Welcome to our latest podcast episode featuring an enlightening conversation with Dan Owolabi, the Executive Director of Branches Worldwide, and Ryan Vandendyck, the Founder of Eden Industries, based in Vancouver, Canada. In this captivating episode, we delve into the fascinating world of redemptive entrepreneurship and explore Ryan's incredible journey from humble beginnings to building a thriving business with over 30 dedicated employees.

Ryan Vandendyck, a visionary in the gaming industry, shares his remarkable story of how he embarked on his entrepreneurial path and established Eden Industries. With a passion for game development, Ryan's expertise has attracted attention from industry giants, including Miyamoto-san, the esteemed game director at Nintendo. Ryan has made significant contributions to renowned games such as Luigi's Mansion, Mario Strikers, and many more.

Join us as Dan and Ryan engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the principles and values that drive redemptive entrepreneurship. Discover the transformative power of combining business acumen with a deep sense of purpose, as they explore the impact of ethical and socially responsible practices in today's entrepreneurial landscape.

Don't miss this captivating episode as we delve into the inspiring journey of Ryan Vandendyck, an entrepreneur who not only builds successful businesses but also strives to make a positive difference in the world. Tune in now to gain invaluable insights into the realm of redemptive entrepreneurship and unlock the secrets to building a business with a purpose.

To find out more about our other Branches Worldwide Leaders, visit our social platforms:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/branches.worldwide/
Website: https://www.branchesworldwide.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/branches.worldwide/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/branches-worldwide/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2WkJyhzbItiMLUau5y-h5A

Welcome to our latest podcast episode featuring Florin Ursache, our Branches Leader from Romania who is the proud owner of Harmony Cafe. In this episode, our Internal Leadership Director, Cody Carpenter, had the pleasure of sitting down with Florin to hear more about his business and the inspiring story behind it.

Harmony Cafe is a coffee shop that was established with a mission to provide a safe and welcoming space for people to connect and build community. Florin shares with us how he came up with the idea for Harmony Cafe and how he has worked tirelessly to make it a reality. He talks about the challenges he faced along the way and how he overcame them with determination and a strong belief in his vision.

You will hear about Florin's journey to become an entrepreneur, his passion for creating a positive impact in his community, and how he has managed to stay resilient in the face of adversity. You will also learn about the values that drive Florin and how he has implemented them into the day-to-day operations of his business.

This podcast episode is a must-listen for anyone who is interested in entrepreneurship, community building, or simply looking for inspiration. So grab a cup of coffee and join us as we chat with Florin Ursache, the owner of Harmony Cafe.

To learn more about Florin and his business, visit our website at branchesworldwide.org/florin-ursache.

To find out more about our other Branches Worldwide Leaders, visit our social platforms:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/branches.worldwide/
Website: https://www.branchesworldwide.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/branches.worldwide/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/branches-worldwide/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2WkJyhzbItiMLUau5y-h5A

In this episode of the podcast, Dan Owolabi, Executive Director of Branches Worldwide, sits down with Sebastian Preiti, the Branches Leader for Argentina, to discuss Seba's entrepreneurial journey. Throughout the conversation, Seba shares his experiences and insights, highlighting the importance of trusting in God's timing and how he has consistently come through in the nick of time. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the world of entrepreneurship and be inspired by Seba's faith-filled approach to business.

To find out more about our other Branches Worldwide Leaders, visit our social platforms:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/branches.worldwide/
Website: https://www.branchesworldwide.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/branches.worldwide/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/branches-worldwide/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2WkJyhzbItiMLUau5y-h5A

In this episode, Branches' Executive Director, Dan Owolabi, speaks with Branches Worldwide Leader, Alice Wambui, from Kenya. Their conversation focuses on Alice's passion for educating and helping over 70,000 girls and women throughout Kenya who experience period poverty. As the owner of the enterprise Smile Star'd Days for Girls, Alice's goal is to shatter the stigma and shame surrounding menstruation through menstrual hygiene management training.

To find out more about Smile Star'd, visit their social platforms:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alice.mwangi.18/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067444847036

To find out more about our other Branches Worldwide Leaders, visit our social platforms:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/branches.worldwide/
Website: https://www.branchesworldwide.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/branches.worldwide/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/branches-worldwide/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2WkJyhzbItiMLUau5y-h5A

In this episode, Branches' Executive Director, Dan Owolabi, speaks with Branches Worldwide Leader, John Haines, from the UK. Their conversation focuses on his passion for Jesus and skateboarding. As the owner of Projekts MCR in Manchester, John strives to empower more women and girls in the community through the skatepark. Discover how John transformed 1% of his women visitors into 30% of his regular customers. 

To find out more about Projekts MCR visit their social platforms:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projektsmcr/
Website: https://projektsmcr.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProjektsMCR/

To find out more about our other Branches Worldwide Leaders, visit our social platforms:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/branches.worldwide/
Website: https://www.branchesworldwide.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/branches.worldwide/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/branches-worldwide/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2WkJyhzbItiMLUau5y-h5A

In this episode, Dan Owolabi, Cody Carpenter, and Liz Sisson sit down with Branches Worldwide's Dominican leader, Dr. William Ventura, to discuss how Dr. William's dream to become a doctor started at the age of 5, how Compassion International changed the trajectory of his life and his dreams for making sure every province in the Dominican Republic has a chiropractic practice.

In this episode, Dan Owolabi, Cod Carpenter, and Liz Sisson sit down with Branches Worldwide's Costa Rican leader, Christian Bolaños to discuss what it is like growing up in Costa Rica, how Christian started his own seafood company, how he ran in a marathon in North Korea, and how he came to faith.

Dan Owolabi, Cody Carpenter, and Liz Sisson sit down to introduce themselves, talk about the highlights of 2020, what's been the most memorable travel experience for each of them, and what a faith-based business looks like. 

Marion Coblentz, former President of Hartville Marketplace and one of our current Ambassadors, joins us on the podcast to discuss one of his international trips during one of the world's biggest natural disasters; the 2010 Haiti Earthquake.

Beth Beechy, our very first Branches Worldwide mentor, joins the podcast to discuss mentoring and the importance of it for leaders of all ages.