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Prosper Podcast
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Prosper: Where serial entrepreneur (and bodyguard to St. John Paul II) Andreas Widmer and his friends navigate business challenges in the light of faith. Learn to live as a Principled Entrepreneur. Spiritually and professionally, we want to help you prosper!
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Courage to Launch
Meet Will Deatherage, founder of Catholics for Hire, who launched his business while still in college and working other jobs -- and without formal business training. Learn how what began as an earnest desire to help faith-based businesses evolved into a stable of talented free-lance designers and...
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What does it take to become the type of leader people actually want to follow?
In this episode, Andreas and Rebecca are joined by Randy Hain, an author, executive coach, and founder of Serviam Partners. They discuss the habits and virtues that make leaders effective both inside and outside the workplace, how young people can bring their faith into their work without feeling...
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Be Not Afraid: Faith & the Call to Entrepreneurship
The long-awaited Season 5 is now live! Each season we hone in on a particular aspect of entrepreneurship, and Season 5 will focus on answering the question, “Yes, but how?” We’ll be looking at real, practical issues entrepreneurs face and how to navigate them, especially in light of our faith.…
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Encore of What We Get Wrong When Helping The Poor
Enjoy our encore presentation from Season S2, What We Get Wrong When Helping The Poor with Ismael Hernandez. Ismael Hernandez shares his remarkable journey from Fidel Castro's disciple to advocate for free market principles and individual dignity. He'll detail how coming to the U.S. caused him to...
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Encore of Taking the Risk Out of African Investment
Enjoy our encore presentation from Season 4, Taking the Risk Out of African Investment with Matt Hangen. In this episode of Prosper, host Andreas Widmer and Rebecca Teti welcome Matt Hangen, CEO of Water4, to discuss his journey from a troubled youth in Alabama to leading a project that provides...
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Encore of Business Solutions for Women in the Workplace (ft. Regina Bethencourt)
As we gear up for Season 5, we thought we'd like to revisit some of our "greatest hits" over the last few seasons. All the way back in Season 2, we were joined by Regina Bethencourt, CEO of Tenuto Consulting. We discussed risk-taking, the journey of the entrepreneur, and support systems that help...
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Encore of Entrepreneurship & Low Income Communities
This week, we give thanks for the life of our friend Robert L. Woodson, Sr., who passed away on May 19. Of the many pieces of wisdom he shared with us, telling stories of radical grace and forgiveness in order to help form solutions to our culture’s problems was among the most profound. Revisit…
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Business and Identity
Meet Fr. Corwin Low OP, tech pioneer, former IBM entrepreneur, president of the International Dominican Foundation, leads Apostolate to Evangelize Silicon Valley, and is director of mission advancement for the Angelicum in Rome. Father Corwin shares his journey from co-authoring the Internet...
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The "Poverty Trap" and breaking the cycle of poverty
Meet Michael Matheson Miller, the Chief of Strategic Initiatives and Senior Research Fellow at the Acton Institute, Director of the Center for Social Flourishing and the Poverty Cure Initiative, the Director and Producer of the award-winning documentary film, Poverty, Inc., and host of the Moral...
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Business Is the Key to African Prosperity
Magatte Wade is on a mission to liberate African economies from the overregulation that holds them back. Hear her inspiring personal story and why she insists that jobs and energy are the true keys to a thriving Africa. Magatte Wade recommends our colleague Luke Burgis' forthcoming The One & the...
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"Right Proper" & Radical Transparency
Meet the co-owner of Right Proper Brewing Company, Thor Cheston. He engages in deep conversation about his journey from a liberal arts graduate to a successful entrepreneur in the craft beer industry. As well as discussing the challenges faced in the competitive market, the importance of adapting...
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How Entrepreneurs Can Aid the Justice-Involved
Meet the Fintech pioneer Brian Hamilton. He shares his journey from growing up in modest circumstances to co-founding Sageworks, one of the first financial technology firms in the U.S. He reflects on the challenges of a startup, building success through perseverance, and the lessons learned…
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Entrepreneurship & Low Income Communities
Meet Robert L. Woodson Sr., the founder of the Woodson Center, veteran of the American Civil Rights Movement, and advocate of poverty alleviation and disadvantaged communities. From growing up in segregated Philadelphia to building a national movement for change, Woodson invites us to see people...
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The Economics and Morals of It's a Wonderful Life
Frederic Sautet joins us for this Christmas episode of Prosper. He is a scholar of economics and entrepreneurship who brings a thoughtful conversation on vocation, virtue, and the deeper meaning of business. He discusses his path from France to the Ciocca Center, his academic influences, and the...
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Marketing and Moral Clarity
Meet strategic marketing genius and professor John Egan. He teaches Marketing and Sales here at the Busch School of Business of The Catholic University of America. John Egan discusses his journey from Ireland to the United States, and the professional journey that led him to marketing and sales.…
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Integrating Faith and Ambition
In this episode of Prosper, host Andreas Widmer and co-host Rebecca Teti welcome Elise Crawford Gallagher, COO of J.C. Law and founder of Catholic Women in Business. Elise discusses her journey from marketing to law, her passion for empowering women in business, and the challenges she faced in...
