Chat With Leaders

In the second part of this two-part series, Nathan Stuck dives further into the depths of inclusivity and leadership with Adrianne Gordon of B Local Asheville, B EOS Network and BLD Southeast. Join us as we delve into how she challenges conventional notions, amplifies diverse voices, and dismantles barriers to access. Discover her refreshing perspective on the delicate balance between passion and self-care, embodied by her philosophy of a "beautifully spiced life." Adrianne's insights on avoiding burnout while championing the B Corp movement are a must-hear. We also unravel the story behind her venture, Practical Insight, and how she guides mission-driven companies toward manageable, measurable progress without sacrificing their team's well-being. Tune in for actionable advice and inspiration to create a meaningful impact without compromising on life's richness.

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• Visit adriannegordon.com
• Follow Linkedin.com/in/adriannegordon/ 

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In this first of a two part series, Nathan Stuck dives into the world of coalition building and leadership with Adrianne Gordon. Her journey began leading a college gay-straight alliance, igniting her passion for diverse perspectives and genuine connections. Adrianne's unique superpower lies in creating effective structures, leading her to spearhead B Local Asheville's early years. Discover how she merged B Corp values with EOS tools, fostering a community of over 50 like-minded companies across the nation. Join us as we explore Adrianne's evolution through EOS, the power of progress over perfection, and her inspiring advocacy for authentic leadership.

Stay tuned for the second part to uncover more of Adrianne's insights and experiences.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit adriannegordon.com
• Follow Linkedin.com/in/adriannegordon/ 

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How do you break into the circle of Investment Capital as a founder that doesn’t understand the lingo or have the connections? You talk to people like Anastasia Simon at Techstars Atlanta & Techstars Impact, powered by Cox. Nathan sits down with Anastasia to unpack her story and how she helps underrepresented founders navigate this often confusing landscape so some of the most pressing problems can be addressed today.

This is part two of this episode. Tune in to Part 1 here.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Linkedin / @anastasianicole
• Twitter / @anastasiab
• Follow
• Paige Hendrix Buckner https://www.linkedin.com/in/paigehendrixbuckner/
• Mandela SH Dixon https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandelash/
• Twanna Harris https://www.linkedin.com/in/twannaharris/
• https://www.kaporcapital.com/
• MLN Ventures
• Open Venture Capital https://openventure.capital/ 
• It All Media https://www.itallmedia.co/

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How do you break into the circle of Investment Capital as a founder that doesn’t understand the lingo or have the connections? You talk to people like Anastasia Simon at Techstars Atlanta & Techstars Impact, powered by Cox. Nathan sits down with Anastasia to unpack her story and how she helps underrepresented founders navigate this often confusing landscape so some of the most pressing problems can be addressed today.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Linkedin / @anastasianicole
• Twitter / @anastasiab
• Follow
• Paige Hendrix Buckner https://www.linkedin.com/in/paigehendrixbuckner/
• Mandela SH Dixon https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandelash/
• Twanna Harris https://www.linkedin.com/in/twannaharris/
• https://www.kaporcapital.com/
• MLN Ventures
• Open Venture Capital https://openventure.capital/ 
• It All Media https://www.itallmedia.co/

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Welcome to "The People Experience Pulse," a Chat With Leaders Media podcast. In this trailer episode, Executive Producer Quentin Thomas, sits down with the Vicki Flier Hudson and Jeff Bond to delve into the inspiration behind the podcast's focus on People, Employee, and Human Experience (PX/EX/HX) leaders. Vicki, a DEI-focused executive coach, musician, and Executive Partner of the People-First Elevation Team, emphasizes the importance of elevating people's experiences for a thriving workplace culture. Jeff, CEO of Chat With Leaders Media and Executive Partner of the People-First Elevation Team, highlights the significance of servant leadership and rethinking business with a people-first approach. The podcast aims to provide actionable strategies, insights into evolving employee experiences, and examples of successful PX/EX/HX initiatives, inspiring listeners to create inclusive workplaces. Join hosts Vicki Flier Hudson and Jeff Bond as they embark on an exciting new journey.

Resources related to this episode

• Visit peoplefirstelevation.com
• Follow Vicki on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickiflierhudson/
• Follow Jeff on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbond123/ 
• Subscribe to The People Experience Pulse Podcast on:
  • Apple Podcast
  • Google Podcast
  • Spotify

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How can we simplify caregiving and support the caregivers themselves? How can businesses play a role in addressing the caregiver crisis to support their workforce?

