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DO GOOD X Podcast

DO GOOD X Podcast

著者： Kimberly Daniel & Stephen Lewis
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Welcome to the DO GOOD X Podcast – where purpose meets business, and the journey is just as important as the destination. Hosted by advocates for impactful entrepreneurship, Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis, this podcast creates a space for Black and Brown folk, especially Black women, navigating the intricate path of purposeful business. In this sanctuary, the hosts understand the challenges of entrepreneurship, and their mission is to help listeners transform doubt into confidence, fostering the growth of their dreams without sacrificing well-being. Embark on a transformative journey, discovering inspiration to fuel your passion for business. Shared experiences and stories act as beacons, nurturing you for the entrepreneurial road ahead. Navigate the challenges of being an under-resourced entrepreneur with practical strategies and resources in the Tools & Tips segment. Overcome obstacles and thrive in the purpose-driven business world. In the Mentorship segment, hear from seasoned guides who have successfully built businesses with a focus on social impact. Gain insights not only from the guests but also from hosts who intimately understand the unique journey of overlooked entrepreneurs. This podcast is more than a productivity machine; it's about slowing down to go further. Each episode invites listeners to exhale, reconnect with inner wisdom, and rediscover the power of community. Embrace the impact your business can make without compromising well-being. Leave feeling lighter, shedding stress, embracing self-compassion, and finding joy in the entrepreneurial journey. Gain actionable insights, learn from diverse perspectives, and expand your knowledge with tools for success, guided by hosts Kimberly and Stephen. Feel empowered, recognizing yourself as your greatest asset. Build confidence to develop and grow a viable, impactful business aligned with the needs of the community. About the Hosts Kimberly R. Daniel catalyzes entrepreneurs and organizations to do good. 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 developing and leading communications efforts, it is her commitment to produce effective processes and create authentic, “sticky” brands that are community-centered. In any aspect of her work, she is deeply passionate about purpose, meaning, and the common good. Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-r-daniel/ ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-r-daniel/) Stephen Lewis is the president of the Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) and creator and co-founder of DO GOOD X, a community that provides programs and support for faith-driven social entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on positive change. He is an organizational change strategist and a leadership development specialist, focused on inspiring the next generation of faith-inspired leaders and entrepreneurs to live and work on purpose. Stephen is the co-author of Another Way: Living and Leading Change on Purpose (2020) and A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation (2021). Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-lewis-8b1b941/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-lewis-8b1b941/)© 2025 DO GOOD X Podcast マネジメント・リーダーシップ リーダーシップ 経済学
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  • Intentional Listening: A 7-Minute Practice for Building a Better Business

    Intentional Listening: A 7-Minute Practice for Building a Better Business
    2026/09/22
    Are you truly listening to yourself and your customers, or are you simply waiting for your turn to respond?On this DO GOOD X episode, hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis explore how intentional listening can help entrepreneurs make better decisions, strengthen customer relationships, and build more responsive businesses.Entrepreneurs spend considerable time explaining, pitching, defending, and doing. Kimberly and Stephen discuss why creating space for stillness, reflection, and curiosity is just as important. Kimberly shares how setting aside intentional time helps her reflect on client feedback, reconnect with her calling, and determine how her business can better serve people and organizations.The hosts also share personal experiences of being in rooms that were not designed to hear their perspectives. Kimberly reflects on being the only Black woman at a table where people discussed investing in Black communities without inviting her into the conversation. Stephen explains why those experiences inspired him to create gatherings that recognize the collective wisdom within a room.Kimberly then leads listeners through a seven-minute guided practice designed to help entrepreneurs notice what they are carrying, reconnect with the original reason they started their businesses, and listen more carefully to the people they serve.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE✅ Why intentional listening is essential for entrepreneurs, leaders, and teams✅ How being excluded from conversations can shape the way you create space for others✅ Why listening to yourself, your calling, and your customers can lead to better business decisions✅ A seven-minute guided practice to help you slow down, reflect, and identify your next stepJoin the DO GOOD X Community to access resources, connect with purpose-driven entrepreneurs, and grow an impactful business with intention.TIMESTAMPS(00:00) The 7-Minute Listening Practice Every Entrepreneur Needs(01:22) Listening to your customers and yourself(03:10) Slowing down to reflect as an entrepreneur(04:15) What happens when people do not feel heard(06:58) Listening to your customers, community, and calling(07:30) Creating spaces where every voice is valued(10:30) Guided intentional listening practice(14:37) Reconnecting with the purpose behind your business(15:58) Listening to the people you are building for(17:58) Turning reflection into intentional action(18:43) Making intentional listening a daily disciplineKEY TAKEAWAYS💎 Entrepreneurs need intentional time to stop doing, become still, and listen to what their experiences and customers are telling them.💎 Inclusive leaders create spaces where people are not only present but also invited to contribute their perspectives.💎 Listening to customers can uncover overlooked feedback and inspire stronger products, services, and solutions.💎 A short daily listening practice can help entrepreneurs reconnect with their purpose and identify one thoughtful next step.ABOUT THE HOSTSKimberly Daniel is a communication strategist, coach, and community builder who comes from generations of faith-driven leaders and entrepreneurs. She believes purpose should guide people to contribute to the common good and helps entrepreneurs communicate their value, strengthen their ideas, and build meaningful businesses.Stephen Lewis is a catalyst for positive change in communities and businesses. For more than two decades, he has inspired leaders and entrepreneurs to live and work on purpose with intention, faith, and a commitment to well-being.DO GOOD X RESOURCESDO GOOD XDO GOOD X Startup AcceleratorDO GOOD X Mastermind RetreatDO GOOD X on LinkedInRELATED LISTENINGExplore more episodes of the DO GOOD X PodcastCONNECT WITH THE HOSTSKimberly Daniel on LinkedInStephen Lewis on LinkedIn
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    21 分
  • How to Find Your Ideal Paying Customer Before You Launch

