Ben and Becca Snyder graduated from BJU with degrees in Culinary Arts, but it wasn't until a few years later that they finally found the Lord's calling for their skills! Being small business owners brings its own set of challenges on top of learning how to make the perfect chocolate bar, but Ben and Becca have a purpose behind the mission of their company. 

Support Ben and Becca's efforts to shine a light around the world: https://www.lumineuxchocolate.com/

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Emerging as a sub-theme this season of the podcast is BJU grads who own a business that has little to do with their undergraduate degree. Jeff Alexander graduated with a pastor studies major and worked several jobs before a family member's illness opened Jeff's eyes to a need in the medical diagnostic community. Jeff shares how he weathered the storms of being laid off *eleven* times and how doing a lot of work, plus being in the right place at the right time, led to him opening his own business as he seeks to serve the needs of others in his community. 

https://bmdhealth.com/

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Katie (Carter) Rodgers graduated from BJU in 2007 with a degree in Church Music and planned to use her piano skills on the side while taking care of her family. But, as you will hear in this episode, Katie's plans quickly changed during the course of her own wedding! Pocketful of Petals is a floral boutique supplying clients with wedding flowers, bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres, the list goes on and on! Katie also talks about how her small business is turning into a family affair and why that is so special to her. 

Connect with Katie:

https://www.instagram.com/pocketfulpetals/

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Brittany Arnold ('16) joined the podcast to talk about launching her own architecture and interior design studio! Brittany's invaluable experiences in undergrad at BJU played a significant role in her decision to start her own business, and she also shares the significant impact her teachers and her internships had on her life. 

Ario Studio: 

https://www.ariostudio.co/

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How do you respond when you see a need? Matt Dehart ('19) and Cam McKennedy ('21) saw a need for better education in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, and wasted no time getting started on their mission to serve the families of that school district. This week Matt and Cam share their passion for educating the entire family unit, from the kids to the parents, and why they believe God has called them to this unique opportunity. The guys also share some exciting stories of what God has been teaching them throughout this process, and how God recently blessed them with a huge answer to prayer! 

Teach from DeHart Academy: https://www.teachfromdehart.org/

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When Nick Mastropietro, an '08 Health Fitness and Recreation major, and Jon Washburn, an '09 History major, first met in the dorm at Bob Jones University, they never imagined they would end up as business partners over ten years later. This episode features a great conversation about how Nick and Jon mentally deal with failure, how the guys ended up working on the same team, and their heart for the people in their community.  

Nick & Jon's business: https://www.steadfastmortgageteam.com/ 

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Eric True owns and operates Digital Dental Leaders, an international dental laboratory serving dentists and clients all over the world! Eric uses Scripture verses to keep his focus on serving God with his vocation and making the name of Jesus as famous as possible. Eric is not only a business owner but also an assistant pastor, using the buildings and income from his business to serve the local church in creative and resourceful ways. Eric shares stories and encouragement from what he's learned in his adventures as a business owner and follower of Christ! 

Eric's business: http://digitaldentalleaders.com/

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