Diverse Network Podcast

What does it really take to reach the next level as a leader?

For Phillip Moore, the answer starts with humility.

In this episode of the Diverse Network Podcast, Jordan sits down with Phillip for a powerful conversation about leadership, faith, failure, perseverance, and the people you need around you to keep climbing.

Phillip shares his journey from hitting rock bottom and creating his own opportunities to becoming a sales leader, all while learning that success isn't about having all the answers or being the most important person in th...

What does it really take to stop playing it safe and go all in on yourself?

In this episode of the Diverse Network Podcast, Grant Burks shares how a passion for filmmaking turned into a side hustle, then into a full-time creative career.

Grant talks about the moment his videography income began outgrowing his 9-to-5, the fear and uncertainty that come with leaving a stable paycheck, and why betting on yourself requires more than passion. It takes preparation, consistency, risk, and the willingness to build something before you feel completely ready. 

The conversation a...

🎙️ The Power of Taking Responsibility for Your Life | Edriss

At some point, we all have to decide whether life is simply happening to us or whether we’re willing to take ownership of where we’re going.

In this episode of the Diverse Network Podcast, Edriss opens up about the experiences that taught him responsibility, discipline, ambition, and the importance of learning from your mistakes.

From being challenged at a young age to becoming a collegiate fencer, entrepreneur, and emerging professional, Edriss shares how he learned that every action has a reaction and that grow...

What does it really take to reach the next level as a leader?

For Phillip Moore, the answer starts with humility.

In this episode of the Diverse Network Podcast, Jordan sits down with Phillip for a powerful conversation about leadership, faith, failure, perseverance, and the people you need around you to keep climbing.

Phillip shares his journey from hitting rock bottom and creating his own opportunities to becoming a sales leader, all while learning that success isn't about having all the answers or being the most important...

As Jocelyn Armstrong shared on the DN Podcast - Inclusion matters. It's essential that we give voice to groups across a range of viewpoints because it makes our organizations stronger. They become better positioned for success because they are enriched in ways they might not have even known they needed.

An expanded group of contributors means expanded possibilities, which is why her mission as the Ohio State Bar Association's Director of Inclusion and Outreach is to weave diversity and inclusion into the fabric of the bar and our association's cultures.

In an ideal world, diversity...

As Jocelyn Armstrong shared on the DN Podcast - Inclusion matters. It's essential that we give voice to groups across a range of viewpoints because it makes our organizations stronger. They become better positioned for success because they are enriched in ways they might not have even known they needed.

An expanded group of contributors means expanded possibilities, which is why her mission as the Ohio State Bar Association's Director of Inclusion and Outreach is to weave diversity and inclusion into the fabric of the bar and our association's cultures.

In an ideal world, diversity...

Paul Rankin, Chick-Fil-A Easton Owner Operator - on the Diverse Network Podcast talks about how to be a Christian Entrepreneur in a Savage Business World.

From being almost paralyzed at 5yrs old by getting hit by a truck to becoming a Chick-Fil-A Owner Operator at Easton Town Center and being on the brink of opening up his 2nd location in Columbus, OH, Paul walks us through his amazing entrepreneur journey led by faith.

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Visit CFA Easton FB Page & Message them - "Diverse Network...

Tune into this Special Episode of the Diverse Network Podcast where guest, Alicia Long, Co-Founder & CEO of Nutr, talks about building a Multimillion dollar company & closing deals with Starbucks and MORE!

Nutr is Changing the Way We Milk!

Visit Website to Learn More: https://thenutr.com/

Alicia, a Chinese immigrant, was privy to growing up on homemade nut milk made by her mother. She knew it was time-intensive and messy, and as a working mom this would be challenging to make each week. Conducting research and discovering people were still making plant-based milk...

Our Special Guest is Kristy Yoder, Founder & CEO of Smart VAs, a US-based virtual assistant agency that offers virtual assistant services that specializes in admin and digital marketing services through creative collaborations with digitally savvy virtual assistants from the Philippines to help entrepreneurs grow their business.  

Kristy is a multi-skilled extrovert with a degree in Computer Science and Business Management. She was born and raised in Manila, Philippines (proud Filipina!) and now lives in Ohio, USA. 

Tune into this podcast episode where we talk about growing up in the Philippines then moving to the US, ov...

Olivia Rojas, Real Estate Agent and Investor. Committed to providing knowledge and value to all of her clients. She work with buyers, sellers and investors in Central Ohio and beyond. Prior to getting licensed, she owned and operated her own real estate investing company-Vitality Investments Inc. to help distressed home owners sell their home quickly and efficiently. 

