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Oct 27, 2023
Fear, Resilience, and the Role of Failure in Personal Growth
Buckle up as we expose a fundamental truth: failure is not the end, but a critical step of personal and professional evolution. Let's shed some light on how our most poignant learnings are often born from the ashes of failure. Our objective in this episode is to tilt your perspective on failure, urging you to treat it as an opportunity for learning and growth, rather than as a roadblock.
We discuss the necessity of stepping beyond our comfort zones and welcoming discomfort. We highlight real-world instances where flourishing companies and individuals have employed these principles to achieve their objectives. Inviting you to join us in this quest, we urge you to confront new challenges and perceive failure not as a full stop, but a stepping stone to knowledge and growth. Listen in on this raw and real conversation, and together, let's redefine failure.
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(0:00:00) - Embracing Failure and Learning From Mistakes
Failure is a tool for growth, and its effects vary in different environments, allowing us to learn and develop skills.
(0:12:26) - Exploring Fear and Resilience
We explore comfort, failure, fear of failure, and supportive environments to develop resilience.
(0:16:48) - Building Tolerance and Resilience
Yvonne Schwinnard's example, David Goggins' philosophy, and taking risks to grow are discussed to increase capacity for success through discomfort.
(0:29:38) - Embrace Failure, Step Outside Comfort Zones
Risk-taking, discomfort, and pushing boundaries are essential for success, discussed through cultural business practices, parenting, and Instagram's example.
(0:38:31) - Embracing Failure for Growth Mindset
We discuss risks, growth mindset, and failure as opportunities to learn and grow. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gene-crawford6/message
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Oct 9, 2023
The New Norm: Redefining Productivity for a Fulfilling Work Life
Ready to redefine productivity? We're spoiling you with work-life balance strategies, and a closer look at different work styles. Making project plans, prioritizing tasks, and understanding whether you're a freestyler or a structured worker is on the agenda. Our aim? A guarantee to help you reach the end of each week feeling accomplished, productive and fulfilled.
We're delving into task differentiation, focusing on the ones that pack a punch and transform your productivity. Skip the mundane and embrace high-value tasks. Together, we're challenging the status quo of to-do lists, questioning if they help or hinder us. We'll also be touching on energy management, because preserving that precious resource is just as important as your time.
This episode culminates with a deep dive into your work context - how you arrange your week, how you rank your tasks, and the idea of tackling the toughest jobs first to gain momentum. Discover the magic of time-blocking and the unexpected benefits of a 'not to do' list. We're reinforcing the importance of safeguarding your creative blocks, and nurturing your planning routine. Join us for an invigorating discussion that promises to reshape your weekly work rhythm and empower you to take control of your productivity.
We got here by following an article from David Baker author and podcaster at his own show 2Bobs: https://punctuation.com/there-are-three-kinds-of-days-in-your-week/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gene-crawford6/message
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Oct 2, 2023
Eva Foussat: Path to Freelancing & Industry Leadership
Listen in as we talk with the versatile and creative freelancer, Eva Foussat, who shares her fascinating journey from being a poetry-writing teenager to becoming a sought-after freelance designer. She tells us all about how she started her freelance career after a successful run as an in-house designer. She also gives us a peek into how she managed to stay afloat during the 2020 pandemic despite not qualifying for small business loans, a testament to her resilience and adaptability.
In the second part of our discussion, Eva, who also serves as the president of AAF of the Midlands, speaks candidly about her efforts in promoting diversity and inclusion within creative professions. She highlights her mission to incorporate a diverse range of people and subjects in their programs. She gives us an insight into the challenges and joys of balancing work and family responsibilities while running a business. Sharing from her personal experiences, she discusses the significance of setting boundaries, managing schedules, and staying disciplined. She also talks about navigating through busy seasons and the pros and cons of taking on retainer work.
ABOUT: Eva Foussat
https://www.evafoussat.com/
https://www.instagram.com/eva_lasvegas/
Eva is an award-winning creative director who has been working in the Columbia, SC area for more than 20 years. From brand launches to copy editing, healthcare to roller derby, on the web and etched (literally) in stone, she has worked on it all!
