How Entrepreneurs Can Aid the Justice-Involved

Encore of Entrepreneurship & Low Income Communities

This week, we give thanks for the life of our friend Robert L. Woodson, Sr., who passed away on May 19. Of the many pieces of wisdom he shared with us, telling stories of radical grace and forgiveness in order to help form solutions to our culture’s problems was among the most profound. Revisit our episode with him from Season 4 today. Meet Robert L. Woodson Sr., the founder of the Woodson Center, a veteran of the American Civil Rights Movement, and an advocate of poverty alleviation and disadvantaged communities. From growing up in segregated Philadelphia to building a national movement for change, Woodson invites us to see people not as problems, but as untapped potential ready to prosper. We explore how business, virtue, and redemption can transform lives and communities. * Mr. Woodson is currently reading ⁠The Future Once Happened Here: New York, D.C., L.A., and the Fate of America's Big Cities: Siegel, Fred⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/Future-Once-Happened-Here-L/dp/1893554104/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.a3b8jzlqlKBfpXp27z0yHyciLUOBPYzoHD9IynBnBnuZvlKPNflnRdlCEwuVZ3KJiLFelgj5vDNA_z_6LLEncsn5uGthHo04A5B8suxwsqfH8BC4daHbmcbOYsbTf545aopyu-Uxt81TcxB7LrrDPcsnQoY4m2T8IkEC88BRdk0Z1r8WbjceLnlFz_UWrzLmJmV23fbWM7evmfgA-zkUt62wV7sQbJaRGnn3_2fLw5M.v_Uixw1ZyjUGzBy4XNHrQqBu1zvPOnLPiR4MZaITjr8&dib_tag=se&hvadid=776973555505&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9007539&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=10408219062997225094--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10408219062997225094&hvtargid=kwd-911774402&hydadcr=9369_13873965&keywords=the+future+once+happened+here&mcid=c58fe991a7bd35a88cbe78c005b2d06b&qid=1762026644&sr=8-1]. * He is an accomplished writer of many good books, including ⁠The Triumphs of Joseph: How Todays Community Healers Are Reviving Our Streets and Neighborhoods⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/Triumphs-Joseph-Community-Reviving-Neighborhoods/dp/1416567860] ⁠, Lessons From the Least of These: The Woodson Principles⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/Lessons-Least-These-Woodson-Principles/dp/1642936472/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yO0MveM0KX0viXu6iEyoO7P8S01UYInMVLlh1MDbs8uIcFHRDfVsZuNqGtHSofy-.tEQD2IXjxPwDT29irnN7tMk9BCy2UOBJUymGOMbytgA&dib_tag=se&hvadid=777184066015&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9007539&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=11332416900079906828--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=11332416900079906828&hvtargid=kwd-1039301956453&hydadcr=22135_13655742&keywords=lessons+from+the+least+of+these&mcid=2148f58c78123c0e88df773265fab0d0&qid=1762026909&sr=8-1] ⁠Red, White, and Black: Rescuing American History from Revisionists and Race Hustlers⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/Red-White-Black-Rescuing-Revisionists/dp/1642937789] * His number one bestseller is called ⁠A Pathway to American Renewal: Red, White, and Black Volume II⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/Pathway-American-Renewal-White-Black/dp/B0D2WB2RQ3/ref=pd_lpo_d_sccl_2/139-1037323-8004601?pd_rd_w=Mb9vq&content-id=amzn1.sym.4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_p=4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_r=WRZ22J2HS75EYZAZ25KX&pd_rd_wg=2IaWP&pd_rd_r=f5071b6a-0322-490d-b897-446698f3fcd3&pd_rd_i=B0D2WB2RQ3&psc=1]. * You can learn more about the wonderful work done by the Woodson Center, as well as view informational cartoons, at ⁠Woodson Center⁠ [https://woodsoncenter.org/], as well as view informational videos produced by The Woodson Center at ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WoodsonCenter/shorts⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@WoodsonCenter/shorts] * Check out this article, recommended by Mr. Woodson, about Piney Woods by Jason Riley, ⁠The Enduring Success of Piney Woods School - WSJ⁠ [https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-enduring-success-of-piney-woods-school-100d281c] * Find out what the Ciocca Center can offer you at ⁠The Ciocca Center⁠ [https://cioccacenter.com/].

