Host Leslie Youngblood interviews Lindsay A. Joseph, co-founder of BedConnect, a healthcare technology startup focused on improving patient transitions through smarter discharge workflows. Lindsay shares her journey from being a CPA and hospital CFO to becoming a tech entrepreneur in Detroit. The conversation explores the unique challenges and opportunities in the Midwest startup ecosystem, the importance of community support for women founders, and the vision for BedConnect to revolutionize healthcare. Lindsay emphasizes the need for collaboration and the belief that success is not a zero-sum game, highlighting the importance of uplifting each other in business.

About Our Guest

• Lindsay A. Joseph, Co-Founder and CEO of BedConnect
• Connect with Lindsay on LinkedIn
• Follow BedConnect on LinkedIn
• BedConnect website
• Michigan's PitchMI Competition

Lindsay Joseph, BedConnect, healthcare innovation, Detroit, startup ecosystem, women founders, capital raising, community engagement, Midwestern work ethic, tech entrepreneurship

Host Leslie Youngblood welcomes Rebecca Blacker, a leading figure in New York City's residential real estate market and co-founder of Blacker and Team. The conversation dives into Rebecca's journey of building a $60 million real estate brand primarily through video content, despite starting with no listings or budget. She shares her initial struggles with self-promotion and the importance of authenticity in connecting with clients. Rebecca emphasizes that the key to her success was not just the content itself, but the genuine relationships she built with her audience through her unique personality and approach to real estate.

About Our Guest

• Rebecca Blacker, Real Estate Broker and Co-Founder of Blacker and Reed Real Estate
• Follow Rebecca on Instagram
• Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn
• Blacker and Reed website

Key Takeaways

• Doing the thing is the hardest thing.
• People want authenticity.
• There's no right or wrong way to do it.
• It's important for people to get to know who you are and know what you do.
• The key is that you walk into a room and everybody knows what you do.

real estate, video marketing, women in business, authenticity, branding, New York City, content creation, entrepreneurship, personal branding, client relationships

Leslie Youngblood speaks with Chloe Barnes-Henderson, founder of Athletech Academy, about her journey in sports and education. They discuss the importance of understanding NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) for student athletes, the unique approach of Athletech Academy in integrating AI into education, and the challenges of fundraising and building a new educational model. Chloe shares her vision for creating a legacy of opportunity in Detroit, emphasizing the importance of community support for female entrepreneurs and the need for a holistic approach to education in sports.

About Our Guest

• Chloe Barnes-Henderson, Founder and CEO
• Connect with Chloe on LinkedIn
• Follow Athletech Academy on LinkedIn
• Athletech Academy Website

Key Takeaways

• Athletech Academy aims to redefine education for student athletes.
• NIL allows athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness.
• Understanding NIL is crucial for young athletes today.
• Athletech Academy will focus on holistic development, not just elite athletes.
• Fundraising has been a significant challenge for Athletic Academy.
• Community support is vital for female entrepreneurs in Detroit.
• AI will be integrated into the curriculum at Athletic Academy.
• Chloe aims to create a legacy of opportunity in Detroit.

Detroit, entrepreneurship, women founders, education, NIL, sports, AI, community, Athletic Academy, Chloe Barnes-Henderson