Successful entrepreneurs begin with the support of a few #earlybelievers. Gopi Rangan, founding partner at Sure Ventures, interviews venture capital investors in the Silicon Valley and beyond. Guests share insider stories on how they invest in early stage startups. Do you want to learn from real-life challenges, inspiring missions and important decisions by CEOs, founders, VCs, angels, and advisors? Listen to https://podcast.sure.ventures.
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Empowering moms to work from home and homeschool. Life Unboxed is a momtrepreneur's guide to raising kids, running a business, and keeping your sanity. So you can work at home and homeschool confidently. For more great momtrepreneur content check out lifeunboxed.blog. New episodes posted weekly.[Some of the links in the show notes are affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and ...
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How many times have you been told “that will never work”? Probably not as often as Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph. The veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur, advisor, investor, speaker and best-selling author has founded or co-founded half-a-dozen successful startups and mentored scores of entrepreneurs from first time business owners to established CEOs. Be a fly on the boardroom wall as Marc's podcast opens up the opportunity to entrepreneurs everywhere to gain the benefit of his years of ...
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Welcome to the DO GOOD X Podcast – where purpose meets business, and the journey is just as important as the destination. Hosted by advocates for impactful entrepreneurship, Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis, this podcast creates a space for Black and Brown folk, especially Black women, navigating the intricate path of purposeful business. In this sanctuary, the hosts understand the challenges of entrepreneurship, and their mission is to help listeners transform doubt into confidence, foster ...
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Christmas lights are twinkling, the fire is crackling in the fireplace. You're curled up in your favorite chair with some coffee. And the only thing that would make this perfect is books for mom. This month on the podcast, we're going to do book reviews, because in December, I like to take time off, but I also want to give content that fits the sea…
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Sweta Govani's Go-To-Market Strategy For Early Stage Startups
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20:57A go-to-market strategy is essential for early-stage startups aiming to scale sustainably. In this episode of DO GOOD X, hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis welcome go-to-market expert Sweta Govani, who specializes in helping underestimated entrepreneurs navigate the critical $0 to $1 million revenue stage. Sweta shares her proven framework for…
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Ideas For Christmas Day Dinner And More For A Simple Christmas
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8:59Christmas doesn’t have to be complicated to be magical. Here are some easy ideas for Christmas Day dinner and more to keep Christmas simple and magical. Think back on your favorite Christmas memories. Are they memories of Pinterest-perfect tables or complicated dinners? The most treasured memories come from slowing down, simplifying, and enjoying t…
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Show Commitment to the Mission You Care About
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26:46Stephen Wemple, Principal at Spero Ventures, shares how he backs mission-driven founders building enduring companies aligned with purpose and profit. From investing in hardware startups like Telo Trucks to backing social impact ventures such as Juno, Stephen explains why conviction and alignment between founders and investors matter more than ever.…
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Marketing Strategy Essentials: Build Your Purpose-Driven Brand
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20:44Marketing for entrepreneurs often gets reduced to just posting on social media, but successful business marketing requires so much more. In this episode of DO GOOD X, hosts Stephen Lewis and Kimberly Daniel break down the essential elements every social entrepreneur needs to master. They explore brand storytelling, reaching the right target audienc…
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Hello Moms: My Story From Corporate Workhorse To Momtrepreneur
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24:06I hope you are enjoying the conclusion to the holiday season. Winter, Thanksgiving, and then Christmas is my favorite time of year. Since I gave myself December off (I am a really good boss), I wanted to do something a little different. I want to share my story from corporate workhorse to momtrepeneur. If you’ve read the About the Mom page (they sa…