On today’s episode, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from Karina Muller, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Motivity Care, an organization revolutionizing caregiving management through a tech-enabled service solution.

Karina has over 20 years of experience in the health and wellness industry, sports industry, caregiving management, and stress management. She shares her motivation for starting the organization and the personal experiences that fueled her drive to address the issue of elder care. You’ll also hear Karina shed light on the challenges faced by caregivers, particularly women, while offering invaluable insights into self-care and managing caregiver guilt

Tune in as we unpack the complexities of caregiving, the impact on women, and the transformative solutions we can implement now for a better future.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit www.Motivitycare.com
• Follow Motivity Care on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/motivity-care/ 
• Contact Motivity Care at info@motivitycare.com
• Follow Karina on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinamuller/ 

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Why should you see sustainability as a core aspect of your business operations and how can you integrate it seamlessly to drive profitability? Today Nathan had the pleasure of sitting down with Venkatesh Kini, Co-founder of Ubuntoo. Ubuntoo is an online platform that matches corporations and institutions to sustainable innovations and entrepreneurs around the world. 

In today’s discussion, Venkatesh shares the story of founding Ubuntoo with Peter Schelstraete, delves into the challenges faced by companies when adopting sustainability practices, and addresses the common misconception that sustainability is separate from the core business.

Stay tuned as Nathan and Venki explore the power of sustainable innovation and the transformative impact it can have on businesses and the environment.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit https://www.ubuntoo.com/ 
• Follow Venkatesh on LinkedIn
• Follow Peter Schelstraete on LinkedIn

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur? In today’s episode, we sit down with Ricky Steele, Chief Development Officer at Talent360 Solutions and Author of The Heart of Networking. He discusses how he approaches building and maintaining relationships in his network. Ricky shares his perspective on effective leadership, why you should devote time and energy to the person standing in front of you, and emphasizes the importance of an integrated approach to life and the need to have a desire to touch people.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, you won't want to miss this conversation with one of Atlanta's most influential business leaders.

Resources related to this episode

• Visit www.heartofnetworking.net
• Visit https://www.talent360solutions.com/
• Follow Ricky Steele on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickysteele/

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How can business leaders develop and strengthen their leadership capabilities in the face of disruption and uncertainty? In today’s episode, Jeff Bond chats with Jay Weiser, Principal and Founder of Jay Weiser Consulting.

Jay and Jeff discuss why even companies with the best strategies and execution plans can be caught off guard and unprepared. Jay shares practical advice for early-stage entrepreneurs and seasoned executive leaders to immediately strengthen their leadership capabilities, as well as "The Five Leadership Superpowers™" and how they can help companies adapt to disruption and uncertainty.

Tune in to discover how to become a more effective and prepared leader in today's fast-paced business environment.

Resources related to this episode

• Visit www.jayweiser.com
• Follow Jay at
• https://linkedin.com/in/jayrweiser
• https://twitter.com/Jay_R_Weiser
• Follow Jay Weiser Consulting at
• https://www.instagram.com/jayweiserconsulting
• https://www.youtube.com/@jayweiserconsulting

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How can your business integrate the principles of conscious capitalism and better involve stakeholders for mutual success? In today’s episode, Jeff Bond chats with Kent Gregoire, a certified conscious capitalism consultant and the Co-Founder of Stakeholder Business. Kent is a renowned entrepreneur, consultant, speaker, and angel investor with over 35 years of experience in the business world.

In this episode, Jeff and Kent dive deep into the topic of stakeholder capitalism and how it's transforming the business landscape. Kent discusses the importance of giving stakeholders a voice and involving them in the strategic decision-making process, why it’s important for businesses to align stakeholders and adopt purpose-driven metrics, and shares his stories that have shaped him as a leader and helped him prioritize purpose over profit.

Resources related to this episode

• Follow Kent on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kentgregoire
• Visit https://www.symphonyadvantage.com/
• Visit https://stakeholderbusiness.com/ 

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Have you ever wished that you had better mentors and advocates to set you up for success before you started your career? How do some people receive that “leg up” early in their career that seems to catapult their success and others lag behind despite giving it their all?

Twanna Harris will share the story that led her to what she aspires to be today, “being the person she needed most when she was first starting out.” Today, Twanna equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the space, tools, coaching, and community they need to convert their talents and creativity into successful, purpose-driven business ventures. 

