On today’s episode, Nathan sits down with Marie Davis, Executive Director of the Georgia Center for Employee Ownership.

Nathan and Marie explore how businesses can transition to employee ownership, a move that preserves the founder's legacy and empowers their employees in the process.

Marie shares her personal connection to this work, reflecting on how her family's business could have possibly lived on if her parents had known about employee ownership models. Marie will also break down the different forms of employee ownership from ESOPs to employee ownership trust to co-ops, and discuss how these models provide real financial and cultural benefits for businesses and their teams, or as she puts it, a “win-win-win.”

If you're a business owner, an entrepreneur, or just someone interested in how companies can build lasting wealth for employees, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Learn more about the Georgia Center for Employee Ownership at https://www.gaceo.org/
• Learn more about Joma Construction at https://www.jomaconstruction.com/
• Follow Marie on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariebdavisinatlanta/
• Visit https://www.blocalgeorgia.com/

CREDITS

• Theme Music🎵ZakharValaha from Pixabay
• Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com

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In today’s episode, Nathan Stuck sits down with Jenny Morgan, founder of Pact Three and author of the book Cancel Culture in Climate. Pact Three is dedicated to helping businesses align their values with impactful action.

Jenny’s career spans hospitality, tech, and sustainability consulting, where she has used her entrepreneurial spirit and passion for inclusivity to help organizations navigate the intersection of profitability and purpose. Through her work in the B Corp movement and beyond, she’s transformed businesses, events, and industries into more conscious, community-focused spaces.

In this episode, they dive into Jenny’s journey from hosting women in tech events to leading sustainability initiatives, her strategies for fostering empathetic conversations that inspire change, and her vision for making sustainability and B Corp certification more inclusive and accessible.

Stay tuned for an inspiring conversation about leadership, sustainability, and how collaboration and transparency can drive meaningful progress for businesses and communities.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Learn more at www.cancelcultureinclimate.com
• Follow Jenny at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycmorgan/

CREDITS

• Theme Music🎵ZakharValaha from Pixabay
• Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com

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Today’s guest is Talibah M. Bayles, a passionate advocate for minority small businesses, national speaker, and the founder of TMB Tax & Financial Services. Drawing on her family’s entrepreneurial legacy and her own experiences, Talibah empowers minority entrepreneurs with the tools and strategies they need to succeed.

In this episode, Talibah shares her journey from growing up in a family of entrepreneurs to becoming a leader in financial literacy and small business advocacy. Talibah and Nathan dive into the principle of ‘strategy over emotion’ in business decision-making, the importance of building trust and relationships, and the balance between passion and profit in building a sustainable business.

Join Nathan and he and Talibah explore practical strategies for eliminating uncertainty in business, understanding cash flow, and creating lasting impact in underserved communities. Tune in for an inspiring and actionable conversation!

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit Bankable.ceo

• Follow TMB Tax & Financial Services on social media at:

• • Facebook - ​​https://www.facebook.com/tmbtaxesllc

  • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tmbtax/

  • YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbIpfLQ3M2vUfe4jnUeJPGw

• Follow Talibah on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/talibah-bayles-tmbtaxes

• And check out Bankably at https://gobankably.com/

CREDITS

• Theme Music🎵ZakharValaha from Pixabay

• Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com

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We have a special episode for you today. As we close out 2024, Nathan and Quentin take a look back as Nathan shares his thoughts on and learnings from some of this year's episodes.

From employee retention to sustainability, and of course, BLD Southeast, Nathan shares his thoughts and learnings from this year. B the Change Georgia has hosted many guests who showcase how businesses can positively impact their communities while achieving their goals, and we’re excited to look back at a few of the amazing conversations from 2024

We hope this episode is both inspiring and entertaining and we encourage you to go back and listen to the amazing guests we had on the show.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit https://www.blocalgeorgia.com/

• Visit https://bldsoutheast.com/

CREDITS

• Theme Music🎵ZakharValaha from Pixabay

• Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com

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Nathan Stuck sits down with Jay Bailey, the President and CEO of the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs.

