Wayne Pankey- It's a Bridgeport Thing

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In this episode, we met with Magnus Kolaas, a man from Sweden who decided to take on America's biggest problem we face today, soil. Magnus explains why he and his good friends and business partner are looking to better the planet. His drive to work 16-hour days, his morning routine, his love for people and accepting others, and his goal to improve rural cities.


As always, thank you for listening, and remember that failure is the only path to success, so don't mind failure. Now, let's dive into the episode.

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On this episode we sat down with photographer, painter, writer, director, professor and raconteur artist, Michael Daks @michaeldaks

Michael takes us through the journey of his amazing career. Photographing the likes of Princess Diana, Diane Sawyer, Rosie O'Donnell, Tyra Banks, Meshell Ndegeochello, KRS One, Mobb Deep, Sir Kenneth Branagh and many more iconic figures.

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This week's episode features our conversation with Xavier Blake, the new Executive Director of One Columbia. Xavier discusses his transition into his new role, the art community in Columbia, SC, leadership, and the importance of self-care. A few key takeaways from this episode include gaining a new perspective on the concept of always grinding, learning how to engage with communities, and recognizing the significance of rest.

As always, thank you for listening, and remember that failure is the only path to success, so don't mind failure. Now, let's dive into the episode.

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On this episode, we welcomed Ronnie McKnight, the founder of the tech app Hop-In-Go. He is not only an author, philanthropist, real estate owner, and father, but he is also involved in much more.

In this episode, Ronnie shares insights into how he runs his businesses, discusses the challenges of losing his parents, reflects on a critical health situation where he had 48 hours to live, and talks about relocating his tech company from Columbia, SC, to Atlanta, GA.

To stay updated on Ronnie's journey, you can follow him on LinkedIn. Additionally, you can purchase Ronnie's new book.

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We sat down with Wayne Pankey, the owner of the creative space Botánica de Santee. Botánica de Santee is a Latinx and Afro-Caribbean-inspired, unisex clothing and accessory boutique. Wayne shared his story with us, moving from Bridgeport, CT, to Columbia, SC, with one goal: to open up his own store. Listen to the full episode to hear Wayne's thought process, how he confronts setbacks, and the virtue of patience that guided him throughout his journey.

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In this episode, we chat with Derek Walker, the owner of Brown and Browner and highly respected in the advertising industry. Derek shares his advice on effectively managing an ad agency, treating his staff as customers, and forgetting about profit.

You can follow up with Derek Walker and his views on the industry on Linkedin

We also want to thank our sponsor Botanica De Santee for this episode. If you are in Columbia, SC feel free to stop by the store at 724 Santee Avenue, Columbia, SC Wednesday-Saturday 12 pm-5 pm