    How to Find Your Ideal Paying Customer Before You Launch
    2026/09/08
    Who is actually willing and able to pay for the solution your business provides?On this DO GOOD X episode, hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis explain why identifying an ideal paying customer is essential for building a sustainable, purpose-driven business. Passion and service may inspire an idea, but founders still need evidence that a real market exists.Kimberly and Stephen explore why faith-driven and social entrepreneurs may feel uncomfortable charging for their work, from a service-oriented mindset to imposter syndrome and doubts about their own value. They explain how greater clarity about your customer, including their age, location, values, needs, and ability to pay, can strengthen both your offer and your marketing.The conversation walks founders through customer discovery, including creating a customer profile, asking open-ended questions, choosing interviews or surveys, reviewing feedback without defensiveness, and continuing to listen as the business grows. They also explain the difference between a prototype and a minimal viable solution, or MVS, and why an early test should cost as little as possible.Whether you are preparing to launch or revisiting an existing offer, this episode provides practical steps to test demand, learn what customers already do to solve the problem, and build something people will pay for.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE✅ Why an ideal customer must also be an ideal paying customer✅ How to conduct customer discovery through interviews, surveys, and open-ended questions✅ The difference between a prototype and a minimal viable solution, or MVS✅ How to test a business idea at minimal cost before making a major investmentJoin the DO GOOD X Community to access resources, connect with purpose-driven entrepreneurs, and grow an impactful business with intention.TIMESTAMPS(00:00) How to Find Your Ideal Paying Customer Before You Launch(00:37) Meet hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis(01:06) Why loving an idea does not prove there is a market(02:26) Defining your ideal paying customer(06:15) Why purpose-driven founders may struggle to charge(08:42) Imposter syndrome, personal value, and pricing(09:52) The customer discovery process(13:37) How many potential customers should you talk to?(17:01) How customer feedback helped Arbro House refine its brand(17:57) Ongoing customer discovery, prototypes, and minimal viable solutions(22:12) How much should you spend on an MVS?(23:40) Two actions every founder should take nextKEY TAKEAWAYS💎 A sustainable business needs customers who value the solution, are willing to pay for it, and can afford it.💎Customer discovery helps founders replace assumptions with real evidence about customer needs, behaviors, and spending.💎A prototype shows what an idea could become, while an MVS lets customers experience and test a small-scale version of the solution.💎Customer discovery is ongoing. Successful businesses continue listening, learning, and refining long after launch.ABOUT THE HOSTSKimberly Daniel is a community builder, coach, and communication strategist who comes from generations of faith-driven leaders and entrepreneurs. She helps purpose-driven founders clarify their ideas, communicate their value, and build businesses that contribute to the common good.Stephen Lewis is a catalyst for positive change in communities and businesses. For more than two decades, he has inspired leaders and entrepreneurs to live and work on purpose with intention, faith, and a commitment to well-being.DO GOOD X RESOURCESDO GOOD XDO GOOD X Startup AcceleratorDO GOOD X Mastermind RetreatDO GOOD X on LinkedInMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEBuild the Damn Thing by Kathryn FinneyRELATED LISTENINGExplore more episodes of the DO GOOD X PodcastCONNECT WITH THE HOSTSKimberly Daniel on LinkedInStephen Lewis on LinkedIn
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    26 分
  • Building Chocolate Yoga Destinations: Faatima Harley on Sound Healing and Self-Care

