In this episode Jeff is joined by Matt Barinholtz, CEO of Future Makers. They discuss the company's mission to bridge the gap between learners and educators, particularly in elementary education. Matt shares his journey from being an educator in a secure facility to founding Future Makers, emphasizing the importance of hands-on learning experiences. They explore the challenges faced by educators, the need for practical, experiential learning, and the transformative impact of creative educational approaches. Highlighting how Future Makers aims to inspire and empower young people through innovative, engineering-based educational experiences.

About Matt

He exists to spark hands-on learning. His work connects learners, educators, and youth workers to traditional skills, creative technologies, and serious play. From his roots as a visual artist and maker serving underserved and disenfranchised youth, Matt spent a decade as an unconventional vocational educator and leader making shop-based learning available to homeless and incarcerated youth. Matt is proud of his midwestern roots, loves Baltimore, and believes small hands with big ideas deserve opportunities to explore, make things to keep, and the support of confident, caring, and playful educators.

About Future Maker

Seeing the opportunity to disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline, Matt founded FutureMakers to help elementary educators confidently integrate tools and hands-on learning in historically underserved classrooms across the Baltimore-Washington corridor.

Matt’s Top 5 Albums/Artists

1. The Ink Spots - If I Didn't Care.
2. Take Five
3. Steely Dan - Asia
4. Joni Mitchell
5. The Flamingos- I only have eyes for you

Learn more about Matt at http://www.mattbarinholtz.com.

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In this episode Jeff is joined by Kip Tindell, former CEO and co-founder of The Container Store. Their conversation delves into the store's origins, emphasizing its employee-first philosophy and stakeholder capitalism. Kip shares anecdotes about developing the store's concept, fostering a strong company culture, and navigating the challenges of raising private equity. He reflects on his retirement, newfound joys, and the importance of communication and intuition in leadership. A must listen for anyone looking for inspiration and insight on how to maintain their organizational and leadership values amidst financial pressures.

About Kip

Over the course of his career, Tindell has been presented with numerous awards, including Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year and the National Retail Federation’s Innovator of the Year and Gold Medal Award. Tindell was inducted into the Retailing Hall of Fame, the Dallas Business Hall of Fame, and the World Retail Hall of Fame.

About The Container Store

Over the years, The Container Store has been lauded for its focus on its original concept, proprietary inventory mix and its unwavering commitment to its employee-first culture. The goal was never growth for growth’s sake. Rather, it was to adhere to the company’s seven Foundation Principles, which mirror the tenets of Conscious Capitalism.

Kip’s Top 5 Albums/Artists

1. Bob Dylan's - Nashville Skyline
2. Beatles - White Album
3. Jackson Browne - For EveryMan
4. Sly and the Family Stars - Everybody Is a Star
5. Leon Russell

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https://justcapital.com

https://www.consciouscapitalism.org

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Join host Jeff Cherry in the latest episode of CTR as he dives into the heated debate surrounding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in today’s workplaces. With the rise of the controversial "MEI" (Merit, Excellence, and Intelligence) acronym, Jeff critiques this anti-DEI stance, highlighting how our narrow focus on merit alone ignores the systemic barriers that marginalized communities face.

In this thought-provoking episode, Jeff passionately argues for the undeniable economic advantages of a diverse workforce and emphasizes the urgent need for intentional strategies to attract diverse talent. Co-host Zay provides a rich historical context, examining how the term "woke" has been co-opted in modern discourse. Together, they underscore the vital role of leadership in championing diversity and expose the risks of using "ME" as a shield for exclusion.

Tune in for an enlightening conversation that challenges conventional thinking and champions the transformative power of inclusivity!

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