Running a successful business can be far from glamorous. In fact, its often a grind that requires determination, grit, and sacrifice. So, what drives top entrepreneurs to keep at it day after day? This Changes Things hosts Jill Wagner and Baker Machado take a look at where some of the top founders and CEOs find their inspiration.
Tina Sharkey, Co-Founder of Brandless is inspired by the power of nature. She says it's a reminder that we are just a small speck of sand in the larger universe.
CEO and Founder of Hint, Kara Goldin, finds her inspiration by traveling and experiencing different cultures. She says the people she encounters give her fresh perspective and help drive her creativity.
Plus, Pure Barre Founder Carrie Dorr says she's inspired by people who posses a combination of great intelligence and an equal amount of humility...a combination she finds, is very rare.
Mental health platform Real recently raised $37 million in a Series B round led by Owl Ventures. Through its mobile app, Real says it provides mental health care at a lower cost than traditional therapy and aims to make mental wellness a part of everyone's daily routine. The company also announced that U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe will serve as an adviser to the company. Ariela Safira, Founder & CEO of Real, joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell to discuss.
It’s NFL draft night! A former defensive end for the Dolphins, Bears, and Texans Wale Ogunleye joined Cheddar News to talk about which rookies-to-be the NFL teams will be picking and also discuss the impact of the pandemic on the incoming players. "I do think having the ability to stay at school maybe a year or two longer, and it may be getting your adulthood going, it might help out a lot, but again, it's a different animal in that locker room," he said. Ogunleye, who also heads sports and entertainment at the financial firm UBS, also talked about providing financial literacy education and advice for young athletes.
Catching you up on what you need to know on April 28, 2022, with Elon Musk mocking Twitter's top legal exec Vijaya Gadde on the platform itself, a probe in George Floyd's death finding discrimination within the Minneapolis police force, the latest California drought leading to new water restrictions, and more.
A prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia, Boeing lost a lot of money, and Margot Robbie is Barbie. Here is all the news you Need2Know for Thursday, April 28, 2022.
The 2022 County Health Rankings largely found that the pandemic worsened the burdens faced by women, people of color, and in low income brackets. Cheddar News speaks with Sheri Johnson, co-director of County Health Rankings and Roadmaps who breaks down the details.
