This is the last episode of the Soul Minded Business Podcast. It has been a wonderful 2 years and we are very grateful for everyone that has listened in and been on this journey with us. We are closing it down and launching a new one after the first of the year! In this episode JD discusses love; why it is easy to say but hard to express and examples of how to apply it to different groups. Thank you again for following us!

Jennifer Belk, the owner of Loom Coworking Space in Fort Mill, SC., has been instrumental in helping so many businesses in the local community and her willingness to serve others shows up clearly in not just her words, but her actions.

In this episode of the Soul Minded Business Podcast JD has a conversation with Don Etters. Don is the Pastor of New Life Baptist Church in Chester, SC and talks about how he was called into the ministry at the age of 55. Don and JD have a wide ranging discussion that covers Don’s journey into pursuing his calling, parenting, complacency and forgiveness. Listen and enjoy.

After Shruti's oldest son’s diagnosis (he has Autism), she tried arts and crafts and I saw that his eyes light up every time he held a paintbrush or glue. Shruti started to incorporate a variety of simple, easy and fun craft ideas to get him involved.

Sergio Rojas is a personal transformation coach with 24+ years experience as a functional movement specialist, holistic nutritionist and wellness coach. He was on NBC in Chicago for 11 years doing weekly health and wellness segments; he’s been on the Today Show; the Dr. Oz Show - was a runner up for Trainer of the Year; he was appointed by the White House in 2009 as Executive Director for President’s Council on Fitness Sports and Nutrition.

This week JD talks with entrepreneur Mac Brydon. Mac founded his own gourmet peanut company, Bear Food, with his brother Miller, who has Downs Syndrome.

“Social Entrepreneurship” is a way of doing business (and life) that has grown over the past few years in the amount of interest that it is getting. JD discusses what he sees as its two-part definition.

In this episode of the SoulMinded Business JD talks with Sarge Summers. Sarge and JD discuss the explosive growth of the networking/connections group that Sarge founded. They also discuss Sarge’s faith and what he sees as the secrets to success.

In this episode JD talks about the most impactful advice that he has ever received. When the advice is applied it is a real difference maker in a career, a business, a life and the world around us. It is not easy to do ,and is not a matter of arriving, but instead of getting better each day.

Alex Evers, owner of Stillwater Martial Arts, is back to discuss the misconceptions of how faith and martial arts intertwine, as well as the role of servant leadership.

Select individuals who are dependable, stable, and who have our backs are called huckleberries. JD shares how to appreciate these people in this episode.

Sharmila Iqbal left a role with Amazon to form her own company and push herself into discomfort to continue pursuing growth, learning, and personal opportunity.

Forgiving those who ask it of us, forgiving those who don’t, and forgiving ourselves - JD breaks down all three angles in this week’s podcast.

The Ried family has a child diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome, a rare and incurable seizure disorder. Their experience is powerful and led them to action.

The first step of success is often defining the success you wish to achieve. JD also shares insight on moving past fear and guilt to go after our goals.

Sam Perossa is a servant leader, family man, and developer of relationships. In this episode, he shares what he’s learned and how he uses that to help others.

When the path one is on is no longer a good fit, a drastic change may be in order. JD describes the feeling and how to navigate uncharted waters.

Jeffrey Wall, 15-year-old founder of Golden Age Karate & black belt in Tang Soo Do talks to JD about why bringing karate to senior citizens is important to him.

Life is complicated & messy, which means we may have to occasionally scrap an idea or project & start over. JD talks about the merits buried in new beginnings.

This is the last podcast for Season 2. The next season will start the beginning of August and we are excited about the changes that we are making to improve. We are very grateful for our listeners, subscribers, guests and the team that work on The Soul Minded Business Podcast.

Raj Anand is the CEO of Southern States, a company that has grown significantly under his leadership based on the foundation of 6 Core Values. Raj also discusses entrepreneurship, the biggest lessons coming from failures, the importance of family support and several other important points.

This episode of The SoulMinded Business Podcast is a fun conversation with Marilyn Doss. Marilyn started a dog grooming business 18 years ago in the oldest town in Oklahoma….Fort Gibson. She has since sold the business but continues to work there since it is what she “loves to do.”

It is very clear early on that Aaron Witt's company is based on taking care of people and encouraging others to do the same. His approach towards life is encouraging and refreshing as we focus on some timeless business practices that are very important for long term success. Listen Today!

Have you ever wondered what you are naturally gifted to do? What would it feel like to be in a situation where you feel joy? It is called several different things, but each one of us has our own “superpower”. We have just lost sight of it, or in some cases, have never found it. Once we are using it however, really great things can happen. In this episode, JD explores three things: 1. What actually is a “superpower”? What are people referring to when they mention the word “superpower”? 2. How do