Ep. 40 Building Globekin: Navigating Challenges as Entrepreneurial and Life Partners
1/28/25
Welcome to the DO GOOD X podcast, your go-to resource for insights and inspiration on building impactful businesses! In this episode, hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis are joined by Carla and Jeremy Vincent, co-founders of Globekin, an innovative e-learning platform. In their conversation, Carla and Jeremy discuss the challenges and rewards of being life and business partners, highlighting the importance of self-care, communication, and play to maintain a healthy balance. They share practical advice on navigating the early stages of a business, including tools like Google Suite and Adobe Creative Suite to streamline operations and creative work. They also talk about the struggles of accessing funding for underrepresented entrepreneurs, emphasizing the value of starting where you are, leveraging existing resources, and building incrementally. Finally, they offer insights on building a supportive network, encouraging entrepreneurs to step out of their comfort zones and seek mentorship from others who have faced similar challenges.
In This Episode
- [4:44] The inspiration behind e-learning and the guests share their backgrounds
- [7:54] Trusting the process, validation, challenges and uncertainties
- [16:38] Jeremy comments on their motivation and wearing many hats
- [22:04] Tips on married couples working together
- [25:44] Tools, software, obtaining funding and finding mentors
- [34:13] Carla and Vincent answer questions “off the cuff”
Key Takeaways
- Out-of-school e-learning in shaping children's lives, particularly in addressing gaps in traditional education, is critical and should be made accessible to all children and families.
- Building an e-learning platform, particularly in team-building and managing uncertainties will be challenging. You must stay committed and be resilient, adapt to setbacks, and prioritize self-care, to fuel ongoing motivation for yourself and your team.
- Underrepresented entrepreneurs should start where they are, tapping into existing resources, networks, and communities. Focusing on solving a problem can eventually lead to access to funding and support.
About The Hosts
Kimberly R. Daniel
Kimberly R. Daniel catalyzes entrepreneurs and organizations to do good. She is co-founder and project director of DO GOOD X, a community that provides programs and support for faith-driven social entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on positive change.
Kimberly also helps purpose-driven organizations clarify and design compelling brand and communication strategies. With over 15 years of experience developing and leading communications efforts, she is committed to producing effective processes and creating authentic, “sticky” brands that are community-centered.
In addition, Kimberly has nearly ten years of experience as a certified life coach. She has facilitated workshops, spoken to communities, and written about innovation and entrepreneurship centered on social impact. She co-authored A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation (2021).
She is deeply passionate about purpose, meaning, and the common good in any aspect of her work.
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Stephen Lewis
Stephen Lewis is the president of the Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) and the creator and co-founder of DO GOOD X. This community provides programs and support for faith-driven social entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on positive change.
He is an organizational change strategies and leadership development specialist focused on inspiring the next generation of faith-inspired leaders and entrepreneurs to live and work purposefully. Stephen co-authors Another Way: Living and Leading Change on Purpose (2020) and A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation (2021).
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