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Future Optimist (Formerly Beat the Often Path)

Dec 18, 2020

Dustin Barnett founded a chain of successful vape shops in Colorado called Vapor Core.

Vaping is clearly a controversial subject for many, so we approach this talk from both inspirational/entrepreneurial standpoints as well as ethical.

One thing is for sure, Dustin Barnett has a very inspirational story and personal...


Dec 11, 2020

Mollie Engelhart represents what a positive vision of the future can look like. She's opened successful vegan restaurants with Woody Harrelson, she's the founder of Sow a Heart Farm, and she's a mission-driven, regenerative food entrepreneur.

When the pandemic hit, she started a new CSA box to distribute organic food...


Dec 4, 2020

Evan La Ruffa founded an awesome, mission-driven non-profit for art called I Paint My Mind, and this episode dispels myths about building a non-profit (as well as explains how you CAN make *good* money doing it).⁠

He shares why many more entrepreneurs should consider starting a non-profit instead of a business to...