
Just Talking Business with Stephanie van Vark
Hard knock small business owner Stephanie van Vark learned entrepreneurship on the job. For thirteen years, through hail, hurricane, persistence and pandemic, she's survived using wit, grit and Southern Charm as her weapons of choice. Listen as Stephanie and a few friends (old, new and fellow entrepreneurs) share stories of pivot, perseverance, survival and redemption in the small business landscape.
Podcasting since 2021 • 96 episodes
Just Talking Business with Stephanie van Vark
Latest Episodes
From Pandemic Setback to Sweet Comeback: The Story of JeniferShwartz, the Maven Baker
In December 2016,The Maven Baker opened. It's a kosher wholesale bakery serving natural baked goods for restaurants and events. By 2019, it expanded into hospitality with Sushi Addicts.But in 2020, everything changed. ...
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Stephanie M. Jones: the truth about the $9+ trillion cultural tourism industry
Stephanie Jones, CEO of Disrupt for Change and Founder of Diversity Tourism Academy, has dedicated over a decade to empowering small Black tourism businesses and underserved communities. Her work is transforming cultural tourism into a powerful...
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Why Jeremy Bower & Givr Is Flipping the Script on Traditional Packaging
Givr Packaging, LLC is revolutionizing the supply chain with sustainable, fully recyclable, and custom packaging solutions designed for every step of the process. By partnering with global tree-planting initiatives, they deliver <...
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Dr. Kenyatta W. Stephens | Innovating Public Health with Data, Tech & Community Strategy
Meet Dr. Kenyatta W. Stephens — an internationally recognized Infectious Disease Epidemiologist and founder of SAPHE Consulting Group. Known for her innovative approach to public health, Dr. Stephens blends data science, modern technology, and ...
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How Tariffs Are Forcing Freight Forwarders to Pivot in 2025
Global freight forwarding is undergoing a massive shift as tariffs shake up supply chains. In this video, Simple Forwarding CEO Abe Orgel will help us understand how freight forwarders are pivoting and adapting their logistics strategies in res...
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