Chapter Summaries:
(0:00:10) – Transitioning to Freelancing
(0:06:53) – Navigating Freelancing and Parenthood in 2020
(0:16:38) – Diversity and Inclusion in Creative Professions
(0:26:17) – Partnerships and Diversity in Advertising
(0:37:52) – Balancing Work and Family Responsibilities
(0:44:59) – Insights on Freelancing and Non-Profit Work
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Sep 15, 2023
Alicia Wolfe: Leaving Comfort behind for a Life of Purpose
Ever felt a pull to take a leap into the unknown? Alicia certainly did. Trading her corporate career for becoming a life coach and digital nomad, Alicia's journey is truly inspiring. She was the first employee of the outdoor gear company Arc'teryx, but after attending a transformational leadership summit, her life took a completely new direction. Alicia shares her journey from being a 9-5 employee to a life coach who now guides others to embrace change and fulfill their potential.
Alicia's path is far from traditional, but it was her mentor’s advice to 'never waste a crisis' that sparked a significant change in her life. She and her partner chose to live a more meaningful life, a life beyond just financial gains. Alicia’s optimism and coaching skills played a crucial role in helping her partner switch from an unfulfilling job to a more satisfying career. Listen in as Alicia discusses her experiences, her decision to live abroad and the unique insights she has gained throughout her journey.
Alicia's travel stories from the US, Belize, Costa Rica, and now to Panama are more about people and relationships than destinations. In our discussion, Alicia talks about her decision to move to Panama with her family, the challenges they are facing, and the life lessons they are learning. She shares how embracing a new culture and environment shaped them. As they prepare to move to Panama in two weeks, Alicia reveals her plans to build a co-working space in the Panama jungle and shares her dream of living a more meaningful life with intentional work-life integration. Her inspiring journey of transformation provides us with a fresh perspective on embracing change and finding meaning in our lives.
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(0:00:01) - Life Coaching and Pursuing Non-Traditional Paths
(0:13:23) - Embracing Change and Pursuing Possibilities
(0:26:57) - Reflections on Travel and Personal Growth
(0:36:42) - Choosing Panama
(0:47:48) - Moving to Panama
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Sep 5, 2023
Balancing Act: Navigating Leadership and Personal Life with Resilience
Have you ever wondered how to gracefully juggle leadership roles without losing your authentic self? Curious about how to keep that spark alive in your personal life without dropping the ball at work? Grab a chair, sit back, and join us as we navigate the thrilling yet challenging terrain of balancing leadership and personal life. We approach this intricate subject with insights on different types of leadership, highlighting the importance of leading with less ego, while also emphasizing the significance of resilience and working through problems.
As the conversation unfolds, we tackle the art of maintaining authenticity and transparency as a leader, striking a balance between being open and strategic. We dive into the essence of self-care amidst our busy schedules, underlining the importance of carving out time for oneself. We share our intriguing concept of 'no zero days', stressing how the simple act of completing one task daily can supercharge your productivity.
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(0:00:01) - Balancing Leadership and Personal Life
(0:07:34) - Hope, Resilience, and Embracing Challenges
(0:17:43) - Navigating Authentic Leadership and Transparency
(0:30:27) - Managing Work and Personal Life
(0:39:40) - Self-Care for Busy Schedules
(0:46:06) - Time for Self-Care and Work-Life Balance
(0:50:23) - Questions, Sales, and Helping Others --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gene-crawford6/message
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Jul 10, 2023
Journey into Fiona Martin's World of Sustainability and Competition
Fiona Martin, the triathlete, marketer, environmentalist, and farmer is this episode's focus. She shares her entrepreneurial journey into the digital marketing world and her zeal for sustainable farming, get prepared to be engulfed with inspiration from each word. Her Scottish-American upbringing and the influence of her family, not only add a unique flavor to her story but become the cornerstone of her life decisions.
We couldn't help but delve into the captivating concept of a worker's own cooperative, a business model that allows people to pool their resources for growth. As we unravel the critiques of capitalism, we discover how cooperatives have often come to the rescue. Fiona throws light on how to create cooperatives that can outlive their creators and serve as exit strategies for business owners. Be ready to have your thoughts stimulated by the insightful discussions surrounding the incorporation, benefits, and challenges of this model.
Fiona's life as a competitive triathlete is nothing short of awe-inspiring. The motivation, the intense regimen, and the effect on her personal life- Fiona spills it all. She embodies the power of prioritizing goals and balancing life. These conversations about goal commitment, trade-offs, and the mental strength required for ambitious pursuits like long-distance events will make you rethink your own life choices. Fiona's perspective on creating and breaking habits and making sustainable changes in life is an eye-opener. Get ready for an enriching ride into Fiona Martin's world!
