
Sign up to save your podcasts
Or


In this eye-opening and remarkable episode,Shannon Dobbs shares his remarkable journey as a founder and advocate committed to food justice, water security, and community development. He breaks down the structural issues that fuel food insecurity and highlights groundbreaking solutions that merge technology, agriculture, business, and sustainability.
From transforming food waste into valuable resources to leveraging digital tools for community education, Shannon reveals how communities can build independence and resilience. He also explains how corporations and investors can support long-term change through meaningful engagement and advocacy.
This conversation is a must-listen for anyone working at the intersection of sustainability, social impact, entrepreneurship, and community-building
â¤Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Shannon Dobbs & His Ventures
01:25 How Fellowship of Living Systems Connects to Regenerative Impact Alliance
02:20 Understanding Food Deserts & Food Justice Advocacy
04:56 Moving From Nonprofits to Sustainable Business Models
07:52 Competing With Big Corporations in Food Access
09:34 Why Direct Business Relationships Matter
10:49 Human Connection as the Foundation of Community Advocacy
13:49 Innovative Water Security Solutions
17:33 Overcoming Challenges in Community Projects
20:13 Turning Food Waste Into Valuable Resources
22:57 Building Collaborative Agricultural Networks
25:32 Using Technology to Educate & Empower Communities
29:24 The Future of Community Empowerment
34:29 Curiosity vs. Credentials in Social Impact Work
35:23 How Corporations Can Support Community Initiatives
35:56 Case Study: Project for Public Spaces
38:04 Sponsorship Opportunities for Corporate Partners
39:26 Corporate Responsibility & Environmental Impact
41:07 Energy Innovation Across Africa
44:39 Investment Strategies for Social Impact
47:02 Community Ownership & Long-Term Development
48:44 Thriving Amid Global Change
50:29 A Message of Hope & Resilience
⤠SUBSCRIBE HERE:
 â https://www.youtube.com/@AbegVexPodcastâ Â
⤠EPISODE LINKS:
â
â https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannondobbs42/â â
⤠FOLLOW US ON ABEG VEX PODCAST SOCIAL MEDIA:
â â https://www.instagram.com/abegvexpodcast/â â
â â https://www.facebook.com/AbegVexâ â
â â https://www.tiktok.com/@abegvexâ â
â â https://www.linkedin.com/in/idongesit-obeya/â â
⤠CHECK OUT OUR CHANNEL HERE:
â â https://www.youtube.com/@AbegVexPodcastâ â
⤠DOWNLOAD EPISODE:
â â https://open.spotify.com/show/4qiZMsvzl7adRa438zz6eTâ
â https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abeg-vex-podcast/id1743291298â â
⤠WEBSITE:
â â https://abegvexpodcast.comâ â
⤠EXPLORE ABEG VEX PODCAST:Â
â â â â â â https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6fJiVJiAd0oIA8zvfGcSob22O6uqcm3qâ
â â â â â â â  ⤠OUR PODCASTS:
* Truth In Bikinis:Â â â â â â â â @TruthInBikinisPodcastâ â â â â â â
 * Uproot The Issue: â â â â â â â @UprootTheIssuePodcastâ â â â â â â Â
* More Than Headlines:Â â â â â â â â @MoreThanHeadlinesPodcastâ â â â â â â
 * Quest To Know: â â â â â @QuestToKnowPodcastâ â â â â Â
* The Intimate Matters:â â â â â @TheIntimateMattersPodcastâ â â â â Â
* Abeg Vex:Â â â â â â @AbegVexPodcastâ â â â â Â
* Unshelling Medicine:Â â â â â â @AdMelioraHealthâ â â â
In this powerful episode, Dr. Elizabeth Fried opens up about her incredible transformation from a corporate executive to a medium, actor, and childrenâs book author. Her story blends professional success with spiritual exploration, showing how embracing both logic and intuition can lead to a more fulfilling life.
