DO GOOD X Podcast

Black Church Food Justice is transforming communities through purpose-driven initiatives. Join Stephen Lewis and Kimberly Daniel on the DO GOOD X podcast as they interview Dr. Heber Brown III, founder of the Black Church Food Security Network. Discover how his leadership at Pleasant Hope Baptist Church sparked a movement to combat food apartheid by leveraging church land and Black farmers. Learn how Black food ecosystems empower communities and foster social justice and food sovereignty. Dr. Brown shares insights on building community-led food justice solutions that honor cultural identity and drive lasting change.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:   

✅ How Dr. Heber Brown III founded the Black Church Food Security Network to address food apartheid.

✅ Strategies for creating Black food ecosystems with Black farmers and churches.

✅ The role of social justice in transforming black church food justice initiatives.

✅ How to leverage church assets for food sovereignty and community empowerment.

Join the DO GOOD X Community to access resources, connect with purpose-driven entrepreneurs, and grow your impactful business with intention.

TIMESTAMPS:  

00:00 Meet Dr. Heber Brown III, pastor and founder of Black Church Food Security Network, for food security and food sovereignty

03:35 Dr. Brown shares his core values: agency, love, social justice and the launching of Black Church Food Security Network, inspired by food apartheid patterns of members in his church

09:06 Frustration with the local market leads to a church garden vision; yields 1,200 pounds, tapping community knowledge from the Great Migration

15:39 Utilizing the opportunity that exists in land owned by Black churches: underutilized church land, an opportunity for Black food ecosystems, and engaging rising entrepreneurs

22:14 Favorite story: Ebenezer Baptist Church CSA program with Black farmers, 100 subscribers shifting to food sovereignty

28:21 Approach to lasting change: honor food charity, show congregations by example what can be accomplished

32:24 Aligning funding with values and relationships and being unapologetic for the black base of power

38:24 Dr. Brown speaks to shifting from being a pastor to leading a business, but staying connected to your base and not delegating critical aspects of your core values

42:59 Scaling the philosophy, and allowing the values to guide the ecosystem you have created

44:52 Listeners are invited to join the DO GOOD X Mastermind Community, beginning November 6, 2025

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

💎 Dr. Heber Brown III's vision for Black Church Food Justice transforms communities through black food ecosystems and church gardens.

💎 Food sovereignty thrives as black farmers and churches unite, tackling food apartheid with social justice.

💎 Community-led food justice solutions empower black churches to leverage land for sustainable food security.

💎 Unapologetic Black Church Food Justice aligns funding with values, fostering resilient community gardens.

ABOUT THE GUEST:

Reverend Dr. Heber M. Brown, III, has been a catalyst for personal transformation and social change for over twenty years.  For nearly fourteen years, he served as pastor of a Baptist church in Baltimore, where he saw and personally experienced the impacts of food apartheid.  This helped inspire him to launch the Black Church Food Security Network, which advances food security and food sovereignty by co-creating Black food ecosystems anchored by nearly 250 Black congregations, in partnership with Black farmers and other food justice stakeholders.  He serves on the board of Bread For The World. He is Senior Church Advisor to Justice Connection, the premier Black attorney referral network in the country, and has garnered numerous awards, including an Ashoka Fellowship.  He is the author of the forthcoming book, "Nothing More Sacred: Radical Stories of Black Church Faith, Food, and Freedom." 

Dr. Heber Brown III - LinkedIn

Black Church Food Security Network

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

DO GOOD X Mastermind Community

DO GOOD X - Website

DO GOOD X - LinkedIn

QUOTES: 

“In my own church, we had a great abundance of genius right under our noses that could address the social issue of food apartheid that we were facing. So instead of leaning into a charitable avenue, we tapped into the genius of the people in the pews.” Reverend Dr. Heber M. Brown

“I feel burdened by trying to make a compelling enough argument to rising generations of entrepreneurs and innovators, and creatives to see the Black church as a canvas for your genius that can not only improve your life, but can be the force that can put us in motion as a community to address the fundamental needs of our entire community.” Reverend Dr. Heber M. Brown

SEO KEYWORDS: 

