Joshua Southards, Amputee Blade Runners

Joshua Southards, Amputee Blade Runners

This interview explores the inspiring story of Amputee Blade Runners, a Nashville-based nonprofit that provides specialized prosthetic devices to help amputees return to active lifestyles. The organization's executive director shares the founding story, which began with a young football player who broke prosthetic feet playing sports and led to the creation of high-performance running legs. The conversation covers how insurance often only covers basic mobility needs, leaving gaps for athletic and recreational activities. The nonprofit serves people across all age groups, from children wanting to play tag with friends to adults rediscovering running after decades. Key topics include the custom fitting process for prosthetics, community building among amputees, the psychological aspects of limb loss, and how the organization operates through donations and volunteers. The discussion also touches on the various causes of limb loss, from diabetes and trauma to congenital conditions, and emphasizes the importance of giving people tools to live complete, active lives rather than just survive.

Ginger Jones - Next Mile Network

Ginger Jones shares her journey from speech-language pathologist to entrepreneur and founder of Next Mile Network. Born to deaf parents, Jones was drawn to speech pathology from an early age, eventually building a successful therapy practice that she sold to private equity after reaching over $1 million in revenue. The conversation explores her transition from healthcare to creating Next Mile Network, a Nashville-based community that connects people based on core values rather than arbitrary business metrics. Jones discusses the importance of company culture, leadership development, and finding mentors for different phases of business growth. She reflects on lessons learned from building and scaling her therapy practice, including hiring challenges, the importance of clear communication rhythms, and creating welcoming environments for new employees. Throughout the discussion, Jones emphasizes the value of being of service to others, a principle modeled by her parents, and how authentic relationships and shared values form the foundation of successful business communities.

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