401: Meredith Robinson, Goodwill Southern Piedmont

401: Meredith Robinson, Goodwill Southern Piedmont

Welcome to this episode of The award-winning BrandBuilders Podcast! Today, we have Meredith Robinson in the studio with us. Meredith is the Director of Brand Experience for Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont, an organization that has been transforming lives through the power of work since 1965.

As a leader in nonprofit marketing and community engagement, Meredith has played a pivotal role in connecting Goodwill’s mission with the community it serves. From innovative workforce development programs to creative marketing strategies, Meredith ensures that Goodwill’s impact is felt far and wide. We’ll dive into the incredible work she’s doing and explore how Goodwill’s retail operations fuel life-changing opportunities for individuals and families across the region.

400: Sarah Kate Pease, Safe Alliance

400: Sarah Kate Pease, Safe Alliance

Welcome to this episode of the award-winning BrandBuilders Podcast. Today, we’re excited to have Sarah-Kate Pease, Director of Corporate and Community Engagement at Safe Alliance, joining us. Sarah-Kate is a longtime friend, community outreach and nonprofit management pro, and we’re thrilled to have her here on the show. 

399: Megan King, Camp Southern Ground

399: Megan King, Camp Southern Ground

Welcome to The BrandBuilders Podcast! Today, we’re excited to have Megan S. King, Chief Development & Strategy Officer at Camp Southern Ground, joining us. Megan brings a wealth of experience in strategic planning, sponsorship activation, and new business development to her role at this unique organization.

If you don’t know about Camp Southern Ground, this remarkable organization was founded by Grammy Award-winning artist Zac Brown. And, we’ve got Megan here in the studio to tell us all about it! 

398: Madison Gates, Reliable Residential

398: Madison Gates, Reliable Residential

Welcome to another episode of the award-winning BrandBuilders Podcast! Today, we’ve got Madison Gates with us. She’s VP of Marketing at Reliable Residential. Madison brings a unique blend of marketing expertise and athletic experience to her role. 

For folks who don’t know yet, Reliable Residential is the largest franchisee operator within Neighborly, a leading home services company. Madison will tell us all about that, too!

397: Mike Kana and Randy Brown, Doggett Concrete

397: Mike Kana and Randy Brown, Doggett Concrete

Welcome to The BrandBuilders Podcast! Today, we’re excited to have two distinguished guests from Doggett Concrete, a company that has been laying solid foundations in the construction industry for over six decades. (Hear what we did there?) Joining us are Mike Kana, President, and Randy Brown, Director of Business Development at Doggett Commercial Concrete.

Doggett Concrete dates back to 1963 when Bill Doggett began pouring foundations for Charlotte’s expanding suburbs. Now, 60 plus years later, under the leadership of Bill’s son Doug, Doggett Commercial Concrete has grown into a hundred-million-dollar enterprise.

396: Marissa West – West Kept Secret

396: Marissa West – West Kept Secret

On this episode of the award-winning BrandBuilders podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Marissa West, the founder and owner of West Kept Secret. If you’ve not heard of it yet, West Kept Secret is Charlotte’s premier boutique fitness studio, voted best in Charlotte multiple years running.

West Kept Secret is known for its effective methodology and supportive environment. Marissa and her team even serve as the official fitness trainers for the Carolina Panthers’ cheerleading team! Marissa, welcome to the show.

395: Matt Thomas – NCourage Coaching

395: Matt Thomas – NCourage Coaching

On this episode of the award-winning BrandBuilders Podcast, we’ve got Matt Thomas, a seasoned leadership coach, who’s dedicated himself to helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential.

With years of experience guiding professionals across various industries, Matt specializes in empowering leaders to enhance their skills, foster high-performing teams, and achieve their strategic goals. Matt, welcome to the show!

394: Jim Guimond & Dick Sesler – Camp Blue Skies

394: Jim Guimond & Dick Sesler – Camp Blue Skies

On this episode of the award-winning BrandBuilders Podcast, we’re joined by Jim Guimond and Dick Sesler from Camp Blue Skies, an organization that offers unique camping experiences for adults with developmental disabilities. Camp Blue Skies Foundation enriches the lives of adults aged 21 and older through recreation, socialization, and life skills education. We’ve been longtime partners with Camp Blue Skies, so we’re stoked to have them tell their story on the show.

Jim, Dick — welcome to the show! 

393: Cliff Castelloe – All-In to Fight Cancer

393: Cliff Castelloe – All-In to Fight Cancer

On this episode of the award-winning BrandBuilders Podcast, we’ve got Clifton Castelloe, the Executive Director of All-In to Fight Cancer with us. All-In to Fight Cancer has been a force in raising funds and awareness for cancer initiatives through – of all things —  poker tournaments. 

All-In to Fight Cancer has raised over $2.3 million for various cancer-related causes across North Carolina, including critical research and patient support. As they prepare for their next poker tournament in Charlotte, Clifton is in the studio to tell us all about it! 

392: Mark Wojcik – East Park Ave Talent Consulting

392: Mark Wojcik – East Park Ave Talent Consulting

Welcome to another episode of the award-winning BrandBuilders Podcast! Today, we’re excited to have Mark Wojcik from East Park Avenue Talent Consulting joining us. East Park Avenue Talent, or EPA Talent, is a company dedicated to helping businesses accelerate hiring, boost retention, and drive growth through innovative talent acquisition strategies.