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(0:00:10) - Fiona Martin
(0:10:42) - Cooperative Models in Capitalist Economies
(0:19:27) - Creating a Workers' Own Cooperative
(0:33:50) - Prioritizing Goals and Balancing Life
(0:40:45) - Trade-Offs and Commitment in Pursuing Goals
(0:44:59) - The Importance of Sustainable Change
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May 24, 2023
Overcoming Burnout and Achieving Balance
The Power of Essentialism in Pursuing a Focused and Fulfilling Life
In this episode, we dive into the book "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less" by Greg McKeown, exploring its principles and how they can help individuals struggling with burnout or feeling overwhelmed. We discuss the importance of focusing on doing less but better and giving full attention to what truly matters in both our professional and personal lives. By examining the framework of essence, explore, eliminate, and execute, we consider how to shift our priorities and create a more fulfilling and balanced experience. We also discuss the pervasive issue of burnout and the importance of identifying what is truly essential in our lives to combat it. We explore the concept of "less but better" and how it can impact our lives positively by focusing on the things that truly matter to us and learning to say no to requests that don't align with our priorities. Additionally, we delve into the importance of routines and the idea of starting small to generate big results, emphasizing that continuous improvement is more valuable than attempting to achieve perfection. Throughout the episode, we touch on tools and approaches to better understand and apply the concepts of essentialism, highlighting the importance of context when forming and building better habits. We also emphasize the importance of discipline in implementing these concepts and maintaining progress over time. Join us as we unpack the principles of essentialism and share insights on how to create a more focused, fulfilling, and efficient life.
Chapters:
(0:00:01) - The Pursuit of Less
(0:05:57) - What Matters in Life?
(0:10:37) - What Matters When Nothing Matters
(0:24:09) - Protecting What Matters
(0:29:34) - Practicing Habits for Improved Efficiency
(0:37:46) - Making Things Effortless
(0:46:38) - Mindful Momentum
(0:57:17) - The Discipline of Essentialism --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gene-crawford6/message
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Apr 6, 2023
Starlitt Miller – Mastering Time Management and Productivity: Unlocking Success for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of time management and productivity, a challenge faced by many ambitious individuals and entrepreneurs.
We discuss the difficulties of balancing work and personal life, as well as the importance of leveraging tools, skills, and resources to make the most out of our limited time. Our guest, Starlight Miller, shares her experience as an entrepreneur in residence at Richland Library, where she provided mentorship and inspiration to aspiring business owners. We explore the importance of learning from others on similar journeys and the concept of doing more with less. As we discuss the creation of a new company centered around helping people make better decisions with limited information and disconnected systems, we delve into the complexities of optimizing time management and understanding oneself.
We emphasize the significance of ensuring that a process works before attempting to optimize or automate it, to avoid amplifying existing issues and inefficiencies. Throughout the conversation, we touch on the importance of self-awareness, finding one's optimal "lane" in business, and navigating the challenges of transitioning from an employee to a business owner. By focusing on what brings you joy and conviction, you can build a sustainable business that aligns with your values and goals. Join us as we investigate the concept of connecting technology with human behavior and preferences for better time management and productivity, and explore the idea of building a for-profit community-based company.
We also reflect on the importance of considering our goals and aspirations in the early stages of entrepreneurship, especially when aiming to build a company bigger than ourselves. Tune in to this insightful and thought-provoking episode as we discuss our struggles with time management, learn from each other's experiences, and share valuable insights to help you optimize your life and achieve success in your personal and professional endeavors.
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Feb 15, 2023
Patrick Bryant
Patrick is a serial entrepreneur, a lot of people say that, but he truly is one. He leads from both his head and his heart and I have loved every conversation i've had with him since connecting at last year's Growth Summit here in Columbia, SC. Patrick has a ton of experience leading businesses of all kinds and shares some deep knowledge for all of us in this conversation. About Patrick
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Patrick Bryant is a co-founder of Code/+/Trust software development firm in Charleston, SC. After co-founding his first company, Go To Team (broadcast video services) and taking it to 20 offices around the US 25 years ago, his bio is then a steady stream of starting new companies in media, rolling papers, and software. As a serial entrepreneur, he continues to start and invest in new startups including, Teamphoria (human resource engagement software), Event.Gives (fundraising event software), CrewMama (crew production directory software) & Shine Rolling Papers. Bryant feels strongly about making Charleston and South Carolina a better place to work as an Entrepreneur. He serves as a Trustee of Trident Tech, on the SC Department of Workforce & Employment Workforce Review Committee, chairs the Harbor Entrepreneur Center, and was previously Chairman of Palmetto Goodwill and the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. He’s recognized as a Liberty Fellow by Wofford College, a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network, and as a Riley Fellow granted by Furman University. Bryant resides in Isle of Palms, SC with his partner Nancy Mace and has two grown sons Pate and Jack.
