B The Change Georgia with Nathan Stuck

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...

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 Logist...

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 cr...

How can a large organization successfully implement and sustain zero-waste initiatives while engaging their people and community in long-term environmental responsibility? In today’s episode, Nathan Stuck sits down with Dawn Brown, to discuss the journey of sustainability and environmental stewardship at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta.  Dawn is Senior Manager of Stadium Tours and Education P...

On today’s episode, we flip the script as our Producer and the Co-Founder of Chat With Leaders Media, Quentin Thomas, interviews Nathan Stuck about this year’s BLD Southeast conference. BLD which stands for B Corp Leadership Development is a conferences organized by B Local Community leaders to strengthen and support the local B Corp movement as well as all purpose and mission driven entrepreneurs...

On today’s episode, Nathan sits down with Scott Koloms, President and CEO of Facilities Management Services, pbc (or “FMS”), and Founder and CEO of Canopy KY. FMS is a janitorial services company that believes investing in their people will be good for business and positively impacts the communities they serve. Canopy KY is a nonprofit on a ​​mission to grow Kentucky businesses to positively impac...

On today’s episode, Nathan Stuck sits down with Phillip Scroggin, Chief Marketing Nerd at Sol Insights. Phillip is a Certified Marketing Professional with the American Marketing Association and the host of the weekly business podcast: Good Morning, Market. He’s also the founder and Managing Director at Sol Insights, a growth marketing firm based in Savannah, Georgia, centered on everyday businesse...

Today Nathan Stuck sits down with Heather Orrico, Vice President of Enterprise Sales at Comcast Business.  Heather shares about the Comcast RISE program, which was originally created in 2020 to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Today, the program continues to support the growth of small businesses and entrepreneurs dedicated to uplifting their local communities. This year’s funding oppor...

Whether you know him as a rebel with a cause, analytics junkie, optimist, cynic, serial envelope pusher, cult creator, or superhero, you’re guaranteed to learn from today’s conversation with Joey Womack, Founder and CEO of Goodie Nation. What started as a hackathon project, Goodie Nation has evolved into a community for post-accelerator social entrepreneurs and diverse founders, investors, coaches...

Whether you know him as a rebel with a cause, analytics junkie, optimist, cynic, serial envelope pusher, cult creator, or superhero, you’re guaranteed to learn from today’s conversation with Joey Womack, Founder and CEO of Goodie Nation. What started as a hackathon project, Goodie Nation has evolved into a community for post-accelerator social entrepreneurs and diverse founders, investors, coaches...

Today Nathan Stuck sits down with Christopher Marquis, Sinyi Professor at the University of Cambridge and author of The Profiteers: How Business Privatizes Profits and Socializes Costs. Chris’ research examines business sustainability and social entrepreneurship, and he is passionate about how academic research can help people around the world address some of the biggest crises of our day — includ...

How can entrepreneurs effectively harness the power of community engagement while being a connector to drive meaningful change in both business practices and social impact initiatives? In today’s episode, Nathan Stuck sits down with Lizy Freudmann, founder of the strategic marketing company, One More Thing. With an interest in behavioral economics and consumer behavior, Lizy built her business aro...

In today’s episode, you’ll learn from Brandy Amidon, the Co-President and CFO of Brains on Fire, a creative marketing agency with offices in Greenville, SC and Los Angeles, CA. In addition to serving in a “typical” CFO capacity while nurturing her team within a small business atmosphere, Brandy serves as the first female and youngest Mayor of the City of Travelers Rest. During this episode, Brandy...

How can businesses in the construction and development industry balance growth and profitability with a genuine commitment to social and environmental responsibility? In today’s episode, Nathan Stuck sits down with Jon Williams, President and CEO of W&A Engineering and the Better Communities Collaborative. Jon shares the journey that shaped his commitment to community service, from working in...

On today’s episode, Nathan Stuck sits down with Jennifer Singh, the Sustainability Catalyst at ATDC. Jen has more than 15 years of experience in building and scaling innovative businesses at both startups and large corporations. She brings that experience to ATDC by supporting early-stage companies at the forefront of solving our climate and environmental challenges. Jen and Nathan discuss her rol...

How can individuals and businesses turn food waste into a healthier planet? Today Nathan Stuck sits down with David Paull, co-founder and Chief Impact Officer at CompostNow. With a decade of experience in food systems work and social entrepreneurship, David has been a key player in the Atlanta community, including serving as a commissioner on the East Point Local Food System Ecosystem Commission a...

In today’s episode, Nathan Stuck sits down with a guest who is reshaping the fashion industry for a sustainable future. Tanjuria Willis is the Founder of Atlanta Sustainable Fashion Week and Owner of eKlozet Luxury Consignment Boutique. She joins us to share her incredible journey from electrical engineer to a leader in sustainable fashion. In this episode, Nathan and Tanjuria delve into Tanjuria’...

On today’s episode, Nathan Stuck sits down with Chad Livsey, the founder of The Chad Livsey Project. The Chad Livsey Project’s mission is to identify and improve distressed real property within the city of Atlanta, Georgia. Chad takes us on a journey through his family's legacy in The Promise Land, sharing how his great-grandparents' entrepreneurial spirit and his own family's commitment to commun...

In today’s episode, host Nathan Stuck sits down with Dr. Valencia Belle, the founder of SCHOOLS. SCHOOLS (Success Can Happen Out Of Low Scores) affords high-quality, cost-effective standardized test preparation to scholars and scholar-athletes, occasioning 5-10 point ACT and 100 -200 point SAT average composite score increases with as little as five weeks of test prep. Dr. Belle has a passion for...

In the second part of this two-part series, Nathan Stuck dives further into the depths of inclusivity and leadership with Adrianne Gordon of B Local Asheville, B EOS Network and BLD Southeast. Join us as we delve into how she challenges conventional notions, amplifies diverse voices, and dismantles barriers to access. Discover her refreshing perspective on the delicate balance between passion and...

In this first of a two part series, Nathan Stuck dives into the world of coalition building and leadership with Adrianne Gordon. Her journey began leading a college gay-straight alliance, igniting her passion for diverse perspectives and genuine connections. Adrianne's unique superpower lies in creating effective structures, leading her to spearhead B Local Asheville's early years. Discover how sh...

How do you break into the circle of Investment Capital as a founder that doesn’t understand the lingo or have the connections? You talk to people like Anastasia Simon at Techstars Atlanta & Techstars Impact, powered by Cox. Nathan sits down with Anastasia to unpack her story and how she helps underrepresented founders navigate this often confusing landscape so some of the most pressing problem...

How do you break into the circle of Investment Capital as a founder that doesn’t understand the lingo or have the connections? You talk to people like Anastasia Simon at Techstars Atlanta & Techstars Impact, powered by Cox. Nathan sits down with Anastasia to unpack her story and how she helps underrepresented founders navigate this often confusing landscape so some of the most pressing problem...

I’m your guide, Nathan Stuck and today you’ll have the opportunity to learn from Jared Meyers, the Co-Founder of Florida for Good. Florida for Good is driving the initiative to promote corporate responsibility, helping businesses doing good to thrive in a purpose-driven economy. Jared is a co-founder or investor in six successful B Corps, as well as co-creator of the “For Good Movement,” a nonprof...

How can a closet full of mealworms help revolutionize the food industry? On today’s episode of B the Change Georgia, Nathan chats with Akissi Stokes-Nelson and Karim Nelson, the co-founders of WunderGrubs. WunderGrubs is the company on a mission to revolutionize the food industry by promoting sustainable protein sources through edible insects. Nathan dives into Akissi and Karim’s journey of connec...