DO GOOD X, Kimberly Daniel, Stephen Lewis, Entrepreneurs, Purpose-Driven Business, Black Church Food Justice, Food Sovereignty, Social Justice, Black Food Ecosystems, Food Apartheid, Black Farmers, Community-Led Food Justice Solutions, Community Gardens, Black Churches, Dr. Heber M. Brown, Pleasant Hope Baptist Church, Food Access, Community Garden, Urban Agriculture, Start A Garden, Grow Your Food

A purpose-driven business is more than just profit. It’s about aligning values with impact, authenticity, and community building. On the DO GOOD X podcast, hosts Stephen Lewis and Kimberly Daniel explore the commitments that guide social entrepreneurs. They discuss the power of authenticity, community building, and creativity in entrepreneurship, as well as how intuition in leadership influences decision-making. Centering your business around faith and intention helps entrepreneurs stay aligned with their vision and purpose. By focusing on mutual relationships and authenticity, this episode inspires growth for anyone building a purpose-driven business designed for sustainable impact.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:   

✅ How to align your purpose-driven business with your core values to create long-term impact.

✅ Why authenticity and mutual relationships are essential for building trust in a purpose-driven business.

✅ Ways to use intuition in leadership to guide decisions and strengthen your community-building efforts.

✅ How creativity in entrepreneurship fuels innovation and growth in a purpose-driven business.

✅ The role of social entrepreneurs in shaping businesses that honor faith, intention, and the common good.

Join the DO GOOD X Community to access resources, connect with purpose-driven entrepreneurs, and grow your impactful business with intention.

TIMESTAMPS:  

00:00 How a purpose-driven business can be rooted in authenticity and community building

04:28 Kimberly shares the key values that guide her life and work—authenticity, mutual relationships, community, and creativity in entrepreneurship

08:26 Listeners are invited to join the DO GOOD X Mastermind Community, beginning November 6, 2025

09:45 Stephen emphasizes the importance of intuition in leadership to create a purpose-driven business

12:45 Stephen discusses living with purpose and intention, sharing how every social entrepreneur carries a “divine genius” 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:  

💎 Discover how building a purpose-driven business anchored in authenticity, mutual relationships, and community building creates long-term impact.

💎 Learn why intuition in leadership, creativity in entrepreneurship, and values are essential for every social entrepreneur seeking meaningful growth.

💎 Explore how aligning purpose and intention with your purpose-driven business fuels innovation, strengthens community, and empowers entrepreneurs to thrive.

💎 Understand how authenticity, creativity in entrepreneurship, and purpose-driven business practices help leaders honor faith, vision, and sustainable impact.

ABOUT THE HOSTS:

Kimberly R. Daniel, co-founder of DO GOOD X, empowers faith-driven social entrepreneurs to create positive change through supportive programs and initiatives. She helps purpose-driven organizations craft compelling brand and communication strategies. With over 15 years of experience, she builds authentic, community-centered brands and effective processes. As a certified life coach, she facilitates workshops and writes on innovation, entrepreneurship, and social impact. She co-authored A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation (2021).

Stephen Lewis, president of FTE and co-founder of DO GOOD X, supports faith-driven social entrepreneurs through programs fostering positive change. He is an organizational change strategist and leadership development specialist inspiring purposeful leadership and entrepreneurship. Lewis co-authored "Another Way: Living and Leading Change on Purpose" (2020) and "A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation" (2021).

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

DO GOOD X Mastermind Community

DO GOOD X - Website

DO GOOD X - LinkedIn

QUOTES: 

“Authenticity is important to me. I have done a lot of work to be able to show up as my full self without apology, and I want other people to do so too.” Kimberly Daniel

“There is in you something that waits and listens to the sound of the genuine within yourself. No one like you has ever been born. And if you cannot hear it, you’ll never find what it is that you’re looking for.” Stephen Lewis, quoting Howard Thurman

SEO KEYWORDS: 

DO GOOD X, Kimberly Daniel, Stephen Lewis, Entrepreneurs, Purpose-Driven Business, purpose and intention, authenticity, mutual relationships, creativity in entrepreneurship, intuition in leadership, business community values, social entrepreneurs, faith, sustainable impact, meaningful impact 

Social entrepreneurship blends purpose and profit for impact. Hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis on the DO GOOD X podcast dive into balancing purpose and profit. They explore social entrepreneurship challenges when goals clash with financial demands. Learn how faith-driven entrepreneurs achieve mission alignment with financial sustainability while upholding business values. Discover strategies to navigate entrepreneurial challenges, prioritize community wellbeing, and manage opportunity costs to sustain social impact.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

✅ Strategies for balancing purpose and profit in your business.

