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Episode 10: The Art of Leaving w/Darlene Gillard JonesWhether navigating the complexities of divorce, stepping away from a business venture, or exiting any significant chapter of your life, leaving can be a difficult art. In this episode, Kathr
Episode 9: Global Impact w/Gizelle George JosephAfter George Floyd's death, Gizelle George-Joseph, Partner and Global Chief Operating Officer of the Global Investment Research Division at Goldman Sachs realized that she could leverage her platf
Episode 8: What It Takes to Support a Black Woman Leader w/ Kimberly BryantOne of the hardest people to be in the world is a brilliant Black woman because Black women leaders are rarely given the mentorship, guidance, and grace needed to be tru
Episode 7: The Power of Resilience w/Torian RichardsonHow do we access our full potential? In this episode, Kathryn and her guest, expert life hacker Torian Richardson, explore how to hack your way to reaching your full potential- addressing
Episode 6: Adapting to Change w/Denise HamiltonWe say we want change but often don’t budget for its cost. In this episode, Kathryn and her guest, Denise Hamilton, founder of WatchHer and author of Indivisible, examine the complexities of adapti
Episode 5: Dating as an Entrepreneur w/ AJ JohnsonEntrepreneurship demands dedication, innovation, and unwavering focus… and so does dating. In this episode, Kathryn speaks with celebrity hairstylist and designer AJ Johnson, who has navigated t
Episode 4: Motherhood and Entrepreneurship w /Laurence BasseBalancing the beautiful chaos of motherhood with the demands of entrepreneurship can be a real challenge. In this episode, Kathryn is joined by fashion designer and Project Runway alum
Episode 3: Balancing Act: Work, Life, and Entrepreneurship w/ Darlene Gillard JonesAre you struggling to balance work, life, and family? In this episode, Kathryn and her guest, Darlene Gillard Jones, provide real advice and heartwarming stories
Episode 2: Defying Convention w/ Roger CarterMany have walked unconventional paths, made bold decisions, and exhibited incredible resilience. They've not only broken barriers but also redefined what's possible. In this episode, Kathryn is joine
Episode 1: Centering Joy w/ Bevy SmithDo you center joy in your life? In this episode, Kathryn and author Bevy Smith share tips on how to center joy in all areas of your life, from work to your personal life. You’ll learn what centering joy in
Episode 8: Sell The Damn ThingWhen the time comes to transition away from your business, know that there is more out there for you. It may be a new business or a new opportunity, but whatever the case, change is good. In this episode, you’ll le
Episode 7: How To Get the Money You Need to Grow Your CompanyFrom bootstrapping to venture capital to just plain profits, there are many ways to fund your business's growth. The next step is essential and requires thoughtful consideration. In t
Episode 6: How To Build An Amazing TeamThe right team is crucial to any business and depends on its success. Knowing who to hire and when to let them go can make or break your company. One way to ensure you’re building a successful team is to i
Episode 5: How To Turn Your Solution Into a Money-Making BusinessIs your big idea something people will pay for? In this episode, Kathryn and other Builders discuss turning an idea into a successful business. You’ll learn the importance of sett
Episode 4: How to Make Sure Your Business Solves a ProblemThe difference between a great idea and a thriving business is that a business solves a problem that people will pay for, aka its value proposition. In this episode, learn how to create
Episode 3: How to Build Your Personal Advisory BoardOn this episode of the Build The Damn Thing, find out how a robust support system–aka your personal advisory board–can help you create the business and life you've always wanted. A personal ad
Succeeding in entrepreneurship is a mental game. In this episode, learn how to manage the cognitive load of building a company, including tips for managing your personal life. “At the end of the day, as a founder, it ultimately falls on your s
On this episode of Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn Finney and four other builders talk about how their backgrounds have influenced their sense of purpose when creating their startups. They discuss how they have taken the lessons from the historic
Venture capital may be Kathryn’s occupation, but entrepreneurship is her vocation. She looks at the world through the lens of possibilities and what can be built. In creating her venture capital firm, Genius Guild, she uses venture capital to b
They may be called “micro-investments,” but they’re anything but small. In this episode, you’ll learn about The Doonie Fund, a social investment fund started by Kathryn in honor of her grandmother Kathryn “Doonie” Hale. The Doonie Fund provides
Choosing yourself isn’t always easy. But after eight years leading the groundbreaking digitalundivided—D)—an organization that she founded to help Black and Latinx women tech entrepreneurs get the mentorship and support they desperately needed,
One of the hardest things for an entrepreneur is to sell your big idea to others. That’s precisely what Kathryn did when she started digitalundivided. Kathryn shares how her “co-conspirators” — such as the founders of BlogHer and early employee
Diverse entrepreneurs often feel they have to stick to what they’ve built. But what happens if you want to do something different? How does one even begin? How do you sell a company? In this episode, you’ll learn how to successfully exit a comp
The Budget Fashionista (TBF) was one of the first superstar blogs and became a sensation in the early 2000s, making Kathryn one of the first internet influencers. For many women, TBF was one of the first blogs they read, becoming a gateway into
Entrepreneurs are often built from a very early stage. In this episode, Kathryn talks to the people who were present at the beginning of her journey as a young builder and explains what led her to become one of the most influential women in tec
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