Social Impact Leader

This week, join us as we hear from Kitti Murray, the remarkable founder of Refuge Coffee Co. This inspiring establishment is dedicated to providing mentorship and livable wages to refugees who have i…

This week, we kick off our series titled "What's Good" with a talk featuring Jeff Shinabarger, the founder of Atlanta-based non-profit organization Plywood Place. Join us in this episode as Jeff shar…

This week we are hearing from Keith Pepper, an experienced journalist and media professional from Atlanta. Keith is the publisher of Rough Draft Atlanta and produces newspapers in Sandy Springs, Buck…

This week we are hearing from chef and restauranteur, Ford Fry (of Rocket Farms Restaurants). In this episode, Ford Fry shares the importance of establishing strong teams, how his tenacity for good s…

Joining us today is Charles Lee, the Founder & CEO at Ideation, an idea-execution company that specializes in helping executives and brands scale their business with strategic clarity and smart brand…

On today's podcast, we have Jay Bailey, entrepreneur and President and CEO of Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (a Black Business Generator). Jay shares his journey as an entrepreneur and t…

On this episode of The Plywood Podcast, we have multidisciplinary designer, Ansley Ko! We learn about her design process, how moving across the pond has shaped her style, and how to process critique …

In this episode of The Plywood Podcast, the team shares what drives them to make important decisions, Jeff explains the different processes of decision-making, and how they play a major role in the c…

This week on The Plywood Podcast, we sit down with the author of "Radically Relevant" and co-founder of Matchstic, Blake Howard, who shares about his 20-year journey of branding. Matchstic is a compa…

Ever wonder how to mix generosity with business?

This week on #thePlywoodPodcast, we have Bryan Papé, founder of @Miir, a design-forward, and generosity-driven brand, slinging drinkware of every kind.…

Introducing a new segment on #thePlywoodPodcast called "From Here to There." In this series, we'll unpack the journey of a startup leader and learn about where they are right NOW.  Our first guest is…

Listen as we chat with Liz Forkin Bohannon, founder of Sseko Designs, Author of Beginner's Pluck, and  Chief Growth Officer at Noonday Collection. Liz speaks about taking accountability and ownership…

On today’s podcast, we have the Founder of fab'rik and author of Love What You Do, Dana Williams Spinola. In this episode, we discuss the origins of building her brand as well as building a team and …

On today's episode, we have Eric Brown and Taylor Jones, founders of Whiteboard, an award-winning creative agency, and Certified B Corporation empowering visionaries to lead meaningful brands. Take a…

Have you ever hit a turning point that altered your perspective? Terence Lester, Founder of Love Beyond Walls and long-time Plywood person, shares for the first time publicly how a single moment tran…

The Plywood Podcast is back with a new season! In this episode, the Plywood team shares what we’ve been learning, reading, and what to look forward to in future episodes. Are you ready for season 3? …

Jeff Shinabarger, the host of Plywood Podcast and founder of Plywood People, sits down and gives us raw and unedited Pro Tips on how to navigate making difficult decisions as a leader. Whether you're…

Do you know anyone who's summited, Mount Everest?  We do! Joining us on today's podcast is Thomas Moore, one member of Full Circle Everest, the first all-Black team to attempt and summit the highest …

Jeff and Kayla sit down and chat with social entrepreneur, author, and founder of So Worth Loving, Eryn Eddy.  Eryn drops some gems about separating yourself from failure and mistakes.She discusses t…

The Humanity in Ice Cream with Jeni Britton-BauerIn case you missed it, we interviewed Jeni Britton Bauer of Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream in Season 1. It's such an encouraging episode, and we want to ma…