✅ Overcoming social entrepreneurship challenges in tough times.

✅ Maintaining business values during financial struggles.

✅ Navigating opportunity cost to preserve mission alignment.

Join the DO GOOD X Community to access resources, connect with purpose-driven entrepreneurs, and grow your impactful business with intention.

TIMESTAMPS:  

00:00 The social entrepreneurship tension between purpose and profit goals

05:29 The DO GOOD X Mastermind retreat supports financial sustainability for under-resourced entrepreneurs

06:54 Examples of social entrepreneurship challenges, such as supply chain shifts and the need to cut social impact programs

10:12 Strategies for balancing purpose and profit, using customer feedback for mission alignment to navigate opportunity cost

15:57: Reflecting on decisions made during the pandemic and other ways to scale back, as well as how the DO GOOD X community can serve you

KEY TAKEAWAYS:  

💎 Navigate social entrepreneurship by balancing purpose and profit with creative solutions.

💎 Overcome entrepreneurial challenges to maintain mission alignment in tough times.

💎 Prioritize community wellbeing for lasting social impact in your business.

💎 Align business values with financial sustainability for purpose-driven business success.

ABOUT THE HOSTS:

Kimberly R. Daniel, co-founder of DO GOOD X, empowers faith-driven social entrepreneurs to create positive change through supportive programs. She helps purpose-driven organizations craft compelling brand and communication strategies. With over 15 years of experience, she builds authentic, community-centered brands and effective processes. As a certified life coach, she facilitates workshops and writes on innovation, entrepreneurship, and social impact. She co-authored A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation (2021).

Stephen Lewis, president of FTE and co-founder of DO GOOD X, supports faith-driven social entrepreneurs through programs fostering positive change. He is an organizational change strategist and leadership development specialist inspiring purposeful leadership and entrepreneurship. Lewis co-authored "Another Way: Living and Leading Change on Purpose" (2020) and "A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation" (2021).

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

DO GOOD X Mastermind Community

DO GOOD X - Website

DO GOOD X - LinkedIn

SEO KEYWORDS: 

social entrepreneurship, purpose-driven business, balancing purpose and profit, financial sustainability, faith-driven entrepreneurs, social impact strategies, entrepreneurial challenges, mission alignment, community wellbeing, opportunity cost in business, business values and profit, purpose versus profit, social entrepreneurship challenges, DO GOOD X community, impact-driven entrepreneurship, navigating social entrepreneurship challenges, impact-driven business growth strategies, balancing purpose and profit in business, purpose-driven entrepreneurship strategies, faith-driven social entrepreneurs, achieving financial sustainability in social enterprises

Do you sometimes struggle to see the path forward for your business? Are you searching for the right strategies to scale with impact while protecting your wellbeing? This episode offers more than tips—it’s an experience. Join Kimberly and Stephen as they revisit a listener-favorite episode where a powerful guided meditation creates space for vision, reflection, and renewed success. Whether you’re seeking partnership opportunities or fresh insight, this is your chance to slow down and realign with your purpose.

IN THIS EPISODE: 

• (00:00) Intro to today’s guided meditation
• (01:20) Stephen explains how this guided meditation can bring clarity, insight, and intentional direction for any entrepreneur
• (03:22) Stephen begins the guided meditation, inviting listeners to relax and breathe deeply 
• (05:00) Imagine stepping through a doorway into your future business, envisioning partnerships, impact, and success
• (07:20) Envision the products and services that impact your customers and the community
• (09:00) Connect with your current self to receive insight and wisdom from your future self 
• (11:00) Listeners are invited to journal their experiences, capturing vision and focus for business growth 
• (12:47) You are invited to  the launch of the DO GOOD X Mastermind, an in-person retreat November 6th - 8th

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

• Guided meditations, like this one, can help entrepreneurs pause, reflect, and reconnect with their purpose, offering much-needed clarity during their journey.
• Entrepreneurs gain tools to align their business with their vision, creating sustainable growth and lasting impact.
• By focusing on wellbeing and intentional success, leaders can build stronger partnerships and move forward with confidence.

