From Spark to New Venture
From Spark to New Venture is a student-driven podcast from the University of Mary Washington (UMW), where undergraduates share the stories of entrepreneurs and their journeys from idea to venture. Each episode uncovers the sparks of inspiration, the challenges they faced, and the mindsets that helped them overcome obstacles in their journey. The goal of this podcast is to inspire students to learn entrepreneurial mindsets and bring them into everyday lives, taking action and learning from every step along the way.
From Spark to New Venture
Katie Stribling--Expanding the Field Hockey World
In this episode of From Spark to New Venture, hosts Elizabeth Stribling and Josh Fowler sit down with entrepreneur Katie Stribling. She is the founder of Nova Field Hockey Xtreme, a nonprofit youth field hockey club. Katie shares her journey from player to program creator, highlighting the inspiration behind starting an organization that makes field hockey more accessible to young athletes. She talks about the challenges of launching a nonprofit, the importance of community support, and the lessons she’s learned about leadership and growth along the way. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or aspiring entrepreneur, Katie’s story offers valuable takeaways about building something meaningful from the ground up.