• Sajan George on Redemptive Entrepreneurship and Turning Around Failing Schools
    Jul 11 2024
    Join hosts Don Palmer, Greg Enas, and Chris Spangle on Big Hearted Indy as they welcome Sajan George, a passionate advocate for redemptive entrepreneurship. Sajan shares his journey from his roots in India to leading innovative educational initiatives in Indianapolis. Learn about his work with Praxis, a non-profit fostering redemptive entrepreneurship, and his efforts to turn around some of the worst-performing schools in the U.S. through Matchbook Learning. Discover how vulnerability, sacrifice, and a deep connection to God's heart have shaped Sajan's mission to make a meaningful impact in the community. Sajan's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sajan-george-72521551/ Indy Redemptive Labs - https://www.indianapolis.redemptivelabs.org/ Praxis - https://www.praxislabs.org/ Video - https://youtu.be/2l0lXwoHWYM
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    43 mins
  • David Lewis on Community Engagement and the 2024 US Olympic Swimming Trials
    Jun 4 2024
    Join hosts Don Palmer, Greg Enas, and Chris Spangle as they welcome guest David Lewis on this episode of Big Hearted Indy presented by Citizens 7. David is a lifelong Indianapolis resident and former head of global taxes at Eli Lilly, and shares his inspiring journey of professional and personal service to the community. The conversation covers the importance of networking, the generational shift in leadership, the value of community service, and how Indianapolis is hosting the 2024 US Olympic Swimming Trials.
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    46 mins
  • Empowering Indianapolis Youth Through Entrepreneurship and Mentorship
    May 2 2024
    This month's guests are Scott Lingle and Aaron Story, who are working together on projects to support Indianapolis's youth through entrepreneurship and mentorship. Scott Lingle, who launched two tech startups after becoming a founder at age 45, now focuses on Side Hustle School to encourage entrepreneurship among the city's youth. Aaron Story, the president and CEO of Elevate since January 2018, is dedicated to developing the community through his roles as an active foster parent, basketball coach, and community builder. We explore the importance of creating cross-class relationships and providing opportunities for upward mobility through mentorship and entrepreneurship. The podcast highlights how engaging with and investing in young entrepreneurs can help address the city's lack of upward mobility, positioning Indianapolis 47th out of 50 in terms of upward mobility among major cities. We discuss the significance of relationship-building, the role of seed funding, and the potential for scaling these initiatives to benefit more students across Indianapolis. Side Hustle School - https://sidehustleschool.org/ Elevate Indy - https://elevateindy.org/ Scott Tingle - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-lingle-a84a9b83/ Aaron Story - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-story-5a0176a/
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    43 mins
  • Introducing Citizen 7: A Community of Brotherhood, Service, and Faith
    Apr 2 2024
    In this first episode of the Citizen 7 podcast, host Chris Spangle introduces founders Greg Enas and Don Palmer, who share the origins and mission of Citizen Seven. They delve into their personal backgrounds, their journey to forming a deep friendship, and the subsequent creation of Citizen 7 as a platform for men to build meaningful relationships, serve their community, and foster personal growth rooted in faith. The discussion highlights the organization's non-traditional approach to networking, emphasizing giving over taking, and creating an inclusive space for men to connect, share, and mentor each other. Join our Heartbeat community here: https://app.heartbeat.chat/citizen7/invitation?code=B32DD7
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    38 mins