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The Power of Connectivity
In this episode, we welcome Iqbal Quadir, founder of Grameenphone, to discuss the transformative power of connectivity in alleviating poverty. Iqbal shares his journey from Bangladesh to Wall Street, highlighting the importance of viewing people and what they can do as the source of economic...
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Hope-Western Prison Education Program
Meet the team from Hope Western Prison Education Program, who are bringing an entrepreneurial approach to prison education. It's not the typical job skills training, but an innovative liberal arts program that helps people find meaning and purpose, even within the walls of a prison. This is a...
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Taking the Risk Out of African Investment
In this episode of Prosper, host Andreas Widmer and Rebecca Teti welcome Matt Hangen, CEO of Water4, to discuss his journey from a troubled youth in Alabama to leading a project that provides sustainable piped water solutions in Africa. The conversation explores the innovative business model of...
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Made for More: Playing Big without Burning Out
The Prosper Team welcomes Mary Katherine Wathen, co-founder of West of Perfection and author of Made for More. The topic: How to gain clarity in your mission without burning out or playing small. Along the way we'll talk about MK's "ordered life framework," how to challenge young people, and how…
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Forming your workforce
Join Andreas & Rebecca as they talk to Matt and Elizabeth Marcolini about forming your workforce Matt’s current read: The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann Elizabeth’s current read: Humility Rules: Saint Benedict's Twelve-Step Guide to Genuine Self-Esteem by J. Augustine Wetta Find out…
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How Entrepreneurship is Bringing New Life to the Stage
Join Andreas & Rebecca as they talk to Financial Analyst Pierre Ferragu about how he evaluates hi-tech companies and trends —and also the unlikely path he traveled to become producer of a highly successful new musical that he hopes to use as a new model for reviving live theater through telling...
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How Managers Build A Happy Workforce
Our co-hosts engage with Paul Zak, economics professor and expert in neuroeconomics, to explore the intersection of neuroscience and happiness. Zak shares insights from his latest book, The Little Book of Happiness, to illustrate the significance of virtue to enhancing well-being and how to...
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Where Innovation Meets Personal Vocation
Ciocca Center team stalwarts Andreas Widmer, Luke Burgis, and Rebecca Teti tell the story of the founding of the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship and how to apply the mental models necessary for innovation in business and in life. Whatever stage of life you're in, from student to...
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Finding Beauty At Work
Join Andreas & Rebecca and Dr. Brandon Vaidyanathan to explore the concept of beauty in the workplace. Learn the importance of finding meaning and beauty in work and what employers can do to create a culture of beauty in work environments. Delve into cultural and personal factors affecting work...
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Plating Grace: Meet the Priest Who’s a Food Entrepreneur
Meet Fr. Leo Patalinghug of Plating Grace Find all things Fr. Leo at platinggrace.com Visit his restaurant in Baltimore's Little Italy at thegastrosocial.com Fr. Leo's book recommendation: Triumph. Read more about the Secular Institute Voluntas Dei. Join the Family Business Consortium by clicking...
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From Musician to Entrepreneur
Growthera founder Andrew Jacoby relates the seeming accidents that led him from street musician to sales whiz. You'll learn practical wisdom about how to know, as a founder, when it's time to relinquish leadership and how to hire well. You'll also hear how desire for beauty led Jacoby gradually...
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Family Formation & Prosperity: Lessons for Entrepreneurs
Our guest Dr. Catherine Pakaluk shares insights from her research on women who choose to have large families in the face of societal trends, emphasizing the personal motivations and faith that drive these decisions. The discussion also touches on the surprising connection between child-rearing…
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Superhabits: Key to A Successful Life
Andreas & Rebecca welcome Andrew Abela, Dean of the Busch School of Business, to speak about his new book, "Superhabits: The Universal System for a Succesful LIfe." Dr. Abela speaks about his pre-academic career as a whiz-kid marketer at Proctor & Gamble and McKinsey. And then he leads listeners...
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Business Solutions for Women in the Workplace
Guest Regina Bethencourt, CEO of Tenuto, details how, not liking what she saw at a top NY marketing firm, she created her own company to provide a flexible work environment catering to the needs of parents, particularly mothers, who want to do challenging, excellent work as they care for their...
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Social Media as a Force for Good
Grady Connolly, founder of SocialThomist, shares his journey from student to entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of storytelling for Catholics in social media. He discusses the mission of his agency, which focuses on helping individuals and organizations share their messages effectively...
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What We Get Wrong When Helping The Poor
Ismael Hernandez shares his remarkable journey from Fidel Castro's disciple to advocate for free market principles and individual dignity. He'll detail how coming to the U.S. caused him to re-evaluate free markets and human dignity —but also what it was like as a poor minority to be on the...
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The Power of the Franchise
Not every entrepreneur starts a business from scratch. Some find a model they can use and build on it. In today's episode, Robert Tunmire tells a great story about taking on a franchise when he was only 17 and how he rose in the ranks of Neighborly, coming to see business as an important way tol...
