CHCA Entrepreneurial Podcast

This episode is a throwback to a 2019 interview with Wes Duren leading up to the CHCA Food Symposium event. Wes, the co-owner of Marvin's Organic Gardens, is part entrepreneur, part educator, part gardener, and part advocate. His insights on edible landscaping and organic gardening are key to the vision of the Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Program at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy. 

This episode of the podcast is dedicated to a discussion around branding and why it is important to develop a story for your brand. Bill Rempe, the president and co-founder of Velvet Hammer Branding, is the podcast guest and his insights into increasing consumer engagement and answering the large "Why" of the business are invaluable to consumers and business owners alike. Additionally, he touches upon the role branding plays in the life of the individual in terms of perception. For more information on Bill and his company, check out Velvet Hammer Branding and to learn more about the Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Program at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy and opportunities to sponsor this podcast, go here.

When looking for someone focused on creating opportunity, making a difference, and impacting lives, look no further than Cordia Harrington. Recently named one of Forbes America's richest self-made women, Cordia has spent her life's journey embracing the notion that the path to success is to persist through difficult times. Known as "The Bun Lady," Cordia is the CEO and President of the Bun Company and in this podcast she shares her wit, her wisdom, and her insight.

So you want to start a business? Have an itch to be an entrepreneur? Christine Sandoval, owner of Cocoon Coffee in Mason, Ohio breaks down the entrepreneur's journey and describes her own experience in starting a coffee shop bent on providing outstanding coffee, outstanding service, and outstanding atmosphere. Christine talks about defining her why, understanding consumer behavior and targeting customers, as well as dealing with COVID while finding balance.

Jim McCarthy--marine, business owner, leader--shares his insights on everything from work ethic and relationships to taking risks and discipline. Jim is the co-founder and former president of Intelligrated, an automated material handling company, which was purchased by Honeywell for $1.5 billion and rebranded as Honeywell Intelligrated. Jim goes in-depth on the traits of leadership, developing and communicating a vision, and portraying confidence.

David Taylor, CEO of P&G, discusses leadership lessons, sustainable practices, and social impact initiatives. He highlights employee safety, community support, and the importance of continuous learning. P&G aims for sustainability, gender equality, and community involvement while driving excellence through innovation and disruption.

Scott Collins, the president and CEO of Linkage, knows his stuff--with a career focused on leadership and vision, he discusses the need to empower your team, to create empathy for the customer, to craft discovery questions, and to bring about ideation and innovation. Scott fuels the conversation with practical advice that is a must for any student or aspiring business leader.

Formerly the host of the EntreLeadership Podcast in conjunction with Ramsey Solutions, Alex Judd is the founder of Path for Growth--a company focused on speaking, team training, and executive coaching. The company's purpose is to help leaders clarify vision and achieve success. Alex shares his story of discovering his life's passion and understanding what it truly means to chase one's passion. Throughout the conversation, he touches on the need for authenticity, a case for integrity, the importance of balance, and the necessity of personal growth. 

As a venture capitalist and managing partner of Refinery Ventures, Tim Schigel knows what it takes to have an entrepreneurial mindset. In this talk he discusses the importance of servant leadership, working on time management, and handling a hyper growth atmosphere. Additionally, Tim touches upon social media with a warning about the illusion of real relationships it causes. Don't miss this podcast and the chance to learn from Tim's business acumen.

In this day and age, there are many definitions of sustainability floating around. Today's guest, Diana Andrew from the Urban Green Lab in Nashville lays out a clear definition of sustainable living alongside tips and techniques to achieve such a lifestyle. From a discussion of the impact of "the three pillars" (economy, environment, society) to aspects related to food waste, Diana presents both a broad and specific approach to sustainable practices.