35 Years at Revolution Mill: Evelyn Rice on Community, Leadership, and the Power of Human Potential

The longest-tenured tenant at Revolution Mill shares stories from three decades of transformation. What was Revolution Mill like before the restaurants, apartments, galleries, and bustling community spaces existed?In Episode 2 of Mill Talk, host Kathleen Prokesch sits down with Evelyn Rice, founder and president of Rice & Associates and the longest-tenured business tenant at Revolution Mill. Having worked on campus for more than 35 years, Evelyn offers a unique perspective on the evolution of the mill—from its early days as a developing business incubator to the thriving mixed-use community it is today. Evelyn shares memories of the original Center for Entrepreneurship, stories of watching the campus transform over decades, and insights into how the mill's culture of connection and collaboration has shaped both her business and the broader community.The conversation also explores Evelyn's work as an internationally recognized management consultant, leadership trainer, executive coach, and organizational development expert. Her philosophy of helping people align with their highest potential has impacted organizations ranging from manufacturing companies to aerospace and technology firms across the United States and beyond. In this episode:What Revolution Mill looked like more than 35 years agoThe history of the Center for EntrepreneurshipThe evolution of the mill into a modern mixed-use destinationWhy community is the most valuable asset at Revolution MillLessons from leadership development and executive coachingCreating environments where people feel safe and can thriveThe role emotional intelligence plays in organizational successEvelyn's powerful philosophy on freedom, purpose, and human potentialWhether you're interested in the history of Revolution Mill, leadership development, entrepreneurship, or building meaningful community, this episode offers wisdom, perspective, and inspiration from someone who has witnessed it all firsthand.About Evelyn RiceEvelyn Rice is the founder and president of Rice & Associates, a management consulting, training, and organizational development firm specializing in leadership development, executive coaching, conflict resolution, consultative selling, creativity, and high-performance teams.Learn more at:https://riceassociates.comAbout Mill TalkMill Talk is a podcast about the people, stories, and connections that make Revolution Mill one of Greensboro's most inspiring communities. Hosted by Kathleen Prokesch, each episode introduces listeners to the entrepreneurs, artists, business owners, residents, and leaders helping shape the future of Revolution Mill.Mill Talk is proudly brought to you by The Health Insurance Shoppe.