RESOURCES: 

DO GOOD X Mastermind Community

DO GOOD X - Website

DO GOOD X - Podcast

DO GOOD X - LinkedIn

DO GOOD X - YouTube

DO GOOD X - Spotify

DO GOOD X -  Instagram

ABOUT THE HOSTS: 

Kimberly R. Daniel empowers entrepreneurs and organizations to make a positive impact. She is co-founder and project director of DO GOOD X, a community that provides programs and support for faith-driven social entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on positive change. Kimberly also helps purpose-driven organizations clarify and design compelling brand and communication strategies. With over 15 years of experience in developing and leading communications efforts, she is committed to creating effective processes and authentic, “sticky” community-centered brands. In addition, Kimberly has nearly ten years of experience as a certified life coach. She has facilitated workshops, spoken to communities, and written about innovation and entrepreneurship with a focus on social impact. She co-authored A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation (2021). She is deeply passionate about purpose, meaning, and the common good in any aspect of her work.

Stephen Lewis is the president of the Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) and the creator and co-founder of DO GOOD X. This community provides programs and support for faith-driven social entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on positive change.

He is an organizational change strategist and leadership development specialist focused on inspiring the next generation of faith-inspired leaders and entrepreneurs to live and work purposefully. Stephen co-authored "Another Way: Living and Leading Change on Purpose" (2020) and "A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation" (2021).

KEYWORDS:  Entrepreneur, Meditation, Guided Meditation, Entrepreneurship, Purpose, Business, Clarity, Vision, Community, Impact, Growth, Journey, Future, Success, Insight, Wellbeing, Retreat, Mindfulness, Strategy, Scaling, Partnership

Are you ready to transform your entrepreneurship journey by prioritizing your well-being? Want to discover how holistic practices can fuel your success? 

Today on the DO GOOD X podcast, hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis dive into a robust conversation with Dr. Mark Armstrong, ND. With over three decades of experience as a neuropathic doctor, Dr. Mark Armstrong, ND brings a deeply holistic approach to healing—supporting the integration of mind, body, spirit, and soul. Dr. Mark shares his holistic approach to healing, blending energy medicine, soul constellation, and spiritual practices to help entrepreneurs achieve wholeness. Tune in to explore how mindfulness and holistic training can align your business with your purpose.

IN THIS EPISODE: 

• (00:00) Intro: Meet Dr. Mark Armstrong, ND
• (03:09) How Dr. Mark Armstrong became interested in holistic training, and he defines wholeness 
• (05:16) Dr. Mark Armstrong, ND describes well-being and how mindfulness practices that can help entrepreneurs avoid burnout
• (07:28) Dr. Mark Armstrong, ND shares his daily spiritual practices, including meditation and prayer, to sustain entrepreneurship and reinforce wellbeing
• (09:02) How faith and spiritual alignment act as a foundation to face challenges with energy and purpose
• (12:22) Breathing techniques can help reduce stress and enhance healing, and a definition of Qigong 
• (14:44) Daily recommendations and resources to combat stress for entrepreneurs
• (19:47) Dr. Mark Armstrong, ND shares a grounding technique to release worry, fear, and anger, promoting balance

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

• Healing through mindfulness practices, such as meditation and breathwork, can help entrepreneurs manage stress and achieve wholeness, aligning their mind, body, and spirit for sustainable well-being.
• Energy medicine and soul constellation, as practiced by naturopathic doctor Dr. Mark Armstrong, offer powerful tools to restore balance and vitality in entrepreneurship.
• Daily spiritual practices, such as Qigong, affirmations, and Soul Constellation, a powerful modality for illuminating inner patterns and unlocking personal transformation, can help entrepreneurs combat burnout and align their work with their purpose, leading to long-term success.

