Podcasts about Maxine Clark

Maxine Clark came up with the idea and opened the first Build a Bear store inside the St. Louis Galleria in under a year. But it wasn't her first experience in retail. The Florida native moved to St. Louis with her job with The May Company and would go on to be president of Payless Shoes. In her career she became an innovator in the retail industry. She joined me on the podcast for an in-depth conversation inside Delmar Divine, the former St. Luke's Hospital turned hub for non-profits. Maxine's passion for life and improving the lives of those around her shines through each of her endeavors and she's got quite the story to share.

We'd love to have your feedback and ideas for future episodes of Retail Unwrapped. Just text us!Guest: Sharon Price John, CEO Build-A-Bear WorkshopBuild-A-Bear Workshop is the evolution of a metamorphosis of a beloved brand. What began as a mall-centric experiential retailer transformed into a global powerhouse by understanding the shifting dynamics of consumer behavior, digital commerce, and destination retail. Join Shelley and Sharon as they reveal how questioning traditional retail assumptions led to breakthrough insights about tourist locations, hospitality partnerships, and multi-generational appeal. This strategic pivot wasn't about changing direction but rather reinterpreting the mission of founder Maxine Clark who created memorable family experiences. Listen in to learn how experiential excellence has made Build-a-Bear a retail renaissance.For more strategic insights and compelling content, visit TheRobinReport.com, where you can read, watch, and listen to content from Robin Lewis and other retail industry experts, and be sure to follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

In this powerful episode of Circuit of Success, host Brett Gilliland welcomes Maxine Clark, the remarkable founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop and a true pioneer in the retail industry. Maxine shares her journey from a young girl inspired by her family's resilience and her teachers' guidance, to becoming one of the most influential leaders in retail. Since launching Build-A-Bear Workshop in 1997, Maxine transformed a simple idea into a globally loved brand, with nearly 500 stores and over 250 million customized furry friends created. As she recounts the challenges and triumphs of taking the company public on the NYSE and growing it into a household name, Maxine offers listeners rare insights into the visionary mindset that fuels her success.   Beyond her accomplishments with Build-A-Bear, Maxine reveals the next chapters of her life dedicated to giving back. From creating Blueprint4.com, a mobile app designed to help families access educational resources, to developing the Delmar DivINe™, a vibrant multi-use space revitalizing St. Louis neighborhoods, Maxine continues to drive meaningful change. As a mentor, investor, and Managing Partner at Prosper Women's Capital, she supports women and minority entrepreneurs, embodying her belief in the transformative power of education and opportunity. Maxine's influence extends well beyond her career, earning her accolades like induction into the Junior Achievement National Business Hall of Fame and recognition as one of retail's “25 Most Influential People.” Currently serving on boards such as Arch Grants, Nine PBS, and Washington University, Maxine champions initiatives that promote equity and community. In this inspiring episode, Maxine shares the lessons, values, and bold vision that have defined her path, offering a masterclass on leadership, impact, and building a legacy with heart.   Watch the Full Episode Here!

