The Current State Podcast

Dogwood Creative
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Welcome to The Current State Podcast, where we are having conversations with local business owners and organization leaders here in North Carolina. We are all trying to navigate our way through these uncharted waters due to Covid-19 and our goal is to highlight what our friends and neighbors are doing to stay afloat and how you can help.

  1. 04/22/2020

    Episode 13: Will COVID Cause Startups to Crumble? (Ft. Eric Westerduin & Joe Walter of Calvin's Craft Cookies)

    Eric Westerduin is a lifelong serial entrepreneur and former investment banker, Eric was motivated to find a way to utilize the massive amounts of spent grains and reduce waste from the craft brewery boom in Charlotte.

    27 min

  2. 04/07/2020

    Episode 12: Insights From the Wedding Industry (ft. Austin Machak of CWDJ)

    Weddings are stressful and overwhelming on a normal day. They are even more so during a worldwide pandemic. Austin Machak of CWDJ talks with us on today's episode about the turbulence in the wedding industry.

    26 min

  3. 04/06/2020

    Episode 11: Helping Hospitality Workers (ft. Mitch Shepherd of Humbly Made)

    Mitch Shepherd of Humbly Made joins us on today's episode to talk about ways the artisan industry can continue to thrive, how you can support local breweries and bars, and how we can support his new project that directly helps hospitality workers!

    19 min

  4. 04/03/2020

    Episode 10: Uncharted Waters for Local Gyms (ft. Chennelle Miller of Raleigh Crossfit)

    Since Raleigh Crossfit opened its doors 10 years ago, Chennelle Miller, co-owner of Raleigh Crossfit, has never had to close other than the occasional snow day. Now, Crossfit gyms around the state have been closed for close to a month and unsure when they'll be able to reopen.

    32 min

  5. 04/02/2020

    Episode 09: A Salute to Nonprofits (ft. David Chatham of Angel Oak Creative)

    Today, we salute our local nonprofits. Nonprofits throughout our state are stepping up to the plate to support our communities, often going unthanked. David Chatham of Angel Oak Creative talks with us today about ways nonprofits can continue to stay in front of their audience and share their story during these times of crisis.

    29 min

  6. 04/01/2020

    Episode 08: Continuing to Encourage Your Students (ft. Zane Pinkleton of UNC InterVarsity)

    In today's episode, we take a break from businesses and focus on the next generation of leaders. College students are used to being surrounded by their friends and classmates and now many find themselves isolated. Zane Pinkleton of Intervarsity Christian Fellowships talks with us today on the importance of continuing to support your students and children. Zane Pinkleton is the campus pastor for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at UNC-Chapel Hill. Zane spends his day's on-campus meeting, mentoring, disciplining students from all walks of life. One thing that you learn early on when meeting him is his love and intentionality to care for each student on campus. To connect with Zane: UNC IV Website: https://www.ivcarolinas.com/unc UNC IV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unc_intervarsity

    22 min

  7. 03/31/2020

    Episode 07: The Power of a Brand (ft. Owen S. Jordan of Jubala Coffee)

    Do you have a brand? Or do you simply have a logo and some business cards? Owen S. Jordan brings us on the journey of developing a brand, creating raving fans, and how to continue to build a following during a national crisis.

    17 min

  8. 03/30/2020

    Episode 06: Crafting a Compelling Story (ft. Nick Lagrange of Cinemade Media)

    Nick Lagrange is a Raleigh based videographer and owner of Cinemade Media. Cinemade Media uses powerful and trackable online video marketing techniques to help leading industry professionals grow their business.

    23 min
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Welcome to The Current State Podcast, where we are having conversations with local business owners and organization leaders here in North Carolina. We are all trying to navigate our way through these uncharted waters due to Covid-19 and our goal is to highlight what our friends and neighbors are doing to stay afloat and how you can help.

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  • Creator
    Dogwood Creative
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  • Episodes
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