RESOURCES: 

DO GOOD X Mastermind Community

DO GOOD X - Website

DO GOOD X - Podcast

DO GOOD X - LinkedIn

DO GOOD X - YouTube

DO GOOD X - Spotify

DO GOOD X -  Instagram

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BIOGRAPHY:

Dr. Mark Armstrong is a dedicated naturopathic doctor who has been serving the Atlanta and surrounding community since 1992. With over three decades of experience, he brings a deeply holistic approach to healing—supporting the integration of mind, body, spirit, and soul.

His practice focuses on energy medicine, helping individuals restore balance and vitality through natural, energetic, and spiritual modalities.

Dr. Mark holds a specialty in Soul Constellation, a powerful modality for illuminating inner patterns and unlocking personal transformation. He was trained by one of the world’s leading Soul Constellation practitioners, further enriching his ability to guide clients with clarity and compassion.

Through his unwavering commitment and intuitive insight, Dr. Mark remains a trusted guide for those seeking authentic, multidimensional healing.

KEYWORDS:  Entrepreneurial, Healing, Wholeness, Wellbeing, Entrepreneurship, Balance, Mindfulness, Energy, Medicine, Naturopathic, Doctor, Soul, Constellation, Spiritual, Practices, Meditation, Breathwork, Qigong, Affirmations, Stress, Burnout, holistic training, wellness, positive affirmations, daily affirmations

Are you an entrepreneur struggling to find harmony between your personal life, business, and family? Looking for ways to prioritize your wellbeing while building a thriving impactful business? Today, Kimberly Daniel shares four tips to manage business, family, and self-care, offering practical strategies to avoid burnout, set boundaries, and create a sustainable and impactful entrepreneurial path. Build a business that makes a difference, while staying true to your values and managing wellness and mental health. The DO GOOD X podcast is a haven for entrepreneurs seeking to blend purpose with profit. 

IN THIS EPISODE: 

• (00:00) Intro: The challenge of balancing business, family, and self-care to avoid burnout in entrepreneurship
• (03:14) Statistics show that 60-65% of entrepreneurs face burnout, and 75% worry about mental health
• (04:57) Seek harmony instead of balance in managing business and personal life
• (06:56) Schedule time for family, friends, business, and self-care to maintain wellbeing
• (07:52) Set boundaries, knowing when to say yes or no in business and personal life
• (09:30) Have a reset plan to restore harmony when business or life becomes chaotic
• (11:29) Kimberly invites listeners to commit to one action for better managing wellbeing, family, and business

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

• Prioritize harmony over balance in your entrepreneurial life by aligning business, family, and wellbeing to avoid burnout and sustain impactful entrepreneurship. This approach fosters a sustainable flow that supports both personal and professional growth.
• Set clear boundaries and schedule time for community, family, and self-care to protect your mental health and maintain focus in your business. Scheduling dedicated time ensures you stay present and prioritize what matters most.
• Develop a reset plan to recenter during chaos, ensuring your purpose drives your business and supports your wellbeing. Having a plan in place helps you navigate challenges and effectively realign with your goals.

RESOURCES: 

DO GOOD X Mastermind Community

DO GOOD X - Website

DO GOOD X - Podcast

DO GOOD X - LinkedIn

DO GOOD X - YouTube

DO GOOD X - Spotify

DO GOOD X -  Instagram

ABOUT THE HOSTS: 

Kimberly R. Daniel empowers entrepreneurs and organizations to make a positive impact. She is co-founder and project director of DO GOOD X, a community that provides programs and support for faith-driven social entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on positive change. Kimberly also helps purpose-driven organizations clarify and design compelling brand and communication strategies. With over 15 years of experience in developing and leading communications efforts, she is committed to creating effective processes and authentic, “sticky” community-centered brands. In addition, Kimberly has nearly ten years of experience as a certified life coach. She has facilitated workshops, spoken to communities, and written about innovation and entrepreneurship with a focus on social impact. She co-authored A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation (2021). She is deeply passionate about purpose, meaning, and the common good in any aspect of her work.

Stephen Lewis is the president of the Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) and the creator and co-founder of DO GOOD X. This community provides programs and support for faith-driven social entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on positive change.

