Big Ideas Welcome Podcast

"Community is the glue that makes it better."
Alex Abell joins the conversation this week on Big Ideas Welcome. Alex is a serial entrepreneur, a relationship builder, and the self-proclaimed "Chief Lunch Break Enforcer."
In this episode, Chris and Alex discuss:
-Alex's journey to Knoxville
-how Alex has always had a sense for building community
-Alex's favorite spot to generate ideas
-what it means to be an "unhappy optimist"
-Alex's view on what entrepreneurship looks like
-being connected vs. connecting
-why you have to ask dumb questions
-and much more!
In This Episode:
Alex Abell Instagram
Lunch Pool Website | Instagram

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KEC: Instagram | Facebook | Website I Twitter | Linkedin#MadeforKnoxville: https://www.madeforknoxville.com/Chris McAdoo: Instagram | LinkedIn | WebsiteSubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyCheck Us Out: Website

If you have any questions, comments, or big ideas of your own, email us at [email protected]

The show is Produced and Edited by Palm Tree Pod Co.

“Rather than wishing, let’s put ourselves in the position by doing something . . . starting that cognitive development process is an intentional move to put you in a position where you become, in essence, the expert of whatever you’re in.”
This week's 100Knoxville episode features a conversation with Douglas Mapp. Doug is the President and Founder of ThinkUp and is a certified cognitive professional.
In this episode, Jalynn and Doug discuss:
-what cognitive development training is
-practical applications for cognitive development training
-Doug's term, “mental obesity” and what it means
-the community impact Doug wants to see from his work
-the impact of cognitive development on people
-what happens when we don't have to be creative anymore
-and much more!

In This Episode:
Douglas Mapp LinkedInThinkUp WebsiteJalynn Baker Instagram| Website | LinkedIn100Knoxville Website | Instagram | LinkedInFirstBank Website
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KEC: Instagram | Facebook | Website I Twitter | Linkedin#MadeforKnoxville: https://www.madeforknoxville.com/Chris McAdoo: Instagram | LinkedIn | WebsiteSubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyCheck Us Out: Website

If you have any questions, comments, or big ideas of your own, email us at [email protected]

The show is Produced and Edited by Palm Tree Pod Co.

“It doesn’t matter if I just come up. My mission is to bring my community up.”
This week's 100Knoxville conversation features Kryshonna Wilson, the owner of Urz Professional. Kryshonna is a mother, an entrepreneur, an aesthetician, and a believer in bringing up her community and others around her.
In this episode, Kryshonna and Jalynn discuss:
-her lifelong passion for helping others
-the importance of having a self-care practice for yourself in the beauty industry
-how Kryshonna has allowed herself to develop a deeper connection with customers through vulnerability
- serving the Black community, supporting local Black-owned businesses
- building community and empowering others to be financially independent
-stories of failure and pain along the way and how she pushes through in those moments
-the power of collaboration
-and much more!

In This Episode:
Kryshonna Wilson LinkedIn | Instagram Urz Professional WebsiteJalynn Baker Instagram| Website | LinkedIn100Knoxville Website | Instagram | LinkedInFirstBank Website
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KEC: Instagram | Facebook | Website I Twitter | Linkedin#MadeforKnoxville: https://www.madeforknoxville.com/Chris McAdoo: Instagram | LinkedIn | WebsiteSubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyCheck Us Out: Website

If you have any questions, comments, or big ideas of your own, email us at [email protected]

The show is Produced and Edited by Palm Tree Pod Co.

Matt Ryerson is the President and CEO of the United Way of Greater Knoxville.
He joins the Big Ideas Welcome podcast for a conversation about the intersection of nonprofits and entrepreneurship.
In this episode, Chris and Matt discuss:
-the difference between philanthropy and charity
-some of the lessons that you can only learn through failing, and why failing forward is a good thing
-how Matt got started in the nonprofit world
-some stories from his time at United Way and how thinking differently about how a nonprofit works has lead to success
-the power of mentorship - and how they help us to break down barriers
-food systems and food security and how looking at systems can help to create change
-organizational discipline
-and so much more!

In This Episode:
Matt Ryerson LinkedIn
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KEC: Instagram | Facebook | Website I Twitter | Linkedin#MadeforKnoxville: https://www.madeforknoxville.com/Chris McAdoo: Instagram | LinkedIn | WebsiteSubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyCheck Us Out: Website

If you have any questions, comments, or big ideas of your own, email us at [email protected]

The show is Produced and Edited by Palm Tree Pod Co.

David Harman is a creative, artist, community leader, the founder of Native Maps, and is very thoughtful.
In this episode, David and Chris discuss:
-why David started Native Maps
-why creatives have learned to ask better questions
-the stereotype of artists not being good at business
-how David has kept his creative spirit nourished while growing and scaling a business
-the power of providing your customers and clients with kindness
-the history of the Maker City
-what it looks like and means as a consumer to support a maker
-why David believes scale is relative
-and much more!

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Native Maps Website | Instagram David Harman LinkedIn- - - - - - - - - -
KEC: Instagram | Facebook | Website I Twitter | Linkedin#MadeforKnoxville: https://www.madeforknoxville.com/Chris McAdoo: Instagram | LinkedIn | WebsiteSubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyCheck Us Out: Website

If you have any questions, comments, or big ideas of your own, email us at [email protected]

The show is Produced and Edited by Palm Tree Pod Co.