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On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast, Paul is joined by Kristin Johnson and Maxine Clark to talk about equality. KEY TAKEAWAYS Equality is something that we're born with, it's our birthright, but depending on the circumstances it doesn't always show up. But it is something that is ingrained in the human condition, and I passionately believe in it. When I was a child my mother was a civil rights activist who had worked during WWII for Eleanor Roosevelt as a secretary who traveled with her and my Mum learned a lot from her, When she moved back to Miami after Franklin died, she married my Father and she and several of her friends started a school for children with Down's Syndrome to stop them being put in asylums. That was my introduction to the idea that we all have something to contribute and a reason for being on this planet. Growing up when I did in the 50s and 60s it was much more equitable, there was a much larger middle class, you had people in your neighbourhood who were doctors, lawyers, policemen, truck drivers, my father was an electrician. You didn't know what people made, you didn't know their politics, you just lived in a neighbourhood with people, humans, friends, dogs and cats, and all the other things that go along with being a child in those days. I feel like we're all craving that connection, that needing to be seen as a person not as a skin colour, a gender, as tall or short, not as 17 or 75 years old, but as a human being that has something to contribute. That's how my family lived, I didn't know there were differences in people just because they looked different than me – everybody looked different than me. I have a million questions when I meet someone: Where did you come from? How long have you lived here? How many times have you moved? In asking questions you find common ground and by listening and not talking yourself you find out so much about life and you didn't have to do it yourself, you can live through someone else's experiences. That's how I see it: I'm a problem solver, like both my Mum and Dad, if something's broken and I know there's a solution somewhere – or I don't know yet and I want to see if somebody else is fixing it properly – I'll go and do that, or I'll bring people together to do it. BEST MOMENTS ‘Equality is giving everyone a chance no matter where they start from, where they come from, it's the American Dream and a dream throughout the world.'‘We all want to be safe, we all want to have friends, we all want to live in a nice home in a nice street where there's good schools, shopping and transportation.'‘We have so much potential in each of us.'‘Our job is to make sure that we see everybody as an individual.' VALUABLE RESOURCES Paul's Story: Emerging From The Forest (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272 Paul's Story: Emerging From The Forest (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272 Mastering The Game Of Life Book (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679 Mastering The Game Of Life Book (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679 Speaking From Our Hearts Books: Volumes 1-3 (Available on Amazon) World Game-Changers Group ABOUT THE GUESTS Kristin Johnson is a prize-winning/ prize-finalist writer, blogger, ghost-writing/ creative writing consultant, screenwriter, and editor. A graduate of the former Master of Professional Writing Program from the University of Southern California, she has published/ collaborated on seven books. One of her many published books AIN'T “U” GOT NO MANNERS has been called ‘the Bible for social media'. She is a member of the Desert Screenwriters Guild, Society of Children's Books and Illustrators, and Palm Springs Women in Film and Television. https://www.kristinjohnson.net/ Maxine Clark is one of the true innovators in the retail industry. During her career, her ability to spot emerging retail and merchandising trends and her insight into the desires of the American consumer have generated growth for retail leaders, including department store, discount and specialty stores. In 1997, she founded Build-A-Bear Workshop®, a teddy-bear themed retail-entertainment experience. Today there are, which today has nearly 500 stores around the world and over 225 million stuffed animals have been sold. In June 2013, Maxine stepped down from her Chief Executive Bear role to apply her entrepreneurial skills to her passion for improving K-12 public education and to invest in and mentor women and minority entrepreneurs. Her next “act” is making public education much more consumer friendly by creating more access for families and students to systems and supports to enrich each child's learning experience. Launched in 2015, her first product, Blueprint4.com, is a free and easy-to-use mobile app designed to help ALL families navigate the best summer activities, pre-college programs and career options for their family. Her latest venture is the Delmar DivINe—the transformation of a neighborhood eyesore into a multi-use and mixed income real estate development that opened in Fall, 2021. Maxine is also a Managing Partner of Prosper Women's Capital, a St. Louis based fund created to invest in women owned businesses and a member of the Board of Advisors of Lewis & Clark Ventures, a St. Louis based private equity firm and is a trusted advisor and mentor to several women and minority owned businesses. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxineclark ABOUT THE HOST Paul has made a remarkable transformation from existing for many years in dark, desperate despair; to now living a really healthy, happy and fulfilling life. From an early age, he was in the vice-like clutches of the demon drink and constantly embroiled within a dark cocktail of toxic beliefs, self-hate and destructive violence. Along with his empathetic and dedicated team of world-class coaches and mentors, Paul's purpose is deeply transformational: Developing World Game-Changers… He is extremely passionate about helping others to find their purpose, have a voice and ultimately, make a real difference.  This has been built on a long and distinguished history of heart-centred coaching and mentoring.  He has also been responsible for raising significant amounts of funds for many charities and good causes around the world; positively impacting and inspiring thousands of children – mainly from challenging backgrounds – within the UK & worldwide. Through this World Game-Changers podcast and books, he has been involved in – including being a best-selling co-author – Paul also helps others to get their own inspirational messages and stories out into the world; as well as offering support to many charitable organisations, in their development & fund-raising. CONTACT METHODS Tel: +44 (0) 7958 042 155 E-mail: Paul@Paul-Lowe.com Web: https://www.Paul-Lowe.com Web: https://www.worldgamechangers.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IamPaulLowe/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-d-lowe-7a78332a/  This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

