What's the Big Idea‪?‬ Abel Communications

From Abel Communications, this is What's the Big Idea?
In this episode, Greg is joined by Funlayo Alabi, chief executive officer and co-founder of Shea Radiance. Funlayo takes Greg through her journey in founding her company and its mission to support the women-run cooperatives in Africa from whom they source their shea butter. For Funlayo, Shea Radiance is more than just a beauty brand––it’s an opportunity to empower women in meaningful ways from self-care to financial independence.
 
Funlayo Alabi (LinkedIn)
Shea Radiance
Instagram: @shearadiance
Facebook: @shearadiance
Twitter: @shearadiance



What’s the Big Idea is an Abel Communications production.
Produced by Martin Thompson and Katie Beecher.
Outro music produced by Alec Abel.

From Abel Communications, this is What's the Big Idea?
In this episode, Greg is joined by Emily Taylor, AuD., FAAA, a.k.a. “Dr. Earwax” on TikTok, where she’s amassed over one million followers with her wax and molds videos. Greg and Dr. Taylor discuss her journey from deciding to pursue audiology to becoming a TikTok sensation and how she’s using her work and platform to educate people all over the world on hearing health. Dr. Taylor shares the trials and errors that came along with creating her channel and offers advice for others looking to gain a following on social media.
 
Emily Taylor (LinkedIn)
TikTok: @dr_ear_wax
Instagram: @dr_ear_wax
Taylor Listening Center



What’s the Big Idea is an Abel Communications production
Produced by Martin Thompson and Katie Beecher
Outro music produced by Alec Abel

From Abel Communications, this is What's the Big Idea?
In this episode, Greg is joined by Dr. Shanaysha Sauls, CEO of the Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF). The two explore the idea of a community foundation and the main issues that BCF tackles including public education, neighborhood safety, and the digital divide. Dr. Sauls examines the power of collaboration and how BCF’s partnership with the Baltimore philanthropic community during the pandemic allowed them to streamline resources and efforts across the Baltimore region. In Dr. Sauls’ words, we can only be as successful as the place where we reside.
 
Baltimore Community Foundation
 
What’s the Big Idea is an Abel Communications production.
Produced by Martin Thompson and Katie Beecher.
Outro music produced by Alec Abel.

From Abel Communications, this is What’s the Big Idea?
 
In this episode, Greg is joined by Jonathan Reisman, M.D., author of “The Unseen Body: A Doctor’s Journey Through the Hidden Wonders of Human Anatomy.” The two explore how Dr. Reisman’s travels and perpetual curiosity uncovered unexpected connections between the natural world and the human body. Dr. Reisman shares how he was inspired to write his book and his experience diving into the world of public relations to help promote it.



Dr. Jonathan Reisman (Instagram, Facebook and Twitter): @jonreismanmd
 
 “The Unseen Body: A Doctor’s Journey Through the Hidden Wonders of Human Anatomy.”
 
Anatomy Eats
 
The Long Now



What’s the Big Idea is an Abel Communications production.
 
Produced by Martin Thompson and Katie Beecher
 
Outro music produced by Alec Abel

From Abel Communications, this is What's the Big Idea?
In this episode, Greg is joined by Adam Lindquist, VP of Programs and Environmental Initiatives at the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore, and the creative mind behind the Mr. Trash Wheel persona. The two dive into the creation of Mr. Trash Wheel and his role in helping clean Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Adam discusses how he and his team have used the anthropomorphic water wheel to expand their audience and generate environmental change.
Then, Mr. Trash Wheel himself answers Greg's burning questions.
 
Adam Lindquist (LinkedIn): @adam-lindquist
Mr. Trash Wheel (Twitter): @MrTrashWheel
Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore: waterfrontpartnership.org
Mr. Trash Wheel: mrtrashwheel.com
Mr. Trash Wheel song: youtube.com/watch?v=hrz-7lmZfpQ
Floatilla: waterfrontpartnership.org/healthy-harbor/floatilla
Clearwater Mills: clearwatermills.com
Ziger/Snead Architects: zigersnead.com
What Works Studio: whatworksstudio.com
 
What's the Big Idea is an Abel Communications production
Produced by Martin Thompson and Katie Beecher
Outro music produced by Alec Abel

*TW: This episode contains discussion of infant loss and grief. From Abel Communications, this is What's the Big Idea? In this episode, Greg is joined by Shantell Roberts, founder and executive director of Touching Young Lives, Inc., a Baltimore-based nonprofit. The two explore how remarkable innovation can come from tragedy and adversity, and how a seemingly simple idea can have life-saving impacts. Shantell shares how her nonprofit pivoted during COVID-19 and how adapting to the crisis enabled her to touch even more lives than before. Shantell Roberts (LinkedIn): @shantell-roberts
Touching Young Lives, Inc.
Port Discovery
 
What's the Big Idea? is an Abel Communications production.
Produced by Martin Thompson and Katie Beecher
Outro music by Alec Abel