Inspiring Good
The Community Foundation of Elkhart County seeks to inspire good in Elkhart County, Indiana.
This podcast, hosted by Kevin Deary and Marshall King, will talk to nonprofit leaders and others in the county, where generous donors support a strong network of nonprofits.
This community produces many recreational vehicles in the United States and is also where Alka-Seltzer was invented and many band instruments were made. The Community Foundation has assets of nearly $500 million and works to inspire generosity.
This podcast is a look at how nonprofits operate in this unique place and improve the community.
Inspiring Good
Kris Weimer on Education and Entrepreneurship
Empowering Young Entrepreneurs: Kris Weimer's Journey with Startup Moxie
In this episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast, hosts Marshall King and Kevin Deary interview Kris Weimer, the dynamic leader of Startup Moxie Elkhart County. Kris shares her journey from a music teacher and school principal to directing a transformative entrepreneurial program aimed at high school students. Startup Moxie focuses on immersing students in real-world business experiences, helping them develop soft skills, and fostering their potential as future innovators. Kris speaks about the diverse student backgrounds, the challenges and successes of their business ideas, and the invaluable community support that drives the program. She also highlights the importance of adaptive learning, including the integration of AI in education, and her vision for the program's growth.
00:00 Introduction to the Inspiring Good Podcast
00:26 Meet Kris Weimer: Leader of Startup Moxie Elkhart County
00:50 Impressions from the Classroom
02:35 Overview of Startup Moxie Program
04:10 Kris Weimer's Journey to Startup Moxie
06:15 Student Success Stories and Impact
09:18 Challenges and Support in Entrepreneurship
11:08 Diversity and Inclusivity in Startup Moxie
13:17 Navigating Nonprofit Leadership
18:17 Student Projects and Business Ideas
25:47 Future Vision for Startup Moxie
27:50 How to Get Involved and Support
30:13 The Role of AI in Entrepreneurship
32:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
This show is a production of the Community Foundation of Elkhart County. It is powered by equipment from Sweetwater and recorded in The Riverbend building in Elkhart's River District. Editing is done by the award-winning communication students at Goshen College, home of one of the best college radio stations in the nation. Listen to Globe Radio at 91.1 FM. Learn more about the Community Foundation of Elkhart County at inspiringgood.org You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Music is provided by Sensational Sounds. Thanks for listening. We hope you are inspired and inspire good and your community.