Building better businesses, technologies, & lives by sharing them out loud.

Lionel is the founder of Mario & Lee. We discuss how modeling led him to fashion, his process of designing with the end in mind, and how he plans for long-term success in his craft.

Alicia is the owner of Fundati Coffee. We discuss the importance of mindfulness, ethically sourcing coffee beans, and how she knew she would pursue entrepreneurship.

Avyay serves as co-founder and CEO of ACCL Marketing. We discuss the art of storytelling, the importance of diverse perspectives, and how fashion design creates opportunity.

Sujude is a co-founder of Gajo, a career exploration app. We discuss the future of career exploration and balancing her time between VC, a master's degree, and a startup.

L.D. Russell is a Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies at Elon University, where he has taught in the areas of world religions and religion and culture since 1993. I had the opportunity to engage with L.D. in the classroom during my time at Elon University. His willingness to be vulnerable about spirituality, religion, and community (or a "tribe" as L.D. calls it), allows for students to explore difficult questions with great depth. In our conversation, L.D. and I discuss finding your tribe in a remote environment and creating a legacy that will outlast you. I hope that our conversation emulates the core tenants of LD’s classroom: have compassion for your neighbor and serve one another. L.D.'s Links Email

Nate Kadlac is a digital product designer. We discuss design for non-designers, why minimalism is boring, and making time for creative work.

Honoring the memory of a husband, father, brother, son, friend, and colleague by hearing his own words on leadership.

Nick O'Brien serves as co-founder/CMO/CFO of Alloi. In our conversation, Nick and I discuss combatting germs amidst the pandemic, being featured on Good Morning America, and building physical products in a digital world.

Ryan Laverty serves as co-founder/President of Arist. In our conversation, Ryan and I discuss helping organizations create engaging, accessible learning materials and the impact that Y Combinator had on Arist's business model.