DO GOOD X Podcast

Entrepreneur burnout is real, and for purpose-driven founders, losing yourself in the grind can quietly disconnect you from your why. On this week's DO GOOD X, hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis open the season with a powerful reminder: you are your greatest asset. Through honest reflection and a deeply grounding guided meditation for business owners, they invite social entrepreneurs to slow...

An entrepreneurial mindset is the foundation every purpose-driven business needs to thrive. In this Season 3 premiere of DO GOOD X, hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis introduce a powerful framework built for the social entrepreneur: mindset, gifts, resiliency, and community. This episode challenges you to see yourself as your greatest business asset. Drawing from Kathryn Finney's insights as...

Entrepreneurship funding is the focus as DO GOOD X closes season two with a powerful rewind conversation featuring serial entrepreneur Devin Baptiste. Devin co-founded GroupRaise, a company now operating in hundreds of cities, and has become a trusted voice for helping underrepresented founders navigate capital raising. In this episode, he breaks down what investors truly respond to, why your need...

What happens when scaling a business collides with a life-altering moment? Sarah Michelle Boes built a seven-figure online course from scratch, fueled by word of mouth marketing and radical authenticity, then sold it while eight and a half months pregnant, days before learning her daughter would need heart surgery. On this episode of DO GOOD X, Sarah joins hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis t...

What happens when your own team votes down your next big idea? Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis of the DO GOOD X Podcast revisit their conversation with Jay Johnson, founder of College Prep U and co-founder of Prep Intel, to share the raw truth about launching a second business. Jay’s staff rejected his pitch to use company funds, and instead of overriding them, he listened. He invested a year in...

Scaling a business is one of the most misunderstood milestones in social entrepreneurship, and this episode unpacks why. Hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis explore what business growth actually demands, using a powerful real-world example of a founder who went from 37 students to 2,500 in a single year. That kind of rapid revenue growth exposes every crack in your systems, your team, and your...

Sustainable business growth is at the heart of Jermail Shelton's nearly two-decade journey with Just Add Honey Tea in Atlanta. Co-owner Jermail joins hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis on the DO GOOD X podcast to share how entrepreneurship, resilience, and a willingness to pivot have kept their business thriving. From surviving COVID by moving business operations online to scaling tea-blendin...

Most entrepreneurs focus on sales and customers while their supply chain management quietly creates chaos behind the scenes. On DO GOOD X, army veteran and founder Charles Masters Rodriguez reveals how operational efficiency, AI in supply chain, and standard operating procedures can transform a struggling business into a scalable powerhouse. Whether you are a solo founder or leading a growing team...

Leah Hernandez had a goal to to amplify diverse voices in an industry that has long excluded them. So, she built Muse Inc. In this episode of DO GOOD X, hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis revisit their Season One conversation with Leah, founder and CEO of Muse Inc., a global independent publishing company with over 40 books in print. Leah shares her journey from writing her first book as a co...

Supply chain management is the backbone of every business, and on this episode of DO GOOD X, hosts Kimberly Daniel and Steven Lewis break it down for entrepreneurs at every stage. Whether you offer products or services, your supply chain shapes your costs, your customer experience, and your ability to grow. In today's unpredictable economy, understanding your business resilience is not optional. K...

Venture capital drives innovation, but few founders understand how it truly works. In this episode of DO GOOD X, Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis revisit their conversation with Rachel Wilson, Founding Partner of Project Wellspring, to break down seed-stage funding, private equity, and capital access for today’s entrepreneurs. Learn how exit strategy planning shapes funding decisions and discover...

What separates a business that survives from one that truly thrives? In this episode of DO GOOD X, hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis reunite with Rachel Wilson, Founding Partner of Project Wellspring. She is a seasoned operations and capital access strategist who shares what genuine financial health for entrepreneurs looks like. Rachel challenges founders to move beyond a scarcity mindset an...

Wealth gap solutions take center stage as Ray'Chel Wilson, founder of For Our Last Names, shares her journey from educator to FinTech entrepreneur in this episode of DO GOOD X. Wilson addresses the staggering reality that 60% of minorities have no assets. In contrast, the racial wealth gap costs the U.S. economy $2.1 trillion. Wilson explores financial literacy, healing from financial trauma, and...

Are you underpricing your way to business failure? Hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis tackle the critical topic of pricing strategies that separates thriving entrepreneurs from those barely surviving. This episode of DO GOOD X reveals why so many founders leave money on the table and how pricing psychology affects your bottom line. Discover the science and art behind finding your sweet spot,...

Today’s focus is social impact entrepreneurship as hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis of the DO GOOD X podcast revisit their conversation with William McNeely, founder of Do Greater Charlotte. This powerful episode explores how a life-threatening diagnosis led to a purpose-driven business serving underserved communities. McNeely shares his journey from Apple executive to nonprofit leader, rev...

Stillness, sound therapy, and faith are essential tools for entrepreneurs seeking clarity, resilience, and sustainable business growth. In this powerful episode of the DO GOOD X Podcast, hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis sit down with Ottavia “Tay” Lang, sound therapist, wellness educator, and founder of Dear Life Chat, to explore the transformative role of stillness in entrepreneurship. Tay...

Jay Johnson's faith guided his remarkable journey from college admissions consulting to educational technology innovation in his business. Hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis of the DO GOOD X podcast revisit this inspiring conversation about scaling a business with intention and divine direction. Jay, founder of College Prep U and Prep Intel, shares how church community support sparked his ent...

Guided meditation for entrepreneurs takes center stage in this DO GOOD X episode with hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis. This faith-based entrepreneurship session offers a transformative pause from the entrepreneurial grind, inviting listeners to reconnect with their business vision and purpose-driven business goals. Stephen Lewis leads a powerful meditation drawing from Christian wisdom tra...

Successful entrepreneurship requires mindset, adaptability, and market fit. This episode explores why some businesses thrive while others fail. In this episode of the DO GOOD X Podcast, hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis explore a critical question: what truly makes a successful entrepreneur? With data showing that most businesses don’t survive past year one, the conversation breaks down why...

Business idea validation is a critical step for founders, yet most skip straight to building. In this DO GOOD X podcast episode, hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis welcome back early-stage founders expert Sweta Govani, who shares her proven Happy Paying Customer System. Sweta reveals why getting paying customers before creating your minimum viable product is essential to de-risking your ventu...

Full-time entrepreneurship requires more than just passion—it demands preparation. In this DO GOOD X podcast episode, hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis dive deep into the critical question: when should you transition from side hustle into full-time entrepreneurship? They explore the essential elements of business readiness, including financial planning, an entrepreneurial mindset, legal stru...

Minimum Viable Product strategies take center stage as hosts Kimberly Daniel and Steven Lewis explore business innovation through an unexpected lens: childhood play. Today's DO GOOD X podcast episode reveals how entrepreneurial beginners can test ideas without wasting precious time and money. Drawing from Catherine Finney's wisdom, Kimberly and Stephen emphasize building a minimum viable solution...

Marketing strategy is more than social media campaigns—it's about solving real customer problems. In this episode of the DO GOOD X podcast, hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis welcome business consultant and cancer survivor Kyra Barker, who shares her expertise in marketing fundamentals and brand building. Kyra emphasizes that effective startup marketing begins with understanding the customer...

Marketing strategy, storytelling, and small business growth take center stage as CEO Jacqui Jones shares proven ways entrepreneurs can build clarity and traction. In this powerful episode, hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis sit down with Jacqui Jones, CEO of One Degree Marketing, to unpack what most entrepreneurs get wrong about marketing and the simple, human-centered approach that actually...

A 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 finding your first 100 paying customers through i...