Episode 100: An entrepreneurial approach to philanthropy by Harris Rosen
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05/11/20
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Harris Rosen is the President & Chief Operating Officer of Rosen Hotels & Resorts. He is Florida's largest independent hotelier, having built a portfolio of eight hotels in Orlando, with close to 7,000 guestrooms, over the course of 45 years.
He is also a philanthropist who has created and funded initiatives to support local Orlando communities, including a program to provide free preschool and college scholarships to the youth of Tangelo Park, and a similar initiative in the downtown Orlando Parramore district. He has been honored with the Coretta Scott King A.N.G.E.L. Award for his impact on Tangelo Park, and he believes that the successes of these local initiatives provide a template for uplifting America, one community at a time.
Also joining us today is Chuck Dziuban, Director of the Research Initiative for Teaching Effectiveness at the University of Central Florida, who works with Harris on the Tangelo Park project.
During this episode, you will hear Harris and Chuck talk about:
- Harris's first hotel job as a young boy, and the chance meeting with two famous celebrities that made him decide he wanted to pursue a career in hospitality
- How Harris grew his career by pursuing opportunities all around the country and even internationally, including managing a property in Mexico and working for Disney in their hotel division
- The story behind Harris' purchase of his first hotel property
- The ingenious way that Harris secured business for his hotel during the oil crisis of the mid-1970s
- How Harris began his philanthropy with the Tangelo Park project
- Why Harris and Chuck believe that expanding this program to other communities would have a powerful impact on American society
Find out more about the Tangelo Park Program here, and more about The Harris Rosen Foundation here.
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Episode 99: Arlan Hamilton – It's About Damn Time
May 4, 2020
•16m
Arlan Hamilton is the Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, a fund dedicated to minimizing funding disparities in tech by investing in high-potential founders who are people of color, women, and/or LGBT. Started from scratch in 2015, Backstage has now raised more than $10 million and invested in more than 130 startup companies led by underestimated founders. Arlan's brand new book "It's About Damn Time" was published on May 5, 2020.
On this episode, you will hear Arlan talk about:
- What inspired her to share her life lessons and practical guidance in her new book
- How she built her own venture capital company, despite not having the background, network or resources of a typical venture capitalist
- Why she decided to focus her financial investments on underrepresented founders
- How new entrepreneurs have a unique advantage during the current crisis – and how established entrepreneurs can get themselves "unstuck"
- Success stories from the start-ups that Arlan has invested in, including CurlMix (a subscription box for do-it-yourself hair products), Paladin (a pro bono platform for lawyers to increase access to justice), and Bippy (an eco-friendly personal wellness brand)
Learn more about Arlan and order your copy of "It's About Damn Time" at itsaboutdamntime.com.
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Episode 101: Wayne Baker -- All You Have To Do Is Ask
May 18, 2020
•36m
Wayne Baker is the author of the new book "All You Have To Do Is Ask: How to Master the Most Important Skill for Success." He is the Robert P. Thome Professor of Business Administration at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, and Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations. Wayne is also a cofounder and board member of Give and Take, Inc., the developers of the Givitas platform based on the principles in his new book.
On this episode, you will hear Wayne talk about:
- How his research led him to realize that the main obstacle that prevents people from getting the help they need, is their willingness (or unwillingness) to ask for help
- The importance of asking for what you need to developing your career and finding success in your life
- Some examples of how he has asked for help
- The importance of maintaining human connection in the time of COVID-19
You can connect with Wayne on LinkedIn and learn more about his book at AllYouHaveToDoIsAsk.com.You can also find out more about the Givitas platform here as well.
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