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Made Here: Small business stories and conversations with entrepreneursHow To Build a Career at the Intersection of Food and Social Justice | Lachelle CunninghamIn spite of the recognition she’s received from her industry, one would say that Lachelle Cunningham’s journey as a chef is unconventional, especially compared to her peers. She began her culinary career by launching Chelles’ Kitchen in 2012 and soon became known for her work as the founding Executive Chef of Breaking Bread Cafe in North Minneapolis, where she received many accolades for her food creativity and social justice work.
In this episode, she talks to us about becoming a mom in her early 20s and how her sense of smell changed her relationship with food...2020-12-2232 minMade Here: Small business stories and conversations with entrepreneursTransforming the Lives of Children Through Speech Pathology | Michea RahmanMichea Rahman, a native Houstonian, is a speech-language pathologist who owns and runs Children’s Language Center, a clinic that provides pediatric speech therapy services to children in a positive and nurturing environment.
In this episode, Michea shares the difficulties she experienced growing up and how her single mom inspired her to be consistently hardworking and tenacious. We also talk about how Michea's life shifted from being a stage actress and secondary theater arts teacher to becoming a well-respected speech pathology practitioner in Houston, Texas. On the show, Michea also discusses how, in spite of the pandemic, Ch...2020-12-1730 minMade Here: Small business stories and conversations with entrepreneursFueling Greener and Healthier Neighborhoods Through a Marketplace | Shelley GreenShelley Green's path as a small business owner took a while to shape. Transitioning from a career in consulting, Shelley now proudly owns The Green Corner Store located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Green Corner Store is a market that supports local makers, artisans, and micro-businesses that sell quality products that make our lives greener, safer and healthier. The Green Corner Store is a certified business of The Green Business Network, a program of Green America — the nation’s leading nonprofit in growing the green economy.
In this episode, Shelley talks to us about her journey and why...2020-12-1533 minMade Here: Small business stories and conversations with entrepreneursHow to Avoid the Pitfalls of Running a Small Business | Shelly EvansThis week's guest is a go-getter mom who runs Honey Hush Boutique, a store selling stylish clothes and vintage home items and gifts in Bogota, Texas. Shelly Evans decided to remodel an old bank building and turn it into a store that she now runs with her daughter Lacey.
In this episode, Shelly talks about the ugly side of starting and growing a small business. She shares with me the lessons she learned, and her advice for other entrepreneurs who might be going through similar challenges. On the show, we talk about the importance of community...2020-12-0830 minMade Here: Small business stories and conversations with entrepreneursHow To Balance Purpose and Profit | Tyson Toussant and Tim CoombsTyson Toussant and Tim Coombs are the co-founders of BIONIC, a mission-driven material engineering company that addresses ocean plastic pollution in marine and coastal environments. BIONIC engineers fully traceable high-grade textiles made with coastal and marine plastic.
On the show, Tyson and Tim talk about their roots and how growing up in New York City sparked their interest in social and environmental issues. They share everything from their first entrepreneurial endeavor to building and attracting key partnerships. Tyson and Tim also talk about balancing purpose and profit and their broader mission of shifting people’s behavior and th...2020-12-0100 minMade Here: Small business stories and conversations with entrepreneursHow To Scale a Business in Language Learning | Maria UreWhen we think about our favorite subject in school or why we loved going to class, we sometimes associate our fondness for learning with teachers we love, much like this week's guest, Maria Ure. Moving from Argentina to the United States in the mid-80s, Maria saw a huge need in language learning — a program that would captivate students at a young age. From teaching Spanish to a small group of students, Maria has now taught over 6,000 students. Today, she continues to make an impact as the Founder and Director of Spanish in Action, a language school located in Ma...2020-11-2400 minMade Here: Small business stories and conversations with entrepreneursBuilding and Growing a Business in the Restaurant Industry | Ken and Jeannette KatzThis week’s episode features husband and wife and owners of Buenos Diaz Café, Ken and Jeanette Katz. In 2012, Ken and Jeanette opened the doors to their restaurant in Atlanta, a place that eventually became a second home for students and faculty in that area. Buenos Dias Café is a quick-service restaurant that serves fresh, authentic cuisine inspired by Jeannette’s childhood in El Salvador and the distinct Latin communities in which they have both lived. Growing up, Jeannette observed women having a harder time receiving help and being taken seriously when launching a business. This understanding motivates Jeannette and Ke...2020-11-1700 minMade Here: Small business stories and conversations with entrepreneursCreating A Business to Support Mental Health | Kay LuttrellKay Luttrell joined the US Navy straight out of high school. While going through personal challenges that took a toll on her mental health, Kay found solace in lighting and making scented candles. Her hobby eventually turned into Unlax Candles, a company selling high-quality and hand-poured scented candles that Kay hopes will be a part of her customer’s relaxation routine and meditative state. In this episode, Kay shares how her business grew tenfold since it launched in December 2019. We discuss the impact of business mentorship and how she manifests items on her vision board into reality! She also ta...2020-11-1000 minMade Here: Small business stories and conversations with entrepreneursPushing Black-Owned Businesses To Excellence | Dr. Lakeysha HallmonIs there a difference between being an educator and being a teacher? Our next guest, Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon, believes there is. Dr. Key is the CEO and Founder of the Village Market, an Atlanta-based organization that empowers Black entrepreneurs through business development trainings, marketplaces, and community engagement.
