Elite Insights

How Purpose, Patience, and Community Built More Than a Coffee Business with Efrem Fesaha

Building something from the ground up takes vision—but building something that impacts people’s lives takes purpose. In this episode of Elite Insights, Efrem Fesaha shares the real story behind Boon Boona Coffee—from corporate finance to a 7-year journey of persistence, rejection, and belief. This conversation goes beyond entrepreneurship. It’s about alignment, culture, and creating spaces that actually mean something. If you’ve ever questioned your path, your pace, or your purpose—this episode will meet you there. Now streaming on YouTube and Spotify. Elite Insights is produced by The Elite Collective—where ideas, stories, and conversations are built into something more. If you’re thinking about starting a podcast or bringing an idea to life, you can connect with us to explore how to get started.

Redesigning Power from the Inside Out | Derrick Wheeler-Smith

Derrick Wheeler-Smith, Director of the Seattle Office for Civil Rights, joins Elite Insights for a deep conversation on leadership, systems design, and institutional accountability. This episode explores: • Why 70% of leadership is leadership of self • How systems are intentionally designed — and can be redesigned • Institutionalizing racial equity through law • Youth civic engagement as real governance • Building structures of belonging instead of temporary reform Listeners will gain insight into how to operate inside institutions while remaining accountable to community — and how integrity becomes strategy in systems change work. Premieres Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Streaming on YouTube and Spotify. Subscribe, listen, and share with leaders committed to meaningful impact. #EliteInsightsPodcast #TheEliteCollective #LeadershipMatters #EquityInAction #SystemsChange

Turning Data Into Impact with DeiMarlon Scisney

This week on Elite Insights, we sit down with DeiMarlon Scisney (D the Data Guy), founder of The Data Guys. In this episode, we explore how data can be transformed from abstract numbers into real-world impact. From small businesses to community organizations, D shares how understanding data leads to better decisions, stronger outcomes, and greater access to opportunity. You’ll learn: * Why most businesses aren’t using their data effectively * How storytelling and data work together to drive impact * What “democratizing data” actually means * How AI and education are shaping the future of opportunity * Why community collaboration is key to scaling success This conversation matters because access to information is access to power—and when communities understand their data, they can shape their own outcomes. New episode drops Wednesday at 7:00 PM, streaming on YouTube & Spotify Listen, subscribe, and share.

Walking Through the Mud: Faith, Forgiveness & Finding Purpose with Michael B. Ling

Michael B. Ling — Writer, Speaker, Podcaster, and faith-driven storyteller—joins Elite Insights for a deeply personal conversation on forgiveness, purpose, and transformation. In this episode, Michael shares how navigating instability, identity, and past pain led him to a life rooted in faith, storytelling, and intentional growth. Through his podcast A Walk Through the Mud and his book Journey, he uses real experiences to help others find healing and freedom. Listeners will gain insight into: • Why forgiveness is essential for personal growth • How storytelling can transform pain into purpose • The role of faith in shaping identity and direction • The discipline behind authentic creativity • Building legacy through fatherhood and intentional living This conversation matters because it addresses the internal work required to lead, grow, and live with clarity and purpose. New episode drops Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Watch and listen on YouTube + Spotify Subscribe, share, and pass this on to someone who needs it.

Turning Law Into Real Impact with Anthony Canape & Becca Human

This week on Elite Insights, we’re joined by Anthony Canape (Board President) and Becca Human (Attorney & Board Member) of the QLaw Foundation. This episode explores how legal advocacy becomes real-world protection—especially for LGBTQ+ communities navigating complex systems. You’ll learn: • How legal access directly impacts identity and safety • Why community-centered advocacy is essential • The difference between having rights and accessing them • How small legal actions can create life-changing outcomes • Where individuals can step in to support meaningful change This conversation matters because it goes beyond theory—it shows what leadership and impact look like in practice. 🎙 Episode premieres Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify Subscribe, share, and be part of the conversation.