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AI For Small Business: Practical Tips For Social Entrepreneurs
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19:32AI is transforming how social entrepreneurs and small businesses work. In this DO GOOD X podcast episode, hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis explore practical ways underrepresented founders can leverage artificial intelligence applications and business automation tools without feeling overwhelmed. They discuss real opportunities for efficiency…
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Work, Homeschool, Repeat? Get It Done And Keep Your Sanity
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12:22Balancing work, homeschooling, and everyday life can often feel like starring in your own three-ring circus—with no intermission. This is my circus and these are my monkeys. So how do you get it done and keep your sanity? It feels like the same thing day after day. Before the alarm buzzes at 5am, your mind is already churning through the day’s impo…
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Artificial Intelligence is Becoming Service-First
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40:52Itamar Novick, founder and General Partner at Recursive Ventures, explains how a repeat-founder’s playbook shapes better early-stage investing. Itamar draws on 25 years of startup experience (including executive roles at Gigya and Life360) to describe the firm’s disciplined pre-seed focus, how he evaluates founders and markets, and why AI applicati…
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AI For Entrepreneurs: Keyona Meeks On Navigating Ethical Tech Innovation
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40:22AI for entrepreneurs is transforming how businesses solve problems and scale impact. In this episode of the DO GOOD X podcast, hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis are joined by Keyona Meeks, an AI strategy expert who helps organizations navigate intelligent automation. Keyona shares her problem-first, tool-second approach to AI implementation s…
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Take The Overwhelm Out Of The Holiday Season: Simplify And Enjoy More
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16:08Do you long to go back to the holiday season of carefree childhood bliss? Where the only thing on your mind is to enjoy the season. Now, those days are replaced by overwhelm, stress, and the pressure to make this the most amazing Christmas ever. This is just one of our roles as a mom. Especially, since we are homeschool and, in some cases, work fro…
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Building Legacy Through Tech: Martha Sylla Underwood on AI & Wealth Transfer
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19:48AI entrepreneurship meets purpose-driven innovation as Martha Sylla Underwood, founder of Prismm, transforms wealth transfer and legacy planning through technology. In this episode of DO GOOD X, hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis sit down with Martha Sylla Underwood, founder and CEO of Prismm, a groundbreaking platform revolutionizing end-of-l…
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The Power of Early Mornings: Transform Your Day
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9:51I’ve always cringed at the idea of early mornings. I would prefer to be a night owl and enjoy the quite at the end of the day. But early mornings can be a powerful tool for work from home and homeschool moms. For years, I was a night owl. I enjoyed staying up late and having the house to myself. Early mornings were not something I enjoyed. Yes, I h…
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Be the Quirky Underdog Obsessed About Building the Next New Thing
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29:46Adam Draper, Founder and Managing Director at Boost VC, shares stories of his family’s pivotal role in shaping Silicon Valley, from his grandfather’s pioneering work at Sutter Hill Ventures to his father’s global expansion of Draper Associates. Building on that legacy, Adam created Boost VC to back founders tackling endeavors of consequence — compa…
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AI For Business: The Real Cost of AI Adoption
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16:02AI for social good isn't just a buzzword. It's a critical decision point for every purpose-driven business owner today. In this episode of the DO GOOD X podcast, hosts Stephen Lewis and Kimberly Daniel tackle the tension between tech for good and tech for growth, asking: Are you building ethically or just scaling fast? They explore AI adoption chal…
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Finding Your Niche is Central to a Good Business Plan, Or is it?