We have a celebrity sighting this month on the show......Maxine Clark. She is one of the true innovators in the retail industry. At age 48 she became a first-time entrepreneur and founded Build-A-Bear Workshop. Within just a few years, she took her company public on the New York Stock Exchange. Most importantly, she's had a big impact on millions of children and adults from their Build-A-Bear experience. What makes her story even more amazing is what Maxine is doing now her 70's... • More about Maxine Clark: https://clarkfoxstl.com/team/maxine-clark  • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Maxine-Clark-Interview-Build-A-Bear-Mega-Founder-Turns-to-Social-Entrepreneurship  • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/podcast  • Sponsored by Mike Ownbey, COMPASS: https://www.mikeownbey.com  • Sponsored by How to Retire and Not Die: https://garysirak.com/how-to-retire-and-not-die  • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe 

Maxine Clark sat down and talked about the early days of Build-A-Bear, it's growth, and what some of the secret sauce was! 

Delmar Divine is now a mixed use facility, with dozens of non-profits, community meeting space as well as apartments. Another piece of Maxine Clark's vision is opening today -- the Greater Health Pharmacy and Wellness Center. Carol Daniel met with owner and entrepreneur Dr. Marcus Howard to get more of his story.

Maxine leads with heart in every business adventure. She encourages the curious mind and welcomes the opportunity for growth. With a passion for education and philanthropy work, she uses her success to reform neighborhoods, businesses and support underserved communities. Clark has accomplishments such as Chief executive Bear, KIPP Inspire Academy, Blueprint4, The Fox-Clark Foundation, and The Delmar DivINe to name a few. This episode tells Maxine's journey of growing up in Miami, Florida during the late 50's and 60's and how she took the leap of putting the heart back into the community.She reminds us to stay open-minded, ask questions, and find your passion. Support the show

Delmar Divine is the brainchild of Build-A-Bear Workshop founder and philanthropist Maxine Clark. Occupying the site of the old St. Luke's Hospital just north of Delmar Blvd. in St. Louis' West End neighborhood, the project is Clark's way to bridge the “Delmar Divide.” Delmar Divine Executive Director Jorge Riopedre and CEO/Founder of SoulFisher Ministries Shawntelle Fisher discuss how the effort is meeting the needs of local nonprofits and neighboring communities.

Carol Daniel continues her in-depth look at Delmar Divine.  We hear from Build a Bear founder Maxine Clark who talks legacy and reviving the region

Maxine Clark is the Founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop®, a teddy-bear themed retail-entertainment experience. In 2004, Build-A-Bear became a public company traded on the NYSE. Today there are over 350 Build-A-Bear Workshop stores worldwide and over 200 million stuffed animals have been sold worldwide. In 2022, Build-A-Bear will celebrate its 25th anniversary.

What do astronauts, Olympic champions, and Nobel laureates do differently that allows them to achieve at such a high level? My guest on my latest episode of Power Lunch Live is Dr. Ruth Gotian who has done extensive research on what makes people very successful. She is an educator, author, coach, and speaker on the subject of optimizing success. She inspires audience members to fear not trying more than they fear failing. Her new book The Success Factor features exclusive interviews with high achievers, including such people as Dr. Tony Fauci NIH/NIAID Institute Director; Dr Mike Brown, Nobel prize winner; Dr Peggy Whitson, Former NASA Chief Astronaut; Maxine Clark, founder and former CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop; and Steve Kerr, eight-time NBA Champion and head coach of the Golden State Warriors. #leadership #performance #success #achievement #100coaches #Mg100

Stuff it, fluff it, stitch it, dress it: Build-a-Bear Founder and former CEO Maxine Clark built a retail-entertainment empire by letting people make their own furry friends. Two hundred million of them. What's the secret to her success? Listen as she tells EconTalk's Russ Roberts how she developed a customer-focused culture, why she sought to join (and not beat) her competition, and about some of the (seriously) strange things people have stuffed into their bears.

