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Many Hats
I talk to entrepreneurs and others who juggle life challenges such as family, work responsibilities, grief and illness as they pursue their entrepreneurial dreams and journey. We will talk about the role that the “other hats that they wear” might have inspired their entrepreneurial journey.
Episodes
Many HatsEnvisioning empathic pre and post natal care for all women with Kelli Brien
For Kelli Brien, empathy is the most important quality that a doula can have. Kelli has that empathy because she’s experienced childbirth without having a…
Many HatsEducator, consultant and advocate Tiana Batiste Waddell teachers parents how to navigate the education system in her new book
Tiana Batiste Waddell has been a student in the South Bend Community School Corporation. She's been a teacher, administrator, parent, consultant and advocate…
Many HatsTalking and reading poetry with Jenario Morgan
Jenario D. Morgan is a Black American Catholic poet and educator whose writing draws deeply from faith, family, history, identity, and the complexities of…
Many HatsRudy Rodriguez pictures his passion
I was driving down Lincolnway West the Colfax Campus where the Charles Martin Youth Center and the Colfax Cultural Center are located when I noticed a block…
Many HatsMike Brown talks about making history and telling inspirational stories
Mike Brown is a speaker, author, and founder of Soulstir, a mission-driven publishing and social impact company. He has written several children’s books…
Many HatsRev. David Buggs and Dr. Larissa Buggs talk about mental health awareness
The rodeo comes to town on Aug. 1. This will be a first for South Bend when the Midwest Invitational Rodeo visits the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds. The rodeo…
Many HatsTalking books with Brain Lair owner Kathy Burnette
Voracious is defined as someone who has an insatiable appetite. It’s an adjective often used to describe someone who like to read, and it describes my next…
Many HatsThe art, life and work of Kelly Burget through the words of those loved her
On February 6, we lost a cherished member of the arts community when Kelly Burget passed away. Kelly, the founder and artistic director of Uzima Drum and…
Many HatsBriana Welch talks crocheting, knitting and community
Briana Welch is a creator at heart, and bold, bright colors have always played a starring role in the process. That creativity had been centered around…
Many HatsA conversation with Trina Robinson, chair of the South Bend Reparatory Justice Commission
In 2023, the South Bend Common Council passed an ordinance establishing the South Bend Reparatory Justice Commission. The commission was charged with…
Many HatsGail Dukes talks about growth, history and the homemade jam that you have to eat
I’ve had a front row seat to this woman displaying her many gifts for the last 35 years – if you include the courtship period. I can tell you that Gail Alane…
Many HatsEld. Carl J, Steen III talks faith, family and fitness
Regardless of where you fall in your fitness journey, it’s time to get up and move. However, many people don’t know where to start. Fortunately, our community…
Many HatsFitness Month: Working Out With Amber Thomas
Regardless of where you fall in your fitness journey, it’s time to get up and move. However, many people don’t know where to start. Fortunately, our community…
Many HatsChloe Dukes talks about art, life and family
When I get together with my daughter, Chloe Dukes, the conversation is free flowing. One minute we can be laughing about an old memory or something we saw on…
Many HatsTalking food and servant leadership with Laquisha Jackson
Laquisha Jackson has been cooking for people for most of her life. Jackson was seven years old with her grandmother asked her cook for her siblings. Jackson…
Many HatsChris Rizik: Music Fan First
The love of music is rooted deep in Chris Rizik’s soul. His mother, who lived to be 101-years-old, was an opera singer. She and her husband raised a large…
Many HatsJetta's Divinely Inspired Kettle Corn
For Jetta McKinstry, the kettle corn that’s become the treat of choice at wedding receptions, birthday parties and for a snack while watching TV at home was…
Many HatsLawernce Giden's call to activism
The Rev. Lawrence Giden comes from a long line of spirit inspired social justice activists. Rev. Henry Giden, Lawrence’s grandfather, was a highly influential…
Many HatsDon Wycliff's journey to journalism
Don Wycliff journey from a boy growing up among his industrious and close knit family in the Jim Crow South to Pulitzer Prize winning journalist began in the…
Many HatsWanda Dudley's journey from caregiver to Caregiving advocate
Wife, mother, granddaughter, journalist, executive producer of WSBT’s HomeTown Living, event planner at a local university and member of the D-9 sorority Zeta…
Many HatsMia Diggins on the healing properties of faith, love and perserverance
Mia Diggins. The entrepreneurial journey of Mia Diggins, the first lady of Believers Church of God In Christ, began when she wore the hat of caregiver for her…
Many HatsMany Hats Trailer
Trailer introducing the premier of my podcast titled Many Hats. Anyone who knows me knows that I like my hats. I have dozens of them: fedoras, newsboys…