We started our podcast intensive training at The Cardinal Shehan with some brilliant boys in Bridgeport. During this session, we had an introduction to the history of podcasting and the boys had an opportunity to record themselves.

Alex is the founder of Park City Studios and creative director for the Hunmans of Harborview. Alex served as an educator within the Bridgeport Public Schools for 7yrs as a Biology teacher and realized he wasn't cut out for the classroom. We've all encountered a bitter burnt-out educator who seems to hate their job but the stay. Alex didn't want to take the quit but stay option, so he ventured off into the world of entrepreneurship.

The Humans of Harborview started an idea to help launch his photography business but is since turned into a service for the community.

The Young's retired and then decided to venture into entrepreneurship, it's been over 7yrs since they launched the brand-proving it's never to late to launch your brand.

The Scholars at the Cardinal Shehan in Bridgeport used ChatGPT to craft a story about a boy named Pablo from Bridgeport. Utilizing the gear provided by MOVO Photo the boys recorded this audio.

Kim founded Urban Synergy in Action in Bridgeport, just one of the many hats she wears as an entrepreneur.  Kim is a speaker, educator, and social capital promoter.  Kim and I met downtown Bridgeport at the Food Truck Park at Post Office Square.  

This was such an unexpected treat, it was a warm story with a sweet ending.  The interview occurred inside Kim's Popcorn Bar, where she carries Youngs Popcorn Heaven Brand Popcorn.  Stay tuned for episode next.

Chef Sil is the founder of Sils Vegan Kitchen during the pandemic she was inspired by her son to create Vegan Sushi.  We had the pleasure of meeting at KNOWN co-working in New Haven CT., the sushi was amazing.

Christina aka Ms Outlaw is a mobile shooter whose life was changed when she was introduced to a camera.  Christine is on the team that produces the widely  successful show Bars on I95

Angelina is the founder of She Buildz Things, LLC in Connecticut.  She Buildz Things is a female-owned and operated business.  Angelina was fascinated with construction at an early age, she convinced her landlord to let her renovate their apartment while she was in High School.  While at The Home Depot Angelina developed relationships with contractors and soon realized she could venture out on her own and She Buildz Things was born. 

We have three sponsors of today's episode Ron Thurston, Lenses Only and the Kreative Print Shop Ron is a seasoned retail executive who started his career on the frontlines, he's the author of Retail Pride and the founder of Take Pride Today, and a former guest on the podcast.

If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested in learning more about the BTW Podcast visit RUNUTAINMENT. BTW Podcast is listener-supported, I started a Ko-fi page to allow small businesses and entrepreneurs to sponsor an episode.  BTW Podcast now has a Patreon page.  BTW Podcast is listener-supported.

The launching of my Ko-fi and Patreon page is me embracing my talents, this is me walking in my purpose, this is me taking the leap, acknowledging that what I'm doing is providing a valuable service for the audience, the guest and sponsors.  BTW Podcast is a business.  You can visit Derek Oxley to stay up today on current happenings with BTW Podcast, sign up for the Newsletter, check out the blog or order merchandise.

A little over a year ago during the middle of the day Turn-N-Headz Barbershop had a two-alarm fire, displacing two families.  CJ was faced with challenges that tested his character.  During this episode, we talked about leading under pressure, rallying a team, and casting a vision for his new shop.

We have three sponsors of today's episode Ron Thurston, Lenses Only and the Kreative Print Shop Ron is a seasoned retail executive who started his career on the frontlines, he's the author of Retail Pride and the founder of Take Pride Today, and a former guest on the podcast.

If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested in learning more about the BTW Podcast visit RUNUTAINMENT. BTW Podcast is listener-supported, I started a Ko-fi page to allow small businesses and entrepreneurs to sponsor an episode.  BTW Podcast now has a Patreon page.  BTW Podcast is listener-supported.

The launching of my Ko-fi and Patreon page is me embracing my talents, this is me walking in my purpose, this is me taking the leap, acknowledging that what I'm doing is providing a valuable service for the audience, the guest and sponsors.  BTW Podcast is a business.  You can visit Derek Oxley to stay up today on current happenings with BTW Podcast, sign up for the Newsletter, check out the blog or order merchandise.

Over the past few weeks we've been training a group of scholars at the SYMI Academy in Bridgeport CT.  This is our first recording that we published.  We have three stories that the scholars will produce.  Be on the lookout for them.

Today's episode is sponsored by Ron Thurston Ron is a seasoned retail executive who started his career on the frontlines, he's the author of Retail Pride and the founder of Take Pride Today, and a former guest on the podcast.

If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested in learning more about the BTW Podcast visit RUNUTAINMENT. BTW Podcast is listener-supported, I started a Ko-fi page to allow small businesses and entrepreneurs to sponsor an episode.  BTW Podcast now has a Patreon page.  BTW Podcast is listener-supported.

The launching of my Ko-fi and Patreon page is me embracing my talents, this is me walking in my purpose, this is me taking the leap, acknowledging that what I'm doing is providing a valuable service for the audience, the guest and sponsors.  BTW Podcast is a business.  You can visit Derek Oxley to stay up today on current happenings with BTW Podcast, sign up for the Newsletter, check out the blog or order merchandise.

I took the leap 4 years ago to drive for Uber/Lyft Full-time, so I could have the flexibility to devote to building BTW Podcast.  Like everyone BTW Podcast was impacted with the pandemic.  Ko-fi is platform that will allow entrepreneurs/business owners to sponsor an episode PRE, MID or POST roll, it also allows you to buy me a cup of coffee.

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