Build-A-Bear Workshop was an idea that hatched over 25 years ago in the mind of Maxine Clark during a day of shopping with a good friend's daughter. And while these stores are now a name that everyone knows, not many are aware of how Build-a-Bear came to be.  And today on #GlambitionRadio, we have the behind-the-scenes founder of this brand that has gained an enormous following!  If you are one of the few not familiar with Build-A-Bear, it's a teddy-bear themed retail-entertainment experience found in nearly every major mall in America. The post Maxine Clark, Founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop® — Glambition® Radio Episode 277 with Ali Brown appeared first on Ali Brown.

Build-A-Bear Workshop was an idea that hatched over 25 years ago in the mind of Maxine Clark during a day of shopping with a good friend's daughter. And while these stores are now a name that everyone knows, not many are aware of how Build-a-Bear came to be.  And today on #GlambitionRadio, we have the behind-the-scenes founder of this brand that has gained an enormous following!  If you are one of the few not familiar with Build-A-Bear, it's a teddy-bear themed retail-entertainment experience found in nearly every major mall in America. The post Maxine Clark, Founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop® — Glambition® Radio Episode 277 with Ali Brown appeared first on Ali Brown.

Build-A-Bear Workshop was an idea that hatched over 25 years ago in the mind of Maxine Clark during a day of shopping with a good friend's daughter. And while these stores are now a name that everyone knows, not many are aware of how Build-a-Bear came to be.  And today on #GlambitionRadio, we have the behind-the-scenes founder of this brand that has gained an enormous following!  If you are one of the few not familiar with Build-A-Bear, it's a teddy-bear themed retail-entertainment experience found in nearly every major mall in America. The post Maxine Clark, Founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop® — Glambition® Radio Episode 277 with Ali Brown appeared first on Ali Brown.

Build-A-Bear Workshop was an idea that hatched over 25 years ago in the mind of Maxine Clark during a day of shopping with a good friend's daughter. And while these stores are now a name that everyone knows, not many are aware of how Build-a-Bear came to be.  And today on #GlambitionRadio, we have the behind-the-scenes founder of this brand that has gained an enormous following!  If you are one of the few not familiar with Build-A-Bear, it's a teddy-bear themed retail-entertainment experience found in nearly every major mall in America. The post Maxine Clark, Founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop® — Glambition® Radio Episode 277 with Ali Brown appeared first on Ali Brown.

When we give women the same respect and opportunities as men, we give the world its best chance for peace, prosperity, and survival. Angry about sexism and misogyny and what you personally have endured? Sad for those who suffer because of inequality and greed? Afraid the world won't get its act together in time to save itself? Care about human rights and want to be part of the solution? Laurie Levin's Call Me a Woman: On Our Way to Equality and Peace (One More Page, 2021) begins with a personal story of Levin's early years. She describes how the loss of her mother and multiple sexual assaults, including rape, led to her life's calling. Inside you'll discover: The most important thing parents can do to change the world Our unconscious habits that perpetuate inequality Inspiring stories to shift resentment to empathy, hope, and action The 7 Habits of Equality to speed our way to gender equality and peace Inner peace and freedom as you become the solution Personal interviews with: Lynn Povich, first woman senior editor Newsweek magazine; Maxine Clark, founder Build-A-Bear Workshop; Gloria Feldt, former CEO and President Planned Parenthood Federation of America, NY Times Best-Selling Author; Mark Levin, biotech industry leader, founder, and CEO; Zaron Burnett III, investigative journalist and writer. Call Me A Woman: On Our Way to Equality and Peace provides real life experiences, global studies, and insights, and the 7 Habits of Equality that will reshape the world into one where all children have equal opportunities, from the beginning to the end of their lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