Bryant loves the start-up process… that moment when you create something innovative that can scale… when you see that clear vision of how to get a unique product or service to everyone on the planet. And then build a company around it with talented creative people. After years as a serial entrepreneur, he founded the Harbor Entrepreneur Center to provide a place to help others launch companies and create collision among the other entrepreneurs in the region. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gene-crawford6/message
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Jan 17, 2023
Dan Denney
Dan has been what I’d call a “Digital Nomad” for a while now but recently settled down in Nashville, TN. We talk about what remote working looks like for him and some of the projects he’s gotten himself into recently as well as reminiscing about Front End Design Conf and all things community.
Dan is a Front-end Developer DataCamp (https://www.datacamp.com/) and Uncovered (_https://uncovered.com/_) he is a lover of all things design and development related. He is also the original Founder of Front End Design Conference (_https://frontenddesignconference.com/_). Currently living and working out of Nashville, TN.
_https://www.dandenney.com_
_https://twitter.com/dandenney_
_https://www.instagram.com/dandenney/_
_https://github.com/dandenney_ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gene-crawford6/message
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Dec 28, 2022
Reviewing your year and setting goals for the future
Greg & Gene discuss tools and tactics for looking back at your year and setting goals for the next one. How it can be a helpful and rewarding process.
Here are some steps you can follow to make the most of this exercise:
* Reflect on your year: Take some time to think about the events, experiences, and accomplishments of the past year. What went well? What didn’t go as planned? What did you learn from these experiences?
* Identify your values and priorities: Consider what is most important to you in life. This could be things like family, career, personal growth, or health. Understanding your values and priorities will help you set goals that align with what matters most to you.
* Set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals: To make your goals as effective as possible, try to make them specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. For example, instead of setting a goal to “exercise more,” you could set a goal to “exercise f…
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Nov 21, 2022
Erinn Rowe
Erinn Rowe serves as CEO of Harvest Hope Food Bank, managing the organization’s operations through its three locations in the Midlands, Pee Dee and Upstate of South Carolina. Prior to joining Harvest Hope, Erinn worked with Bank of America for 10 years as the Senior Treasury Sales Analyst for Commercial Banking at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. In this role, Erinn and her team worked with companies that had revenue ranging from $5 million to $2 billion annually, proactively providing relevant insights and integrated financial solutions to help those companies succeed. Before banking, Erinn owned and operated a franchise of Young Chef’s Academy, a children’s cooking school which promoted healthy eating and skill-based learning for kids and adults of all ages. Erinn and her family live in the Midlands of South Carolina. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gene-crawford6/message
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Oct 6, 2022
Leading Alone
Why is running your business such a lonely adventure? It doesn’t have to be that way. Find your people, your group, your mentors to help you on your journey.
What is SOCO FORUMS?
Peer mentoring and coaching designed to help passionate, hard working entrepreneurs like you make a life and not just a living.
Forums was designed by SOCO, a thriving platform and community focused on supporting indie workers, creators and entrepreneurs JUST LIKE YOU. We’ve spent nearly a decade working with hundreds of entrepreneurs to help them build a life and not just a living. It’s our passion, our “zone of genius” and what gets us out of bed in the morning.
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Sep 26, 2022
Kelvin Davis
Kelvin is speaking at the 2022 Growth Summit – 701 Whaley in Columbia, SC – OCTOBER 19-21st
Growth Summit is the premiere entrepreneurial event in SC with 40+ speakers and thought leaders, 24 sessions, 4 keynotes and over 400 attendees. SOCO is an organizer, sponsor and partner in the event.
