A Dose of Your Future

A Dose of Your Future welcomes Rayne Steinberg, CEO and Co-Founder of Arca, an institutional grade financial services firm building products utilizing and investing in digital assets. He joins host Jenn Sherman to discuss the journey that led him to the digital asset space, the mission that Arca seeks to serve and advice for future investors and entrepreneurs.

“Do more and do better and learn from others and have the honest conversation.” Ron Reed, Founder and Executive Producer, SXSW EDU, and Liz Stein, Principal, Liz Stein Consulting, discuss the evolution of education and the importance of professional development for teachers and also the upskilling for any workforce. Both guests highlight how this past year has forced teachers and students to pivot and the changes that have occurred in how teachers teach and students learn. In order to shape the future, it is important to take a beat to figure out how to smartly move forward.

“You’d be surprised of all the small things that you can do to make a huge difference.” Cat Janice, Independent Artist, Hydrologist and Remote Sensing Scientist, explains how she combined her mission of Loving Earth a Little More with the art of music. Cat talks about the kind of environment she would love to leave children in and the future of music and art. She also discusses the importance of self-expression, authenticity, and personal branding for artists so that they can make more of an impact.

“More people filed new business applications in 2020 than they did in 2019.” Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council), talks about the trends in the small business sector as industries have shifted, pivoted, and thrived with the new normal. Karen also discusses how the new administration and new regulations affect the small business sector. What is ahead for our global economy and how can small businesses fuel innovation and digital transformation? Tune in to the latest episode to find out.

“Stories can play a tremendous role in keeping people together in a meaningful way.” Erik Ayers, CEO and Co-Founder of GoodSeeker, Inc., talks about the importance of communication and positive reinforcement in a company and how it affects employees. Erik also touches on how the pandemic has shifted the workplace and has made people to forward think and companies to start talks about people first.

Showing up is half the battle. Founder of Black Girl Ventures, Shelly Bell, joined us for a powerful conversation on getting access to capital for underrepresented communities, changing the way people think and leading with the dollar.

What does your life look like when you choose to feel alive? Cami Wolff, Founder and CEO of CANIS, joined us to discuss the connection between physical health and mental health, shifting to a positive mindset through nutrition and adapting mindfulness. 

Shahara Anderson-Davis, CEO of 3D Vision, joined us to discuss starting her own marketing and communications firm, overcoming bias in the workplace and making an impact during these revolutionary times.

Emmett Ferra, CEO and Co-Founder of PAKKE, joined us for a discussion on how businesses in the entertainment and creative industries are innovating due to the shutdown and how PAKKE is approaching this new reality. Emmett also touched on how businesses like PAKKE are working with community members and non-profits to contribute their resources and content to raise awareness. Check them out: https://pakkesocial.com/

Andrew J. Sherman, Partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP, and Molly Gravholt, CFO at Community Health Charities, discussed strategies on how non-profits can innovate and thrive in a COVID-19 environment through tapping into digital and thinking about new ways to raise money, create revenue streams, and drive growth during these unprecedented times.