We love when a local group from Charlotte has such a good idea, it goes national. One of those ideas that’s been incredibly popular both locally, and now nationally, is Girls on the Run. The afterschool program started more than 20 years ago in Charlotte with 13 girls and now counts more than a MILLION girls who have participated in all 50 states! Joining us today on the BrandBuilders Podcast are the local director and program manager for Girls on the Run Charlotte, Maghan Knight and Mary Stuart Fountain.

A good reason you probably know the name of “Make-A-Wish” is because of the sheer number of good deeds they do for children with chronic or terminal illnesses. Behind the scenes, there are teams working hard every day to make those wishes happen. Logistics of a magical day are one thing, and fundraising to make wishes come true are another. Pitchin’ For Wishes is coming up soon in Charlotte. It’s sponsored by Andrew Roby – the general contractor and real estate company. Christian McCall from Andrew Roby is here with Chris Weber from Make-A-Wish to tell us about it.

When employees can keep their cool — not too hot, not too cold — they perform better and get more work done! We’re being a little cheeky about introducing our next guest on the BrandBuilders Podcast because they are doing serious business in designing fans with a good-humored name. Give a big welcome to the director of sales distribution at Big Ass Fans, Kevin Young.

(and man, does he look familiar!)

Affordable neighborhoods close to uptown are gentrifying and gaining value, but a Charlotte non-profit sees wisdom in keeping their elderly, disabled, veteran, and limited-income residents in the homes they already live in. Beth Morrison of Rebuilding Together answers tough questions about keeping houses safe and affordable for our most vulnerable residents, on this BrandBuilders Podcast.