According to a 2017 Small Business Administration study, black-owned businesses averaged $58,000 in revenue while white-owned businesses averaged over nine times that amount. To address the disparity of earnings between Black-owned and white-owned businesses, the Village Market showcases and trains hundreds of Black-owned businesses that specialize in conscious apparel, all-natural products, and...2020-11-0300 minMade Here: Small business stories and conversations with entrepreneursBreaking Away From Cultural Barriers | Sulaiman OthomanToday's episode is a little different because our featured guest is based in the UK. Originally from North-Eastern Syria, Sulaiman Othoman is a journalist and broadcaster with more than 17 years of experience in the industry, particularly in the Middle East. He is the founder of Caravel Magazine, an independent art, heritage, and culture digital magazine, designed to be a window that explores the richness of Middle Eastern and North African creativity. In this episode, we talk to Sulaiman about the different cultures he was exposed to, how he fought his way out of a system that didn’t foster en...2020-10-2700 minMade Here: Small business stories and conversations with entrepreneursHolding Onto Your Artistry as a Business Owner | Thea MonyeeThis week's guest is an accomplished, multi-talented Black Creative and the host of “Shaping The Shift“ podcast. Thea Monyee is a remarkable writer and artist with credits including appearances on HBO, BET, and FOX SOUL. She is the owner of MarleyAyo Creative Consulting. The many facets and inflections of Thea's journey epitomize shape shifting. In this episode, we talk to Thea about how she built a business, while still holding on to her artistry. She also shares with her daily routine, including how she balances work and family time, and why she makes it a point to shut things down...2020-10-2000 minMade Here: Small business stories and conversations with entrepreneursChasing Your Entrepreneurial Dream | Kristel ValenciaFor years, Kristel Valencia worked as an event planner for Coca-Cola. She is a proud daughter of Mexican parents who immigrated to Georgia when Kristel was just 10 months old. After a death in her family made Kristel realize the importance of time, she quit her job to finally chase after her entrepreneurial dream. Today, Kristel is the founder of Cafecito, a coffee shop that serves beverages and snacks influenced by her Mexican heritage.
In this episode, Kristel talks to us about the importance of having a network of supporters and mentors. Kristel, a single mom, also shares...2020-10-1300 minMade Here: Small business stories and conversations with entrepreneursEmpowering Youth Through Farming | Max ElliottThis week's guest has built a legacy of transforming the lives of young people through farming and leadership. For 14 years, Max Elliott served as the Executive Director of Urban Roots, a farm-based youth leadership organization in Austin, Texas.
