The Entrepreneurial Mindset Project
Episodes
Unlocking Human Potential in South Africa with Linda Dhladhla
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From Policy Wonk To Movement Builder — A Conversation With Cameron Cushman
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If nearly two out of three Americans say they have a business idea, why do so few ever act on it?That question sits at the heart of today’s conversa...
Mastery Over Memory: The Future Of Learning With Tony Wagner
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do students become less engaged the longer they are at school, which greatly diminishes their critical thinking skills? Tony Wagner, Senior Resear...
Redefining Economic Development Through Entrepreneurship With Thom Ruhe
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If entrepreneurs are inspired, empowered, and genuinely love what they are doing, their efforts can lead to profound economic development. Gary Schoen...
From Glen Allan Mississippi to Morgan Freeman’s Blues Band with Keith Johnson
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Schoeniger delves into the amazing life journey of Keith Johnson, whose authentic energy and resilient mindset led him to become part of Morgan F...
Entrepreneurial Mindset Education At Tec De Monterrey With Geraldina Silveyra León
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A true entrepreneurial mindset is not just about earning a profit but also creating genuine human relationships and experiences. In this episode, we d...
Cultivating Entrepreneurial Mindsets On A Global Scale With Jonathan Ortmans
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s the thing that still puzzles me: We all know entrepreneurship drives innovation, creates jobs, and fuels economies. We know that. But, it's s...
From Compliance To Creation: The Future Of Learning With Nick Briere
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As technology, culture, and creativity reshape how we grow, the future of learning lies in moving beyond compliance to true curiosity and capability. ...
Self-Directed Learning Is A Superpower With Elan Gelfand
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s conversation stuck with me long after we hit stop. My guest is Elan Gelfand, a 20-year-old college student and podcaster who caught my atten...
Entrepreneurship And Human Flourishing With Dr. Matt Lee
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Matt Lee started out studying criminal homicide. But after his career took some unexpected yet fascinating turns, he found himself leading researc...
Building Statewide Ecosystems From The Ground Up With Erik Pedersen
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Entrepreneurship is not always about building and earning the biggest – sometimes, it is simply about getting started and doing consistent work. Gar...
Entrepreneurial Leadership In One Of America’s Fastest Growing Community Colleges With Dr. Dan Walden
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a little different—and honestly, it’s one I’ve been looking forward to for a while. I’m joined by someone who really gets...
The Entrepreneurial Imperative With John Dearie
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by John Dearie — founder and president of the Center for American Entrepreneurship, a nonpartisan policy and advocacy organizatio...
The Rise, Fall, And Rebirth Of A Serial Entrepreneur With Doug Hardman
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Serial entrepreneur Doug Hardman went through a lot to achieve his current success. His story is all about ambition, resilience, and hard-earned humil...
The Question That Changed Everything With Kelsey Carter
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Did you make this yourself?” was the question that inspired Kelsey Carter to turn her small hustles into an actual entrepreneurial venture. In th...
Honoring The Past, Designing The Future With Marshall Taulbert
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is no single path to entrepreneurship success – one person may do it in the most traditional way, while others may take an even more unorthodo...
Transforming Pain Into Purpose With Hakeem Croom
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pain will always be a part of life. You will always find countless hurdles and roadblocks in your journey, and sometimes they will pull you down and h...
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is with Dr. Meena McCullough
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to another episode of The Entrepreneurial Mindset Project, where I tease out the hidden logic that enables ordinary people to accomp...
The Power Of Possibilities With Rick MacLennan
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of The Entrepreneurial Mindset Project, where I tease out the hidden logic that enables ordinary people to accomplish extra...
Entrepreneurial Mindset In Education With Kathy Boyd And Kim Goodwin
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m thrilled to speak with Kathy Boyd and Kim Goodwin, two inspiring leaders from the Orange County Department of Education, who have embrace...
The Science Of Change With Richard Boyatzis
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Change is a constant force in both personal and professional growth. Join us for another episode of The Entrepreneurial Mindset Project as we sit down...
Finding Fortunato With Adam Pearson
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Adam Pearson, co-founder of Fortunato No.4, a family-owned business producing some of the world’s finest ch...
The Future Of Learning And Work With Jaime Casap
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Jaime Casap, former Chief Education Evangelist at Google. We discuss the evolving nature of learning and work, and why a...
How A Circus Clown Became a Successful Entrepreneur With Bob Kramer
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project, we dive into the extraordinary journey of Bob Kramer, a master bladesmith and founder of Krame...
Taking Calculated Risks With Dan Thorenson
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project. Today, I’m speaking with Dan Thorenson, a former Navy mechanic who beca...
Finding Mastery With Doug Katz
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project. Today, I’m speaking with Doug Katz, who is an award-winning chef and an amaz...
You Cannot Be What You Cannot See With Camillo Archuleta
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project Today, I’m speaking with Camillo Archuleta, an aspiring entrepreneu...
From Foster Care To Harvard With Rodney Walker
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project. Today I’m speaking with Rodney Walker. This is truly an amazing st...
The Last Chance University With Jim Correll
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, and welcome to another episode of the entrepreneurial mindset project. Today, I’m speaking with Jim Correll, an everyday entrepreneur who sta...
Entrepreneurial Leadership: Don’t Be Afraid To Try With Rob Vigil
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most city government workers, even though they have a keen eye on business, simply stay where they are and do not venture outside their comfort zone. ...
