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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
Episodes
10 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...
Where Belonging Lives: Kristin Mosley on DEIB, Identity, and Impact in STL
In this episode of Gateway to Growth, host Jamal Cornelious sits down with Kristin Mosley, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging at St. Louis City SC, for a powerful conversation about identity, resilience, and building space...
Where Leadership Begins: Dr. Trezette Dixon on Purpose, Growth, and STL
In this episode of Gateway to Growth, host Jamal Cornelious sits down with Dr. Trezette Dixon, Vice President of the Fellows Experience at Greater St. Louis Inc., for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, purpose, and...
Building Power Where It Matters: Charli Cooksey on Equity, Early Childhood, and the Future of STL
In this episode of Gateway to Growth, host Jamal Cornelious sits down with Charli Cooksey, Founder and CEO of We Power, for a powerful conversation about equity, power, and what it will take to truly transform St. Louis.Charli shares he...
From Side Hustle to Career: Finding Creative Freedom in Marketing with Olivia Wiselogel
In the debut episode of Gateway to Growth, host Jamal Cornelious kicks things off with a conversation that’s “coming from inside the house.” He sits down with STL Bucket List’s own Olivia Wiselogel, account manager, content creator, and Chicago...