Business and Identity

Meet Fr. Corwin Low OP, tech pioneer, former IBM entrepreneur, president of the International Dominican Foundation, leads Apostolate to Evangelize Silicon Valley, and is director of mission advancement for the Angelicum in Rome. Father Corwin shares his journey from co-authoring the Internet Starter Kit for Windows 95 and working with Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen to discovering the Catholic faith through a series of providential encounters in Rome. He offers profound insights on integrating faith into a modern corporate culture, the importance of reclaiming one's identity in the workplace, and the current revival of Thomistic philosophy at the Angelicum in Rome. * Learn more about Fr. Corwin Low's ministry at the Angelicum [https://angelicum.it/]. * Find out what the Ciocca Center can offer you at The Ciocca Center [https://cioccacenter.com/]. * Join us for Spring 2025 Meeting: Family Business Consortium - The Busch School of Business [https://business.catholic.edu/centers-and-initiatives/family-business-center/family-business-events/spring-2025-meeting-of-the-family-business-consortium.html].

The "Poverty Trap" and breaking the cycle of poverty

Meet Michael Matheson Miller, the Chief of Strategic Initiatives and Senior Research Fellow at the Acton Institute, Director of the Center for Social Flourishing and the Poverty Cure Initiative, the Director and Producer of the award-winning documentary film, Poverty, Inc., and host of the Moral Imagination podcast. He deep dives into human dignity, faith, and the "enterprise solutions" that actually break the cycle of poverty. Mr. Matheson Miller also speaks on his new film, "Poverty Trap," which we are very excited about. He also discusses his real-world experiences and expert insight on poverty today. Specifically, failures of dependency to the restorative power of work. * Michael Matheson Miller is currently reading Chastity: Reconciliation of the Senses (Audible Audio Edition): Erik Varden, John Sackville, Bloomsbury Continuum. [https://www.amazon.com/Chastity-Reconciliation-of-the-Senses/dp/B0FGQKY889/ref=sr_1_3?adgrpid=193183515304&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YF1BAXobI2vHvKby8XH3Jy7mDuU0Om_HqwhwBtHTpUnhErb44HqGTLUlkSOq8u04th0P6F_cb2o0iMSPxWWFYd9a1NSVAqScsH2V7ee8EQSTdHd3zYyN2m69IVEfH1Gvxe3Tm-KwbY2_n57MDhEPFK8Tci9_Or7j2obCICljifwbC7NsevRkkOyKnEra4-KCX1SocmZMIWCtJGIIeCFZqQ.-V_MBpLSyKppNC40IWEkhzL4BPHzYPwk4LznjTVuSl0&dib_tag=se&hvadid=779633320967&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9007539&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=9504939434813143863--&hvqmt=b&hvrand=9504939434813143863&hvtargid=kwd-1967697025598&hydadcr=1002_1015238925_2462888&keywords=bishop+erik+varden&mcid=4272f650ceb13234b093a68b2772ad15&qid=1771726077&sr=8-3] * As well as A Student's Guide to Political Philosophy: Political Theory Guide (Guides to Major Disciplines) [https://www.amazon.com/Students-Political-Philosophy-Guides-Disciplines/dp/1882926439]. * He is also reading Quo Vadis: Sienkiewicz, Henryk, Kuniczak, W.S. [https://www.amazon.com/Quo-Vadis-Henryk-Sinkiewicz/dp/0781805503] * Find out more about Michael Matheson Miller by listening to his podcast, The Moral Imagination - Michael Matheson Miller [https://www.themoralimagination.com/]. * Check out Mr. Matheson Miller's film Poverty, Inc. [https://www.povertyinc.org/] * Find out what the Ciocca Center can offer you at The Ciocca Center [https://cioccacenter.com/]. * Join us for Spring 2025 Meeting: Family Business Consortium - The Busch School of Business [https://business.catholic.edu/centers-and-initiatives/family-business-center/family-business-events/spring-2025-meeting-of-the-family-business-consortium.html].

