The Growth Adventure

Bonus Episode: Exploring Careers at Gregory & Appel with Amanda Gilbert & Matt Thompson

Gregory & Appel — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Gregory & Appel’s own Amanda Gilbert, Employee Benefits Consultant & Matt Thompson, Account Executive, join TGA to discuss the current pulse of the industry, their very different career paths and their current roles.

Website: gregoryappel.com/careers

Empowering Youth Through Social Enterprise with Douglas Morris

Gregory & Appel — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Douglas Morris, Program Director, 40 West Digital at the MLK Center Indy, discusses how his own path to community leadership has shaped his passion to help youth grow their talent into entrepreneurship through social enterprise.

Website: mlkcenterindy.org

Driving Change with Perry Griffith III

Gregory & Appel — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Perry Griffith III, president of Denison Parking, discusses the challenges of navigating his family’s business through shifting customer needs and advances in technology.

Website: denisonparking.com

Going Places with Inez Evans

Gregory & Appel — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Inez Evans, president & CEO of IndyGo, discusses her journey through transit systems across the U.S. She explains how leadership and using her voice to address underserved populations have helped steer her professional growth.

Website: indygo.net

Building Digital Markets with Nick Carter

Gregory & Appel — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Nick Carter, co-founder & CEO of Market Wagon, discusses how he’s harnessed technology to connect farmers directly with their customers, and why a shorter supply chain may be the answer to rising food costs and frequent recalls.

Website: marketwagon.com

Brewing Connection & Inclusion with Carol Fabrizio & Jillion Potter

Gregory & Appel — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Carol Fabrizio & Jillion Potter, founders of Helm Coffee, discuss how they built their lives (and their coffee roasting business) with a blend of intention, curiosity and playfulness.

Websites: helmcoffeeroasters.com

Pushing the Limits of Design & Growth with Briana Dunkin

Gregory & Appel — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Briana Dunkin, principal designer and founder of Parallel Design Group, discusses how a few odd jobs turned into starting her own firm and how their intentional growth strategy may differ from most small businesses.

Websites: paralleldg.com

Adapting to the Times with Andrea Brummett

Gregory & Appel — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Andrea Brummett, CEO of reddeHR and founder & CEO of The Pabulum Group, discusses the recent shift in employment trends and how organizations can remain competitive (and compliant) in today’s hiring market.

Websites: reddehr.com & pabulumgroup.com

Creating Opportunities with Katie Dorsey

Gregory & Appel — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Katie Dorsey, vice president of strategic planning for Herron Classical Schools, discusses how innovation is shaping the landscape of education and why helping the students (and staff) prepare for their next adventure creates a bigger impact.

Website: herronclassical.org

Using Business for Good with Nick Smarrelli

Gregory & Appel — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0400

Nick Smarrelli, CEO of GadellNet, discusses his strategy of doing less, but better and how he maintains the company’s rapid growth while also expanding its social and environmental impact.

Website: https://gadellnet.com/

Nick's Podcast

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Building Better Futures with Jackie & Seth Morales

Gregory & Appel — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0400

Jackie Morales, Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer, and Seth Morales, President & CEO of The Morales Group, discuss how they balance their leadership responsibilities and the driving force of their family business – giving back.

Website: https://moralesgroup.net/

Navigating a Career in Insurance with Dr. Victor Puleo

Gregory & Appel — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0400

Dr. Victor Puleo, Academic Director of Butler University’s MSRI Program as well as Department and Davey Chair of Risk Management and Insurance, discusses the many career paths in risk management and how he’s trying to improve the industry’s visibility through community outreach and education.

Website: www.butler.edu/lsb

Turning Misfortune into Motivation with Kristen Nunery

Gregory & Appel — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0400

Kristen Nunery, Founder & CEO of myCOI, discusses how a personal tragedy inspired her to create a software company dedicated to helping protect people and their assets.

Website: www.mycoitracking.com

Reinventing Downtown Indianapolis with Sherry Seiwert

Gregory & Appel — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Sherry Seiwert, President of Downtown Indy, Inc., discusses how the city has adjusted since the pandemic and what she has planned for the future of Mile Square and beyond.

Website: www.downtownindy.org

Exploring Creativity and Curiosity with Jennifer Pace Robinson

Gregory & Appel — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Jennifer Pace Robinson, President & CEO of The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, discusses the importance of being an active leader while giving others (and yourself) the space to learn and grow.

Website: childrensmuseum.org

Celebrating Representation in Education with Natalie Pipkin

Gregory & Appel — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Natalie Pipkin, Founder of Black Worldschoolers, discusses how her family’s homeschool journey and a passion for storytelling inspired her to build a mobile bookstore.

Website: www.blackworldschoolers.com

Providing Security in the Digital Age with Ron Pelletier and Doug Howard

Gregory & Appel — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Ron Pelletier, Founder & Chief Customer Officer, and Doug Howard, CEO of Pondurance, discuss cybersecurity and why preparation, empathy and teamwork should be at the core of every response plan.

Redefining Company Culture Through Unlearning and Authenticity with Amy Brown

Gregory & Appel — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Amy Brown, CEO of Authenticx, discusses how “unlearning” is crucial to creating any workplace culture and why humans are still the superpower behind interpreting data.

Leading with Purpose and Accountability with Kären & Tim Haley

Gregory & Appel — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Spouses Kären Haley, Executive Director of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, and Tim Haley, President and Partner of Latitude Indiana, discuss risk management and the decision-making challenges they both face as leaders of Indy-based organizations.

