**NEW PODCAST ALERT for Whatchu' Doin’ North Carolina!I’m so excited about this one, y’all! I had the chance to sit down with Girard Newkirk of Genesis Block, an entrepreneur and community builder who’s doing some amazing work right here in North Carolina. From launching innovative companies to writing a brand new book, Girard is all about creating opportunities and building stronger communities—and our conversation was inspiring from start to finish. In this episode, we chat about: His journey from Pender County to Silicon Valley and back home again The vision behind Genesis Block and how it’s helping local entrepreneurs The story of KWHCoin and blending renewable energy with blockchain His new book, Newkirknomics, and how we can all play a role in building “neighborhood economies”This one is packed with insight, big ideas, and a lot of heart. Check out my interview with Girard on the Whatchu Doin’ NC Podcast—you don’t want to miss it!Newkirknomics: The Blueprint to Build the Neighborhood Economy. Get it on Amazon https://a.co/d/a2XCf1FOther links: @gnewkirklytics@genesisblockilm https://genesisblockilm.com/LIKE AND SHARE!#whatchudoinnc #podcast #entrepreneurship #newkirknomics #genesisblock #communitybuilding #NorthCarolina #demiaavery #wilmingtonnc #ncinfluencer #ncpodcast #ilm