    Building Chocolate Yoga Destinations: Faatima Harley on Sound Healing and Self-Care
    2026/08/25
    How can a personal healing journey inspire a business that serves others?On this DO GOOD X episode, hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis welcome Faatima Harley, founder of Chocolate Yoga Destinations, for a conversation about sound healing, inclusive wellness, and entrepreneur self-care.After receiving a thyroid cancer diagnosis, Faatima began exploring yoga, meditation, healthy living, and other complementary wellness practices alongside traditional medicine. Her journey eventually led her to become an award-winning sound healer, Reiki Master Teacher, yoga teacher, and breathwork facilitator.Faatima explains how offering virtual sound baths during the pandemic revealed a widespread need for rest, connection, and stress relief. She also discusses why representation matters in wellness spaces, what she learned by listening to her community, and how self-care can help entrepreneurs manage challenges without becoming overwhelmed by burnout.The episode concludes with a guided breathing, body-scan, affirmation, and meditation practice that listeners can follow wherever they are.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE✅ How Faatima’s thyroid cancer diagnosis influenced her personal healing journey and business✅ Why sound healing may help people quiet their minds, reduce stress, and sleep better✅ How listening to family, friends, and early participants helped Faatima identify a genuine need✅ Why representation can make yoga, Reiki, and sound healing feel more accessible✅ How Faatima creates inclusive, judgment-free wellness experiences for different ages and bodies✅ Why entrepreneurs need consistent mental, physical, and emotional self-care✅ A guided practice for breathing, releasing tension, and reconnecting with yourselfJoin the DO GOOD X Community to access resources, connect with purpose-driven entrepreneurs, and grow an impactful business with intention.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome to the DO GOOD X Podcast00:55 Meet hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis02:12 Introducing Faatima Harley and Chocolate Yoga Destinations04:15 How a thyroid cancer diagnosis shaped Faatima’s healing journey05:31 Addressing insomnia, stress, anxiety, and the need for self-care07:04 How clients describe the effects of Reiki, sound baths, and yoga08:43 How the pandemic inspired Chocolate Yoga Destinations10:34 Making yoga, Reiki, and sound healing accessible to more people11:02 Why representation matters in wellness spaces12:17 Training practitioners and expanding the reach of healing work14:21 Guided breathing, body scan, affirmations, and meditation27:09 Faatima’s self-care message for entrepreneurs28:21 DO GOOD X Mastermind Retreat invitation29:00 Closing reflectionsKEY TAKEAWAYS💎 A personal healing journey can inspire a business that addresses a genuine community need.💎 Faatima’s clients report that sound baths and energy-healing practices support pain relief, better sleep, and greater calm.💎 Representation and education can make holistic wellness practices feel more accessible.💎 Consistent self-care can help entrepreneurs manage challenges and reduce the risk of burnout.ABOUT THE GUESTFaatima Harley is a healing artist and the founder of Chocolate Yoga Destinations. She is an award-winning sound healer, Reiki Master Teacher, yoga teacher, breathwork facilitator, and self-care advocate.Inspired by her own healing journey, Faatima creates inclusive, judgment-free spaces where people of different ages, backgrounds, and body types can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and explore holistic wellness practices. She also trains sound healers and Reiki practitioners, helping extend this work into communities, hospice care, and family-support settings.Connect with Faatima:Chocolate Yoga DestinationsDO GOOD X RESOURCESDO GOOD XDO GOOD X Startup AcceleratorDO GOOD X Mastermind RetreatDO GOOD X on LinkedInRELATED LISTENINGDr. Heber Brown III on Ending Food Apartheid Through the Black Church Food Security NetworkCONNECT WITH THE HOSTSKimberly Daniel on LinkedInStephen Lewis on LinkedIn
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    30 分
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