re:Purpose with Buddy Teaster
By Buddy Teaster
Categories: Business, Management, Entrepreneurship
Join us on re:Purpose, where influential voices from across industries share the journeys that shaped their lives and careers. Through candid conversations, Soles4Souls President and CEO Buddy Teaster explores personal triumphs, professional milestones, and the lessons learned along the way. Whether you're seeking inspiration or practical wisdom, re:Purpose delivers stories that resonate and empower. Rediscover your purpose – one story at a time.
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Recent episodes
- Beyond the World Cup: Monica Paul on Leadership, Teamwork and the Power of Sports to Unite
Monica Paul, Executive Director for the Dallas Sports Commission, joins Buddy Teaster to share the remarkable journey behind bringing nine FIFA World Cup matches to North Texas. From an unexpected start with the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team to nearly two decades of building partnerships…
- It's All About the People: Hellah Sidibe on Running, Purpose and the Power of Going Together
Endurance athlete and content creator Hellah Sidibe (@HellahGood on YouTube) joins Buddy Teaster to share how a simple commitment to run every day transformed his life, eventually leading him to run more than 3,000 miles across America in support of Soles4Souls. From learning to push beyond his…
- Being the Splinter: Deanna Bratter on Sustainability
Deanna Bratter has built a career around a deceptively simple idea: every business decision has an impact. Now, as Chief Sustainability and Compliance Officer at Crocs, she's helping turn that belief into action — challenging conventional thinking, finding practical solutions for people and the…
- Leading Through Change: Doug Howe on Curiosity, Culture, and the Future of Retail
Doug Howe, CEO of Designer Brands (parent company to DSW), joins Buddy Teaster to discuss leading through constant change in the retail industry. From an unexpected start in retail to guiding a Fortune 500 company through COVID, shifting consumer behavior, and industry disruption, Doug shares why…
- Building Hope at Scale: Ethan Forhetz on Convoy of Hope's Mission to End Generational Poverty
Ethan Forhetz, National Spokesperson for Convoy of Hope, joins Buddy Teaster to share how one of the world's largest humanitarian organizations is working to end generational poverty through children's feeding, women's empowerment, agriculture, and disaster response. From a career in television…
- Mission and Market: Meg Rivera on Finding the Balance That Drives Real Impact
Strategic advisor and former healthcare executive Meg Rivera joins Buddy Teaster to explore the tension between purpose and profit — and why the most effective leaders learn to navigate both. With 25 years in life sciences and a career spanning operations, growth, and now advisory work, Meg shares…
- Hal Cato and Michael Burcham on Leadership, Partnership, and the Future of Nashville
Two of Nashville's most influential leaders — Hal Cato and Michael Burcham — join Buddy Teaster for an honest conversation about leadership, entrepreneurship, nonprofit work, marriage, and the future of Nashville. From startup struggles and organizational turnarounds to belonging, purpose, and…
- From Molecules to Markets: Yuly Fuentes on Reimagining Footwear, Systems, and What Comes Next
Yuly Fuentes, scientist, systems thinker and leader of the Footwear Collective, joins Buddy Teaster to share her unconventional journey from biochemistry and neuroscience to MIT and the global footwear industry. Along the way, she's redefining how innovation happens — by connecting science…
- Beyond the Org Chart: Dane Groenveld on Teaming, Leadership, and the Future of Work
Dane Groenveld — entrepreneur, CEO, and host of The Future of Teamwork podcast — explores how the way we work together is fundamentally changing. From growing up in constantly shifting communities to building global teams across 70 countries, Dane shares why "teaming," not hierarchy, is the new…
- Stewardship Over Spotlight: Sean Granahan and the Quiet Turnaround of The Floating Hospital
Sean Granahan, President and General Counsel of The Floating Hospital, joins Buddy Teaster to share the remarkable story of stepping into a 160-year-old institution on the brink of closure — and choosing stewardship over shutdown. Sean reflects on leadership in crisis, rebuilding trust with staff…
- Mission, Money, and the Middle Ground: How Bill Strathman Learned to Lead Between Two Worlds
Bill Strathman — former CEO of Network for Good — shares his remarkable journey from childhood medical challenges to the collapse of Arthur Andersen to leading one of the most impactful digital fundraising platforms in the country. Bill opens up about purpose vs. profit, reinventing Network for…
- From Outsider to Community Builder: Hal Cato's Lifelong Mission to Strengthen Nashville