When we give women the same respect and opportunities as men, we give the world its best chance for peace, prosperity, and survival. Angry about sexism and misogyny and what you personally have endured? Sad for those who suffer because of inequality and greed? Afraid the world won't get its act together in time to save itself? Care about human rights and want to be part of the solution? Laurie Levin's Call Me a Woman: On Our Way to Equality and Peace (One More Page, 2021) begins with a personal story of Levin's early years. She describes how the loss of her mother and multiple sexual assaults, including rape, led to her life's calling. Inside you'll discover: The most important thing parents can do to change the world Our unconscious habits that perpetuate inequality Inspiring stories to shift resentment to empathy, hope, and action The 7 Habits of Equality to speed our way to gender equality and peace Inner peace and freedom as you become the solution Personal interviews with: Lynn Povich, first woman senior editor Newsweek magazine; Maxine Clark, founder Build-A-Bear Workshop; Gloria Feldt, former CEO and President Planned Parenthood Federation of America, NY Times Best-Selling Author; Mark Levin, biotech industry leader, founder, and CEO; Zaron Burnett III, investigative journalist and writer. Call Me A Woman: On Our Way to Equality and Peace provides real life experiences, global studies, and insights, and the 7 Habits of Equality that will reshape the world into one where all children have equal opportunities, from the beginning to the end of their lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

Charlie Brennan debates with Wendy Wiese, Alvin Reid, Ray Hartmann and Bill McClellan. In the second half-hour on Donnybrook Next Up, the panel is joined by Maxine Clark, founder and former CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop and Chief Inspirator of the Delmar Divine.

By: David M. Foster, CFP®, CAP®Hello, listeners, and welcome to the 16th episode of the Gateway Giving Podcast!My guest today is Maxine Clark. You may or may not be familiar with her name, but, especially if you are from the St. Louis area, you are almost certainly familiar with her work. She is the founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop.Since she stepped down from her role as Chief Executive Bear in 2013, she has been spending her time using her wealth and influence to improve the lives of others in the St. Louis region, primarily through the foundation she and her husband, Bob Fox, founded in 2004. In particular, right now she is focused on putting the finishing touches on the Delmar Divine; a mixed-use development for social innovators that will provide office space and shared resources for nonprofits, as well as approximately 150 affordable apartments designed for young, diverse professionals.I wanted to have Maxine on the podcast, not only because I wanted to hear more about her work with the Delmar Divine, but also because I am fascinated by how people with significant wealth think about the opportunity and/or responsibility they have to use that wealth to give back to the community that helped create it in the first place. One of my missions in life is to convince people with excess wealth to give more of that wealth away to people who aren't related to them, so I want to know how I can help to replicate Maxine's attitude about philanthropy and the responsibility we all have to one another across our region and our country.As you'll hear in this interview, it's impossible to interact with Maxine and not come away from it feeling more optimistic about the future of St. Louis. This was a delightful conversation, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!As always, if you have any questions, requests, or suggestions for people or organizations for me to interview, you can email me at david@gatewaywealthstl.com. Now, without further ado, here is my interview with Maxine Clark!LinksClark-Fox Family Foundation2018 IRS Form 990Delmar DivineBlueprint4SummerSTLProsper Women's CapitalSt. Louis Magazine FeatureNewswise FeatureWikipediaMaxine's Twitter

Today on the show, Dr. Gotian will chat with her panelist and special guest Maxine Clark, the Founder of Build a Bear about high performance. Maxine's story is remarkable.

When a spark in Maxine Clark's ignited the idea for Build-A-Bear, there was no stopping her. In this episode, Clark describes her transition from President of Payless, to developing the seed that eventually grew into Build-A-Bear. Aimed at creating the ultimate field trip experience, Clark breaks down how she turned some of her wildest dreams into a global experience still beloved today. Maxine can be found on twitter, @chiefexecbear, and you can keep up with future Real Talk episodes at https://www.ladieswholaunch.org/realtalk.

Entrepreneurs are often known for working around the clock to keep their business afloat. But is sacrificing sleep for work actually what’s best for business? According to Jeff Gish, an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Central Florida, the answer is no. Gish’s research shows that a lack of sleep can have a negative impact on decision making. “We found that when you're sleep deprived, you still come up with the same amount of ideas, but they're just not as good. So they aren't as commercially viable when you're sleep deprived. And you're more likely to fall for or pursue an ill fated business opportunity,” Gish said. On the latest episode of the Speaking Startup podcast, we dig into the subject of sleep in entrepreneurship. Plus, we hear from Maxine Clark, the founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop. The entrepreneur made her name building a retail empire but has focused her recent efforts on enabling other entrepreneurs and bridging racial and economic divides in St. Louis.

