Refreshing conversations with inspiring people. Welcome to the Begin the Begin Podcast. I'm Jeff Hilimire, a husband, father, entrepreneur, and author. I created this podcast to talk to people that inspire me, either because they've accomplished great things or done a lot of good in the world - or more likely, a combination of both. My goal is to learn people's origin stories, really dig into what makes them tick, and understand their secrets to success.
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Join Jeff Hilimire and Alex Gonzalez for discussions about leading with purpose, innovating, and thinking expansively. Their insights reflect decades of startup, corporate, and civic experience. Jeff is a best-selling author, serial entrepreneur, and founder who leads Dragon Army and two nonprofit organizations. Alex Gonzalez is a seasoned corporate executive who writes about innovation, produces the Disruptor Studio, and is chief innovation officer for the Metro Atlanta Chamber.
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There are tens of thousands of business books published every year, and it's impossible to keep up. You read what you can, we'll share what we can on here, and we'll all get better in the process.
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Show notes and more info can be found at: https://stackingknowledge.com/ep027/
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026 - The War of Art, by Steven Pressfield
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025 - The Great Team Turnaround, by Jeff Hilimire
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024 - Inspired Every Day, by Kevin Paul Scott
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023 - Digital Body Language, by Erica Dhawan
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019 - Fooled by Randomness, by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
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Force of Nature: A Celebration of Girls and Women Raising Their Voices (with Kate T. Parker)
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On this episode, I talk with Kate T. Parker, a mother, wife, entrepreneur, photographer, author, and turns out, a great podcast guest! We talk about her story and what led her to the incredible work she's doing today. Kate's books! -> https://amzn.to/3w9bYk3 Kate's website -> https://katetparker.com/ Kate's TedX talk -> YOUTUBE Don’t forget to subs…
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018 - The 5 Levels of Leadership, by John C. Maxwell
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017 - How to Be Perfect, by Michael Schur
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014 - The Business of Expertise, by David C. Baker
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How accurate is The Bear? (with Fred Castellucci)
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I'm obsessed with the TV show The Bear. Like, obsessed. So, I decided to have Fred Castellucci (Atlanta restaurateur legend) on the podcast to help me understand just how accurate their depiction of running a restaurant is. (Spoiler: pretty darn accurate.) Don’t forget to subscribe 👍🏼 About me: Sign up for my weekly email newsletter! CEO…
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013 - Unreasonable Hospitality, by Will Guidara
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012 - Thinking, Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman
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The Life Brief (the book!) with Bonnie Wan
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On this episode, Bonnie Wan joins me for the second time, this time with her (hopefully, first of many) published book, The Life Brief! I devoured this book in a matter of days, complete with more highlights and notes than I knew what to do with. Please a) use the link below to buy your copy, b) listen to this podcast to hear Bonnie tell her story,…
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011 - Radically Relevant, by Blake Howard
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010 - The Road Back to You, by Ian Morgan Cron
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008 - The Checklist Manifesto, by Atul Gawande
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007 - The Obstacle is the Way, by Ryan Holiday
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006 - The Power of Regret, by Daniel Pink
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A conversation with Mita Mallick on her new book, Reimagine Inclusion
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On this episode, Mita Mallick joins me for the second time, this time to talk about her new book, Reimagine Inclusion: Debunking 13 Myths to Transform Your Workplace. It's absolutely brilliant, and please use the link below to grab a copy for you (and your team)! Notes: - Buy Mita's book, Reimagine Inclusion!! -> https://amzn.to/3ZzA0Pt - Learn mor…
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On this episode, I had a chance to speak with Atlanta legend, Ricky Steele, about his book, The Heart of Networking (which I LOVED). We talked about the power of networking (and how to do it right), Atlanta, doing good, and so much more. If you want to buy a copy of Ricky's book (please do!), you can find it at: - Amazon: https://amzn.to/450CtnU - …
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I'm not yelling, but Black women want to be heard
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On this episode, Ekaette Kern and I have a conversation centered around Elizabeth Leiba's book, "I’m Not Yelling: A Black Woman’s Guide to Navigating the Workplace". Connect with Ekaette: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekaette-kern Buy the book: https://amzn.to/3OU0DuG Don’t forget to subscribe 👍🏼 About me: Sign up for my weekly email newsletter! …
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On this episode, Adam Walker and I talk about stoicism, mainly because I knew he had been reading and writing about it, and I wanted to know what all the fuss was about :) Find Adam at: https://adamjwalker.com + https://edgewise.media Don’t forget to subscribe 👍🏼 About me: Sign up for my weekly email newsletter! CEO: Purpose Group Co-found…
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William Warren's new book, The Conquering Creative
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On this episode, I have a chance to talk with William Warren, CEO of The Sketch Effect and author of the new book, The Conquering Creative (9 Shifts to Build an Unstoppable Creative Business). We talk about the process of writing the book, his motivation to put his story and ideas into print, and several of my favorite stories from the book. Buy Th…
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Introducing my next venture: Purpose Group