Kelvin’s session is called “How I followed my passion to turn my side hustle into a successful business” on Thursday, October 20th at 10am
Tickets at: growth-summit.org
Kelvin Davis is the founder and creator of Notoriously Dapper, a body positive menswear blog showcasing outfits to inspire men of all sizes to find confidence in their appearance. Blogging with this purpose has led him to becoming a signed Model & Influencer to Bridge Models; an agency dedicated to bringing body diversity to the fashion and entertainment industry. Kelvin has also modeled for the likes of Target, GAP, Vineyard Vines, Nike and more. On his Instagram he shares images that empower us all to love ourse…
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Sep 2, 2022
Angela Yong
_https://www.facebook.com/angie.wolff.79_
_https://www.fitcolumbia.com_
IN HER OWN WORDS…
_https://www.fitcolumbia.com/angie-yong-sellers_
“I believe when you teach one person, they share it with their whole village. The ripple effect of ‘I got this’ happens every time I work with a client, teach a workshop, or lead a retreat.”
I am a motivational speaker, fitness trainer, master yogi, and entrepreneur who teaches self-care and encourage badass-ery. I was a sixteen year strength and conditioning coach turned yogi. Hyper competitive to thriving on an unhurried life. I am a certified Thai yoga bodyworker with over 500 hours of formal yoga training. I have traveled the world studying physical therapy modalities and healing methods to expand my ability to help people increase mobility, recover from injuries and prevent them. I am a former athlete and coach, I work with Olympians, Grammy winning musicians, ultra runners and professional athletes as well as with people of ev…
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Aug 15, 2022
Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome refers to an individual’s fear of being exposed as a “fraud.” The term was coined in 1978 by clinical psychologists Pauline R. Clance and Suzanne A. Imes who found that high-achieving women were plagued with feelings of intellectual fraudulence and inauthenticity.
* Unfounded belief that you're not qualified to do your job.
* Fear of being “found out” and unmasked as an unqualified business person.
* Feel like it was just luck or timing that led you to where you are.
* Fear of being found out as incompetent.
* A belief that you're an imposter and not the business owner or business professional you should be.
* Feeling like a fraud.
* Efforts are based on fear of failure rather than driven by a passion for success.
_https://www.agencymavericks.com/5-steps-to-overcome-imposter-syndrome/_
How it can show itself in your business/agency
Imposter Syndrome can lead to all sorts of problems at your agency. For example:
* Under-charging during th…
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Jul 22, 2022
Scott Padgett
Dr. Padgett is a humble man. He's a living legend as far as i'm concerned and will never admit it but probably one of the more important figures (even if behind the scenes) that contributed to the music lore of Columbia through the 90's. Through his love of music and booking for his now legendary venue Rockafellas. He is wonderful to talk to, let's all try to learn from his words in this latest episode of the SOCO Podcast.
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Dr. Scott Padgett is a music writer, producer & archivist dating back to his college days as a program director at WUSC radio in Columbia, SC. He followed that with radio programming & production work in the new frontier of the 'FM underground'.
A stint as music editor at the southeast's pioneering alternative newsweekly Osceola Magazine led to becoming the first music writer/columnist at Free Times Magazine. His work appeared in Billboard, the Village Voice, Rolling Stone and practcally every other regional art/political outlet extant through the early n…
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Jul 5, 2022
Bailey Lewis
Founder of Words First Content Strategy and Words First Community
Bailey guides digital teams to create more human, intentional content that connects with their audiences and help people do business with them online.
She teaches next-level content strategy tactics and processes for organizations all over the globe, with the goal of improving her clients’ business and, at the same time, bettering the digital world we all spend so much time in every day. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gene-crawford6/message
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Jun 20, 2022
Living in the Gap
Greg and Gene talk through some of things that you may encounter in your life as a business owner or dreamer. Working hard is often something that we are praised for and for good reason but what happens when you find yourself constantly trying to reach for that ever unreachable horizon?
For many, living in the gap can be a tremendous motivator, pushing you to achieve more, create more value or impact more people’s lives. But for a lot of us, it represents a moving target that we’ll never reach…leading to tremendous frustration, angst and dissatisfaction.
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Jun 3, 2022
Andi Graham
Andi is one of those people that you just want to get to know. She is a strong leader who leads from the front with a strong sense of confidence and a solid dose of humility to boot. Through starting her agency in 2005-ish to recent acquisitions and move from the beach to the mountains that we all dream of this is one conversation i’m sure you’ll get some great advice from.
In her own words: “All great opportunities start with a conversation. An idea shared, a connection made, and a dream sparked into reality. Those conversations can take place almost anywhere and at any time. It’s my job to make sure your voice is strong, consistent, and memorable.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gene-crawford6/message
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May 22, 2022
Rob Harr
Rob is a developer and consultant who found his way into running a web business. He got his start in software architecture and enterprise consulting and throughout his career has tackled issues of security, scalability, and performance. Today, he's responsible for Sparkbox's operations and financials, but he's really in the business of making all of us better. His commitment to innovation and iteration (and his good humor) are present in all that we do.