I am excited to present these giants within their industries! Maxine Clark of Build-A-Bear Workshop has taken her business empire to a platform that enriches her community to grow stronger. Kristy Jackson, known as, the network connector, keeps making spaces to gather entrepreneurs and empower business growth. And Marc Bowers of St. Louis Makes , keeps the innovation and business scaling wheel turning within the manufacturing industry. With this combination, there is a promise of knowledge, insights, and direction that you will be able to take away. Thanks again to Midwest Dairy for making this panel event possible!

Founder of Build a Bear. Currently developing a $200M development to help St Louis.

As the founder of Builder-A-Bear Workshop, Maxine Clark has led a life of entrepreneurship, mentoring, and service. With an executive career in a various major business, she took a big leap to create a brand which has brought joy to so many families. Now, Maxine has turned her attention full-time into leaving an impact through philanthropy and innovation spaces like her most recent venture - Delmar DevINe. Learn more about Maxine's background, story, and much more. You can follow her @ChiefExecBear on Twitter, clarkfoxstl.com and learn about her recent efforts at delmardivine.com. 

During this episode, You, Me and Your Top Three host, Gregg Garrett, speaks first about the unique nature of building connections during the COVID-19 quarantine. He then interviews middle-school teacher turned CEO Chanel Hampton, founder and president of Strategic Community Partners, who has a fantastic message about following your passion. She shares her Top Three ranging from the founder of Build-a-Bear to an ambassador of Belize to an executive coach who holds her accountable. And you have to hear what she has to say about dealing with that pit in your stomach. About Chanel Hampton Chanel Hampton serves as the Founder and President of Strategic Community Partners (SCP), a Detroit-based firm focused on working with local and national organizations rooted in education, equity, and justice. In 2015, Chanel launched SCP with a vision of partnering with mission-driven organizations to build capacity and positively serve Black and marginalized communities. SCP works with a robust array of partners, including Detroit Public Schools Community District, The Skillman Foundation, United Way for Southeastern Michigan, Washington, D.C.’s Office of the State Superintendent of Education, WEPOWER St. Louis, My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, The Obama Foundation and numerous other community-based organizations and leaders. SCP also operates a community center and the first co-working space in Detroit’s legacy-rich Fitzgerald neighborhood. Prior to founding SCP, Chanel began her career as a middle school teacher, where her passion for larger systemic change in the education system grew. Particularly moved by the need for diverse teacher talent and organizations with the right motivations and mindsets working in communities, Chanel began her work with administration and later joined Teach for America’s National Recruitment Team. Founding and leading national diversity initiatives, Chanel served as a national recruitment team leaders and also worked with the organization’s 52 regions as a strategic advisor and partner – resulting in unprecedented community engagement, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and progress with communities across the country. Chanel also led several additional organization-wide initiatives and partnerships, including the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference. During her career, Chanel has also served as a central office executive in public school systems, including Detroit Public Schools; and worked with the Michigan Department of Education to ensure equitable practices for all districts across the state. Chanel holds a bachelor’s degree in African-American Studies, Psychology, and Sociocultural Anthropology. She also has two master’s degrees in Secondary Education and Education Administration. She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Organizational Leadership. Chanel’s lifelong passions for Detroit, justice, education, and equity drive her personally and professionally and motivate her to continue, as well as expand. Show Highlights Segment 1: Overview 1:03      The importance of your “Quarantine Crew”: focus on your present and be OK with it 3:27      Chanel Hampton: A lifelong educator who began as a middle school teacher and is now a CEO 4:42      Strategic Community Partners (SCP): Cultivated from a quick-growing passion for teacher diversity and realizing a need for strategy and community to work hand-in-hand 10:38   Drawing Parallels: Taking a corporate/ operations lens to the work of SCP Segment 2: The “Top Three” 13:08   Chanel’s “Top Three” begins with Maxine Clark who became her first mentor in St. Louis and believed in Chanel when she didn’t believe in herself 20:17   Simple but important lesson: Send the follow-up message 21:38   Chanel’s “Top Three” grows with Ambassador Shabazz whose brilliance and ability to coach without noticing you’re being coached has pushed her through tough love 28:42   “Coming home is hard”: The key is making shifts and realizations in life to make it a positive transition 31:50   Chanel’s “Top Three” continues with Priscilla Archangel whose coaching helped bridge gaps and make tough decisions to take SCP to the next level 37:30   Coach vs. Mentor: A big difference in being held accountable 38:24   Chanel’s “Top Three” concludes with individuals in her “Quarantine Club” (Dr. Robert Simmons, Laura Khalil, Adam Layne, Anthony Smith, Charli Cooksey, Michelle Moss, Mel Mills, Mike Walters, Racheal Allen, Janet Dickerson, and Richard Grundy) whom she is grateful for during these unprecedented times Segment 3: Transformation & Disruption 43:00   Opportunity from Challenges: Two specific examples outlined by Chanel 45:30   The future of Education: “Are we bringing the right community together?” 48:23   Hints/ Areas of Focus for Community Leaders: Making sure we don’t forget 51:00   SCP Incubator: What is it and how do you learn more? Segment 4: Wrapping Up 54:53   Upcoming SCP Event: Culture for Change 56:00   How to stay in contact with Chanel 56:30   How to be a better leader? “Deal with that one thing” Additional Information Contact Chanel Hampton: Chanel’s LinkedIn Chanel’s Instagram Chanel’s Twitter Chanel’s Email Contact Gregg Garrett: Gregg’s LinkedIn Gregg’s Twitter Gregg’s Bio Contact CGS Advisors: Website LinkedIn Twitter