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Hi friends! On this episode, the amazing Kashi Sehgal interviews me about my journey to launching my latest venture, Purpose Group. Purpose Group is a purpose-driven holding company that buys, grows, and holds (forever) small businesses, with a goal of infusing purpose and a vibrant culture into them. You can grab your copy of my latest book at Rip…
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Chelsea Jenkins (Director, Cultural and Inclusive Marketing at Kellogg)
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On this episode, I spend time chatting with Chelsea Jenkins, who’s the Director, Cultural and Inclusive Marketing at Kellogg. We have a great time talking about her personal Purpose and mantra, the importance of corporate DEI strategies, or as she calls it, EDI (you’ll learn why as you listen to the podcast), her favorite books, and much more. You …
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"Before the Book" - Discussing my latest book, The Culture Turnaround, with my co-author, Adam Albrecht
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On this episode, I talk all things "company culture" with my good friend Adam Albrecht, who's also the co-author of my latest book, The Culture Turnaround. We talk about the cultures we build within our families, how we worked to build the culture at Engauge many years ago, tips on how to build an "undeniable culture" within any team or company, an…
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The unstoppable entrepreneur, Sanjay Parekh, on his latest venture: Occasional Wraps
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On this episode, I had a chance to talk to one of my favorite people in the world, Sanjay Parekh. Sanjay and I have known each other for a long, long time, and I consider him both of the smartest and kindest (and I shouldn’t forget, one of the most successful) entrepreneurs I know. On this episode, we spent our time talking about his newest company…
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Talking modern womanhood with It All Media
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I had a great time on this episode talking with Katie Louise Mullins and Kacie Lett Gordon, the founders of It All Media. It All Media is a modern media empire inspired by and devoted to women (un)doing “IT ALL.” They exist to tell new stories, amplify real women’s voices, and facilitate a movement through conversation to affirm and build women’s p…
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An interview with Michael McCathren of Chick-fil-A on his new book: 6Ps of Essential Innovation
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On this episode, I speak with Michael McCathren, Sr. Principal, Enterprise Innovation at Chick-fil-A, about his new (and first) book, 6Ps of Essential Innovation. I had an early look at the book as my publishing company, Ripples Media, partnered with Michael to bring it to life. And I have to tell you, it's terrific. We talk about why he decided to…
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Barefoot Ted on running, health, and leading a purposeful life
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On this episode, I get to talk to a legend in the running world: Barefoot Ted. I first learned about him through the book, Born to Run, by Chris McDougall, which fundamentally changed the way I run and, more importantly, completely removed the persistent knee pain that used to accompany my runs. He’s probably one of the most energetic people I’ve e…
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Book review: The Secret Society of Success (with author, Tim Schurrer)
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On this episode, I talk with Tim Schurrer, author of the fantastic book, The Secret Society of Success. I read this book in only a few days and the stories and lessons that Tim shares are just what people need in today's hectic, pressure-driven society. The subtitle says it all: Stop chasing the spotlight and learn to enjoy your work (and life) aga…
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On this episode, I’m joined by Bonnie Wan, an incredible leader who created a brilliant concept called, The Life Brief, which helps people live with greater clarity, creativity, and courage by teaching them how to write briefs for their lives. We dive deep into how she created The Life Brief and its major components, but we also spend time talking …
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Raj Choudhury announces his acquisition of ARPR
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On this episode, Raj Choudhury (former guest of the podcast and serial entrepreneur) shares the news that he has acquired ARPR, an award-winning tech PR agency. He talks about the vision behind the acquisition, his partnership with Anna Ruth Williams (former CEO and founder of ARPR), and their exciting plans for the future. ARPR: https://arpr.com M…
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Living a healthier, more joyful life (with Hanni Berger of JOYVIAL)
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On this episode, I had the chance to talk with my friend, Hanni Berger, CEO and founder of JOYVIAL. For anyone that knows Hanni, they know she’s a bright, bursting light of positivity, bringing joy to everyone she comes in contact with. I was really excited to hear more about her inspiring journey which led her to start JOYVIAL, a company helping b…
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This episode is a reading of one of my email newsletter posts, entitled, "The most powerful question in the world." You can check out my newsletter here: https://jeffhilimire.substack.com/ Don’t forget to subscribe! About me: Sign up for my weekly email newsletter! CEO: Dragon Army + Ripples Media My books: The Turnaround Leadership Series Nonprofi…
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Interrupting mass incarceration with Jay Austin
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On this episode, I talk with entrepreneur, artist, and advocate, Jay Austin. He’s working to interrupt mass incarceration. We talk about what led him to this important work, the current state of mass incarceration, and the nonprofit he started called RLENTLSS, a prison diversion and re-entry program teaching premiere level videography, photography,…
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This is an audio recording from my email newsletter, where I wrestle with the idea of being a stoic. Don’t forget to subscribe! About me: Sign up for my weekly email newsletter! CEO: Dragon Army + Ripples Media My books: The Turnaround Leadership Series Nonprofits I've started: Ripples of Hope + 48in48 + The A Pledge Blog: www.jeffhilimire.com Link…
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