Jay is a visionary leader whose mission is to empower and uplift the next generation of entrepreneurs and business owners. With a passion for building communities and creating spaces for underrepresented voices, Jay has dedicated his career to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Atlanta and beyond.

In this episode, Jay shares his inspiring journey—from his early entrepreneurial ventures to leading a center that honors the legacy of Herman Russell, one of Atlanta’s most influential business leaders. We’ll explore how Jay’s experiences have shaped his vision for the Russell Center, the importance of community in entrepreneurship, and why creating lasting impact is his ultimate goal.

Tune in to this episode about the power of perseverance, the significance of community support, and Jay’s commitment to cultivating an ecosystem where black entrepreneurs thrive.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit the H.J. Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs website at https://russellcenter.org/

• Follow Jay Bailey on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaybailey

CREDITS

• Theme Music🎵ZakharValaha from Pixabay

• Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com

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Today Nathan Stuck sits down with keynote speaker, leadership coach, author, and former award-winning NFL Linebacker Rennie Curran.

Rennie shares his journey from the world of professional sports to building a successful career as an entrepreneur and speaker. He offers valuable insights on the importance of personal branding, the challenges that come with career transitions, and how accountability and self-awareness play essential roles in personal and professional growth.

Rennie and Nathan also discuss the value of transferable skills, continuous learning, and why helping others is a rewarding part of personal growth.

Stay tuned to learn more about embracing challenges, building a strong personal brand, and setting yourself up for success in any career transition.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit renniecurran.com

• Follow @renniecurran on social media

• • LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/renniecurran/

  • Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RennieCurran53/

  • Instagram https://www.instagram.com/renniecurran/

  • X/Twitter https://twitter.com/renniecurran53

  • YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/renniecurran

CREDITS

• Theme Music🎵ZakharValaha from Pixabay

• Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com

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Today you’ll learn from Enrique Alvarez, Managing Director at Vector Global Logistics, a company dedicated to changing the world through supply chain operations.

Enrique is passionate about the intersection of purpose and business, and under his leadership, Vector has grown to include global offices while maintaining a results-based culture.

In this episode, Enrique shares how Vector Global Logistics has built a culture of purpose that attracts top talent, better suppliers, and loyal customers. He and Nathan also dive into how the company’s humanitarian work and disaster relief efforts are integrated into its business model. Enrique opens up about balancing business growth with personal values, and how to instill confidence in teams to take risks and make mistakes.

Stay tuned to learn more about how purpose can be a competitive advantage, the power of honest storytelling in business, and the value of B Corp certification in today’s market.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit https://vectorgl.com/

• Follow Vector Global Logisitics on Social Media:

• • LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/vector-global-logistics/

  • Facebook https://www.facebook.com/VectorGL/

  • Instagra https://www.instagram.com/vector_global_giving/

  • Twitter/X https://twitter.com/VectorGlobal

  • YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/VectorGlobalLogistics

• Follow Enrique at https://www.linkedin.com/in/enrique-alvarez-64332a2/

CREDITS

• Theme Music🎵ZakharValaha from Pixabay

• Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com

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Today you’ll have the opportunity to learn from networking and leadership consultant, speaker, startup advisor, and journalist, Adam Marx.

Adam is the founder of The Zero to One Networker. He draws on more than a decade of experience in the music and startup tech industries to teach others how to cultivate powerful relationships using strategies of patience, consistency, authenticity, and value creation.

Adam shares how his background in music journalism helped him fall into the world of networking, where he built relationships with both artists and professionals. He also introduces his '300 Club' concept, explaining how a small group of key voices can drive conversations and create lasting impact. We discuss overcoming imposter syndrome, staying engaged in your community, and how networking is about much more than just fundraising.

Stay tuned to hear how you can build relational capital and why it’s more important than followers or views. Oh, and you may get to hear the story behind Adam’s signature orange sunglasses and my red jacket!

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit https://www.zerotoonenetworker.com/
• Follow Adam on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammarx13/
• Follow The Zero-to-One Networker on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-zero-to-one-networker

CREDITS

• Theme Music🎵ZakharValaha from Pixabay
• Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com

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