This is part two of this two-part interview.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit https://www.tribalgood.org/ 
• Check out Kahlil Greene at https://www.tiktok.com/@kahlilgreene
• Follow Bryan Stevenson with Equal Justice Initiative

• Check out Jalaiah Harmon

• Follow Sydney Hulebek

• Lebron James Team
  • Check out Maverick Carter 
  • Follow Rich Paul 
• Check out Issa Rae

• Follow Tawanna Harris at:
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/twannaharris/
  • https://www.instagram.com/twannaharris/ 

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In this episode, Jeff Bond interviews William Warren, author of "The Conquering Creative," and Owner of The Sketch Effect, about his experience transitioning from a creative hobbyist to a successful business owner. William shares the key steps he took to turn his creative skills into a sellable product, offering advice for other creatives who want to make the same transition. He emphasizes the importance of finding the intersection between what you're naturally good at, passionate about, and what the market needs. William also discusses the mindset shifts and practical skills that creatives need to develop in order to be successful in both their craft and the business of their craft. The main takeaway of the book is that the business side of creative work is not as hard as you might think, and William breaks down ways to shift your thinking, actions, and outcomes to achieve success. Tune in to learn how to overcome business challenges as a creative professional.

Resources related to this episode

• Visit https://theconqueringcreative.com/book/ 
• Follow https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-warren-83101586/ 
• Follow https://www.instagram.com/thesketcheffect/ 

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Have you ever wished that you had better mentors and advocates to set you up for success before you started your career? How do some people receive that “leg up” early in their career that seems to catapult their success and others lag behind despite giving it their all?

Twanna Harris will share the story that led her to what she aspires to be today, “being the person she needed most when she was first starting out.” Today, Twanna equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the space, tools, coaching, and community they need to convert their talents and creativity into successful, purpose-driven business ventures. 

This is part one of this two-part interview.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit https://www.tribalgood.org/ 
• Check out Kahlil Greene at https://www.tiktok.com/@kahlilgreene
• Follow Bryan Stevenson with Equal Justice Initiative

• Check out Jalaiah Harmon

• Follow Sydney Hulebek

• Lebron James Team

• • Check out Maverick Carter 

• • Follow Rich Paul 

• Check out Issa Rae

• Follow Tawanna Harris at:

• • https://www.linkedin.com/in/twannaharris/
  • https://www.instagram.com/twannaharris/ 

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Have you ever struggled to communicate with someone from a different cultural background in the workplace? Do you want to learn how to build a more inclusive and diverse team?

On today’s episode, hosts Jeff Bond and Vicki Flier Huson sit down with Soumaya Khalifa, founder of Khalifa Consulting, which provides cross-cultural training and education to businesses and individuals. In addition to her consulting work, Soumaya is the founder and executive director of the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta (ISB), one of the most distinguished community-building organizations in the area.Today’s discussion centers around the challenges of navigating cultural differences in the workplace, and how to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in a globalized world.

Tune in to hear Soumaya Khalifa share her insights and experiences on how to bridge cultural gaps and create a more harmonious work environment. From her years of consulting experience, Soumaya offers practical advice for leaders who want to develop cultural competence and foster a culture of respect and inclusivity.

Resources related to this episode

• Visit https://khalifa.consulting/
• Visit https://isbatlanta.org/
• Follow Soumaya at:
• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/soumayakhalifa/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/soumaya.khalifa.7
• Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/soumayakhalifa
• Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta - info@isbatlanta.org
• Khalifa Consulting -  soumaya@khalifa.consulting

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Today Nathan had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Joye Purser, the first-ever Senior Executive Regional Director for Cybersecurity for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

She is a nationally recognized global security leader with extensive experience in cybersecurity, enterprise risk management, pandemic recovery, and government budget oversight. Her career includes working for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the White House, the Pentagon, and the private sector, as well as serving on the board of Cyversity and volunteering in her community. 

In this episode, Nathan and Dr. Purser discuss what she wishes everyone knew about cybersecurity, what every business leader should know about malware, spyware, and ransomware for protection, and resources to help business leaders understand and build a solid cybersecurity culture.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit Eastbysouthsolutions.com
• Follow Joye on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyepurser/ 
• Visit the following websites:
• Cyversity.org
• YearUp.org
• WiCys.org
• ATLWorks.org
• CISA.gov

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How can a co-working space become a beacon of light for work and transform the way people think about their jobs? In today’s episode, Jeff Bond chats with Chris Smith, Chief Revenue Officer at THRIVE | Coworking and CoFounder of THRIVE | Initiative. Together, THRIVE provides a purpose-driven, socially engaged environment for freelancers, entrepreneurs and employees of both large and small businesses, combining design-forward style and thoughtful amenities with philanthropy and community involvement..