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Maxine Clark is a world renown entrepreneur and philanthropist. Clark founded Build-A-Bear Workshop in St. Louis, Missouri. She's the inspiration of the Delmar DivINe, and the CEO/Co-Founder of the Clark-Fox Family Foundation. Twice monthly WISER Conversations features Women leading the way in Science, Entrepreneurship, and Research. Dena Ladd, Executive Director of the Missouri Cures Education Foundation interviews inspirational women from Missouri, the Midwest, and around the world. Find out more about Missouri Cures at: https://missouricures.org Learn more about Maxine Clark at: https://clarkfoxstl.com/team/maxine-clark/ & https://www.buildabear.com/brand-about-story-founder.html & https://delmardivine.com/#

Maxine Clark is the founder and former CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop. Build-A-Bear started with one store in the Galleria Mall in St Louis and has 500 stores around the world today. Maxine takes us through her entrpreneurial journey, talks about places along the way where she felt stuck and how she moved through and past that stuckness and shares wisdom that can be applied to both business and life. She shares details of her post-BAB life including an ambitious "social impact real estate development" in St. Louis.   

Nancy's friend, Laura Herring, is a dynamic business woman who begins each day with a dedication to make a difference. Her biography, "No Fear Allowed: A Story of Guts, Perseverance, and Making An Impact," is "an honest book, a rare insight into the truth of what entrepreneurs face every day." - Maxine Clark, Founder, Build-A-Bear Workshop

In our second episode, Maxine elaborates on Build-A-Bear’s business model, and shares her vision for creating positive changes in our communities.

Maxine Clark, Founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop, discusses how an idea of building a teddy bear morphed into a worldwide phenomenon... warming the hearts of children and adults alike!

In our second episode, Maxine elaborates on Build-A-Bear’s business model, and shares her vision for creating positive changes in our communities.

Maxine Clark, Founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop, discusses how an idea of building a teddy bear morphed into a worldwide phenomenon... warming the hearts of children and adults alike!

