Let's Get After It

Let's Get After It

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ACCESS Your Potential
In this episode, we highlight how ACCESS creates meaningful opportunities for students to grow beyond the classroom. From leadership development and networking events to hands-on experiences and community involvement, ACCESS helps students build confidence, connections, and real-world skills. ACCESS isn’t just a program, it’s a platform for students to share their voices, step into leadership, and unlock their potential. If you're looking to grow, connect, and take advantage of new opportunities, this episode is for you.
Bounce and Byrnes
In this episode of Let's Get After It we explore a new route of the podcast, learning about resources for entrepreneurs. To kick off this new era of the podcast, we talk with Greyson Byrnes! Greyson is the Program Manager at Bounce Innovation Hub and also a Kent State alum with a diverse background in business, Spanish, innovation, and non-profits. Learn more about Greyson's career journey and all the aspects of Bounce that can benefit local founders: office and co-working space, accelerator programs, workshops, and community. Slight technical difficulties on one mic. Apologies for any audio changes!
Studio RISE: The Dalon
This episode of Let's Get After It features Studio RISE participant Jaerrion Winfrey and his business, The Dalon. The Dalon is a fashion brand that combines experimental design with pure expression, centered around a mission of liberation through creation. Hear more about the vision behind Jaerrion's brand, the audience he resonates with, and how taking on the Studio RISE art accelerator helped inform and propel his business. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_dalon/
Studio RISE: Nicole
This episode of Let's Get After It features Studio RISE participant Kayla Robinson and her business, Nicole. Nicole specializes in handmade goods designed to bring comfort & charm to your everyday. Learn more about Kayla's background and interests that inspired the brand, how her motivation to take on this business as a freshman has lead to many opportunities, and the connections she formed in the Studio RISE accelerator. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleatelier_/
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The Fashion Market: Pop-Ups, Passion, and Profit
In this episode of Let’s Get After It, we sit down with Sophia Marion, a senior merchandising student at Kent State, who's leading the charge on the university’s Fashion Market. Sophia shares how the Fashion Market provides a space for creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship, offering students the opportunity to sell their work, attend local events, and build real-world experience in the fashion industry.
Capybaras Create Community
In this episode of Let's Get After It we talk to Jude Mercer who is the founder of Capybara Collective! We recap the Stage Zero concert we partnered with Jude on, discuss all the facets of the business and future plans, then dive into some international favorites that include socc--football.
Makeup for the Masses
*Since recording this episode, the business has updated their brand name from Marissa's Wishes to Pretty Shades by Riss* In this episode of the LaunchNET podcast we talk with Marissa Jackson, the founder of Pretty Shades by Riss! Marissa tells us about what started her entrepreneurial journey, what sparked her passion for makeup, and what she's learned as a young founder.
Finance, Football, & Fettuccine
In this episode we dive into all things sports and entrepreneurship with Brad Smith, a founder that's taken on three separate businesses, Brad shares his advice taking on new ventures, tips for aspiring founders getting into pitching, and tales from Italy involving pasta and a headlock.
Compassion is the Key Component
In this episode we talk with Riley Smith, the co-founder of Component Stage! Teddi Wilson joins us for this episode as LaunchNET's resident graphic designer and the co-founder of Component Stage. In this episode we go over what Component Stage is, their partnership dynamic, and future goals for the company.
Birds & Brews
In this episode we talk with Nicholas Huger, the founder of Booby's Coffee and Tea and Sahara Flow! Nick tells us about the growth he's had as a student entrepreneur, his passion for all things coffee and tea, and why he's so inspired by Booby's — the bird that is.
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