Created out of its parent organization YouthLaunch, Urban Roots launched with just 15 teenagers and one field in 2008. On their 3.5 (three and a half) acre farm, Urban Roots serves teens and young adults through paid internships that not only focus on farming, but also on their growth as leaders and good citizens. Urban Roots has an exponential impact that...2020-10-0600 minMade Here: Small business stories and conversations with entrepreneursBuilding Your Resilience | Jonathan CottrellThe entrepreneurial journey could start at any phase in someone's life. For Jonathan Cottrell, a serial starter, the urge to build something from the ground up began at age 11, after getting his hands on a book titled "Better Than A Lemonade Stand: 51 Business Ideas For Kids." Since then, Jonathan has had a long list of startups under his belt, including his latest, Journeyage, which provides custom training solutions for enterprises. In this episode, Jonathan talks about his first startup exit, the importance of prioritizing the challenges of your business, and knowing which ones you should solve for. Jonathan also...2020-09-2942 minMade Here: Small business stories and conversations with entrepreneursTurning Dark Moments Into Opportunities to Serve Humanity | Karly BurkeDo you ever look back at your life and realize that some of your most challenging and painful moments pushed you to look into a problem and dig a little deeper? That’s the story of this week's guest, Karly Burke. Karly is a Seattle native who created a chapter of Hashtag Lunchbag, a nonprofit organization that makes bagged lunches for the homeless, complete with love messages to inspire others. In this episode, Karly shares the tumultuous parts of her high school years that propelled her to pursue humanitarian work. She talks to us about the challenges of running a...2020-09-2234 minMade Here: Small business stories and conversations with entrepreneursContinuing a Family Legacy and Adapting to Changing Markets | Latrice CannonWhen entrepreneurs are asked who inspired them to start their own companies, they might mention names you would typically see on magazine lists like Forbes or Fortune. But, my favorite stories are from the business owners who, in a heartbeat, will tell you that they were inspired by a family member who worked hard to get to where they are today. In this episode, we’re hearing from Latrice Cannon, owner of Cannon’s Upholstery, Inc. in Phoenix, Arizona. Latrice inherited her father’s business, a company that provides upholstery services for commercial and residential clients.
Today, Latric...2020-09-1528 minMade Here: Small business stories and conversations with entrepreneursChallenging Industry Norms and Putting People First | Oku AbaraToday, we’re doing something a little different: we're featuring an entrepreneur based in the UK! Originally from Nigeria, Oku Abhara overcame physical and financial challenges and eventually started his own venture in the real estate industry. As the founder of Pristo’s Properties Limited, Oku aims to create an ethical property lettings business that is service-oriented and puts people’s interests first.
Oku gained knowledge and resilience from his professional experience in the London property lettings market, as well as a period in his life when he himself faced a housing issue. We’ll hear from Oku...2020-09-0827 minMade Here: Small business stories and conversations with entrepreneursInfusing Culture and Heritage in your Business | GG PeraltaToday’s guest is a business owner who infuses culture, heritage and passion into every aspect of her business. With her parents, GG Peralta runs El Charro Hipster, a family-owned coffee shop, bar and restaurant, right in the heart of the arts district in downtown Phoenix.
With only more than 2 years in operation, El Charro Hipster has been named the “Best Hangout” by the Phoenix New Times and has been given the Phoenix Green Leader Business award for the second year in a row. El Charro Hipster is environmentally friendly and only uses 100% compostable items.
In...2020-09-0124 minMade Here: Small business stories and conversations with entrepreneursReconnecting With Your Purpose | Katie DelwicheKatie Delwiche has had farming in her blood for years. As a gardener and herbalist, Katie has helped clients cultivate a relationship with their garden. Currently, she is the founder of Cloud and Crow, a company that provides garden care and design in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Since 2003, Katie has been emphasizing the power of being in the garden — as a way for people to rediscover and reconnect with nature and their own selves. In this episode, Katie talks to us about her roots (no pun intended!), how she bounced back from the 2008 recession, learned to pi...2020-08-2528 minMade Here: Small business stories and conversations with entrepreneursDoing Good by Going Green | Jeremiah RosenthalIf we were to think of tech visionary entrepreneurs, people like Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, might come to mind. To the contrary and while the road may not be easy, any person, regardless of background and status, can carve out a name for themselves in business. In today’s episode, we’re featuring the story of Jeremiah Rosenthal, founder of Green Bin. Years ago, Jeremiah came to realize how much waste packing and moving created when he was moving in with his wife, who was his girlfriend then. In 2018, Jeremiah founded Green Bin, a company that rent...2020-08-1833 minMade Here: Small business stories and conversations with entrepreneursGlorified Entrepreneurship and the Power of Small Businesses | Kimberly RolandIn today’s episode, we’re excited to learn from Kimberly Roland, Director of Innovation & Entrepreneur Programs at Better Business Bureau (“BBB”), a mission-driven nonprofit that advances marketplace trust. In 2019, Kimberly helped launch a partnership between BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest and GoDaddy through its Empower by GoDaddy program. Empower by GoDaddy is GoDaddy's global community and philanthropic program that equips entrepreneurs in underserved communities with training, tools and peer networks to accelerate their journeys.