⤠SUBSCRIBE HERE:
 https://www.youtube.com/@AbegVexPodcastÂ
⤠EPISODE LINKS:
http://www.nefried.com/
⤠FOLLOW US ON ABEG VEX PODCAST SOCIAL MEDIA:
â https://www.instagram.com/abegvexpodcast/â
â https://www.facebook.com/AbegVexâ
â https://www.tiktok.com/@abegvexâ
â https://www.linkedin.com/in/idongesit-obeya/â
⤠CHECK OUT OUR CHANNEL HERE:
â https://www.youtube.com/@AbegVexPodcastâ
⤠DOWNLOAD EPISODE:
â https://open.spotify.com/show/4qiZMsvzl7adRa438zz6eT
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abeg-vex-podcast/id1743291298â
⤠WEBSITE:
â https://abegvexpodcast.comâ
⤠EXPLORE ABEG VEX PODCAST:Â
â â â â â https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6fJiVJiAd0oIA8zvfGcSob22O6uqcm3q
â â â â â  ⤠OUR PODCASTS:
* Truth In Bikinis:Â â â â â â â @TruthInBikinisPodcastâ â â â â â
 * Uproot The Issue: â â â â â â @UprootTheIssuePodcastâ â â â â â Â
* More Than Headlines:Â â â â â â â @MoreThanHeadlinesPodcastâ â â â â â
 * Quest To Know: â â â â @QuestToKnowPodcastâ â â â Â
* The Intimate Matters:â â â â @TheIntimateMattersPodcastâ â â â Â
* Abeg Vex:Â â â â â @AbegVexPodcastâ â â â Â
* Unshelling Medicine:Â â â â â @AdMelioraHealthâ â â
Artificial Intelligence is changing everything â how we work, learn, and even think.
⤠SUBSCRIBE HERE:
 â https://www.youtube.com/@AbegVexPodcastâ Â
⤠EPISODE LINKS:â
https://avimaderer.com/
⤠FOLLOW US ON ABEG VEX PODCAST SOCIAL MEDIA:
â â https://www.instagram.com/abegvexpodcast/â â
â â https://www.facebook.com/AbegVexâ â
â â https://www.tiktok.com/@abegvexâ â
â â https://www.linkedin.com/in/idongesit-obeya/â â
⤠CHECK OUT OUR CHANNEL HERE:
â â https://www.youtube.com/@AbegVexPodcastâ â
⤠DOWNLOAD EPISODE:
â â https://open.spotify.com/show/4qiZMsvzl7adRa438zz6eT
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abeg-vex-podcast/id1743291298â â
⤠WEBSITE:
â â https://abegvexpodcast.comâ â
⤠EXPLORE ABEG VEX PODCAST:Â
â â â â â â https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6fJiVJiAd0oIA8zvfGcSob22O6uqcm3qâ
â â â â â â â  ⤠OUR PODCASTS:
* Truth In Bikinis:Â â â â â â â â @TruthInBikinisPodcastâ â â â â â â
 * Uproot The Issue: â â â â â â â @UprootTheIssuePodcastâ â â â â â â Â
* More Than Headlines:Â â â â â â â â @MoreThanHeadlinesPodcastâ â â â â â â
 * Quest To Know: â â â â â @QuestToKnowPodcastâ â â â â Â
* The Intimate Matters:â â â â â @TheIntimateMattersPodcastâ â â â â Â
* Abeg Vex:Â â â â â â @AbegVexPodcastâ â â â â Â
* Unshelling Medicine:Â â â â â â @AdMelioraHealthâ â â
The modern workforce is evolving fast. In this insightful episode, Dan Fricker shares his journey from traditional career paths to leading at Women Impact Tech, unpacking what it truly takes to thrive in todayâs dynamic job market.
00:00 Introduction to Dan Fricker and His Journey
03:09 The Transition from Education to Workforce
09:39 Training and Development in the Modern Workplace
14:11 Generational Differences in the Workforce
19:13 The Role of AI in Education and Employment
23:58 Cultural Expectations and Professionalism in the Workplace
33:51 Navigating Telemedicine in the Workplace
35:05 The Evolving Role of Healthcare Professionals
37:31 Investing in Workforce Education
39:48 Real-World Experience in Education
41:17 Cultural Differences in Professional Communication
48:10 The Shift to Fractional Employment
56:48 Creating a Personal Project Plan for Career Success
⤠SUBSCRIBE HERE:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-friker/
https://www.instagram.com/abegvexpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/AbegVex
https://www.tiktok.com/@abegvex
https://www.linkedin.com/in/idongesit-obeya/
⤠CHECK OUT OUR CHANNEL HERE:
â https://www.youtube.com/@AbegVexPodcastâ
⤠DOWNLOAD EPISODE:
â https://open.spotify.com/show/4qiZMsvzl7adRa438zz6eT
⤠WEBSITE:
â â https://abegvexpodcast.comâ â
⤠EXPLORE ABEG VEX PODCAST:
⤠FOLLOW US ON ABEG VEX PODCAST SOCIAL MEDIA:
â https://www.instagram.com/abegvexpodcast/â
â https://www.facebook.com/AbegVexâ
â https://www.tiktok.com/@abegvexâ
â https://www.linkedin.com/in/idongesit-obeya/â
⤠CHECK OUT OUR CHANNEL HERE:
â https://www.youtube.com/@AbegVexPodcastâ
⤠DOWNLOAD EPISODE:
â https://open.spotify.com/show/4qiZMsvzl7adRa438zz6eThttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abeg-vex-podcast/id1743291298â
⤠WEBSITE:
â https://abegvexpodcast.comâ
⤠EXPLORE ABEG VEX PODCAST:
Kendra shares her journey as a career coach and author, emphasizing the importance of aligning one's career with personal values and passions. They discuss the internal and external barriers to making significant career changes, including financial concerns and cultural expectations. The conversation highlights the necessity of building a supportive network and practicing mindfulness to facilitate self-discovery and confidence in pursuing one's true calling.