Business Is the Key to African Prosperity

Magatte Wade is on a mission to liberate African economies from the overregulation that holds them back. Hear her inspiring personal story and why she insists that jobs and energy are the true keys to a thriving Africa. * Magatte Wade recommends our colleague Luke Burgis' forthcoming The One & the 99 [https://www.amazon.com/One-Ninety-Nine-Forging-Identity-Contagion/dp/B0FR9PL5K9/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1FO2L358WFTMY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oV_vvIcz9ObuBIQ7KkNNDTWPvtPJnYvObG2tkAu_vCLyFdD2GQpprwUiy5fF5x2CjZDo4kATjFMF_2Nkj4skLUnKJPnt1SpEIS_wt_fZkPMgSMkJkHc2cFIXLVbEESbkYzfkoH2qJLM0E4Qp5bUZoPl6_fu2mOOFR2cvT5RaVx0e_HyLu3U09kWtLsu3R1FHGkbHJdSre1aFCivKgpuVHPEmhQTpU5y4IzffmZwzSFQ.9xTwbl-Q0vR8Jkw7X5YFYJmT40jvK9-6NQIBOWT5bdc&dib_tag=se&keywords=Luke+Burgis&qid=1771420503&sprefix=luke+burgis%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-2]. * Her book The Heart of a Cheetah [https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Cheetah-African-Poverty-Flourishing/dp/B0CL8C6XVD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3I8GL7R550465&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.J57GaXoCNdqFc0W3apvqmA.CJvo7ZXMLqM20WjRtNAsbY_1LHnt2r_lNidyhmX7PhY&dib_tag=se&keywords=Heart+of+a+cheetah&qid=1771420629&s=audible&sprefix=heart+of+a+cheetah%2Caudible%2C237&sr=1-1] is a blueprint for human flourishing in Africa. * Tiossan Academy [https://www.tiossanacademy.org/] educates African children in virtue, character, entrepreneurship and business skills. * Join us for The Busch School of Business' Spring Family Business Consortium [https://business.catholic.edu/centers-and-initiatives/family-business-center/index.html] meeting. * Find out more about entrepreneurship at Catholic University of America at our website: CioccaCenter.com [http://cioccacenter.com/]

"Right Proper" & Radical Transparency

Meet the co-owner of Right Proper Brewing Company, Thor Cheston. He engages in deep conversation about his journey from a liberal arts graduate to a successful entrepreneur in the craft beer industry. As well as discussing the challenges faced in the competitive market, the importance of adapting business strategies, and the implementation of radical transparency through open book management. The conversation highlights the significance of understanding customer needs, financial literacy, and effective leadership in achieving business success. * Thor Cheston is currently reading Andreas Widmer's book The Art of Principled Entrepreneurship: Creating Enduring Value [https://www.amazon.com/Art-Principled-Entrepreneurship-Creating-Enduring/dp/1637740697]. * He's also reading Good Profit: How Creating Value for Others Built One of the World's Most Successful Companies [https://www.amazon.com/Good-Profit-Creating-Successful-Companies/dp/1101904135]. And Saved in Hope: Spe Salvi: Pope Benedict XVI [https://www.amazon.com/Saved-Hope-Pope-Benedict-XVI/dp/1586172514]. * He is a big fan of the book The Great Game of Business, Expanded and Updated: The Only Sensible Way to Run a Company [https://www.amazon.com/Great-Game-Business-Expanded-Updated/dp/0385348339]. * You can learn more about Thor Cheston and his wonderful brewery at Right Proper Brewing Company [https://www.rightproperbrewing.com/]. * Visit the Brew Pub at Shaw — Right Proper Brewing Company [https://www.rightproperbrewing.com/shaw]. * Thor mentions "EBITDA" earnings: Earnings Before Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. * Register for the Family Business Consortium at familybusinessconsortium.org [https://www.familybusinessconsortium.org/]. * Find out more about entrepreneurship at The Busch School of Business by visiting cioccacenter [http://cioccacenter.com/]