As you’ll soon find out, Kimberly is a self-confessed data nerd. In this episode, Kimberly and I talk about glorified...2020-08-1140 minMade Here: Small business stories and conversations with entrepreneursWriting Your Own Entrepreneurship Story | Scott ShigeokaHave you ever gone on a great adventure to pursue a passion project? Well, that’s what our first ever guest, Scott Shigeoka, an American entrepreneur, storyteller, designer and artist does. Born in Hawaii and now based in San Francisco, Scott founded an independent creative agency that bridges social and political divides through the power of stories. He is the host of various shows/series including "Made in America," which highlights everyday entrepreneurs and the racist/systemic barriers they've overcome. In this episode, Scott will share how a hitchhiking journey led him to founding his own business, what starkly di...2020-08-0431 min
Sincerely, Hueman: Stories of Kindness and Doing GoodIntroducing: Made HereSpecial Announcement: Listen to our new podcast, Made Here.Entrepreneurship is a journey — and not everyone gets a fair shot. Made Here is a podcast about what it means to be an underserved entrepreneur in America and what it takes to turn a small business idea into reality. Join GoDaddy’s Head of Corporate Social Responsibility Stacy Cline as she chats with resilient and driven local entrepreneurs. Listen to how they defied expectations and challenged norms, in order to create businesses that enabled them to realize their potential, support their families and give back to their communities.2020-07-2903 minMade Here: Small business stories and conversations with entrepreneursTaking Risks and Conquering Your Lane | Yolanda OwensYolanda Owens, founder of farm-to-skin spa Iwi Fresh, knows what it means to take tremendous risks and fight for something you believe in. Inspired by her grandmother who used to treat Yolanda’s eczema with home remedies, Yolanda left her corporate job in tech and used her 401K to start her business.
In spite of overwhelming challenges, from parting ways with a friend who was originally a partner at Iwi Fresh, to being diagnosed with colon cancer, Yolanda held on to her convictions — which included creating a line of chemical-free skincare products that's only made with farm-sourced ingr...2020-07-2837 minMade Here: Small business stories and conversations with entrepreneursBuilding a League for the Next Generation | Arnold SmithFrom sleeping on the floor when his family first moved to America to starting an official NFL flag football league within the community that embraced him, Arnold Smith’s story is nothing short of remarkable. Created in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 2017, Arnold is the founder of the Eastern Iowa NFL Flag Football League (“League”), a competitive flag football league for kids from 1st to 8th grade. A dad himself, Arnold wanted to teach kids the fundamentals of flag football, teamwork and sportsmanship, and other critical values that will help shape their character. Originally from Sierra Leone, Arnold shares what it’s l...2020-07-2833 minMade Here: Small business stories and conversations with entrepreneursIntroducing: Made HereEntrepreneurship is a journey — and not everyone gets a fair shot. Made Here is a podcast about what it means to be an underserved entrepreneur in America and what it takes to turn a small business idea into reality.
If you’re looking to hear from founders with Ivy League degrees and millions in venture funding, you’re in the wrong show. Join GoDaddy’s Head of Corporate Social Responsibility Stacy Cline as she chats with resilient and driven local entrepreneurs. Listen to how they defied expectations and challenged norms, in order to create businesses that enabled...2020-07-0302 minSincerely, Hueman: Stories of Kindness and Doing GoodSupporting Underserved Entrepreneurs on Their Path to Success with Stacy ClineFrom a young age, Stacy Cline saw how somebody who is seen as "different" can be treated. It wasn't until college when her passion to connect people to causes took shape — upon walking into a run down classroom with no computers and no books for a school assignment. Today, Stacy works on her mission at scale as Director of Corporate Citizenship at GoDaddy for Good, the charitable arm of technology company GoDaddy.GoDaddy for Good has launched programs that tangibly give back to communities where they operate in — one of which is through their "Empower by GoDaddy" program. Thr...2020-02-1820 min