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21:33Download your free Mom Boss 2.0 workbook and start a business without a niche. Do an internet search and type in how to make money from home or how to start a business. You probably see a ton of results. Once you get past all of the "do surveys" or "get paid to just do this" (take it from someone who has tried, getting paid for surveys is a waste o…
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Dr. Kit Evans-Ford: Scaling Social Entrepreneurship With Purpose
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19:34Social entrepreneurship requires vision, resilience, and a deep commitment to serving communities. In this episode of DO GOOD X, host Stephen Lewis sits down with Dr. Kit Evans-Ford, founder of two thriving social enterprises: Argrows House of Healing and Hope, and Autistic and Loved. Dr. Kit shares her journey of building mission-driven businesses…
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Parent Guide to the Hardest Stage: Your Ultimate Survival Manual
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13:50Parenting is hard, but it is also the greatest thing we will ever do. This parent guide is going to walk you through the hardest stage of parenting. No, it isn’t the infant, toddler, or preschool stages. The hardest stage of parenting is launching your teen/young adult kids. Yes, I need a parent guide for it. Since it is hard to find, let us share …
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Make the Positive Power of Venture Capital Reach All Communities
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30:46By Venture Forward, NVCA, VC University, Berkeley Law, GP Masterclass, Chingona Ventures, Samara Hernandez, Scale Venture Partners, Kate Mitchell, Barry Eggers, NEA, Sapphire Partners, Sure Ventures, Gopi Rangan, Jason Green, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Bobby Franklin, Prashant Shah
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Dr. Heber Brown III on Ending Food Apartheid Through Black Church Food Security Network
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5 Practical Tips to Keep Grades for School When You Hate to Grade
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14:36Grading. This is the dreaded task. You know the kind of task you need to psyche yourself up for days ahead of time. And grading for 4 kids multiplies this feeling by 4. Teaching multiple grades, figuring out the right curriculum, and keeping grades for school, it can get overwhelming. Keeping grades is not my favorite thing to do, but over the year…
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A purpose-driven business is more than just profit. It’s about aligning values with impact, authenticity, and community building. On the DO GOOD X podcast, hosts Stephen Lewis and Kimberly Daniel explore the commitments that guide social entrepreneurs. They discuss the power of authenticity, community building, and creativity in entrepreneurship, a…
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Essential Tips for Homeschooling High Schoolers
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15:20Homeschooling high schoolers means you are almost finished homeschooling. Unless, there are younger kids, then it is just the start of a new and exciting chapter in your homeschool journey. But homeschooling high schoolers might feel like a giant leap from the elementary years. And you are also planning for after high school, college or not to coll…
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Don’t Overstretch; Raise The Right Amount of Funding
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31:52Tim Guleri, Managing Partner at Sierra Ventures, reflects on 25 years in venture capital and his journey from Chandigarh to Silicon Valley. He shares how hands-on experience as a founder shapes his investing philosophy, why early-stage VCs must guide founders toward long-term fundamentals, and why raising too much capital too soon can hurt a compan…
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Social Entrepreneurship: When Purpose and Profit Clash
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20:07Social entrepreneurship blends purpose and profit for impact. Hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis on the DO GOOD X podcast dive into balancing purpose and profit. They explore social entrepreneurship challenges when goals clash with financial demands. Learn how faith-driven entrepreneurs achieve mission alignment with financial sustainability w…
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How to Make Money from Home and Homeschool Your Kids
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11:40Are you wanting to live your impossible dream, but you don't know how to make money from home and homeschool your kids? Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/how-to-make-money-from-home RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: My Story from Corporate Workhorse to Momtrepreneur Managing Information Mug Nerds (Etsy Shop) Don't Up is the Wrong Advice…
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A Guided Meditation for Entrepreneurial Clarity with Stephen Lewis
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14:41Do you sometimes struggle to see the path forward for your business? Are you searching for the right strategies to scale with impact while protecting your wellbeing? This episode offers more than tips—it’s an experience. Join Kimberly and Stephen as they revisit a listener-favorite episode where a powerful guided meditation creates space for vision…
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Highschool Credits Made Simple: Guide To Homeschooling Highschool