⤠CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to Career Growth and Personal Development
02:33 Navigating Career Pivots and Overcoming Anxiety
05:25 Managing Financial Concerns During Career Changes
08:01 Building a Supportive Network for Career Transitions
11:01 Mindfulness and Self-Discovery in Career Choices
13:45 Cultural Influences on Career Paths
16:18 The Importance of Passion in Professional Roles
18:57 Kendra's Origin Story and Career Journey
22:02 Final Thoughts and Golden Nuggets for Listeners
⤠EPISODE LINKS:
Instagram.com@thechangecoach/
linkedin.com/in/kendra-court
https://www.kendracourt.com/
shop/the-thing-you-were-meant-to-do
https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?
Facebook.com/Change coach
https://www.instagram.com/abegvexpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/AbegVex
https://www.tiktok.com/@abegvex
https://www.linkedin.com/in/idongesit-obeya/
⤠CHECK OUT OUR CHANNEL HERE:
https://www.youtube.com/@AbegVexPodcast
⤠DOWNLOAD EPISODE:
https://open.spotify.com/show/4qiZMsvzl7adRa438zz6eThttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abeg-vex-podcast/id1743291298
⤠WEBSITE:
https://abegvexpodcast.com
⤠EXPLORE ABEG VEX PODCAST:
Building a powerful brand is not about logos or flashy visuals, itâs about clarity, authenticity, and impact. In this episode, discover how shifting from corporate branding to personal branding helps with deeper connections and lasting influence. Youâll learn why clarity defines your message, how adversity can shape your story, and the role of consistency in building trust. We also explore how to uncover your unique gifts, embrace change, and design a brand that creates real transformation for the people you serve.
⤠FOLLOW US ON ABEG VEX PODCAST SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook.com/AbegVexâ â â
â â â Tiktok.com/@abegvexâ â â â â â
Linkedin.com/in/idongesit-obeya/â â â
In this engaging conversation, Idongesit Obeya and Don Samoil explore the multifaceted journey of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, humor, and kindness in the business world. They discuss personal experiences with grief, the significance of random acts of kindness, and the value of networking and building connections. The dialogue highlights the challenges founders face, the necessity of letting go of attachments in business, and the role of diversity in accelerators. Ultimately, they encourage listeners to embrace opportunities, challenge assumptions, and seek support in their entrepreneurial endeavors.
⤠SUBSCRIBE HERE:
â â Tiktok.com/@abegvexâ â â â Linkedin.com/in/idongesit-obeya/â â
Clarity of purpose is the foundation of success. When you identify your why, every decision, goal, and challenge becomes aligned with a bigger vision. Take time today to reflect on what drives you and your why will keep you focused, resilient, and inspired in both business and life.
⤠SUBSCRIBE HERE:
â â Tiktok.com/@abegvexâ â â â Linkedin.com/in/idongesit-obeya/â â
This educative episode with Janneh K Wright, CEO of Primus, he shares the importance of back office services for nonprofits and small businesses. He discusses his journey from helping local businesses with accounting to establishing a consulting firm that focuses on compliance, culture, and consistency. The conversation also touches the significance of supporting local businesses, and the rewarding yet challenging nature of entrepreneurship.
â Tiktok.com/@abegvexâ â Linkedin.com/in/idongesit-obeya/â
From the publisher's feed