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DO GOOD X Podcast

DO GOOD X Podcast

By: Kimberly Daniel & Stephen Lewis
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Welcome to the DO GOOD X Podcast – where purpose meets business, and the journey is just as important as the destination. Hosted by advocates for impactful entrepreneurship, Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis, this podcast creates a space for Black and Brown folk, especially Black women, navigating the intricate path of purposeful business. In this sanctuary, the hosts understand the challenges of entrepreneurship, and their mission is to help listeners transform doubt into confidence, fostering the growth of their dreams without sacrificing well-being. Embark on a transformative journey, discovering inspiration to fuel your passion for business. Shared experiences and stories act as beacons, nurturing you for the entrepreneurial road ahead. Navigate the challenges of being an under-resourced entrepreneur with practical strategies and resources in the Tools & Tips segment. Overcome obstacles and thrive in the purpose-driven business world. In the Mentorship segment, hear from seasoned guides who have successfully built businesses with a focus on social impact. Gain insights not only from the guests but also from hosts who intimately understand the unique journey of overlooked entrepreneurs. This podcast is more than a productivity machine; it's about slowing down to go further. Each episode invites listeners to exhale, reconnect with inner wisdom, and rediscover the power of community. Embrace the impact your business can make without compromising well-being. Leave feeling lighter, shedding stress, embracing self-compassion, and finding joy in the entrepreneurial journey. Gain actionable insights, learn from diverse perspectives, and expand your knowledge with tools for success, guided by hosts Kimberly and Stephen. Feel empowered, recognizing yourself as your greatest asset. Build confidence to develop and grow a viable, impactful business aligned with the needs of the community. About the Hosts Kimberly R. Daniel catalyzes entrepreneurs and organizations to do good. She is co-founder and project director of DO GOOD X, a community that provides programs and support for faith-driven social entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on positive Change. Kimberly also helps purpose-driven organizations clarify and design compelling brand and communication strategies. With over 15 years of experience developing and leading communications efforts, it is her commitment to produce effective processes and create authentic, “sticky” brands that are community-centered. In any aspect of her work, she is deeply passionate about purpose, meaning, and the common good. Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-r-daniel/ ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-r-daniel/) Stephen Lewis is the president of the Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) and creator and co-founder of DO GOOD X, a community that provides programs and support for faith-driven social entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on positive change. He is an organizational change strategist and a leadership development specialist, focused on inspiring the next generation of faith-inspired leaders and entrepreneurs to live and work on purpose. Stephen is the co-author of Another Way: Living and Leading Change on Purpose (2020) and A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation (2021). Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-lewis-8b1b941/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-lewis-8b1b941/)© 2025 DO GOOD X Podcast Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • You Are Your Greatest Asset: A Guide for Founders

    You Are Your Greatest Asset: A Guide for Founders
    Jun 30 2026

    Entrepreneur burnout is real, and for purpose-driven founders, losing yourself in the grind can quietly disconnect you from your why. On this week's DO GOOD X, hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis open the season with a powerful reminder: you are your greatest asset. Through honest reflection and a deeply grounding guided meditation for business owners, they invite social entrepreneurs to slow down, reconnect with their gifts, and reclaim their sense of calling. This episode is your reset.

    What You Will Learn in this Episode:

    ✅ Why entrepreneur burnout happens even to the most purpose-driven founders, and how losing yourself in the daily grind quietly erodes your decision-making, creativity, and connection to your mission.

    ✅ How a guided mindfulness practice can serve as more than a luxury; it is a genuine lifeline that helps social entrepreneurs recenter, recover their sense of call, and lead from a grounded, intentional place.

    ✅ How to identify the personal practices, supportive people, and inner gifts that keep you tethered to your entrepreneurial mindset so you are equipped before the next challenge arrives, not just after burnout hits.

    Join the DO GOOD X Community to access resources, connect with purpose-driven entrepreneurs, and grow your impactful business with intention.