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14:55Highschool credits are important regardless of the path your teenager takes. If your homeschooling highschool, then you need to know about highschool credits. Understanding homeschool highschool credits is going to help you create a strong homeschool high school transcript, and preparing your teen for life beyond homeschool. If you've ever wondered…
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A Holistic Approach to Healing and Wellbeing with Dr. Mark Armstrong
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25:58Are you ready to transform your entrepreneurship journey by prioritizing your well-being? Want to discover how holistic practices can fuel your success? Today on the DO GOOD X podcast, hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis dive into a robust conversation with Dr. Mark Armstrong, ND. With over three decades of experience as a neuropathic doctor, D…
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Homeschooling Online: Screen Time or Not to Screen Time
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15:01Homeschooling moms are divided on this issue. We want to homeschool for the freedom to not be tied to our desks. Yet, homeschooling online opens the door for so many opportunities. What's a mom to do? There are pros and cons to homeschooling online. There isn't a one-size fits all approach to it. You know your kids, their personalities, and what wo…
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Bhaskar Ghosh, Partner at 8VC, reflects on his journey from Calcutta to Silicon Valley, spanning influential roles at Oracle, Yahoo, LinkedIn, and NerdWallet before moving into venture capital. Now a leader at 8VC, BG introduces his “geometry framework” (persona, product, budget) for enterprise startups, shares insights on the opportunities in gene…
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Avoid Burnout and Discover Harmony: Strategies for Entrepreneurial Wellbeing
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15:10Are you an entrepreneur struggling to find harmony between your personal life, business, and family? Looking for ways to prioritize your wellbeing while building a thriving impactful business? Today, Kimberly Daniel shares four tips to manage business, family, and self-care, offering practical strategies to avoid burnout, set boundaries, and create…
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The Self-Care Secret Every Exhausted Mom Needs to Know
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12:31Show notes and resources mentioned in the episode: https://lifeunboxed.blog/self-care/ Self-care is a word that I love to hate. Mainly because the Instagram version of it is in conflict with reality. Is there a better way to self-care than what we see on Instagram? Self-care is a trendy buzzword now, and I am fully aware that it can seem inaccessib…
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Redefining Success: Prioritizing Wellbeing in Entrepreneurship
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21:09What if you could redefine success without sacrificing your well-being? How can you build a business that honors your purpose? Join Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis as they explore the resilience needed to navigate the entrepreneurial journey, uncover strategies for self-care, and embrace joy to avoid burnout. Tune in to rethink the hustle and ign…
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Planning For Homeschooling: Everything You Need To Know
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13:50It is that time of year, planning for homeschooling! Out with the old curriculum or posted on Ebay, and in with the new. Planning for homeschooling can be fun and exciting, but it can also be a bit overwhelming. Whether you are new or a veteran, making sure you haven't missed anything can be stress paralyzing. Let's take the stress out of planning …
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Zach Noorani, Partner at Foundation Capital, shares hard-earned insights from more than a decade in venture capital. He talks about why the most important question investors wrestle with is differentiation, why authentic conversations with founders matter more than polished pitches, and how the best founders demonstrate velocity of learning. Zach a…
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Legal Insights for Under Resourced Entrepreneurs with Dar'shun Kendrick
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19:27Curious how to navigate the entrepreneurial grind with intention? Ready to secure funding and build a legal foundation for your business? Dar’shun Kendrick, founder of Kairos Capital Legal Advisors, LLC, is here to offer expert legal counsel and capital raising services for entrepreneurs. From capital raising to establishing a solid legal foundatio…
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Survival Guide for Working at Home Mom: Coffee, Chaos, and a Plan
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9:50Some days feels like chaos as a working at home mom. Even to the point of researching private school tuition and wondering if you should get an office job. Mom, if you’re juggling work, homeschool, family, and everything in between, then grab your coffee (you need that to conquer the world), let’s tame the chaos, and create a plan for working at ho…
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Stephen Steers on Mastering Sales for Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs
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45:10Are you ready to transform your entrepreneurship journey? Curious how storytelling can boost your sales? Struggling to connect with customers? Welcome to DO GOOD X, where hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis guide purpose-driven entrepreneurs to build businesses that make a difference. In this episode, we dive into storytelling with expert Steph…
