You've probably heard of Habitat for Humanity, but there are so many common misconceptions about what Habitat is all about. For example, Habitat does NOT give away homes - it provides a path for affordable homeownership and building equity. Today, Habitat for Humanity of Orange County President and CEO Jennifer Player talks to Marcus Ginyard about the mission and the exciting new community in Chapel Hill, Weaver's Grove . Race and Housing in Orange County Volunteer Today's episode of Charity Cha...
Sep 30, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Thorne Daubenspeck is the Executive Director at Band Together . Since 2001, Band Together has used the power of live music to donate over $11 million to Triangle area nonprofit organizations. Nesha Daubenspeck is the Community Outreach Director for 1ofUs , which provides assistance that directly impacts the lives of patients with breast and other gynecological cancers. Together, this power couple is impacting thousands of lives in the Triangle area. Band Together Mighty Giveback featuring the Tu...
Sep 22, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Brooke Dickhart's dad (Joel) was a 20-year Navy Seal, who passed away tragically after a battle with PTSD and all the demons that come along with it. Brooke saw how much her dad struggled when coming back into life at home, and she wanted to help other veterans in any way she could - so in 2015, she founded The Joel Fund . Today's episode of Charity Champions is hosted by Jes Averhart (The Reinvention Road Map) and is a production of Earfluence ....
Sep 15, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 1
We have been taking a break from this podcast to work on a new podcast coming out soon called Charity Champions, where we feature charities in our community who are doing amazing things. We don’t do enough, so learning more about the people behind these causes and how we can get involved has been awesome, and we can’t wait to share with you. But until then, check out one of the new podcasts we launched recently. This one is called Inside Impact , which is hosted by Alisa Herr, founder and CEO of...
Jul 29, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 59
We have been taking a break from this podcast to work on a new podcast coming out soon called Charity Champions, where we feature charities in our community who are doing amazing things. We don’t do enough, so learning more about the people behind these causes and how we can get involved has been awesome, and we can’t wait to share with you. But until then, check out one of the new podcasts we launched recently. This one is called For the Love of the Game , with Ralph Perez and Ray Reid. These l...
Jul 22, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 58
We have been taking a break from this podcast to work on a new podcast coming out soon called Charity Champions, where we feature charities in our community who are doing amazing things. We don’t do enough, so learning more about the people behind these causes and how we can get involved has been awesome, and we can’t wait to share with you. But until then, check out one of the new podcasts we launched recently. This one is called Equity Raise: Leveling the Landscape for Diverse Founders and the...
Jul 15, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 57
As someone who worked behind-the-scenes her whole career, Jackie Ferguson was beyond nervous to host a podcast. But she was in a season of "yes" in her life, and she wouldn't let being afraid get in the way of her growth. "People don't take those steps toward what their purpose could be because they're afraid. And it's hard when you're afraid. But in doing that and continuing to say yes, I've been able to really reach a lot of people. And that's been an amazing journey." Jackie Ferguson is the c...
May 05, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 56
When you hear the word innovation, what do you feel? Do you still get that jolting, first-time feeling of excitement you used to? Sarah Glova isn't upset with you if you don't, since we talk about it so often in the business world these days. In this episode, Jason and Sarah talk about how you can get some of that excitement back. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman ....
Mar 31, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Whether we like it or not, we all spend a lot of time on camera nowadays. And, if you find yourself not liking it, that's where today's guest can help! Ryan Carey is the founder of BetterOn , which provides coaching for individuals to help them become more comfortable on screen. In this episode, Jason and Ryan talk about some of those tips that can help create a comfortable video podcast. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffm...
Mar 24, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Justin Laidlaw's podcast journey started in 2014, with a podcast that discussed the Durham community. In this episode, Jason and Justin talk about how those 15 episodes led him to create the Buddy Ruski Show, where he talks with interesting people in the Bull City. Check out the Buddy Ruski website ! The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman ....
Mar 03, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 53
The Bull City Summit will combine music, art, science and technology in Durham, N.C. this March 23 through 26. So, obviously, there's a lot to talk about. In this episode, Cee Cee talks with BCS co-founder and executive producer Parag Bhandari about the event and it's new podcast, produced by Earfluence. Check out the first episode of the show, where Cee Cee talks music with MirIAm ! The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman ....
Feb 24, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 52
To put it simply, Mike Manganillo was afraid. The anxiety of an upcoming presentation would raise his heart rate weeks before it even took place. He wondered if he should continue in his advertising role or give up ... until he started a podcast. In this episode, Jason and Cee Cee talk with Mike , VP of marketing at Walk West , about how podcasting helped him get over his fear of public speaking. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee C...
Feb 10, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Oops, we did it again. We have another new studio! We're excited to become an official part of the Durham community as partners of the American Underground coworking space in downtown Durham. In this episode, Jason is talking with Tim Scales about how the new studio will help benefit creative entrepreneurs at AU. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman ....
Feb 03, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Valdon Johnson is certified with the matchmaking Institute of New York, has a background in electrical engineering and brings an engineering approach to dating and relationships in an effort to improve the dating landscape and help eligible men and women find each other. Hear more episodes of STEMedia !
Jan 27, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 49
The chief marketing officer at NC State's Poole College of Management, Jenny Hammond knew she would be the best host for their new Poole Podcast —but she was nervous. After one season of the show, it has been a helpful marketing tool for the college and Jenny has learned a lot about what it takes to build a podcast. In this episode, Cee Cee and Jenny talk about her podcasting journey and why podcasting is helpful for higher education. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media an...