    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 Stephen opens on how founders lose themselves and why entrepreneur burnout threatens purpose and sustainability

    04:14 Stephen shares personal experiences on when a founder's well-being suffers

    07:18 Kimberly leads a guided meditation for purpose-driven business owners to reconnect with gifts, mindset, and identity

    22:42 Kimberly concludes a mindful meditation of grounding practices for intentionally taking care of yourself

    27:40 Closing inspiration and details on the DO GOOD X Mastermind Retreat for mission-driven entrepreneurs in Atlanta this fall

    KEY TAKEAWAYS:

    💎 Entrepreneur burnout does not just drain your energy; it quietly separates you from the very vision and calling that started your business. Protecting your inner life is one of the most strategic business decisions you can make.

    💎 Your gifts, your perspective, and your sense of purpose-driven call are not soft extras; they are the irreplaceable core of what you bring to your business. No investor, team member, or idea replaces what only you carry.

    💎 Building a personal toolkit of grounding practices, trusted people, and moments of stillness before challenges arise is what separates founders who sustain their work from those who burn out in silence.

    RESOURCES MENTIONED:

    DO GOOD X - Website

    DO GOOD X Start Up Accelerator

    DO GOOD X - LinkedIn

    Connect with Hosts:

    Kimberly Daniel LinkedIn

    Stephen Lewis LinkedIn

    SEO KEYWORDS:

    DO GOOD X, Kimberly Daniel, Stephen Lewis, Entrepreneurs, Purpose-Driven Business, Entrepreneur Burnout, Mindfulness For Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurial Journey, Self-Care For Founders, Business Sustainability, Mission-Driven Entrepreneur, Faith-Based Leadership, Recenter, Find Your Why, Business Assets
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    31 mins
  • You Are Your Greatest Asset: 4 Entrepreneurial Foundations

    You Are Your Greatest Asset: 4 Entrepreneurial Foundations
    Jun 16 2026
    An entrepreneurial mindset is the foundation every purpose-driven business needs to thrive. In this Season 3 premiere of DO GOOD X, hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis introduce a powerful framework built for the social entrepreneur: mindset, gifts, resiliency, and community. This episode challenges you to see yourself as your greatest business asset. Drawing from Kathryn Finney's insights as well as their own advice on self-care for entrepreneurs, Kimberly and Stephen guide listeners through four key business foundations and offer reflective questions to help you take inventory of what you bring and what you need for lasting success on your entrepreneurial journey.What You Will Learn in this Episode:✅ How shifting your entrepreneurial mindset transforms the way you make decisions, speak to yourself under pressure, and show up for your purpose-driven business every single day.✅ How identifying your unique personal gifts and building intentional resiliency practices creates a sustainable inner foundation that carries you through the highs and lows of the entrepreneurial journey.✅ Why community building is not just emotional support but a strategic business asset that gives you access, honest feedback, and the people who will help propel your vision forward.Join the DO GOOD X Community to access resources, connect with purpose-driven entrepreneurs, and grow your impactful business with intention.TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro to Season 3 of DO GOOD X: What it will look like and who can benefit05:51 The current landscape facing entrepreneurs and the Kathryn Finney quote on self-care and preparation08:24 Stephen introduces Foundation 1: Mindset, and Foundation 2: Gifts, with Kimberly adding reflections12:16 Foundation 3: Resiliency and faith practices, including Kimberly's personal daily, weekly, and seasonal examples15:46 Foundation 4: Community as strategy, asset, and access18:29 Practical steps to gain clarity - four questions to answerKEY TAKEAWAYS: 💎Your entrepreneurial mindset is not fixed. The beliefs you hold about yourself and your capacity to create directly shape the trajectory of your purpose-driven business, and they can be intentionally developed.💎Resiliency practices built consistently over time, whether daily meditation, weekly connection, or seasonal reflection, act as an anchor that keeps you grounded through every turbulent season of business growth.💎Community building is a non-negotiable business strategy. The right people in your corner provide access, accountability, and the kind of honest perspective that no amount of solo effort can replace for a social entrepreneur.RESOURCES MENTIONED: DO GOOD X - WebsiteDO GOOD X Start Up AcceleratorDO GOOD X - LinkedInEp. 83 Minimum Viable Solution: Start Small, Play Big With Creative InnovationEp. 6 Faith and Fortitude: The Journey of Jay JohnsonKathryn Finney’s WebsiteConnect with Hosts:Kimberly Daniel LinkedInStephen Lewis LinkedInSEO KEYWORDS:DO GOOD X, Kimberly Daniel, Stephen Lewis, Entrepreneurs, Purpose-Driven Business, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Social Entrepreneur, Purpose-Driven Business, Faith-Based Entrepreneur, Self-Care For Entrepreneurs, Community Building, Resiliency Practices, Business Foundation, Impactful Entrepreneurship, Under-resourced Entrepreneurs, Mindset, Gifts, Community
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    26 mins
  • Devin Baptiste on Funding Secrets for Underrepresented Founders

