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From Spark to New Venture

UMW Entrepreneurship Class
Entrepreneurship
New Wing Studio
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Bill Zerly
University Of Mary Washington
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Get Rid Of It Fredericksburg
Starting a Bakery Business
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Youth Sports

From Spark to New Venture is a student-driven podcast from the University of Mary Washington (UMW), where undergraduates share the stories of entrepreneurs and their journeys from idea to venture. Each episode uncovers the sparks of inspiration, the challenges they faced, and the mindsets that helped them overcome obstacles in their journey. The goal of this podcast is to inspire students to learn... more

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This episode tells the story of Ben Mala and how he went from craving financial freedom to becoming a successful real estate entrepreneur. It walks through what motivated him to start, how he learned the business, and how he built money and connectio... more

This episode tells the story of a self-employed home-cleaning business owner who

transformed a simple idea into a sustainable venture through determination, adaptability, and hard work. Starting with limited resources, she shares what motivated her t... more

This narrative outlines the entrepreneurial journey of a Zimbabwean visionary who turned a personal obstacle into a thriving concrete brick manufacturing business. Motivated by the high cost and scarcity of building materials while constructing a fam... more

We had the pleasure of interviewing UMW’s softball pitching coach, Coach Echo, as she gave us a deep dive into her chocolate business. Echo has always had a love for chocolate, and turned her passion into profit, with Echo Chocolate opening in 2016. ... more

In this episode, host Will Ballow sits down with Jama Ibrahim, co-founder of the clothing brand Velocity Empire. Jama goes into what motivated him to help start this brand as well as the prior resources and knowledge he used to help it launch. Althou... more

This episode retells the start up and hardships of a husband and wife duo as they navigate their own twist on a beignet business in the heart of central Oregon.

In this episode, I sit down with my uncle, a multi-business owner whose entrepreneurial journey is as inspiring as it is insightful. We talk about what sparked his drive to start his own ventures, the motivation that keeps him moving forward, ways to... more

In this conversation, Sammy, a young college soccer player, explains how he turned his love for the game into an entrepreneurial side job by training younger kids. He was motivated by a mix of passion for soccer, wanting to give back to younger playe... more

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Recent Guests

Erick Capellino
Entrepreneur and co-owner of Bend Yay, specializing in beignets
Bend Yay Company
Episode: Erick & Kate Capellino: Bringing a Southern Classic to the West Coast
Kate Capellino
Entrepreneur and co-owner of Bend Yay, specializing in beignets
Bend Yay Company
Episode: Erick & Kate Capellino: Bringing a Southern Classic to the West Coast
Jama Ibrahim
Co-founder of Velocity Empire, a clothing brand
Velocity Empire
Episode: Jama Ibrahim--Building Velocity Empire from Vision to Success
Farras Bakir
Multi-business owner with years of hands-on entrepreneurial experience.
Episode: Farras Bakir--No Different Then The Average Person
Sammy Amorose
Soccer coach and entrepreneur
Episode: Sammy Amorose--From Learning To Teaching
Keith Haskett
Founder and CEO of Rebyc Security
Rebyc Security
Episode: Keith Haskett - From IT Troubleshooter to Cybersecurity Trailblazer
Jimmy Donaldson
Popular YouTube creator and philanthropist, known as MrBeast, who engages in philanthropic stunts and creates high-impact content
Episode: Jimmy Donaldson: From YouTuber to Changing People's Lives
Ben Francis
Founder of Gymshark
Gymshark
Episode: Ben Francis: From Garage Startup to Global Fitness Empire
Aldo Carrera-Hernandez
Engineer and entrepreneur, founder of Diseño Integral & Manufactura Avanzada
Diseño Integral & Manufactura Avanzada
Episode: Aldo Carrera-Hernandez--From College to a Company of His Own

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Walt Disney--Founders Unfiltered
Q: Do you see any of these traits (resilience, vision, control, and innovation) in yourselves?
Resilience and control are present in their personalities, but they express the need to develop vision and innovation further.
Walt Disney--Founders Unfiltered
Q: Would you be willing to mortgage everything, literally everything for a dream no one else sees?
Many would be hesitant to take such a risk, especially with personal responsibilities involved.
Walt Disney--Founders Unfiltered
Q: How do we stay creative when you're forced into survival mode?
Creativity can thrive under pressure, as hard situations prompt adaptation and new ideas.
Walt Disney--Founders Unfiltered
Q: What would you do if you lost everything you built, including your team, would you rebuild, would you walk away?
Losing everything would be tough, and it might not be easy to find the motivation to rebuild afterward.
Reggie--The Startup Playbook with Reggie
Q: What final advice do you have for the young generation who want to start their own business?
Pursue your passions with pragmatism and maintain your integrity in business dealings.

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This student-driven podcast serves as a platform for undergraduate students to share inspiring stories from entrepreneurs who have navigated the journey of turning their ideas into ventures. Through engaging narratives, listeners explore the motivations behind various entrepreneurial endeavors, the challenges faced along the way, and the invaluable lessons gleaned from these experiences. Topics like creativity, resilience, networking, and practical advice dominate the discussions, catering to aspiring entrepreneurs seeking to cultivate their own business acumen. The relatable format, driven by peer-hosts, creates an accessible framework for students to gain insight into the entrepreneurial process and the mindsets crucial for success.

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1. Erick Capellino
2. Kate Capellino
3. Jama Ibrahim
4. Farras Bakir
5. Sammy Amorose
6. Keith Haskett
7. Jimmy Donaldson
8. Ben Francis

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