re:Purpose with Buddy Teaster

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.

re:Purpose with Buddy Teaster is a business podcast hosted by Buddy Teaster, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Buddy Teaster hosts re:Purpose with Buddy Teaster, a business show with 23 episodes published.

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  Episode #23

  It's All About the People: Hellah Sidibe on Running, Purpose and the Power of Going Together

  Sep 24, 202642 minS2

  Endurance athlete and content creator Hellah Sidibe ( @HellahGood on YouTube) joins Buddy Teaster to share how a simple commitment to run every day transformed his life, eventually leading him to run more than 3,000 miles across America in support of Soles4Souls. From learning to push beyond his limits to building an authentic online community, Hellah shares why his greatest accomplishments aren't really about the miles. They're about purpose, gratitude, and the people who make the journey worth taking.

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  Episode #22

  Being the Splinter: Deanna Bratter on Sustainability

  Sep 9, 202645 minS2

  Deanna Bratter has built a career around a deceptively simple idea: every business decision has an impact. Now, as Chief Sustainability and Compliance Officer at Crocs, she's helping turn that belief into action — challenging conventional thinking, finding practical solutions for people and the planet, and proving that sustainability doesn't have to sit on the sidelines of good business.

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  Episode #21

  Leading Through Change: Doug Howe on Curiosity, Culture, and the Future of Retail

  Aug 18, 202637 minS2

  Doug Howe , CEO of Designer Brands (parent company to DSW), joins Buddy Teaster to discuss leading through constant change in the retail industry. From an unexpected start in retail to guiding a Fortune 500 company through COVID, shifting consumer behavior, and industry disruption, Doug shares why curiosity, strong culture, and stewardship are the foundations of lasting leadership.

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  Episode #20

  Building Hope at Scale: Ethan Forhetz on Convoy of Hope's Mission to End Generational Poverty

  Jul 14, 202635 minS2

  Ethan Forhetz , National Spokesperson for Convoy of Hope, joins Buddy Teaster to share how one of the world's largest humanitarian organizations is working to end generational poverty through children's feeding, women's empowerment, agriculture, and disaster response. From a career in television journalism to helping tell stories of hope around the globe, Ethan offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create lasting impact — and why true success means communities no longer need your help.

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  Episode #18

  Hal Cato and Michael Burcham on Leadership, Partnership, and the Future of Nashville

  May 27, 202633 minS2

  <p>Two of Nashville's most influential leaders — Hal Cato and Michael Burcham — join Buddy Teaster for an honest conversation about leadership, entrepreneurship, nonprofit work, marriage, and the future of Nashville. From startup struggles and organizational turnarounds to belonging, purpose, and partnership, together they reflect on what they've learned building businesses, serving communities, and supporting each other through it all.</p>

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