Planting Seeds by Jeff Hilimire

My guest on this episode is Helene Lollis, President and CEO of Pathbuilders. We talk about where her passion for helping came from, the extraordinary journey she's been on since she bought Pathbuilders, and the unique challenges that women leaders face in business. Check out Pathbuilders : https://www.pathbuilders.com/ Don’t forget to subscribe! About me: Sign up for my weekly email newsletter! C...

On this episode, I talk with Paul Snyder, Executive Vice President Stewardship at Tillamook Creamery. We talk about where his caring spirit started, early conversations about race and how that shaped his life as an ally, and his view on companies that work to make the world a better place. Don’t forget to subscribe! Learn more about Tillamook: https://www.tillamook.com/ About me: Sign up for my we...

On this episode, Alex Gonzalez joins me as we talk with Jay Bailey, CEO of H.J. Russell Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. We talk about his amazing journey, what inspires him to give back, and how he tries to affect change around him. Don't miss Jay Bailey's episode on Disruptor Studio! https://disruptorstudio.show/episode/jay-bailey/ Follow Jay:  https://www.linkedin.com/public-pro...

On this episode of the SpunMafia series, the gang talks with Donovan Panone, one of the earliest and most important leaders to work at Spunlogic and a true partner in our journey.  We talk about the early, early days, including our name change (from NBN Designs), how we got our first big win, Donovan's "Jerry Maguire" moment that allowed us to find our focus, and many other epic stories. Don’...

On this episode, I talk to my good friend Alex Gonzalez about his TEDx talk from February 2020, titled Innovation DNA Defined. I’ve always wanted to do a TED talk, so I used this opportunity to understand how it came about, what the preparation was like, and what it felt like to be on that stage. We also dive into the topic itself, talking about corporate innovation, confusion tolerance, and being...

On this episode, I talk with Maggie Jones Patton , co-founder of the organic children’s food company. Bitsy's, and easily one of my favorite leaders.  We get into why she took the leap into entrepreneurship, juggling being a parent and running a business, how even during hard times Bitsy's works to help others, and her big plans for 2021. Check out Bitsy : https://bitsys.com Don’t forget to s...

On this episode, Alex Gonzalez joins me as we talk with Hala Moddelmog, CEO of The Woodruff Arts Center. We dive into her storied career, including running businesses at the highest levels in the civic, nonprofit, and corporate world. We also spend time on her passion for the arts and the great work they’re doing at Woodruff. Don’t forget to subscribe! Follow Hala:   https://twitter.com/halam...

In this episode, I speak with Jabari Paul, the US Activism Manager at Ben & Jerry’s, about where his heart to help others came from, how his desire for activism started, and the Social Justice good that Ben & Jerry’s is famous for. Check out the Values and Social Justice Causes at Ben & Jerry’s: https://www.benjerry.com/values  Don’t forget to subscribe! About me: Sign up for my w...

On this episode, I chat with Alex Gonzalez (Chief Innovation Officer of the Metro Atlanta Chamber and founder of Disruptor Studio ) about lessons we learned from 2020 and the learnings we will take into 2021.   Don’t forget to subscribe! About me: Email Newsletter: https://jeffhilimire.com/newsletter/ CEO: Dragon Army ( https://dragonarmy.com ) Blog: https://jeffhilimire.com My books: * The 5...

In this short episode, I read an excerpt from my book, The Crisis Turnaround . This chapter touches on the concept of changing to survive versus changing to thrive , when to stand firm or go with the flow, and how some temporary changes can teach us how to make more permanent changes in the future. Don’t forget to subscribe! About me: Email Newsletter: https://jeffhilimire.com/newsletter/ CEO: Dra...

In this episode, I chat with Titania Jordan, CPO (Chief Parent Officer) of Bark, about her inspirations, her new book about parenting in a digital world, where her spark comes from, and what she sees in her future. Don’t forget to subscribe! Follow Titania : https://twitter.com/titaniajordan Read her book: amzn.to/3rzfMnn Check out Bark: https://www.bark.us/ About me : Email Newsletter: https://je...

In this episode, I interview the amazing Mitali Chakraborty, CEO and founder of Youth Jobs Connect. We discuss how following her heart has led her to incredible opportunities, her philosophy of ”going left”, the impact and importance of representation, and her work with “disconnected youth”.  Don’t forget to subscribe! Follow Mitali : https://twitter.com/GoLeftMitali Check out Youth Jobs Conn...

