Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Laura Hickman, Co-Founder and Director of Strategic Growth at Flint Global Partners, who highlights the nonprofit organization that is based in Middle Tennessee and working locally and in different countries around the world with the mission "to see great humans break cycles of extreme poverty and dependence, creating flourishing families and communities that make the world a brighter place."

During the interview, Laura shares her background, which includes seeing how her mother was able to make a strategic difference in the community through nonprofit work and and her own experiences teaching children with emotional and behavioral disorders. She emphasizes the importance of building relationships and how using specific tools to help the children believe in their future made positive changes, and how those results helped inspire her to do more. Laura also discusses her previous work with at-risk youth in other countries, helping them transition out of orphan homes and government care systems, which helped pave the way for establishing Flint Global Partners.

Laura discusses the founding of Flint Global Partners, a nonprofit organization that offers training and coaching organization aimed to help people move out of poverty through entrepreneurship, education and skills development, and access to resources and opportunities. She emphasizes the importance of local leaders in problem-solving and the need for a mindset shift before implementing other tools and skills. Laura elaborates on the process and how it works, to which she explains the three main areas they address: mindset, skills, and access. Laura also mentions their work in Nashville, helping at-risk youth build life skills and connect to businesses, and their plans to expand into entrepreneurship for ground-level entrepreneurs.

Laura discusses the company's global presence, with operations in 12 countries. Laura emphasizes the importance of local leadership in customizing their tools and practices to meet the specific needs of each region. She also highlights the role of team members with international experience in bridging cultural gaps.

Laura discusses the partnership with Harvest Hands, a community development center, to provide employment opportunities for their students in Nashville, Tennessee. The program has been successful, with students finding jobs and gaining life skills. Laura also mentioned a new partnership with JDEC (Judge Dinkins Education Center), a program for kids involved in the justice system, which focuses on construction skills and job readiness. The program has seen positive results, with most graduates finding employment or pursuing further education.

Laura discusses various ways the community can support Flint Global Partners, including donations, spreading the word, and connecting with entrepreneurs. She highlights the organization's focus on providing entrepreneurship opportunities and training to women in Kenya, and encouraged attendees to shop their jewelry and also participate in Flint Global Partners' spring and fall events. She expresses her willingness to engage with anyone interested in the organization's mission.

Visit https://flintglobal.org to learn more and get involved with Flint Global Partners.