Today, Nathan Stuck sits down with Brandy Hall, Founder and CEO of Shades of Green Permaculture, an Atlanta-based company transforming landscapes—and lives—through regenerative design and ecological stewardship. With nearly two decades of experience, Brandy has built a values-driven company that not only restores land but also fosters meaningful jobs and long-term impact in her community.

In this conversation, Nathan and Brandy dig into her journey from solo entrepreneur to visionary leader of a thriving team, how she learned to build systems that support sustainability, and what it truly takes to grow a mission-aligned business in a profit-first world. Brandy shares vulnerable insights about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the realities of running a values-led company, and why she believes in progress over perfection.

Whether you’re a purpose-driven entrepreneur, business leader, or simply someone curious about how business can be a force for good, you’ll walk away inspired and energized.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit https://shadesofgreenpermaculture.com/
• Follow Shades of Green Permaculture on social media at:
• • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shades-of-green-permaculture/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shades_of_green_permaculture/
• Sign up for the Shades of Green bi-weekly newsletter at https://shadesofgreenpermaculture.com/newsletter-sign-up

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Today, you’ll learn from Adria Marshall, Founder and CEO of EcoSlay—a Georgia-based, Black woman-owned haircare company with a dedicated fancbase and a clear commitment to doing good.

What started as a side hustle mixing natural ingredients in her kitchen while working as a software developer has grown into a thriving business with sustainability and social impact at its core.

In this episode, Adria shares her unexpected founder journey, how she defines success on her own terms, and the intentional choices that led EcoSlay to become a certified B Corporation.

For anyone building, supporting, or simply curious about values-aligned businesses, this episode is for you.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit www.ecoslay.com
• Follow Ecoslay on social media:
  • https://x.com/Ecoslay
  • https://www.facebook.com/ecoslay/
  • https://www.instagram.com/ecoslay/
• Follow Adria on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecoslay/

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Today, Nathan Stuck is joined by Lexie Newhouse, Program Director at Boomtown Innovation.

Lexie is a powerhouse in the entrepreneurship space, working to bridge the gap between startup concepts and small business success. With experience in policy advocacy, ecosystem building, and direct support for founders, she’s passionate about helping businesses thrive—not just by tracking outputs, but by measuring real-world outcomes.

In this conversation, Lexie and Nathan talk about the importance of innovation in small business, the barriers entrepreneurs face, and the policies shaping the future of entrepreneurship.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an executive, or just a fan of small business and small business owners, you won’t want to miss this episode.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit https://btinnovation.com/
• Check out https://www.startupatlanta.com/
• Follow Lexie on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexienewhouse/

CREDITS

• Theme Music🎵ZakharValaha from Pixabay
• Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com

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