From Field to Footwear: Tim Brown’s Journey from Footballer to Founder
Release Date: 10/20/2025
Mission, Money, and the Middle Ground: How Bill Strathman Learned to Lead Between Two Worlds
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Bill Strathman — former CEO of Network for Good — shares his remarkable journey from childhood medical challenges to the collapse of Arthur Andersen to leading one of the most impactful digital fundraising platforms in the country. Bill opens up about purpose vs. profit, reinventing Network for Good as a B Corp, and the power of aligning mission with money. With candor and insight, he explains how social enterprise can unleash generosity at scale — and why the small, joyful moments matter most in the end.
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From Outsider to Community Builder: Hal Cato’s Lifelong Mission to Strengthen Nashville
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Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee CEO Hal Cato opens up about his winding path from real estate to launching Hands-On Nashville, transforming Oasis Center, revitalizing Thistle Farms alongside founder Becca Stevens, and ultimately stepping into one of Nashville’s most influential civic roles. Hal shares the lessons he’s learned about trust, belonging, and knowing when to stay — and when to walk away. With honesty and heart, he reflects on leading through change, navigating community tensions, and why building a stronger Nashville requires courage, empathy, and all of us working...
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From Field to Footwear: Tim Brown’s Journey from Footballer to Founder
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Tim Brown, co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Allbirds, joins Buddy Teaster to explore how a professional athlete’s mindset can shape a purpose-driven business. From New Zealand soccer fields to the global stage of sustainable design, Tim shares how curiosity, courage, and connection fueled his journey from footballer to founder. He opens up about the early challenges of launching Allbirds, the lessons learned from failure, and the power of partnership in building something that lasts. With humor and humility, Tim reflects on balance, leadership, and why the best teams — whether on...
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From Earthquake to Empowerment: Sam Darguin’s Fight for Haiti’s Future
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Founder of the Haitian American Caucus, Sam Darguin joins Buddy Teaster to share how a moment of crisis reshaped his life, turning a one-week trip into a decade-long mission to rebuild Haiti through education, entrepreneurship, and resilience. What began as an email after Haiti’s 2010 earthquake has grown into a movement that empowers women, educates children, and bridges divides across borders. Sam’s story is one of heartbreak, determination, and an unshakable belief that giving up on Haiti is simply not an option. Order From Tailspin to Tailwind: Leadership Lessons for Turning Crisis...
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From Connection to Transformation: Jose Carrera’s Mission in Guatemala
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Jose Carrera is a purpose-driven business leader from Antigua, Guatemala. In this episode, Jose shares his entrepreneurial journey owning and managing cemeteries and funeral homes with his wife, as well as their founding CCI, a transformative program equipping at-risk youth with business skills and emotional intelligence to successfully navigate adulthood. Jose’s story is rooted in continuous learning, spiritual community, and cultural awareness as he works to make his country a place of more opportunity for everyone. His human-centered philosophy and commitment to social impact make this a...
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From Rejection to Reinvention: Andy Bailey’s Entrepreneurial Evolution
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Andy Bailey, a serial entrepreneur, coach, and founder of Boundless.me, sits with Buddy Teaster to share his journey—from flunking out of college to building and selling multiple companies. His story is one defined by resilience, reinvention, and a deep desire to live with purpose. He shares how early business failures shaped his leadership, how he built Petra into a leading coaching organization, and why he’s now focused on helping others design lives that matter. Through candid stories and hard-won insight, Andy reminds us that success isn’t the summit—it’s the climb. Order...
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From Fear to Fulfillment: Tamra Ryan’s Path to Courageous Leadership
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Tamra Ryan, longtime CEO of the and a powerful advocate for employment-based social enterprise joins Buddy Teaster to discuss her thoughts on leadership, and her plans for what’s next. Over two decades of transformative leadership, Tamra has helped thousands of women move from crisis to stability while guiding her organization through major growth and cultural evolution. As she prepares to step away from her role, she reflects on the challenges of leadership, the lessons in vulnerability, and why she refuses to let fear be the reason she holds back. Order From Tailspin to Tailwind:...
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From Sidelines to Strategy: David Wright's Playbook for Authentic Leadership
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David Wright, Chief Commercial Officer of the U.S. Soccer Federation, sits down with Buddy Teaster for a revealing conversation about leadership, resilience, and the unexpected parallels between athletics and business. Over his 20-year career in sports management, David has navigated everything from gender equity battles to career reinventions — lessons that have shaped his unique approach to building winning teams both on and off the field. Order From Tailspin to Tailwind: Leadership Lessons for Turning Crisis into Clarity here:
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From Relapse to Resilience: Becca Stevens' Blueprint for a Love Economy
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In this heartfelt interview captured live, Rev. Becca Stevens, founder of Thistle Farms and President of the Center for Contemplative Justice, joins Buddy Teaster for a deep dive into the power of mission-driven business. She unpacks the ideas of a “love economy” and “justice enterprises,” where purpose outweighs profit, and reflects on her journey from working directly with survivors to leading a national movement. With wisdom shaped by her faith and calling as an Episcopal priest, Becca shares honest insights about community, compassion, and navigating the inevitable “tailspins”...
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From Crisis to Clarity: Adam Witty’s Page-Turning Pivot
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Adam Witty, founder and CEO of Forbes Books, joins Buddy Teaster to explore his remarkable 20-year journey from fledgling entrepreneur to publishing industry leader. Adam shares his journey of overcoming early missteps, embracing vulnerability in leadership, and creating a company culture rooted in transparency and purpose. What emerges is a candid portrait of a leader who transformed early stumbles into hard-won wisdom, building a company that helps others share their stories while staying true to his own purpose. Order From Tailspin to Tailwind: Leadership Lessons for Turning Crisis into...
info_outlineTim Brown, co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Allbirds, joins Buddy Teaster to explore how a professional athlete’s mindset can shape a purpose-driven business. From New Zealand soccer fields to the global stage of sustainable design, Tim shares how curiosity, courage, and connection fueled his journey from footballer to founder. He opens up about the early challenges of launching Allbirds, the lessons learned from failure, and the power of partnership in building something that lasts. With humor and humility, Tim reflects on balance, leadership, and why the best teams — whether on the field or in the boardroom — are built on honesty, purpose, and trust.
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