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Dynamic Decisions PodcastFrom Hurricane Katrina to Hibiscus Pioneer: A Veteran's Journey to Agricultural InnovationMajor Najeeb Muhaimin transforms personal tragedy into agricultural triumph after Hurricane Katrina displaced his family from New Orleans. This Georgia Army National Guard veteran discovered an unexpected path to entrepreneurship through hibiscus farming.As co-owner of Pride Road, Najeeb revolutionized American agriculture by becoming one of the first commercial hibiscus operations in the US. With 20 acres in production and 500+ acres available through partnerships, Pride Road produces 30-40 thousand pounds annually with complete vertical integration from seed to shelf.Host Teasha Cable explores how military principles shaped Najeeb's approach to building a comprehensive food business including...
2025-08-2631 min
The Pride Road Architects PodcastAs an architect, have you ever worked with your family?As an architect, have you ever worked with your family? In this episode Pride Road Architects, Magda Haener, Sandy Hickey and Lisa Raynes talk fellow architect Laura Simpkins about working as an architect with family members, and Lisa shares a special story about how her Grandpa inspired her to be an architect. We would love to hear your stories too. What or who inspired you to study architecture? PODCAST ‘Architecture in the den’ Host Lisa Raynes, CEO of Pride Road, the architectural practice franchise on our podcast ‘architecture in the den’ At Pride Road we are passionate about empowering marginali...
2024-06-1012 min
The Pride Road Architects PodcastRIBA CPD informal core curriculum 7 Inclusive Environments - Marsha RamroopRIBA CPD informal core curriculum 7 Inclusive Environments - Marsha Ramroop
In this episode Lisa Raynes talks to global award-winning inclusion culture expert Marsha Ramroop.
Join us on ‘the Pride Road Architects podcast’ as we navigate the intricate landscape of RIBA's CPD core curriculum, providing insights, expert interviews, and valuable tips for architects seeking to thrive in the ever-evolving field of architecture.
In this episode Lisa Raynes talks to inclusion culture expert Marsha Ramroop.
Marsha is a global award-winning inclusion culture expert, with a passion for driving change in the...
2024-05-3136 min
The Pride Road Architects PodcastRIBA CPD informal Core Curriculum 6 Sustainable Architecture Earth Sheltered HouseRIBA informal CPD Core Curriculum 6 Sustainable Architecture Earth Sheltered Home #architect #architecture #sustainability RIBA Chartered Members, are required to engage in and document a minimum of 35 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) annually. They must centre around RIBA's CPD framework of ten mandatory core curriculum topics, each designed to address the skills essential for architects. 1️⃣ Architecture for Social Purpose 2️⃣ Health, Safety, and Wellbeing 3️⃣ Business, Clients, and Services 4️⃣ Legal, Regulatory, and Statutory Compliance 5️⃣ Procurement and Contracts 6️⃣ Sustainable Architecture 7️⃣ Inclusive Environments 8️⃣ Places, Planning, and Communities 9️⃣ Building Conservation and Heritage 🔟 Design, Construction, and Technology The CPD can take on a variety of forms, from paid for structured RIBA acc...
2024-03-1436 min
The DisenfranchisedLisa Raynes - Pride Road - You need more than technical knowledge to start a businessHaving a technical skill doesn't necessarily mean that you can start and run a successful business.
There are many other skills required that you need to effectively set up a business. Marketing, PR, sales, website creation, accounting, the list goes on and it means that not everyone can build a stable business on their own.
Lisa Raynes, Founder of Pride Road, talks us through how this issue manifests itself in an unstable market and how she found a solution for this problem.
We also talk about;
- Her experience as an...
2021-07-2251 min
The Pride Road Architects PodcastArchitecture in the Den: How Architects Demonstrate Value with Flora SamuelLisa Raynes and Flora Samuel Professor Architecture in the Built Environment chat about why architects need to show their value to win
Whether pitching for new clients or competing for new projects, there’s always an opportunity for architects to demonstrate the value they bring. The way to evidence this value is with research or client feedback.
Host Lisa Raynes, is the brains behind Pride Road Architects, which has built into its business model the concept that the client is key. Guest Flora Samuel has long been interested in how architects evidence and express the val...
2021-02-1728 min![JUSTIN AND THE [FOOD] ENTREPRENEURS](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4235342/Vintage-16-12-2019_21h13m38s.jpg){kind=logo}
JUSTIN AND THE [FOOD] ENTREPRENEURSEpisode 19: The Muhaimin Family of Pride Road - Lithonia, GA. Rebuilding After Natural Disaster. Family Entrepreneurship and Business. From Farm to Finished Product. Health Benefits of Hibiscus.Episode 19: The Muhaimin Family, the owners and founders of Pride Road in Lithonia, Georgia. Rebuilding After Natural Disaster. Family Entrepreneurship and Business. From Farm to Finished Product. Health Benefits of Hibiscus.
Hosted By: Deborah Michas (IG: @deborahmichas) & Justin Bizzarro (IG: @justinbizzarro)
Episode Notes:
1) The many uses and health benefits of Hibiscus.
2) From natural disaster to a successful business when family is forced to come together.
3) Growing up with an entrepreneur father and then being a family of entrepreneurs under one business.
4) Farming to sell...
2019-03-061h 00JUSTIN AND THE [FOOD] ENTREPRENEURSEpisode 18: Motivational Monday - Brian McBride. Competition is Good and Healthy. Tenacity is Proving Oneself. Prove People Wrong. Healthy Relationships Have Competitiveness.Episode 18: Motivational Monday - Brian McBride. Competition is Good and Healthy. Tenacity is Proving Oneself. Prove People Wrong. Healthy Relationships Have Competitiveness.
"Put your head down and work as hard as you can because there is always someone better out there." - Brian McBride.
"I think competition is very important; it breeds many good things in a person." - Brian McBride.
Hosted By: Deborah Michas (IG: @deborahmichas) & Justin Bizzarro (IG: @justinbizzarro)
Episode Notes:
1) Competition is essential because it helps us push ourselves farther and...
2019-03-0422 minJUSTIN AND THE [FOOD] ENTREPRENEURSEpisode 17: Lisa Kirkpatrick of High Cotton Co. - Atlanta, GA. From Teachers‘ Gifts to Food Entrepreneur. Taking Advantage of America‘s Mart. Finding Niches. Dream Your Destiny.Episode 17: Lisa Kirkpatrick, the owner and founder of the High Cotton Co in Atlanta, Georgia. From Teachers' Gifts to Food Entrepreneur. Taking Advantage of America's Mart. Finding Niches. Dream Your Destiny.
Hosted By: Deborah Michas (IG: @deborahmichas) & Justin Bizzarro (IG: @justinbizzarro)
Episode Notes:
1) Opportunities to be a food or beverage entrepreneur come from all kinds of different places; just be willing to listen.
2) Do one thing a day to put another piece of the puzzle together, where the puzzle is your vision and dreams.
3) Georgia re...
2019-03-0152 min