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Flexible Fall Homeschool Schedule: Planning Your Homeschool For Fall
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10:20Creating a flexible fall homeschool schedule is going to give you the homeschool freedom you want while ensuring those little clones you created are learning. The transition between summer break and starting a new school year isn't easy. Even if you did some schoolwork during the summer. Your kids and you enjoyed the break. And it was needed. Never…
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Jacques Benkoski, General Partner at US Venture Partners, shares lessons from decades of experience as an operator, CEO, and VC. He challenges common startup myths and offers a framework for market entry that emphasizes strategy over luck. Jacques explains why focus—not speed—is the key to building category leadership, and why the venture ecosystem…
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Building Confidence in Entrepreneurship with Shruti Shah
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20:08Are you ready to scale your business and attract the right investors? Do you know how to build confidence as a founder and navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship? In this episode of DO GOOD X, Kimberly and Stephen are joined by Shruti Shah, a partner at Symphonic Capital, who shares her expertise on funding, exit strategy, and leadership. With…
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Writing A Book And Other Creative Ways To Write In Your Homeschool
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14:24Get all the links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/writing-a-book/ Writing a book is a great way to add creative writing to your homeschool. Liven up your homeschool language arts by writing a book. As homeschoolers, we have the unique opportunity to really take the time to make writing enjoyable and fun. I know most college assignments will be the 5 para…
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The Entrepreneur's Crossroads: Expanding via Sales vs. Investment Capital with Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis
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19:51Should you grow your business through sales or raise investment capital? It's not a one-size-fits-all answer, but understanding the trade-offs can make you feel more confident. Today’s episode of the DO GOOD X podcast explores the intersection of purpose and business with hosts Stephen Lewis and Kimberly Daniel. Together, they’ll delve into the cru…
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Unlock The Hidden Benefits Of Hiring Your Kids
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9:52Hiring your kids in your business is a great way to boost their resume, teach practical life skills, and add help for those mundane tasks you don’t want to do. I have a confession. Like all confessions, I will probably lose my momtrepreneur status. But here goes. I don’t want to grow my business to the point of needing to hire anyone. I know shocki…
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Amit Garg, co-founder and managing partner at Tau Ventures, shares how he backs startups at the intersection of healthcare, enterprise, and automation.. Drawing from his experiences as an operator, VC, and nonprofit founder, Amit offers a pragmatic and deeply thoughtful perspective on what makes a venture-backable company, and why doing the right t…
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Redefining Success Through Heart Intelligence with Nipun Mehta
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21:47What if success isn’t about scaling fast but about slowing down? Could your business model thrive by putting kindness at the center instead of competition? In this episode of the DO GOOD X podcast, hosts Kimberly R. Daniel and Stephen Lewis revisit a robust conversation with Nipun Mehta, founder of ServiceSpace, who shares how building a movement a…
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How To Create A Homeschool High School Transcript
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26:20You've been homeschooling a while or you just started, and you've discovered that you got this. Yes, you can really teach your kids. You are sailing along on your homeschool journey. It's not perfect, but it is good. Then, suddenly, out of nowhere, your child hits 8th grade. The panic starts to slowly creep in. What are you going to do for high sch…
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Measuring Impact with Amelia Conrad: Seeing Beyond the Numbers
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45:14How can entrepreneurs create meaningful change while staying true to their purpose? What does it take to measure the impact that resonates with communities? Welcome to the DO GOOD X podcast, a space where purpose meets action. Today hosts Kimberly Danielle and Stephen Lewis, engage with Amelia Conrad, a seasoned development expert whose work redefi…
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Create A Morning Routine To Chaos Proof Your Day
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13:05If you want to set each day up for success, tame the chaos before it starts, and just have a good day. Then you need to create a morning routine. I know the prevailing thought is to schedule every minute of your day. If you want to get it all done, then every minute should be scheduled. Or the opposite is pushed—never schedule, just be free and spo…
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