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee CEO Hal Cato opens up about his winding path from real estate to launching Hands-On Nashville, transforming Oasis Center, revitalizing Thistle Farms alongside founder Becca Stevens, and ultimately stepping into one of Nashville's most influential civic…
- From Field to Footwear: Tim Brown's Journey from Footballer to Founder
Tim Brown, co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Allbirds, joins Buddy Teaster to explore how a professional athlete's mindset can shape a purpose-driven business. From New Zealand soccer fields to the global stage of sustainable design, Tim shares how curiosity, courage, and connection…
- From Earthquake to Empowerment: Sam Darguin's Fight for Haiti's Future
Founder of the Haitian American Caucus, Sam Darguin joins Buddy Teaster to share how a moment of crisis reshaped his life, turning a one-week trip into a decade-long mission to rebuild Haiti through education, entrepreneurship, and resilience. What began as an email after Haiti's 2010 earthquake…
- From Connection to Transformation: Jose Carrera's Mission in Guatemala
Jose Carrera is a purpose-driven business leader from Antigua, Guatemala. In this episode, Jose shares his entrepreneurial journey owning and managing cemeteries and funeral homes with his wife, as well as their founding CCI, a transformative program equipping at-risk youth with business skills…
- From Rejection to Reinvention: Andy Bailey's Entrepreneurial Evolution
Andy Bailey, a serial entrepreneur, coach, and founder of Boundless.me, sits with Buddy Teaster to share his journey—from flunking out of college to building and selling multiple companies. His story is one defined by resilience, reinvention, and a deep desire to live with purpose. He shares how…
- From Fear to Fulfillment: Tamra Ryan's Path to Courageous Leadership
Tamra Ryan, longtime CEO of the Women's Bean Project and a powerful advocate for employment-based social enterprise joins Buddy Teaster to discuss her thoughts on leadership, and her plans for what's next. Over two decades of transformative leadership, Tamra has helped thousands of women move from…
- From Sidelines to Strategy: David Wright's Playbook for Authentic Leadership
David Wright, Chief Commercial Officer of the U.S. Soccer Federation, sits down with Buddy Teaster for a revealing conversation about leadership, resilience, and the unexpected parallels between athletics and business. Over his 20-year career in sports management, David has navigated everything…
- From Relapse to Resilience: Becca Stevens' Blueprint for a Love Economy
In this heartfelt interview captured live, Rev. Becca Stevens, founder of Thistle Farms and President of the Center for Contemplative Justice, joins Buddy Teaster for a deep dive into the power of mission-driven business. She unpacks the ideas of a "love economy" and "justice enterprises," where…
- From Crisis to Clarity: Adam Witty's Page-Turning Pivot
Adam Witty, founder and CEO of Forbes Books, joins Buddy Teaster to explore his remarkable 20-year journey from fledgling entrepreneur to publishing industry leader. Adam shares his journey of overcoming early missteps, embracing vulnerability in leadership, and creating a company culture rooted…
- From Hustle to Harmony: Michelle Poole's Redefinition of Success
Michelle Poole, former President of Crocs and a seasoned global executive with over 30 years of experience in the footwear and apparel industry, joins Buddy Teaster for a candid reflection on her decision to step down after a decade of transformative leadership, sharing how she navigated the…
- From Barriers to Belonging: Angela Harrell's Mission for Inclusion
Angela Harrell, Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity & Corporate Responsibility Officer at Voya Financial joins Buddy Teaster to share how her experiences have shaped her purpose-driven leadership. She reflects on the lessons learned through challenges, the power of inclusion, and how she…
- From Embarrassment to Empowerment: Heidi Zak's Fight for Inclusivity
Buddy is joined by Heidi Zak, co-founder and CEO of ThirdLove, a revolutionary lingerie brand known for its inclusive sizing and body-positive messaging. Heidi shares her inspiring journey of building ThirdLove from the ground up, taking on industry giant Victoria's Secret, and creating a brand…
- From Resilience to Relevance: Matt Priest Finds His Footing
In the inaugural episode of re:Purpose, Buddy sits down with Matt Priest, President and CEO of the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA). With nearly 16 years at the helm of FDRA, Matt has transformed the organization into a powerhouse in the footwear industry. But his journey…
- Introducing re:Purpose with Buddy Teaster
Join Buddy Teaster, CEO of Soles for Souls, as he embarks on a brand new journey of transformation and resilience. This inspiring new show features candid conversations with influential leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who have faced challenges head-on, turning their setbacks into stepping…
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