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re:Purpose with Buddy Teaster

re:Purpose with Buddy Teaster

Written by: Buddy Teaster
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Join us on re:Purpose, where influential voices from across industries share the journeys that shaped their lives and careers. Through candid conversations, Soles4Souls President and CEO Buddy Teaster explores personal triumphs, professional milestones, and the lessons learned along the way. Whether you're seeking inspiration or practical wisdom, re:Purpose delivers stories that resonate and empower. Rediscover your purpose – one story at a time.Copyright Soles4Souls. All rights reserved. Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Mission, Money, and the Middle Ground: How Bill Strathman Learned to Lead Between Two Worlds
    Dec 18 2025

    Bill Strathman — former CEO of Network for Good — shares his remarkable journey from childhood medical challenges to the collapse of Arthur Andersen to leading one of the most impactful digital fundraising platforms in the country. Bill opens up about purpose vs. profit, reinventing Network for Good as a B Corp, and the power of aligning mission with money. With candor and insight, he explains how social enterprise can unleash generosity at scale — and why the small, joyful moments matter most in the end.

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    47 mins
  • From Outsider to Community Builder: Hal Cato's Lifelong Mission to Strengthen Nashville
    Dec 3 2025

    Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee CEO Hal Cato opens up about his winding path from real estate to launching Hands-On Nashville, transforming Oasis Center, revitalizing Thistle Farms alongside founder Becca Stevens, and ultimately stepping into one of Nashville's most influential civic roles. Hal shares the lessons he's learned about trust, belonging, and knowing when to stay — and when to walk away. With honesty and heart, he reflects on leading through change, navigating community tensions, and why building a stronger Nashville requires courage, empathy, and all of us working together.

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    46 mins
  • From Field to Footwear: Tim Brown's Journey from Footballer to Founder
    Oct 20 2025

    Tim Brown, co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Allbirds, joins Buddy Teaster to explore how a professional athlete's mindset can shape a purpose-driven business. From New Zealand soccer fields to the global stage of sustainable design, Tim shares how curiosity, courage, and connection fueled his journey from footballer to founder. He opens up about the early challenges of launching Allbirds, the lessons learned from failure, and the power of partnership in building something that lasts. With humor and humility, Tim reflects on balance, leadership, and why the best teams — whether on the field or in the boardroom — are built on honesty, purpose, and trust.

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    41 mins
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