Websites: www.latitudelegal.com AND indyculturaltrail.org

Keeping Servant Leadership in the Family with Kent & Greg Kramer

Gregory & Appel — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Kent Kramer, President & CEO of Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana, and Greg Kramer, Senior Vice President of FCCI Insurance Midwest Region, discuss how a family history of hard work and respect for others helped shape their leadership styles. With respective experience in the nonprofit and profit sectors, Kent and Greg share how they helped grow their organizations by building relationships, having how-can-I-help-you attitudes and a bit of brotherly love.

Mixing Logistics and Community to Tackle Food Insecurity with John Elliott

Gregory & Appel — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 07:30:00 -0400

Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana’s President & CEO John Elliott talks why uncertainty with food access is really a logistics problem and how he’s blending his supply chain leadership experience with sustainable giving and strategic partnerships to fight food insecurity.

Website: https://www.gleaners.org/

Taking Public Health from Passion to Impact with Paul Babcock

Gregory & Appel — Wed, 19 May 2021 03:15:00 -0400

Paul Babcock, CEO of Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County discusses where he found his passion for public health and why he sees drones in the future of healthcare. He also shares his take on the CDC’s surprise announcement of new mask guidelines.

Show Notes:

COVID-19 Vaccine Info

Website: www.ourshot.in.gov

Phone: 211

Rethinking the Healthcare Experience with Ben Evans

Gregory & Appel — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Ben Evans discusses why he took an entrepreneurial route to create a modern healthcare experience. He shares lessons learned from co-founding a healthcare startup and growing it into Marathon Health.

Pivoting from Sports Leadership to Business Leadership with Tamika Catchings

Gregory & Appel — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

How do you shift a successful sports career into a thriving business enterprise? Tamika Catchings reveals how she uses the same leadership principles from the basketball court to lead in her business and community work. She discusses her view on local community conversations, the inequity in women’s sports and why she’ll never stop learning in her growth adventure.

References:

https://www.teasmeindy.com/

https://www.tamikacatchings.com/

catchthestars.org

Twitter:https://twitter.com/Catchin24

IG:https://www.instagram.com/catchin24/

FB:https://www.facebook.com/tamika.catchings.24

Broadening Our Community’s Access to Homeownership with Jim Morris

Gregory & Appel — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 01:15:00 -0400

Indy Habitat for Humanity’s CEO Jim Morris discusses the organization’s impact on our community. Learn why he leads with fervor to connect individuals and families with sustainable homeownership opportunity.

Notes:

Website: indyhabitat.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndyHabitat/?ref=hl

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indyhabitat/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/habitat-for-humanity-of-greater-indianapolis/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/indyhabitat

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwvrKdvRvWGLVb7a0UdAQA

Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/indyhabitat/

Creating Opportunity Through Access to Literacy with Susan Appel

Gregory & Appel — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400

What if an obstacle could be the catalyst for something great? Susan Appel shares how tackling dyslexia uncovered a passion to provide access to high-quality literacy to all students in our community. Hear how she’s challenging the status quo and championing young learners in their growth adventure.

Website: https://www.theindylearningteam.org/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheIndyLearningTeam/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/theindylearningteam/

Walking in Your Truth at Work and in Life with Chris Ortega

Gregory & Appel — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 22:00:00 -0400

What happens when you break the mold of a career in finance & accounting? You pave a path for the next generation. Chris Ortega shares why he’ll never shy away from walking in his truth and being himself as a finance executive. Hear where he’s headed and why he’s driven to help the next generation of leaders on their growth adventures.

Episode Show Notes

Book: 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene

FB: https://www.facebook.com/ceofuture1

Twitter: @CEO_Future1 https://twitter.com/ceo_future1

IG: @CEO_future1 https://www.instagram.com/ceo_future1/

Dog’s IG: @ernie.thechiweenie https://www.instagram.com/ernie.thechiweenie/

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriseortega/

Shaping the Future of a Family Business with Meredith Reinker

Gregory & Appel — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

How do you know if leaving a career to join your family business is the right move? Meredith Reinker shares why she’s never looked back after joining Robert’s Camera as the 3rd generation of family leadership. Hear where she’s heading in her growth adventure.

Website: https://robertscamera.com/ANDhttps://usedphotopro.com/

Social Media:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RobertsImagingANDhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCefSp-hQGv2K3n4rCa6ItsQ

FB:https://www.facebook.com/RobertsCamera/ANDhttps://www.facebook.com/UsedPhotoPro/

IG:https://www.instagram.com/robertscamera/ ANDhttps://www.instagram.com/usedphotopro/

Twitter:https://twitter.com/robertscameraANDhttps://twitter.com/usedphotopro

Paving an Entrepreneur’s Path in the Arts with Sylvia “ess” McKee

Gregory & Appel — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

What does it take to go from a corporate design job to becoming a successful entrepreneur and artist? Sylvia “ess” McKee shares her perspective on making this happen in her own growth adventure.

Website: https://www.iamessmckee.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essmckeeart

IG: @essmckee / https://www.instagram.com/essmckee/

Twitter: @EssMcKee / https://twitter.com/essmckee

Recommended places to check out:

10 East Arts: https://www.10eastarts.org

Hoy Polloy: https://www.facebook.com/hoypolloyart/

John Boner Neighborhood Centers: https://jhbcc.org/

Cat Head Press: https://www.catheadpress.com/

The Growth Adventure

Gregory & Appel — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Welcome to The Growth Adventure, where we connect with the trailblazing leaders that are shaping our communities and businesses.