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The Business of Beauty
Andreas & Rebecca welcome artist John Herreid to discuss the relationship between art and work, and practical tips for building a career as a working artist. John’s recommended resources for artists in business; Getting Things Done by David Allen Muddy Colors The Angelico Project John Herreid’s…
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Saints as entrepreneurs: Mother Frances Cabrini
Dr. Cabrini Pak, Marketing expert, discusses the intrepid entrepreneurship exhibited by her namesake, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini. Dr. Pak highlights the saint's curiosity, creativity, and fortitude in meeting the needs of marginalized immigrants. She also explores the concept of "entrepreneurial...
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Leaders of Desire: What Do You WANT to Want?
Luke Burgis, author of the best-selling, Wanting, joins the Prosper cast to talk about his his journey through various business ventures in the "wellness" sector, how the influence of René Girard taught him to want better things for himself, and the importance of leadership in shaping desires.…
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Leveraging Business to Support the Church & Help the Poor
If you give to your church electronically, chances are you're using FaithDirect, the brainchild of today's guest, serial entrepreneur Brian Walsh. Learn from Brian how his being chronically late for mass led to an innovation that probably saved many parishes during the pandemic. You'll also…
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The Church Is Inherently Entrepreneurial
"Jesus loves profit." That's Fr. Bob Gahl's challenge to Christians at work in the secular or religious spheres. Join us as we unpack what he means by this provocative premise! You'll also hear what Fr. Bob brought from an early career in Silicon Valley to his priesthood and how those who serve…
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Enterprise Solutions to Poverty & Other Issues
Pope St. John Paul II defined poverty as exclusion from circles of exchange. Join us as Andreas Widmer and his co-hosts explore what he meant and champion enterprise as more sustainable and long-term solution for poverty and other social problems than direct charity. Topics include repenting of…
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How Not To Drink Your Own Kool-Aid
Why is your business not taking off as hoped? Could it be that you're not listening carefully to your target audience? Join us as we explore how to find the right problem to solve, how to continually challenge your own assumptions, why it's important to invert the hierarchy to get useable…
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Is Your Business Like A Family?
It's commonly said the best workplaces are "like family." But is that a helpful aspiration or a category mistake? Join Andreas, Rebecca, and Jon as they explore what we mean when we say business is like a family and the possible dangers of thinking so. This episode refers to an article by Juan...
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The Human Advantage Over AI
In this episode, Dr. Jay Richards discusses the misconceptions surrounding work and the market economy. He explains that work is not a punishment but a part of being made in the image of God. He also debunks the idea that the market economy was created through the Enlightenment, highlighting the...
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Risk-Taking & Lean Start-Up
Think differently about how to start a business. Learn why the Ciocca Center prefers the "Lean Start-up" method for business creation and how we encourage agency and measured risk-taking in students who have been taught to be overly cautious. VentureLab Assistant Director and gelateria founder...
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Francesco Brown & La Marmotta
Andrea & Rebecca welcome their newest and youngest colleague, Francesco Brown, to the show. Listen as Francesco describes launching his La Marmotta gelateria and the challenges of making great gelato while employing workers with Down Syndrome. In Francesco you'll hear the Principled...
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The Art of Principled Entrepreneurship & Art Ciocca
Join Andreas and his co-hosts continue their exploration of how C-Suite leaders can build a great business culture, this time through the lens of surprising choices made by the late Art Ciocca, founder of The Wine Group. Along the way you'll hear some fascinating lore from the origins of the wine...
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The Economy Exists For People, Not People For The Economy
This episode explores the first "pillar of principled entrepreneurship": The economy exists for people, not people for the economy." Join Andreas, Jon & Rebecca as they discuss work as a path to holiness and human excellence, and how good and lasting businesses focus on creating value for others....
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Think Like An Owner
Join Andreas Widmer and Rebecca Teti as they discuss the wide variety of kinds of entrepreneurs (which one are you?) and the importance, no matter your position or role, of thinking like an owner. They share their experiences trying to build a "challenge culture" within a company, and the role of...
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Discovering Your Gifts & Putting Them To Service For Others
Andreas and Rebecca discuss the importance of discovering and using one's gifts in the service of others. They encourage people to let God speak to them in their talents and interests among other things, and to pursue excellence because work is a part of the way we discover who we are. They also...
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Business as a Calling
Just what is entrepreneurship, and how is it related to creativity? Join Andreas, Jon & Rebecca as they delve into entrepreneurship as a calling, emphasizing the importance of participation in God's creativity. The conversation highlights the role of entrepreneurship in creating community and...
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Intro to Prosper: Prosperity “Yes,” Prosperity Gospel “No”
INTRO TO PROSPER: PROSPERITY “YES,” PROSPERITY GOSPEL “NO” Seasoned entrepreneur Andreas Widmer, Director of the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship at The Catholic University of America, launches his new podcast with colleagues Jon Bachura & Rebecca Teti to explore the intersection of...
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Prosper: Where serial entrepreneur (and bodyguard to St. John Paul II) Andreas Widmer and his friends navigate business challenges in the light of faith. Learn to live as a Principled Entrepreneur. Spiritually and professionally, we want to help you prosper!
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