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This is Capitalism: CEO Stories

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“This is Capitalism: CEO Stories”, the intersection of the free market and entrepreneurial success stories. Here we speak with leading CEOs, academics, philanthropists and up and comers on t...

Episodes

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This Is Capitalism: Dean Brent Williams

Dean Brent Williams of the Walton College of Business shares how the school emphasizes industry connections, experiential learning, and grow...

30:39Jul 21, 2025

This Is Capitalism: CatLadyTails, Mauren Kennedy

Mauren Kennedy shares the story behind Cat Lady Tails , a content brand that blossomed from her love of photography and unexpected journey i...

36:14Jun 18, 2025

This Is Capitalism: Dan Menelly, CEO of The DoSeum

Dan Menelly, CEO of The DoSeum in San Antonio, speaks about the museum's innovative approach to hands-on, inclusive learning for children. M...

32:53May 27, 2025

This is Capitalism: Heartland Forward CEO, Ross DeVol

Ross DeVol, CEO of Heartland Forward, discusses the organization's mission to boost economic growth in America's heartland through applied r...

36:30Apr 29, 2025

Grace Williams, Co-host and Author of Give Her Credit

In this episode of This Is Capitalism , co-host and author Grace L. Williams discusses her book Give Her Credit , which explores the history...

26:48Apr 14, 2025

Kathryn Leary, Founder of OneFirelight

Kathryn Leary shares her inspiring journey of blending spirituality, fitness, and business, rooted in a deep commitment to health and well-b...

39:00Oct 29, 2024

Hunter Hastings, Author of Aberrant Capitalism

Author Hunter Hastings explores capitalism's evolution, highlighting current challenges like bureaucracy and financialization. He shares his...

16:57Oct 29, 2024

Trey Thaxton, Owner of Goldmill Co. and Greenwood Ave.

Trey Thaxton, founder of GoldMill, discusses his creative agency's focus on meaningful design and Greenwood Avenue's celebration of Black en...

23:57Oct 29, 2024

Mandy Richardson, Publisher of Little Rock Soirée, founder of the Women's Leadership Symposium

Mandy Richardson, publisher of Little Rock Soirée and founder of the Women's Leadership Symposium & Summits, discusses how the Little Rock S...

25:38Aug 26, 2024

Darren Magarro, President of DSM

Darren Magarro founded his marketing agency after opting to realign his priorities. Over 17 years, he built a culture centered on work-life...

28:02Aug 26, 2024

This Is Capitalism: Inspired, Explained, In Focus with Roger Steele, golf personality, advocate and entrepreneur

Roger Steele, a golf enthusiast turned entrepreneur, shares his journey from reluctant golfer to passionate advocate. He discusses golf's po...

47:51Apr 15, 2024

Ryan McSpadden, Intersport's Chief Revenue Officer

We sat down with Ryan McSpadden, Intersport Chief Revenue Officer, to discuss pickleball's surge in popularity, its unique appeal, and its p...

38:42Apr 8, 2024

This Is Capitalism: Inspired, Explained, In Focus with Dr. Victoria Ramirez, Executive Director of the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

Dr. Victoria Ramirez discusses the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts' history, community engagement, and future initiatives. We touch on the role...

33:54Apr 4, 2024

Sarah Hurst, CEO of Bella's Kitchen and Wellness

Sarah Hurst, owner of Bella's Kitchen and Wellness, started with a focus on healthier eating for kids, evolving into family meals and wellne...

18:41Mar 25, 2024

This Is Capitalism: Inspired, Explained, In Focus with Lily Cochrane, a board member at the Wake Forest Center for Private Business.

Lily Cochrane is the former executive director for the Wake Forest Center for Private Business. The Center assists privately owned businesse...

23:40Mar 4, 2024

Meet Your Hosts

Welcome to This Is Capitalism: Inspired, Explained, In Focus the podcast that brings capitalism to life through stories of innovators, entre...

30:54Feb 28, 2024

Jeff Williams

“This is Capitalism: CEO Stories”, the intersection of the free market and entrepreneurial success stories. Here we speak with leading CEOs,...

18:18Feb 27, 2023

CEO Stories with Brian Lipton, Cititour.com

I'm Patricia O'Connell for This is Capitalism. Today I'm talking with Brian Lipton, who is the Chief Theater Critic for Cititour.com and the...

20:54Jan 9, 2023

Kathryn Tully, Freelance Journalist on the Art Market

The art market is big, unpredictable, and endlessly fascinating, not just to potential buyers and sellers but to art lovers the world over....

19:53Nov 28, 2022

Gabrielle Kurlander, CEO at The All Stars Project

Like a lot of aspiring actors, Gabrielle Kurlander came to New York City at 18 with stars in her eyes and a dream of making it big. It turns...

25:53Sep 29, 2022