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Gateway to Growth
Introducing Gateway to Growth 🎙️
Gateway to Growth is a career and personal development podcast spotlighting the people, stories, and ideas shaping St. Louis. Hosted by Jamal Cornelious in partnership with STL Bucket List, each episode features candid conversations with creatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals navigating their own paths to growth.
From career pivots and creative pursuits to leadership, community, and opportunity, Gateway to Growth explores what it really takes to build meaningful work and thrive especially early in your career. Whether you’re a student, recent graduate, or professional looking for your next chapter, this podcast offers real insight, practical advice, and inspiration from those doing the work.
Made in partnership with STL Bucket List
Gateway to Growth
Latest Episodes
Building Community Through Entrepreneurship: Matt Menietti on Culture, Connection & Career Growth
On this episode of Gateway to Growth, host Jamal Cornelious sits down with for a thoughtful conversation about entrepreneurship, community building, and what it really means to create meaningful work and culture.Matt shares his journey f...
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The Power of the Arts: Vanessa Cooksey on Access, Equity & Community Impact
On this episode of Gateway to Growth, host Jamal Cornelious sits down with Vanessa Cooksey, President and CEO of the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis, for a powerful conversation about leadership, purpose, and the role of arts in building ...
From Athlete to Anchor: Mikala McGhee Bass on Career Pivots, Purpose & Personal Brand
On this episode of Gateway to Growth, host Jamal Cornelious sits down with Mikala McGhee Bass for a powerful conversation about growth, reinvention, and the winding path of a modern career.Mikala shares her journey from being a student-...
Leading with Purpose: Dr. Darryl Diggs on Education, DEI, and Building Meaningful Relationships
In this episode of Gateway to Growth, host Jamal Cornelious sits down with Dr. Darryl Diggs, Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility at the Special School District of St. Louis County, for a powerful conversation a...
From Athlete to Entrepreneur: Dr. Allie Foddrill on The Well Yard and Chiropractic in St. Louis
In this episode of Gateway to Growth, host Jamal Cornelious sits down with Dr. Allie Foddrill, chiropractor and founder of The Well Yard in Maplewood, Missouri, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, community, and a new approach to patient...