From Pizza Delivery Boy To Successful Entrepreneur With Joe Jaros
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gary sits down with Joe Jaros, a remarkable entrepreneur who turned a pizza delivery job into a thriving career. Joe's journey is a t...
Fear Is The Biggest Enemy With Susana Cabrera
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're speaking with Susana Cabrera, who is one of the original entrepreneurs featured in the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program. I origin...
Making It Happen: From Dorm Room Prototype To Market With Chad Porter Of CHVD JUSTIN
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of The Entrepreneurial Mindset Project. Today, we're joined by Chad Porter, a young, inventive entrepreneur who is wel...
How A Vision Becomes Reality With The Garfield Twins
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project! Today, we have an inspiring story to share with you. Meet Ashley and Abby Garfield,...
Measuring The Entrepreneurial Mindset With Dr. Jennifer Hall
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the latest episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project! In this special edition, we're taking a different approach as we delve into the ...
Ideas Don’t Matter With Steve Orlando
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, and welcome to another episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project. Today, I’m speaking with a special guest, Steve Orlando, who is n...
Learning By Doing With Stephanie Riel
06 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we sit down with Stephanie Riel, founder of RielDeal & Co., a brand strategy consulting firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona. In this episode ...
The Influence Of An Unlikely Entrepreneur With Clifton Taulbert
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, and welcome to another episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project. Today I’m speaking with my friend, collaborator, and co-author, Clifto...
Life Lessons From An Appalachian Entrepreneur With Dave Yeany
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m speaking with Dave Yeany, the founder of Yeany’s Maple, a small but thriving maple syrup business located in Marienville, PA. This...
“My Purpose Is Bigger Than My Problems” With Trent Wallace
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A full mindset shift is needed to get through the most challenging moments of your life. Without this life-changing process, you cannot unlock a more ...
How To Refine Your Thinking With Tremain Davis
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is the value of learning, and do we ever stop? In this episode, guest Tremain Davis of Davis and Davis Investments and Management joins us to tal...
The Pathway To Success As A Serial Entrepreneur With Cameron Tolbert
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a goal compelling? What do we gain from comparing ourselves to others? In this conversation with entrepreneur Cameron Tolbert, Founder of N...
Who Are You When No One Is Watching? With Bernardo Martinez
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who are you when no one is watching? That’s what Bernardo Martinez will help you uncover with host Gary Schoeniger in this episode. Bernardo is the ...
Inside the Mind of a Ukrainian Entrepreneur with Bogdan Romaniuk
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Starting up a business is hard. Doing it while in an active warzone is even harder. Ukrainian Entrepreneur Bogdan Romaniuk joins Gary Schoeniger for t...
How Dog-Walking Became A Successful Lifestyle Business With Susan Beauregard
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you talk about business, dog-walking isn’t necessarily the first thing that comes to mind. It's a profession that people don't know too much ab...
Belief Management With Myron Pierce
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Managing your beliefs is such an important thing to do when determining your future. If you believe that you'll succeed as an entrepreneur, you will. ...
Revisiting Resilience With Sirena Moore-Thomas
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Resilience is not about being fearless. It’s about overcoming the fear. Joining us for another episode is entrepreneur, speaker, and author Sirena M...
Breaking The Mold In Sustainable Farming With Brian Bruno
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is there any way we can go back to our roots and champion the natural, organic way of consuming things? The world is so used to pressed, processed, an...
How Adversity Became An Advantage With Ted Moore
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s natural to face many challenges when journeying on a new path. The question is, how do we turn adversity to an advantage? In our first episode ...
Transforming Organizational Culture By Empowering Employees To Think Like Entrepreneurs With Tom Darling
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We often think of government employees as the polar opposite of entrepreneurs. But what could happen if we teach them to think this way, transforming ...
How A Single Teenage Mom Became A Successful Entrepreneur With Sirena Moore-Thomas
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gary is joined by serial entrepreneur and public speaker Sirena Moore-Thomas. In the conversation, Sirena and Gary unpack her early l...
How Wartime Survival Taught Me To Think Like An Entrepreneur With Faris Alami
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a Palestinian refugee growing up in Kuwait, Faris Alami was a straight-A student on his way to university and a stable career. And t...
William Snoddy: From Solitary Confinement To Budding Entrepreneur
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Going to prison is a serious, at some points depressing, form of solitary confinement. It is commonly seen as a depressing community, and released inm...
How To Recognize Opportunities That Others Overlook With Yiannis Nikolopoulos
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Yiannis Nikolopoulos joins us to discuss how he became an entrepreneur. He is the Co-founder of Clio Muse Tours, an Athens-based...
Ryann Halo: How A High School Dropout Became A Successful Entrepreneur
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryann Halo joins us to talk about her entrepreneurial journey. Hear her dig into surviving tragedy and trauma, overcoming it all to become a successfu...
Elias Ruiz: How A 6th Grade Science Teacher Became An Unlikely Entrepreneur
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Middle school teacher Elias Ruiz joined the podcast to talk about his journey from garage inventor to a successful business owner. Starting in his gar...
Entrepreneurship Is Not a Destination, It Is a Journey with Patrick Hughes
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Veteran and long-time entrepreneur Patrick L. Hughes Sr. joined us to discuss his life, the various businesses he has started, and his thoughts a...
The Five-Dollar Startup with Melissa Weed
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many people wanted to start their own businesses but end up hesitating because of a lack of funds. But a lot of entrepreneurs have proven that startin...