You’ll hear from Chris about how to leverage the power of purpose to drive change, how to build a legacy that goes beyond profit, and how THRIVE | Coworking is taking its commitment to service and generosity to the next level through a unique initiative that benefits retailers, micro-donors, non-profit partners, and local communities. 

Resources related to this episode

• Visit https://workatthrive.com/
• Follow Thrive at:
  • https://twitter.com/workatthrive
  • https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-coworking-office/
  • https://www.facebook.com/workatthrive/
• Visit https://change4good.org/ 

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What comes to mind when you think of the word, “purpose?” For you it may be career, family, or community. Maybe you haven’t thought much about “purpose”, let alone what YOUR purpose is.  Purpose is exactly what today’s guest thinks about, and not only his purpose, but the purpose of many professionals like yourself.

In today’s episode, Jeff chats with Greg Sloan, Co-founder of Go Beyond. Go Beyond is a talent development company that leverages behavioral science and technology to help you attract, engage, and grow your people.

Greg talks to Jeff about why purpose is relevant to both your personal and professional life, how you can start defining your purpose and support others in doing the same, as well as shares his personal journey which led to him and his wife defining their purpose.

Resources related to this episode

• Visit https://www.trygobeyond.com/
• Follow Go Beyond at
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/go-beyond-work
• https://twitter.com/gobeyond_work
• https://www.instagram.com/gobeyond.work/
• https://www.facebook.com/trygobeyond.work 

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I know all of you care deeply about using your influence and business as a force for good or are at least looking for inspiration on how capitalism can elevate people and the planet. However, as my friend and guest today, Christina Maria Noel, points out… when you’re trying to change the world, it’s easy to put the world's weight on your shoulders, which is not sustainable. 

Social impact burnout is a real thing, my friends, and I want to help you avoid it by sharing Christina’s vulnerable and helpful story with you today. We talk about her journey into the B Corp movement and how we all need to learn (including me) that you can’t run at 120% all the time. This is a good conversation about choosing the projects you take on, running your life well, and knowing how to approach your mental health.

Christina Marie Noel is an award-winning social entrepreneur, marketing strategist, & keynote speaker. During the ten years Christina has been a social entrepreneur, she has worked with more than 80 mission-driven organizations to develop and improve their marketing and business strategy.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit https://noelandco.io/
• Follow Noel & Co. at:
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/noel-and-co/
• https://www.instagram.com/noelandco/ 
• Follow Christina at:
• Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinamarienoel/
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christinamarienoel/ 
• Subscribe to the Noel & Co. mailing list at https://mailchi.mp/noelandco/enewsletter

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Everyone has a story to tell. That is the same for entrepreneurs, whether you call it the “hero’s journey,” “quest,” or another name. The question many founders and entrepreneurs ask is “how do I find my way on this entrepreneurial journey?”

In today’s episode, Jeff chats with serial entrepreneur and investor, Cap Treeger. Cap is the author of Finding the Way: The Entrepreneur's Tale. He talked to Jeff about the importance of ‘purposeful intention,’ what founders and CEOs can do differently to attract and retain top talent, as well as what he sees as his role as a leader.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit https://findingtheway.com/
• Follow Finding the Way on:
• LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/89742313
• Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/findingthewaybook
• Twitter at https://twitter.com/FindingtheWayBk
• Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087493189015
• Sign up for the Finding the Way mailing list at https://findingtheway.com/contact/

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Today Nathan had the pleasure of sitting down with Ian Bentley, the Founder and CEO  of Parker Clay. Parker Clay sells handcrafted goods made in Ethiopia using premium material and promotes giving back to the community through sustainable development programs.

In this episode, Nathan and Ian discuss the failings of the fashion industry, how the emergence of the conscious consumer has impacted business startups and ownership, and the unconventional fundraising initiative spearheaded by Ian and his business.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit www.parkerclay.com
• Follow Parker Clay on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Venmo
• Follow Ian Bentley on LinkedIn
• Visit invest.parkerclay.com

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