    Devin Baptiste on Funding Secrets for Underrepresented Founders
    Apr 28 2026
    Entrepreneurship funding is the focus as DO GOOD X closes season two with a powerful rewind conversation featuring serial entrepreneur Devin Baptiste. Devin co-founded GroupRaise, a company now operating in hundreds of cities, and has become a trusted voice for helping underrepresented founders navigate capital raising. In this episode, he breaks down what investors truly respond to, why your need for money is never a reason to fund your business, and how founder mindset shapes every pitch. Devin also shares his approach to mentoring Black entrepreneurs, offering frameworks that translate across backgrounds while honoring the unique barriers founders of color face in accessing venture capital.What You Will Learn in this Episode:✅ Why entrepreneurship funding is never about need and how reframing your pitch around investor fear and opportunity is the key to unlocking venture capital from even the most skeptical investors.✅ How underrepresented founders can identify the unique translation layer missing from traditional startup advice and use it to navigate rejection, access capital, and build lasting investor relationships.✅ What a strong mentorship relationship actually looks like, including how to bring your hardest problems to a mentor and create a fast, insight-driven feedback loop that accelerates your business growth.Join the DO GOOD X Community to access resources, connect with purpose-driven entrepreneurs, and grow your impactful business with intention.TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction to the DO GOOD X podcast and the season two finale with serial entrepreneur Devin Baptiste06:05 Devin shares the first principles of entrepreneurship funding and why investors respond to the fear of missing out, not the founder's need12:33 Discussion of the qualities Devin looks for in mentees and how impact entrepreneurship drives his mentorship choices16:16 Devin explains his mentorship philosophy, helping founders find their own path18:09 What should a mentor-mentee relationship look likeKEY TAKEAWAYS: 💎 Investor relations are built on two core emotions: fear of missing out and the desire for outsized returns. Every slide in your pitch deck should speak to one of those emotions. If it does not, it does not belong in your presentation.💎 The traditional startup advice ecosystem was not built with Black entrepreneurs in mind. Devin Baptiste argues there must be an additional layer of support that accounts for the psychological weight of rejection specifically faced by founders of color seeking access to capital.💎 Great founder support is not prescriptive. The most effective mentors give founders frameworks for thinking, not instructions for acting, so that each founder can show up with their own strengths and solve problems on their own terms.ABOUT THE GUEST: Devin is a serial entrepreneur and investor who is the co-founder/CEO of GroupRaise, a marketplace for large group charitable bookings at restaurants, active in over 500 cities with 10,000+ restaurant clients. He has raised venture capital and investment from investors such as Techstars Ventures, Magma Partners, Kapor Capital and various top-tier angels.As an advisor, Devin has translated the lessons he’s learned to help founders raise just over $50 million for their companies, the vast majority of whom are underrepresented & emerging-market founders getting their 1st & 2nd checks.Devin speaks from his experience of attempting to raise money three times unsuccessfully, and from the lessons he learned from raising money six times successfully. He is passionate about supporting the startup ecosystem and helping underrepresented and emerging-market founders overcome unfair advantages in bringing their impact and visions to life. He lives in San Juan with his wife and four children.RESOURCES MENTIONED: DO GOOD X - WebsiteDO GOOD X Start Up AcceleratorDO GOOD X - LinkedInConnect with Hosts:Kimberly Daniel LinkedInStephen Lewis LinkedInDO GOOD X, Kimberly Daniel, Stephen Lewis, Entrepreneurs, Purpose-Driven Business, Scaling a Business, Business Growth, Business Acquisition, Personal Brand, Mental Health, Female Entrepreneurship, Business Systems, Word Of Mouth Marketing, Business Exit Strategy, Nurse Practitioner, Online Course Business
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    21 mins
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