A second generation developer and software consultant who started learning to program at 12 years old. As Co-founder and Vice President of Sparkbox, he's learned to run a web business. The most important and enjoyable part of the job is the human side of things- whether it’s helping a client solve a problem or talking through solutions with the great team at Sparkbox. Co-host of the Overly Human podcast.
As Vice President of Sparkbox Rob is responsible for the operations and financials of the company. With a background in softwar…
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May 6, 2022
Todd Lewis
Happily creating opportunities via Open Source. All Things Open, Open Source 101. The most grateful person you're likely to encounter today.
I've known Todd for over a decade, we met way back when during his first Open Source event he was producing. He's been a creative force in the tech / open source conference scene for a long time. Let's check in with him and see how his events are shaping up and how they've handled the world during and post pandemic.
Todd has been building open source conferences, events and communities for more than 10 years, and working in the technology industry for more than 15. He created and now chairs All Things Open, the largest open source/tech/web event on the East Coast of the U.S. as well as the Open Source 101 event series. In addition, he’s served as an advisor for other influential events around the country you’ve probably heard of. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gene-crawford6/message
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Apr 22, 2022
Tyler Pate
Tyler is an art director/graphic designer, illustrator, and all-around creative force born in Lakecity, SC. Holding a degree in Visual Design he went the traditional route of working for a creative agency as an Art Director eventually leading to him spreading his wings as a full time single minded force of visual creativity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gene-crawford6/message
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Mar 25, 2022
Fireforge Crafted Beer
Located in downtown Greenville, SC, Fireforge Crafted Beer is a locally-owned, small-batch craft brewery, taproom, kitchen and pleasure garden focused on ever-changing beers inspired by the people, places and culinary palates they love.
In addition to a range of in-house brewed beer, Fireforge offers wine, cider, non-alcoholic drinks, shareable snacks, sandwiches, house-smoked BBQ, charcuterie boards and desserts. The menu is seasonally-inspired and locally-sourced. On Friday and Saturday evenings, enjoy local, regional and original live music.
Driven to create with passion and serve with enthusiasm, the Fireforge team is on a quest to deliver the greatest beer-centered experience to each guest. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gene-crawford6/message
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Mar 11, 2022
Starlitt Miller
Starlitt is a focused, inspired and driven entrepreneur. It was an enlightening conversation as we explored both the creative and analytical sides of her continuing story. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gene-crawford6/message
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Feb 25, 2022
Sherard “Shekeese” Duvall
Talking with Sherard and learning what media literacy really is and why is it so important that we understand how media (social media) affects us and shapes our perspectives and beliefs.
Sherard “Shekeese” Duvall is a film and messaging professional from Columbia, S.C. He specializes in visual storytelling, film education, media diversity strategy, and is an advocate of Hip-Hop culture. An accomplished producer of commercial and documentary projects for VH1, Oxygen, and more - he is a 2022 SC Arts Commission Fellow, 2021 Liberty Fellow, a 2016 Riley Fellow, and one of the founders of Columbia’s Hip-Hop Family Day: Love Peace & Hip-Hop. A 2001 University of South Carolina graduate, he is a product of Richland District One schools. Sherard is the Founder and Executive Producer at OTR Media Group, and the proud dad of his son, Cairo. He is currently producing the feature length Gullah Geechee Afrofuturism Documentary: Saltwata Vibes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters…
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Feb 10, 2022
0101 Greg Hilton
In the first episode of our show we're talking with Greg Hilton about SOCO, its inception to current status.
Passionate about building innovative, entrepreneurial and dynamic companies and communities. I like big ideas, going against the grain, and working with incredible people. Stuff I’m a part of: Period Three, SOCO Coworking Space, Rolling Rock Investments, 1 Million Cups Columbia SC.
Greg Hilton is an active entrepreneur and has launched and worked with over 100 early stage ventures. He’s the Cofounder and Managing Partner for SOCO, the region’s first coworking community and is Chief Opportunity Wrangler at Period Three an industry leading web design shop.
Greg is a Liberty Scholars Fellow and graduate of the nationally ranked IMBA program at the University of South Carolina. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of North Carolina. Hilton’s professional experience includes management roles for EngenuitySC, a public/private partnership formed to grow Columbia’s kn…
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