Host Clara Mount interviews Austin Franklin, CEO and Co-Founder of Good Natured Life. The first half of the show is the Crummer Connections interview recorded and broadcast in Fall 2021. The second half of the show is a panel Q&A session with Austin Franklin and selected Crummer alumni and students, featuring discussions on self-reflection, building motivation within your organization, and how to effectively communicate your vision as a leader.

00:35 -- Introducing the panel
03:22 -- Philosophy of service, giving back to the community, being your best self
09:54 -- Backstory, parents as business role models, messages of positivity
17:07 -- Career journey, overcoming disadvantages, inception of Good Natured Life
26:56 -- Career advice, finding the advantage in the disadvantage
31:11 -- Meet and greet with Austin Franklin
32:35 -- Founding a business, growing as a public speaker, applying lessons from basketball, uncovering hidden credentials
45:03 -- Crummer Insider Free Association
51:24 -- Being a co-founder and guiding business strategy, communicating the vision, developing reading as a healthy habit
57:15 -- Closing message to the Crummer community

Books
Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins – https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Hurt-Me-Master-Your/dp/1544512287

Resources
Good-Natured Life -- https://www.goodnaturedlife.com/
Crummer Graduate School of Business -- https://www.crummer.rollins.edu

Credits
Guest -- Austin Franklin https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-j-franklin-a1a477111/
Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/
Creator -- J.B. Adams
Host -- Clara Mount
Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell
Sound Editing -- Aaron Trnka
Production Assistance -- Kyle Sawyer
Crummer Panelists -- Papaa Kodzi, Michael Serrano, Kyle Sawyer

Host Clara Mount interviews Marcus Davis, current MBA candidate at the Crummer Graduate School of Business and Student Representative on the Rollins College Alumni Board. The first half of the show is the Crummer Connections interview recorded and broadcast in Fall 2021. The second half of the show is a panel Q&A session with Marcus Davis and selected Crummer alumni and students, featuring discussions on building a meaningful network, leveraging mentor relationships, finding internships, and taking initiative.

00:44 -- Introducing the panel
03:04 -- Philosophy of service, servant leadership and situational leadership
10:12 -- Backstory, playing sports and keeping the gas tank full
16:03 -- Lessons from mentor James Gore, having a Plan B
22:49 -- Career advice, ask questions, “learn how to run, then run faster”
29:40 -- Meet and greet with Marcus Davis
30:54 -- Responsibilities as a student representative and making an impact on campus, the Share the Light initiative
35:43 -- Lessons learned from mentors
38:55 -- Crummer Insider Free Association
41:24 -- Motivations for getting an MBA, favorite memories, advice to incoming students, and career goals
52:19 -- Continuing life-long learning
57:33 -- Closing message to the Crummer community

Resources
Crummer Graduate School of Business -- https://www.crummer.rollins.edu

Credits
Guest -- Marcus Davis, https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusjdavis
Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/
Creator -- J.B. Adams
Host -- Clara Mount
Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell
Sound Editing -- Aaron Trnka
Production Assistance -- Kyle Sawyer
Crummer Panelists -- Sophie Fountain, Heidi Gardiner, Kyle Sawyer

Host Clara Mount interviews Alex Manrique, Manager of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Universal Parks & Resorts. The first half of the show is the Crummer Connections interview recorded and broadcast in Fall 2021. The second half of the show is a panel Q&A session with Alex Manrique and selected Crummer alumni and students, featuring discussions on supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and helping employees feel a sense of belonging.

00:44 -- Introducing the panel
02:39 -- Service philosophy, importance of taking care of future generations
08:34 -- Backstory, growing up in Colombia, treating people with kindness
13:47 -- Career journey & turning points, helping employees find a sense of belonging best business advice, resources to support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
29:20 -- Meet and greet with Alex Manrique
30:37 -- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices
45:32 -- Crummer Insider Free Association
49:15 -- Learning and growing as a result of culture change
54:26 -- Creating a culture where employees are valued
56:35 -- Closing message to the Crummer community

Books
So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo -- https://amzn.to/3s5eTUX
Better Allies: Everyday Actions to Create Inclusive, Engaging Workplaces by Karen Catlin -- https://amzn.to/3s5SyGD
How to Be an Anti-Racist by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi -- https://amzn.to/3oaALx2

Resources
Crummer Graduate School of Business -- https://www.crummer.rollins.edu
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse -- https://kobesteakhouse.com

Credits
Guest -- Mai-Han Harrington https://www.linkedin.com/in/mai-han-harrington-52a88713/
Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/
Creator -- J.B. Adams
Host -- Clara Mount
Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell
Sound Editing -- Aaron Trnka
Production Assistance -- Kyle Sawyer
Crummer Panelists -- Kyle Sawyer & Rachel Valocchi