of what's to come in the next few weeks of shows. All this and more on A and A at 8!
2020-02-171h 01A and A @ 819. NBA All-Star Weekend Preview, NCAAM Power RankingsWe start this episode with fan questions in the A&A Q&A and then dive into a preview of the always exciting NBA All-Star Weekend. We then discuss the upcoming weekend of XFL action, our college basketball power rankings, and make our Quick Picks and talk Games of the Week. All this and more on another fun episode of A and A at 8!
2020-02-141h 01A and A @ 818. XFL Opening WeekendIn this (shortened) episode, we present our top Moments of the Week and answer fan questions in the A&A Q&A. We discuss the opening weekend of play of the newly revived XFL and who impressed us, and also give our Quick Picks. All this and more on another episode of A and A at 8!
2020-02-1034 minA and A @ 817. NBA Trade Deadline, Super Bowl RecapIn this episode, we share and discuss our Moments of the Week and recap Super Bowl 54. We also discuss the NBA Trade Deadline and the All-Star rosters, the blockbuster deal between the Dodgers/Red Sox/Twins, and give our Quick Picks and Games of the Week. All this and more on another fun episode of A and A at 8!
2020-02-071h 02A and A @ 816. Super Bowl Preview, NFL Award Predictions, + MOREIn this episode, we take an in-depth look at the Super Bowl LIV matchup of the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. We also discuss our picks for the NFL Honors awards, answer fan questions, and give our Quick Picks. All this and more on another installment of A and A at 8!
2020-02-011h 02A and A @ 815. Remembering Kobe BryantIn this installment of A&A@8, we discuss the tragic passing of the legendary Kobe Bryant and take a look at his lasting impact and legacy. We also take a look at some NFL stories, recap the Pro Bowl, and talk about NCAAM basketball briefly before giving our Quick Picks. All this and more on another episode of A and A at 8.
Rest in Peace Kobe Bryant
1978-2020
2020-01-271h 01A and A @ 814. NFL Conference Title Recap, Eli Retires, + MORE!In this episode, we give our Moments of the Week and answer some great questions in the A&A Q&A. We then discuss the NFC and AFC Championships, look back at Eli Manning's career, and cover some other NFL topics. We talk about the new MLB Hall of Fame class and go over our Quick Picks before talking Games of the Week. All this and more on another edition of A and A at 8!
2020-01-241h 01A and A @ 813. New Season! NFL/Astros/CFB and More!This episode kicks off the second season of A&A@8! We start with our Moments of the Week and A&A Q&A before jumping into the NFL rundown as Conference Championship Sunday is upon us. We also discuss the CFB National Championship, the Astros cheating scandal, the XFL, college basketball madness, and much more in the beginning of Season 2 of A and A at 8!
2020-01-172h 01A and A @ 812. Season Finale - Finals Week 2-Hour SpecialIn the final regular episode (a late night two-hour special) of A&A@8 for the semester, we give you a little break from finals to take in some sports content along with our repeat guest and currently undefeated Quick Picks guest picker, Michael Dion. We begin with our Moments of the Week and A&A Q&A before jumping into a deep dive of NFL content. We talk about our NFL Power Rankings and recap the CFB Conference Championships before taking an overall look at what to expect during CFB Bowl Season. We then touch briefly on NBA and...
2019-12-122h 02A and A @ 811. CFB Conference Championship WeekWe are back with our first show post-Thanksgiving break! This week's show is full of football talk as the NFL heads into its 4th quarter of the regular season and CFB conference championships are set to take place this weekend. We talk about our Moments of the Week, answer listener questions on the A&A Q&A, and dive right into the NFL rundown. We discuss the CFB Playoff Rankings and preview the conference title games that will heavily shift the playoff rankings. As always, we pick our winners in Quick Picks and discuss the Games of the Week...
2019-12-051h 01A and A @ 810. 2-Hour Special Guest, NFL, CFB, + More!For our 2-hour special, we welcome fellow Western Illinois Sports Broadcasting Major Michael Dion onto the show for a fun episode full of debate. We start off with our Moments of the Week and then answer fan questions on the A&A Q&A. After this we dive into the NFL as we recap Week 11 and also preview Week 12. We then take a look at the updated College Football Playoff Standings and recap some of the best action of last Saturday, and also discuss a little NBA, WIU Sports, James Wiseman, and more! As always, we wrap up with...
2019-11-211h 56A and A @ 89. NFL Weeks 10/11, CFB Playoff Rankings, + MoreIn this installment of A&A@8, we start off with a special edition of Moments of the Week before taking fan questions in the A&A Q&A. We then recap last week's packed NFL slate and then preview Week 11, while also discussing the MVP race, playoff race, and give our power rankings. We also take a look at the College Football Playoff Rankings and talk about some recent NCAA ineligibility issues. We touch on some Western Illinois sports before discussing our Quick Picks and Games of the Week. All this and more on A and A at 8!
2019-11-141h 00A and A @ 88. NFL Midseason, CFB Playoff Rankings, Special Guest + More!This week on A&A@8 we are joined by another A, WIU Sports Broadcasting Major Austin Holznagel. We start off with our Moments of the Week and A&A Q&A and then dive right into the NFL as the playoff picture begins to take shape. We take a look back at Week 9 while previewing Week 10 and then give our thoughts on the newly released College Football Playoff Rankings. We touch a little on WIU sports, college basketball, and more before giving our Quick Picks and Games of the Week. All this and more on another fun episode of...