He is an organizational change strategist and leadership development specialist focused on inspiring the next generation of faith-inspired leaders and entrepreneurs to live and work purposefully. Stephen co-authored "Another Way: Living and Leading Change on Purpose" (2020) and "A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation" (2021).

KEYWORDS:  

Entrepreneurial, Grind, Impactful, Entrepreneurship, Purpose, Business, Wellbeing, Community, Schedule, Reset, Balance in Business, Entrepreneurial Wellness, entrepreneur, thriving business, DO GOOD X, entrepreneur podcast, blend purpose with profit, managing business, managing family, managing self-care, self-care, avoid burnout, sustainable business, managing wellbeing, mental health, burnout, harmony, boundaries, reset plan, Kimberly R. Daniel

What if you could redefine success without sacrificing your well-being? How can you build a business that honors your purpose? Join Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis as they explore the resilience needed to navigate the entrepreneurial journey, uncover strategies for self-care, and embrace joy to avoid burnout. Tune in to rethink the hustle and ignite your purpose-driven business, and learn about DO GOOD X’s Mastermind Community retreat. Remember, the DO GOOD X Community is designed to help entrepreneurs like you grow with support.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• (00:00) Introduction to today’s topic
• (01:27) Entrepreneurial well-being: addressing grief, loss, and changes in business
• (02:52) A story of a self-care break, confronting grief, leading to a pivot in business 
• (05:00) The link between health and wealth; entrepreneurs: their business’s greatest asset
• (07:06) Hustle can destroy well-being or a business life that prioritizes sustainability
• (09:37) The emotional stack concept focuses on self-care to maintain resilience 
• (13:23) Announcement of DO GOOD X’s Mastermind community retreat, designed to help entrepreneurs scale with clarity and wellbeing, starting November 6-8
• (18:49) Choosing wholeness over hustle and redefining success with joy and resilience 

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

• Prioritize self-care to sustain your entrepreneurial journey. Taking breaks, like a 30-day mental health pause, fosters resilience and clarity, preventing burnout and aligning your business with your wellbeing.
• Reframe success by integrating joy, celebration, and intention. Small wins and playful practices fuel creativity and counterbalance grief, creating a purpose-driven business that honors your faith and values.
• Build a supportive community to navigate entrepreneurship. Engaging with mentors and peers, as offered by DO GOOD X’s Mastermind, provides clarity and tools to scale your business while maintaining well-being and avoiding the hustle trap.

RESOURCES: 

DO GOOD X Mastermind Community

DO GOOD X - Website

DO GOOD X - Podcast

DO GOOD X - LinkedIn

DO GOOD X - YouTube

DO GOOD X - Spotify

DO GOOD X -  Instagram

About the Hosts:

Kimberly R. Daniel empowers entrepreneurs and organizations to make a positive impact. She is co-founder and project director of DO GOOD X, a community that provides programs and support for faith-driven social entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on positive change.

Kimberly also helps purpose-driven organizations clarify and design compelling brand and communication strategies. With over 15 years of experience in developing and leading communications efforts, she is committed to creating effective processes and authentic, “sticky” community-centered brands.

In addition, Kimberly has nearly ten years of experience as a certified life coach. She has facilitated workshops, spoken to communities, and written about innovation and entrepreneurship with a focus on social impact. She co-authored A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation (2021).

She is deeply passionate about purpose, meaning, and the common good in any aspect of her work.

Stephen Lewis is the president of the Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) and the creator and Co-founder of DO GOOD X. This community provides programs and support for faith-driven social entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on positive change.

He is an organizational change strategist and leadership development specialist focused on inspiring the next generation of faith-inspired leaders and entrepreneurs to live and work purposefully. Stephen co-authored "Another Way: Living and Leading Change on Purpose" (2020) and "A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation" (2021).