Jan 20, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Having been on over 200 podcasts in the last year, Mark A. Herschberg is a serial podcast guest. Why would he take the time to be on so many shows without even having his own? In this episode, Jason and Cee Cee talk with Mark about how being a guest on a podcast can help you market your latest endeavor. Mark Herschberg is a 20-year MIT professor and author of the book “The Career Toolkit." To learn more lessons from Mark, you can purchase the book on Amazon . The Earfluence Podcast is a producti...
Jan 13, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 47
The work isn't over after you press "upload" on your latest podcast episode. Marketing your podcast is essential to growing your show's listenership, and Tink Media shares out-of-the-box marketing and PR solutions with its clients. In this episode, Jason and Cee Cee talk with the company's founder, Lauren Passell, to learn some Tink's tips! The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman ....
Jan 06, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 46
"If you're not intentional about the culture you're creating, it will create itself." Jackie Ferguson is the co-founder of The Diversity Movement, and she's seen companies want to build a culture that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. But sayig so in a press release is one thing - how do corporations truly make lasting change happen? And then for smaller companies, how do they get started from the ground up? The Executive Women’s Day event, where leaders of today and tomorrow gathered to enga...
Dec 30, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Black women have twice the rate of preterm birth compared to white women, and that has persisted despite decades of research, despite differences in socioeconomic status, maternal education, access to prenatal care. When you pair or look at a Black woman and a white woman who are pregnant, the Black woman will have their baby early at twice the rate of white women. Nurse midwife, mindfulness teacher, and adjunct professor Karen Sheffield-Abdullah is trying to figure out why. Today's episode is h...
Dec 23, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 44
This month, Jason and Cee Cee are sharing their favorite podcasts they've produced this year. This week, it's this episode of the Hustle + Gather podcast with Jess Ekstrom, streamed live from the Earfluence studio at Raleigh Founded. Jess Ekstrom started Headbands of Hope back in college, and the demand was more than she could have ever imagined. With the success of her first business comes expectations for her follow-up chapters. So how has she responded? Plus, Jess talks about why everyone sho...
Dec 16, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 43
To wind down the year, Jason and Cee Cee are sharing some of their favorite episodes they've produced in 2021. First up? This episode of Raleigh Founded's Founded Connect with Deshawn Brown! On today's Spotlight Series, presented by Wyrick Robbins , we spotlight another member of Raleigh Founded while digging into a specific topic relevant to founders. Today's topic is Growth and Fundraising, two challenges facing so many founders. Today's founder DeShawn Brown has seen growth as CEO of two comp...
Dec 09, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 42
We've all heard the classic podcast ads: HelloFresh, MeUndies, Express VPN. It might feel like you need to be Joe Rogan to find sponsors for your podcast, but there are ways to monetize your show no matter how big or small. This week, Jason and Cee Cee talk with Squadcast.fm's Arielle Nissenblatt about different ways you can do just that. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman ....
Nov 18, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Welcome to the Innovate Raleigh Podcast, where we share conversations from the Innovate Raleigh Summit, held October 29th at the Raleigh Convention Center. With this podcast, we are highlighting inspiring stories while exploring the vision for the future of our community and creative, innovative ways to meet our challenges. Subscribe now !
Nov 11, 2021•49 sec•Season 1Ep. 40
Sure, we've been busy in the studio, but we've also been taking the studio to others. In the last month, the Earfluence team has attended two live events and created podcasts there! In this episode, Jason and Cee Cee talk about how they did it and why it's valuable. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman ....
Nov 04, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 39
The Earfluence team is growing! Meet Mark Meyer , audio engineer and podcast editor at Earfluence. In this episode, Jason and Cee Cee talk with Mark about what led him to join the team, what got him interested in audio and how he makes our podcasts sound so good. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman ....
Oct 28, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Association of Junior Leagues International CEO Patsy Doerr delivered the keynote speech at Executive Women's Day presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina at the SAS Championship, sharing her three-pronged approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Today, Patsy unpacks the keynote and discusses some of the challenges of DEIB. Listen to the Executive Women's Day Podcast on Apple Podcasts Listen to the Executive Women's Day Podcast on Spotify The Executive Women’s Da...
Oct 21, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Melinda Jackson takes a unique approach to public relations, and she's seen the value that podcasting can have for her clients. In this episode, Jason and Cee Cee talk with Melinda about how her 10 years of PR in Los Angeles prepared her to serve her clients back in N.C. and how podcasting is a part of it. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman ....
Oct 14, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 36
How much is too much to charge a guest to be on your podcast? Should you pay to be on someone else's show? For Jason and Cee Cee, the answer is simpler than you'd think. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman .
Oct 07, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 35
With podcasting being an audio format, incorporating video might seem counter-intuitive. But, leveraging video is a great way to grow your podcast. In this episode, Jason and Cee Cee talk with Ang H. Studio's Angela Hollowell to discuss the best ways to incorporate video into your podcast. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman ....
Sep 23, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Caroline and Craig Makepeace have lived in five countries and traveled through over 50, and, after years of hard work, they made it their job. The couple created y Travel Blog , where they documented their family's global experiences to show that it's possible to make a life moving through the world—even with two kids. Recently, the Makepeace's settled down in their favorite place: Raleigh, N.C. Hear how they're documenting their Triangle explorations on This is Raleigh and how they made living ...
Sep 14, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 33