In this short episode, I share the seven keys that I’ve found to be successful in life and business. I believe anyone can embody these characteristics and through hard work, focus, and discipline, we can all accomplish our dreams. Don’t forget to subscribe! About me: Email Newsletter: https://eepurl.com/b9AZn1 CEO: Dragon Army ( https://dragonarmy.com ) Blog: https://jeffhilimire.com My books: * T...

In this episode, I interview David Cummings, Atlanta-based tech entrepreneur, and founder of Atlanta Tech Village. As one of the most disciplined and action-oriented leaders I know, we discuss his process for staying focused and disciplined while juggling so many great initiatives.  Don’t forget to subscribe! Check out Atlanta Tech Village:  https://atlantatechvillage.com/ Follow Da...

In this episode, I interview  Elaine Dinos, founder of Kindred Lane. We talk about purpose, and how and why she took the plunge into entrepreneurship. Don’t forget to subscribe! Check out Kindred Lane:  https://www.kindredlane.com/ Follow Elaine:  https://twitter.com/elainedinos About me: Email Newsletter: https://eepurl.com/b9AZn1 CEO: Dragon Army ( https://dragonarmy.com...

In this episode, I interview  Jen Hatmaker, Co-Founder, and Erin Arnheim, CEO, on the building of their world-class charity: Legacy Collective. Join me as we get to know them and learn why they love what they do.  Don’t forget to subscribe!  Check out Legacy Collective: https://legacycollective.org/  To learn more about Jen: https://jenhatmaker.com/ To follow Eri...

On this episode of the SpunMafia series, I’m honored to get to help break the news about one of the Spunlogic partner's sale of their business, FortyFour, to bounteous.   We talk about how he and his partners have built FortyFour over time, what it was like selling a business during a global pandemic, and why Atlanta continues to be a hotbed for marketing and adverting agency acquisitions. Don’t f...

In this episode, I interview three couples that met at either Spunlogic or Engauge, and have since married and started families. Listen along as we reminisce and play our version of “The Newlywed Game”! Don’t forget to subscribe! About me: Sign up for my weekly email newsletter! CEO: Dragon Army Author: The 5-Day Turnaround + The Crisis Turnaround Co-founder and Board Chair: Ripples of Hope + 48in...

This is the fourth and final episode of my interview series with Taylor Branch, Pulitzer Prize winning author and historian. Listen along as we discuss his book writing process and his favorite books of all time. Also, if you missed the first three parts of this series, you can listen to them here: Part 1: The President Clinton Recordings Part 2: America in the King Years Part 3: An Encounter with...

In this episode of the SpunMafia series of my podcast, I interview a few members of my former team: Joe Koufman, Shannon Delaney, and Raghu Kakarala. Listen along as we talk about a pivotal moment in Joe’s career, when we had to stage an intervention to get him on track at Engauge. Check out SpunMafia Episode 5, The Advisory Board, here: https://youtu.be/vksTQrGJgJo Don’t forget to subscribe! To F...

This is the third episode of my interview series with Taylor Branch, Pulitzer Prize winning author and historian. Listen along as we discuss his encounter with Bobby Kennedy (one of my personal heroes), and what he thinks the outcome would have been if Bobby hadn’t been assassinated during his presidential run in 1968. Also, if you missed the first and second part of this series, you can listen to...

In this episode, I interview Karen Beavor, CEO of Georgia Center for Nonprofits. Listen along as we talk about her career, her leadership style, and how she has dedicated her life to helping nonprofit organizations be successful. Don’t forget to subscribe! To follow Karen: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-beavor-5949a55/ Georgia Center for Nonprofits: https://www.gcn.org/ About me: Sign...

This is the second episode of my interview series with Taylor Branch, Pulitzer Prize winning author and historian. Listen along as we discuss  Taylor’s time spent writing about the Civil Rights era of the 1950’s and 1960’s, Martin Luther King Jr., and some of the other lesser known leaders/heroes of the cause. Also, if you missed the first part of this series, you can listen to it here: https...

In this episode, I interview Dan Holm: Senior Director, Digital Platforms & Innovation at Subway. Listen along as we talk about his background and career, how he leads with an entrepreneurial mindset, the lack of diversity in the marketing industry, and the importance of leading with empathy and heart. Don’t forget to subscribe! To follow Dan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danholm/ About me: Sig...

In this episode, I interview Taylor Branch: Pulitzer Prize winning author and historian. Listen along to Part 1 of our conversation where I talk to Taylor about his time spent with President Clinton and his book, The Clinton Tapes. Don’t forget to subscribe! To Follow Taylor: https://taylorbranch.com/ About me: Sign up for my weekly email newsletter! CEO: Dragon Army Author: The 5-Day Turnaround +...