KEYWORDS: Wellbeing, Entrepreneurship, Purpose, Business, Self-Care, Joy, Grief, Hustle, Success, Health, Community, Reflection, Resilience, Burnout, Intention, Faith, Pivot, Celebration, Clarity, Mastermind Community, Emotional Stack Concept, Self Care Strategies, Avoid Burnout, wholeness over hustle

Curious how to navigate the entrepreneurial grind with intention? Ready to secure funding and build a legal foundation for your business? Dar’shun Kendrick, founder of Kairos Capital Legal Advisors, LLC, is here to offer expert legal counsel and capital raising services for entrepreneurs. From capital raising to establishing a solid legal foundation, Dar’shun breaks down the importance of building a strong team, having patience while fundraising, and strategic community building. Discover how to avoid common legal mistakes and use your networks to create an impactful business that thrives. 

IN THIS EPISODE: 

• (00:00) Intro: The legal side of capital
• (04:38) Dar’shun discusses legal support for entrepreneurs
• (05:37) Establishing a legal foundation for your business
• (06:42) Key qualities to look for in an attorney when raising capital
• (07:55) Creating 100 millionaires by 2032 to close the racial wealth gap 
• (11:01) Introduction and invitation to the DO GOOD X’s Mastermind Community
• (13:52) Partnering with like community organizations to share resources for impactful business growth
• (16:00) Dar’shun shares strategies for building investor relationships

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

• Dar’shun Kendrick emphasizes that under-resourced entrepreneurs must assemble a reliable team to execute their business vision. A solid community and legal foundation are critical to attract investors and avoid the pitfalls of the entrepreneurial grind during capital raising.
• Capital raising is a marathon, not a sprint. Stay patient and strategic, using purpose-driven networks to build trust and enhance impactful entrepreneurship success.
• Kendrick’s “Tupperware bowl” approach encourages entrepreneurs to start with close connections and expand their community for capital raising. This purpose-driven strategy fosters a supportive business ecosystem for long-term, impactful growth.

RESOURCES: 

DO GOOD X Mastermind Community

DO GOOD X - Website

DO GOOD X - Podcast

DO GOOD X - LinkedIn

DO GOOD X - YouTube

DO GOOD X - Spotify

DO GOOD X -  Instagram

Dar'shun Kendrick - LinkedIn

Kairos Legal Advisor - Website

Securities and Exchange Commission - Website

BIOGRAPHY: 

Dar’shun Kendrick, founder of Kairos Capital Legal Advisors, LLC, offers expert legal counsel and capital raising services for entrepreneurs. With degrees from Oglethorpe University, University of Georgia, and Kennesaw State, plus a FINRA Series 65 license, she specializes in private offerings and venture capital. A thought leader, Dar’shun delivers dynamic entrepreneurial training and speeches nationwide. Committed to community building, she aims to create 100 millionaires by 2032, leads a Millionaire Mastermind group, and authored Closer to a Yes. A Georgia House Representative since 2010 and Alpha Kappa Alpha member, she lives in Lithonia, Georgia, enjoying cooking and reading.

KEYWORDS: Social Entrepreneurs, Mission Driven, Entrepreneurial Grind, Impactful Growth, Entrepreneurship, Purpose, Business, Under-Resourced, Capital Raising, Legal Foundation, Community Building, Impactful Business, Mastermind Community, Attorney, Business Legal Resources, Legal Guidance, common capital raising mistakes, business vision, Kairos Capital Legal Advisors LLC.

Are you ready to transform your entrepreneurship journey? Curious how storytelling can boost your sales? Struggling to connect with customers? Welcome to DO GOOD X, where hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis guide purpose-driven entrepreneurs to build businesses that make a difference. In this episode, we dive into storytelling with expert Stephen Steers, who shares how to create customer connection and drive business growth through authentic narratives. Learn practical systems and confidence-building tips to elevate your social impact venture. Join us to learn how mission, vision, and milestones can scale your business.

