Innovation City

SLAM! Media

Innovation City is a podcast featuring the innovators, disruptors and creators behind the innovation movement. Imagine a place where you can break through the status quo of business as usual and realize your life's purpose. A place where you can have an impact and shape the future. This place exists in cities across the world. In this innovation podcast we introduce you to the disruptors, innovators, and creators behind the movement.

  1. Authentic Marketing Principles with Tyler Kelley

    08/16/2022

    Authentic Marketing Principles with Tyler Kelley

    Today's guest is Tyler Kelley, co-founder of SLAM! Agency, a marketing agency based out of St. Louis that focuses on helping businesses fulfill their purpose. In this episode, Tyler sits down with Leigh-Ann to discuss his journey from DJ to marketing expert, key foundational marketing principles, and the importance of being strengthened by our failures.   "I don't think that anybody can look back on the roughest toughest parts of their lives and say that didn't get me to where I am now." -Tyler Kelley

    22 min
  2. Healing Spaces for Men with Jermar Perry

    08/09/2022

    Healing Spaces for Men with Jermar Perry

    Today's guest is Jermar Perry, co-founder of the Village PATH (Programs to Access Therapy and Healing), a space designed to help Black men heal in St. Louis. In this episode, Jermar sits down with the team to discuss how difficult it is for men to be vulnerable, the Village PATH programs available in St. Louis, and the interplay between Black culture, trauma, and mental health.    "Men in general don't have many spaces to not just talk about sports." -Jermar Perry

    20 min
  3. Empowering Families with Mindfulness Tools with Suzanne Tucker

    08/02/2022

    Empowering Families with Mindfulness Tools with Suzanne Tucker

    Today's guest is Suzanne Tucker, founder and CEO of Generation Mindful, a global brand that's on a mission to raise an emotionally healthy world. In this episode, Suzanne sits down with the team to discuss the importance of teaching children about emotional health, advice for parents, and her own journey that led to focusing on mindfulness for families.   "The solution comes in the way we raise children without shame." -Suzanne Tucker

    20 min
  4. Organizing Esports Experiences With Austin Smith

    07/26/2022

    Organizing Esports Experiences With Austin Smith

    Today's guest is Austin Smith, founder and CEO of Mission Control, a community platform that organizes recreational esports. In this episode, Austin sits down with the team to discuss the tremendous growth in the esports industry, the power of human connection, and the challenges involved in the multi-player video game market.

    22 min
  5. Breaking the Barriers for Black Girls in STEM with Cynthia Chapple

    07/19/2022

    Breaking the Barriers for Black Girls in STEM with Cynthia Chapple

    Today's guest is Cynthia Chapple, founder and CEO of Black Girls Do STEM, an organization offering exploration of STEM career pathways to middle and high school black girls in St. Louis. In this episode, Cynthia  sits down with the team to discuss her journey as a black woman in STEM, what her organization is doing to close the gap between women and STEM, and what institutions should be doing to better serve our youth.    "Schools need to become places of innovation, places of noise, and chaos, because that is what learning looks like." -Cynthia Chapple

    24 min
  6. Creativity in the Gaming Industry with Matthew Raithel

    07/12/2022

    Creativity in the Gaming Industry with Matthew Raithel

    Today's guest is Matthew Raithel, founder and Studio Director of Graphite Lab, a video game development company. Matt has brought some of the most famous brands to life through video games including Transformers, My Little Pony, RollerCoaster Tycoon, Dora the Explorer, and much more. In this episode, Matt sits down with the team to discuss the creativity involved in video game development, challenges in the field, and guidance for aspiring video game developers.   "Creativity is building something out of nothing or blazing a path that's not obvious in front of you." -Matthew Raithel

    17 min
  7. Sparking Joy Through the Human Connection with Bea Ayala-Muñiz

    04/14/2022

    Sparking Joy Through the Human Connection with Bea Ayala-Muñiz

    Today's guest is Bea Ayala-Muñiz, founder and CEO of Musicasa, an organization that's changing the way people connect through live music in intimate gatherings. In this episode, Bea sits down with the team to discuss what she learned during a year of world travels, how she infuses music into everything she does, and the power of small gatherings for human connection.  "Everything is about how we can add to each other's lives." -Bea Ayala-Muñiz

    26 min
  8. Miami's Diverse Center of Innovation with Matt Haggman

    04/07/2022

    Miami's Diverse Center of Innovation with Matt Haggman

    Today's guest is Matt Haggman, Executive Vice President at The Beacon Council, where he leads Opportunity Miami, an initiative to catalyze Miami's economic future. In this episode, Matt sits down with the team to discuss what's next for Miami, how to create a diverse and inclusive economy, and his lessons learned during his recent attempt at running for Congress.  "Miami can stand out by having a diverse and skilled workforce that's unlike anything else globally." -Matt Haggman

    28 min
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Innovation City is a podcast featuring the innovators, disruptors and creators behind the innovation movement. Imagine a place where you can break through the status quo of business as usual and realize your life's purpose. A place where you can have an impact and shape the future. This place exists in cities across the world. In this innovation podcast we introduce you to the disruptors, innovators, and creators behind the movement.

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  • Creator
    SLAM! Media
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2022
  • Episodes
    209
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Innovation City