2019-11-0759 minA and A @ 87. Halloween 2-Hour Special! Special Guest, NFL, World Series, + MORE!This week's show features our second two-hour long special. We welcome our friend and Western Illinois alum Mike Pietrzyk onto the show to discuss everything going on in the sports world this week. We start off with our top moments of the week and take your questions in the A&A Q&A. We discuss NCAA's new decision to let athlete profit off of their likenesses, recap the World Series, talk some NBA, NHL, and WIU Sports. We also talk everything NFL from Week 8, preview Week 9, and take a look around the league as we have hit midseason and passed...
2019-10-312h 00A and A @ 86. NFL Weeks 7/8, World Series, NBA Opening NightThis week's episode of A&A@8 is jam-packed with content as the month of October continues to bring us a bunch of sports action. We start off with our favorite Moments of the Week and then discuss Weeks 7/8 of the NFL as we near the trade deadline. We also talk some college football as the playoff teams take shape, and talk about some Western Illinois Football and Men's Soccer as well. We then give our takes on the World Series so far and give a brief recap of the first couple days of the new NBA season. As always...
2019-10-2459 minA and A @ 85. 2-Hour Special: NFL, MLB Playoffs, CFB, NBA PreviewThis week's episode features our first TWO-HOUR special as we go in-depth on multiple topics as we reach the best sports time of the year. The NFL is in full swing, the World Series is upon us, and college football excitement continues to build as we discuss the important stories of the past week. We also talk WIU Football, do a brief preview of the NBA season and opening night, and as always, discuss our top moments of the week, answer fan questions, and give our Quick Picks and Games of the Week. All this and more on this...
2019-10-171h 54A and A @ 84. NFL Weeks 5/6, MLB Playoff Action, + MORE!In this week's episode, we discuss our top moments of the week and then turn to your questions on the A&A Q&A! We break down Week 5 and look ahead to Week 6 as the NFL is in full swing, and then take a look at a crazy week of MLB ALDS/NLDS action that has given us some great games so far. We touch on WIU's triple-OT thriller to open conference play last weekend, update you on a former Leatherneck getting his first NFL snaps, and as always, give our Quick Picks and Games of the Week. All...
2019-10-1059 minA and A @ 83. Bryan McLoone, NFL Weeks 4/5, MLB PlayoffsIn the third installment of A and A @8, we discuss our top moments of the week and introduce a new segment: the A&A Q&A. We also look back at Week 4 of the NFL while also previewing Week 5, and welcome our first on-air guest as Bryan McLoone joins to talk MLB playoff baseball. As always, we wrap up the show with our Quick Picks and Games of the Week. All this and more on this week's episode of A&A@8!
2019-10-0357 minA and A @ 82. NFL Week 3 Recap, MLB Playoff Race, WIU FootballAndrew & Austin are back to start off your Thursday morning right with your weekly dose of sports talk. This week features an action-packed episode as we discuss our top moments of the week and break down all the key happenings of Week 3 of the NFL while also taking a look ahead at Week 4. We also talk MLB playoff races, a little NBA preseason, recap WIU football's wrap-up of non-conference play, and take a look at some other WIU sports events taking place this week. As always, we cap off the show with our Quick Picks and Games of the...
2019-09-2658 minA and A @ 81. PilotAustin Gillentine and Andrew Stevens launch their very own sports podcast. Tune in to hear our top moments in sports this past week, as well as our favorite games of the past week.
We’ll be taking a look at the aftermath of week 2 of the NFL season plus, the stories and matchups for week 3.
We’ll also be discussing WIU sports, as well as an in-depth look at Western’s game last Saturday against Montana State and what to look forward to for this Saturday’s match up against Tennessee Tech.
2019-09-1952 min
Why I SocialEpisode 83 - Kristy Gillentine (KrisGillentine)Kristy Gillentine (KrisGillentine) is Vice President of Public Engagement for Drive West Communications. She initially came on my radar after her starting of a new Twitterchat, #ChatSnap and was later referred to me by podcast alum Chris McManamy. What makes Kristy unique is her strong journalistic background across every sort of medium possible. Print, broadcast, you name it, she's done it! Her drive and journalistic instinct is the reasons she's been so successful - as you'll hear in this week's episode! Join me this week for a conversation with Kristy Gillentine This Week on W...
2016-07-1930 minWhy I SocialEpisode 83 - Kristy Gillentine (KrisGillentine)Kristy Gillentine (KrisGillentine) is Vice President of Public Engagement for Drive West Communications. She initially came on my radar after her starting of a new Twitterchat, #ChatSnap and was later referred to me by podcast alum Chris McManamy. What makes Kristy unique is her strong journalistic background across every sort of medium possible. Print, broadcast, you name it, she's done it! Her drive and journalistic instinct is the reasons she's been so successful - as you'll hear in this week's episode! Join me this week for a conversation with Kristy Gillentine This Week on W...
2016-07-1930 min