IN THIS EPISODE: 

• (00:00) Intro: Meet Stephen Steers
• (05:09) Defining sales and a discussion on outcome, roadblocks: confidence, resilience, and business growth
• (08:31) The "Magnificent Seven" reasons why people buy: think storytelling to outcomes
• (11:04) The near-death experience that sparked Stephen S’s entrepreneurship journey
• (15:30) Building trust, customer connection, the mission, the vision, and milestones 
• (23:34) Solving, not selling, using tools to quantify problems and build confidence 
• (28:17) How social impact entrepreneurs should approach sales
• (31:05) Resources Stephen Steers recommends
• (32:33) Four questions for storytelling that sells
• (36:51) Stephen answers off-the-cuff questions

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

• Storytelling is crucial for entrepreneurship, enabling founders to build customer connections and drive business growth by sharing authentic mission, vision, and milestones that resonate emotionally.
• Effective sales focus on solving problems, not pushing products, using practical tools like the OCGZ call script to foster confidence and create sustainable systems for social impact.
• Resilience and faith shape leadership, helping entrepreneurs navigate challenges by trusting their purpose and seeking help to achieve meaningful outcomes.

RESOURCES: 

DO GOOD X Mastermind Retreat

DO GOOD X - Website

DO GOOD X - Podcast

DO GOOD X - LinkedIn

DO GOOD X - YouTube

DO GOOD X - Spotify

DO GOOD X -  Instagram

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OCGZ Call Script

BIOGRAPHY: Stephen Steers 

They don‘t teach you sales in school. They don‘t teach you how to be confident. They don‘t teach you how to be out in the world and how to make a way for yourself. But that’s what Stephen is here for.

Stephen Steers is a consultant, keynote speaker, the author of Superpower Storytelling and the creator of Context Selling.  Stephen has advised more than 1000 companies from over 40+ countries, including teams from Google, Nike, HEC Paris Business School and the Entrepreneurs Organization. Forget everything you think you know about sales. Increasing conversion rates is about listening, learning and connecting through stories. Stories close the sale, never the conversation.

KEYWORDS: Entrepreneurship, Sales, Storytelling, Social Impact, Confidence, Business Growth, Customer Connection, Purpose, Systems, Leadership, Capital, Outcomes, Resilience, Faith, Mission, Vision, Milestones, Emotional Connection, Authenticity, Practical Tools, Customers, Scaling Capital

Are you ready to scale your business and attract the right investors? Do you know how to build confidence as a founder and navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship? In this episode of DO GOOD X, Kimberly and Stephen are joined by Shruti Shah, a partner at Symphonic Capital, who shares her expertise on funding, exit strategy, and leadership. With her unique lens as both a founder and investor, Shruti offers valuable insights on how to build a successful business that makes a positive impact.

IN THIS EPISODE: 

• (00:00) Kimberly and Stephen discuss highlights of conversation with Shruti Shah
• (06:27) Shruti’s journey into her current career
• (08:22) Deciding on an exit strategy and different funding options
• (12:51) Exploring funding options for early-stage startups
• (14:00) Accelerator programs are valuable, and testing your product or service
• (17:28) How much to spend on a prototype to test a product

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

• Confidence is built through navigating hard times, and reflecting on past experiences can help entrepreneurs develop the resilience they need to succeed.
• Investors who bring empathy and understanding to the table can be invaluable to founders. 
• Entrepreneurs should carefully consider their exit strategy and funding options, determining the type of investment that best suits their business. 

RESOURCES: 

DO GOOD X Mastermind Retreat

DO GOOD X - Website

DO GOOD X - Podcast

DO GOOD X - LinkedIn

DO GOOD X - YouTube

DO GOOD X - Spotify

DO GOOD X -  Instagram

Symphonic Capital - Website

Shruti Shah - LinkedIn

BIOGRAPHY:

Shruti Shah is a partner at Symphonic Capital, a pre-seed investment fund, and has extensive experience as an entrepreneur, advisor, and investor. She was previously an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Nike and Silicon Valley Bank. She co-founded Move Loot, a Y Combinator-backed marketplace for buying and selling used furniture that raised $22 million. Forbes has recognized Shruti as a 2016 30 Under 30 honoree in Retail and E-Commerce and by the Aspen Institute as an Aspen Ideas Festival Scholar. She holds a BA in Political Science from the University of North Carolina and an MS in Education from Johns Hopkins University.

KEYWORDS: Entrepreneurship, Capital, Confidence, Empathy, Investors, Founders, Startups, Business, Leadership, Funding, Exit, Strategy, Venture, Accelerator Programs, Profitability, Economics, Investment, Partnerships, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Scale, Business Capital