Nancy's friend, Laura Herring, is a dynamic business woman who begins each day with a dedication to make a difference. Her biography, "No Fear Allowed: A Story of Guts, Perseverance, and Making An Impact," is "an honest book, a rare insight into the truth of what entrepreneurs face every day." - Maxine Clark, Founder, Build-A-Bear Workshop

BGBS Episode 015: Everyone Needs A Teddy BearMaxine Clark is one of the true innovators in the retail industry. During her career, her ability to spot emerging retail and merchandising trends and her insight into the desires of the American consumer have generated growth for retail leaders, including department store, discount and specialty stores. In 1997, she founded Build-A-Bear Workshop®, a teddy-bear themed retail-entertainment experience. Today there are more than 400 Build-A-Bear Workshop stores worldwide. Maxine Clark is the founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop & Chief Executive Officer of Clark-Fox Family Foundation. She's made many impressions with her skills and abilities to have the vision of the consumer and her unique strategies when it comes to branding. While working her way up the chain in her career path, Maxine, at age 48, successfully managed to structure, build, and grow her billion-dollar company based on hugs and love… In this episode we talked about: Maxine's loss of “Teddy”, her teddy bear, that had left her devastated as a child. She shared many experiences and secrets with Teddy and losing him was a traumatic event for her. Maxine's life growing up and wanting to be a civil rights attorney. She went to college, majored in journalism, eventually went off to law school, and started work in department stores where she made it into a company division in Washington. What the retail experience was like back the day for Maxine and how malls were the highlights of the retail industry. Maxine's previous employment work landed her to great opportunities to becoming a buyer and then later working with the CEO as senior executive with May Company, and then later became the President of PayLess. The customer-oriented natural skill Maxine has and how she's applied it to her previous work and her business. How Maxine sensed the rise of the internet and focused on the use of technology to create a better customer experience for her early start of Build-A-Bear Workshop. Maxine used her skills and vision to build her business as an entrepreneur working for other companies. The importance of children and the role they play for our future. How it's important to hear their voices and ideas and help them live out those dreams. Maxine shares the importance of sharing your own ideas and how to put your heart out there for it. Some of the key components and operations that ran the success of the first early Build-A-Bear Workshop store and some of the issues Maxine had to face while starting out. The Growth of Build-A-Bear Workshop and the gradual success, as well as the hard times facing the 2008 and 2009 recession and the change in the mall business due to factors such as higher gas prices and the rise of online shopping. The events that led to Maxine leaving Build-A-Bear Workshop, in a heartfelt way. The Delmar Divine non-profit project Maxine is currently working on. Maxine's unique look at how she views branding and what ideas she executed for Build-A-Bear Workshop. Quotes: [16:22] “The journey is far better than the destination.” [17:03] “So I just really was able to know pretty firsthand what the customer was looking for. I had good instincts about that.” [25:37] “You have to constantly be innovating and that's what made retailing so successful.” [26:37] “We do need to do a better job of connecting young people with talent and ideas to people who can execute it.” [29:56] “Curiosity is really what made the world what it is today. Somebody thought there could be something better and they invented that better, and that's what we're all prospering from.” [30:55] “If you don't put your ideas out there, other people can't add value to them. They also maybe can't steal them, but more importantly they can't add value to them…people can't steal what's in your heart.” [55:49] “I look for the Bentley and then I figure out how to do it on a Ford-budget.” Links Mentioned On Our Show: Build-A-Bear The Bear Necessities of Business Delmar Divine Clark-Fox Foundation May Company PayLess ‍

Maxine Clark is the founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop & Chief Executive Officer of Clark-Fox Family Foundation. She’s made many impressions with her skills and abilities to have the vision of the consumer and her unique strategies when it comes to branding. While working her way up the chain in her career path, Maxine, at age 48, successfully managed to structure, build, and grow her billion-dollar company based on hugs and love… [...]Read More...

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Shep Hyken interviews Maxine Clark, the Founder and former Chief Executive Bear at Build-A-Bear Workshops. Maxine opened her first store in 1997 when a ten-year-old girl suggested she open a store where kids could "build" their own teddy bears. The successful chain grew to more than 400 stores worldwide. That story by itself is amazing, but Maxine shares much more as she talks about her background, role models who influenced her, tough decisions she has made and her belief in giving back. This interview is what Amazing Business Radio is all about! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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