Now, after joining The Firm Foundation team, she is committed to teach others about Investing and Building a Brand That Your Clients LOVE.

Find out how Maykell overcame the challenges of moving to the US with just $40 and being homeless, to experiencing the "dark side" of diversity & inclusion in business, to now being a successful business owner.

Maykell Araica, Business Development Director for Rooted Content, is a Nicaraguan American that followed his passion as a young child to learn, design, and create. In 2011 his interest in photography peaked and he got his first camera. Now he has his own photography business, studio, and shoots weddings alongside his wife, Tami.

🎧 Tune in to Episode 4!

Our Special Guest is Raymond Weaver, a Senior Diversity Analyst for CoverMyMeds, and Board member of The Ohio Diversity Council. He was born in Dayton, Ohio and graduated in 2017 with a degree in Psychology.

He is a part of the Wonderball Committee at the CMA and has a passion to ensure that every person has a seat at the table.

John & Daria Purdiman, Co-Founders of J&D Finances, join us to discuss what it takes to be entrepreneurs of a successful business while working their corporate 9-5 jobs.


Stay Tuned until the end for 3 key tax tips to know. 


J&D Finances was founded during the pandemic in 2020 and the two tax accountants sought out to educate, enlighten, inspire, and empower their community about the importance of taxes, tax law, and financial literacy.


To learn more, please visit https://jdfinances.com/

Our special guest will be Chih Lee, C.O.O. of TOP Consulting.

Chih Lee has a distinguished career, which has included positions around the world. Focusing on relationships and networking have been a critical aspect of his success. In addition, Lee serves as an athletic coach, holds several board positions, and volunteers for non-profit organizations. Join us to learn about his experience and expertise!

This Podcast allows listeners to discover and support Multicultural businesses, entrepreneurs, and influential leaders.

Our special guest is Asante Hill - President & CEO of Black Men and Women of Valor in Atlanta, Georgia.

An organization that is committed to mentoring, cultivating, and grooming underdeveloped and disadvantaged transitional youth. Please visit www.atlantabmwov.org for more info.

This Podcast allows listeners to discover and support Multicultural businesses, entrepreneurs, and influential leaders.

During Asanté's career as a School Resource Officer (SRO) in an urban school district on the verge of a state takeover, he discovered his passion for empowering Black youth. He became the schools’ football coach, role mod...

Our special guest is Joy Cho. She is a pastry chef based in Brooklyn, NY. She studied political science at UChicago before moving out to the east coast, attended pastry school at the Institute of Culinary Education while working a day job, and fully switched over to pastry work in 2019. She externed at Oxalis, a one Michelin star Brooklyn bistro and worked as a pastry cook at Gramercy Tavern, an iconic restaurant in NYC's Flatiron district, before losing her job due to COVID-19 in March 2020.

Joy then launched an Instagram business, Joy Cho Pastry, and most recently...

Featuring special guest, Jalauna Phillips. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, she is currently studying Social Work with a minor in Youth Development at The Ohio State University.

Jalauna is the founder of Eyes Set On, an organization dedicated to mentoring and inspiring youth all over the world. She is also known for her most recent book, “Eyes Set On, Being” - a workbook designed to help teens and young adults navigate their being through self reflection.

Her writing journey began in middle school when she was assigned to write poetry, she quickly fell in love...

Our special guest will be Jarrod Barnes - Venture Capitalist and Executive Director of The Minority Entrepreneurship Institute (MEI)

A native of Columbus, Ohio, he began his career working in collegiate and professional sports as a college football coach at the Ohio State University and as an NFL front office employee with the Los Angeles Rams.

Prior to joining the Rams, Jarrod was the Founder & CEO of Prime U, a learning and development platform for elite athletes and coaches, where he worked with over 10,000 athletes to measure and manage personal growth at scale.

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Our special guest is Eric Pennington, Managing Partner at Spirit of EQ

He is certified by the International Coach Federation and Six Seconds, The Emotional Intelligence Network. This FREE event allows attendees to discover and support minority businesses, entrepreneurs, and leaders in the community. 

Eric is also the author of the eye-opening book, The Well-Being Guide: Making the Most of Life and Work. Based on personal experiences and as a follow-up to his 2008 book, Waking Up in Corporate America, the guide is practical and offers readers the opportunity to evaluate their own lives through self-discovery.