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Big Ideas Welcome Podcast

Knoxville Entrepreneur Center

It’s time for Big Ideas Welcome! A podcast from the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, a business accelerator located in the heart of downtown Knoxville, dedicated to changing lives through entrepreneurship. Join artist, entrepreneur, creative pro, and strategist Chris McAdoo as he and his guests discuss how creativity and big ideas can change the world. Join us weekly as we introduce you to founders, makers, and change-makers - we’re going to hear the stories behind the big breaks, big challenges, and big ideas that connect us all. But we won't stop there! We will dig a little deeper with all our guests - learning why they do what they do and HOW they keep doing it so well. Join us on this little adventure as we make some messes, tell some stories,

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Better Together with Alex Abell

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12/06/22 • 34 min

"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.

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12/06/22 • 34 min

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12/01/22 • 28 min

“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.

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12/01/22 • 28 min

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12/01/22 • 25 min

“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.

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12/01/22 • 25 min

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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!

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Matt Ryerson
LinkedIn
United Way of Greater Knoxville Website | Facebook- - - - - - - - - -
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.

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11/29/22 • 38 min

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11/22/22 • 38 min

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.

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11/22/22 • 38 min

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Next up from our 100Knoxville conversations, Jalynn Baker sits down with long-time 100Knoxville mentors, Harry Boston (owner of Boston Government Services) and Rob Cochran (serial entrepreneur).

Jalynn and Harry discuss:
-Harry’s advice for budding entrepreneurs
-How leading with an inclusive, people-first approach has led to success
-Where Harry gets his best ideas and his values
-The significance of winning the KAUL Minority Business Award
-The impact of taking a collaborative approach to business and community work
-Why Harry doesn't dwell on failures
Jalynn and
Rob discuss:
-Rob’s early business ventures and how he fell into the RV business
-Words of wisdom for different types of entrepreneurs
-Shifting from a mentality of micromanagement to trust and coaching
-Rob’s first mentors and the role they played in his career

In This Episode:
Jalynn Baker
Instagram| Website | LinkedIn
100Knoxville Website | Instagram | LinkedInFirstBank WebsiteHarry Boston LinkedInRob Cochran 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

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11/17/22 • 39 min

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11/15/22 • 49 min

Amelia Bartlett is an entrepreneur, writer, and consultant based in Knoxville, TN. She is currently serving as the Rural Outreach Coordinator for the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, the Operations Lead for Sheltowee Angel Network, and is a staff writer for Blank Newspaper. In her spare time, Amelia is an indie filmmaker, aspiring AI artist, and collector of vintage denim.
In this episode,
Amelia and Chris discuss the following:
-Amelia's three budgets: time, resources, and attention
-What it means to be a facilitator
-Shark Tank entrepreneurship vs. everyday entrepreneurship
-The importance of taking risky bets ...and sometimes loosing
-Dismantling self-limiting beliefs
-Buying into your own program and creating your own best practices

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Amelia Bartlett
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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.

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11/10/22 • 36 min

Next up in from our 100Knoxville conversations, Jalynn Baker sits down with April Hardin, owner of Dream Institute Salon+Academy, to disucss:
-April's career evolution
-How April never gave up on what she wanted to achieve with her education
-Why April believes in giving and receiving respect
-Finding balance as a mother, building a business while supporting others
-What April does to stay inspired and to fill up her own cup
-and much more!

In This Episode:
Jalynn Baker
Instagram| Website | LinkedIn
100Knoxville Website | Instagram | LinkedInFirstBank WebsiteDream Institute Salon+Academy Instagram | 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

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11/10/22 • 36 min

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11/08/22 • 35 min

Have you heard of Sue Malone? She has invested in almost 50,000 businesses and people across the United States. Sue does the work to invest in people, as she believes in "people supporting people."
In this episode Sue and Chris discuss:
-why Sue thinks it is so important to believe in yourself and to know what your worth is
-the power that comes with being adaptive to change
-why Sue believes in being a "character lender"
-the importance of executing, not just gathering around the whiteboard
-and much more!

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

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11/08/22 • 35 min

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12/08/22 • 31 min

This week's 100Knoxville episode features a conversation with 100Knoxville mentor Dr. Angelique Adams. Angelique is a coach, author, entrepreneur, and mother whose experiences in her career have led her to help others.
Be sure to stay tuned after Jalynn's discussion with Angelique to hear a clip from #MadeforKnoxville LIVE! where Angelique shares her big pivot moment.
In this episode, Jalynn and Angelique discuss:
-how Angelique has built partnerships and support across various industries
-balancing multidisciplinary endeavors as an entrepreneur
-the key to getting help is asking
-battling imposter syndrome and the “shouldn'ts” of self-care
-the fun of motherhood and including older kids in her career
-making a community impact in science and engineering requires EQ
In This Episode:
Dr. Angelique Adams Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Made For Knoxville Profile
Jalynn 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.

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How many episodes does Big Ideas Welcome Podcast have?

Big Ideas Welcome Podcast currently has 81 episodes available.

What topics does Big Ideas Welcome Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Entrepreneurship, Podcasts, Education and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Big Ideas Welcome Podcast?

The episode title 'Better Together with Alex Abell' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Big Ideas Welcome Podcast?

The average episode length on Big Ideas Welcome Podcast is 29 minutes.

How often are episodes of Big Ideas Welcome Podcast released?

Episodes of Big Ideas Welcome Podcast are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Big Ideas Welcome Podcast?

The first episode of Big Ideas Welcome Podcast was released on Jul 12, 2022.

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