AI for entrepreneurs is transforming how businesses solve problems and scale impact. In this episode of the DO GOOD X podcast, hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis are joined by Keyona Meeks, an AI strategy expert who helps organizations navigate intelligent automation. Keyona shares her problem-first, tool-second approach to AI implementation strategies for social entrepreneurs, emphasizing that successful early-stage startups must focus on solving real market problems before adopting technology. She addresses common misconceptions about AI accessibility and environmental sustainability, offering practical guidance on using smaller models and advocating for better data center regulation.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ How to apply a problem-first approach to AI for entrepreneurs, ensuring your business model development solves real market needs before adopting technology solutions.

✅ Why entrepreneurship education gaps prevent founders from succeeding, and how AI strategy can help early-stage startups build sustainable revenue generation systems.

✅ Practical ways to use AI ethically while addressing environmental sustainability concerns, including utilizing smaller models and knowledge management systems for your operations.

✅ How to overcome the misconception that AI implementation is beyond you, and why project-based learning with intelligent automation beats perfectionism in building impactful businesses.

Join the DO GOOD X Community to access resources, connect with purpose-driven entrepreneurs, and grow your impactful business with intention.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro: Keyona’s journey from venture capital to AI strategy consulting for early-stage startups

05:51 The entrepreneurship education gap is preventing minority founders from raising capital and building revenue-generating models

11:19 Problem first approach: Defining business as solving problems for qualified customers in exchange for money

16:30 Misconceptions about AI for entrepreneurs, including the belief that AI implementation is beyond reach

20:58 Why consumer technology creates false barriers to understanding AI strategy and intelligent automation

23:22 Environmental sustainability concerns with data centers and practical ways entrepreneurs can reduce AI impact

28:15 How AI enables climate solutions and benefits low-income families navigating complex decisions

33:20 Practical AI tools: voice recording for stream of consciousness and knowledge management systems like Notion

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

💎 AI for entrepreneurs requires a problem-first approach: Your business must solve a real market problem for qualified customers in exchange for money before adopting any technology solution.

💎 Momentum beats perfection in AI implementation—stop trying to master every technical detail before getting started. Use project-based learning, embrace messy experimentation, and focus on business operations improvements rather than coding from scratch.

💎 Address environmental sustainability through smart choices: Use smaller AI models that achieve 80% of results and consider your individual climate impact rather than abandoning AI strategy tools.

💎 Build an AI-first organization by establishing a strong documentation culture first. Use knowledge management systems like Notion and voice recording tools to overcome formal tech accessibility barriers and enable stream-of-consciousness prompting.

ABOUT THE GUEST:

Keyona Meeks is an AI strategy and systems expert who helps organizations navigate intelligent automation and workforce transformation as the consulting Lead of AI Strategy at Prismm, founder of ReRev, and General Partner at BlackTech Capital. She...

AI for social good isn't just a buzzword. It's a critical decision point for every purpose-driven business owner today. In this episode of the DO GOOD X podcast, hosts Stephen Lewis and Kimberly Daniel tackle the tension between tech for good and tech for growth, asking: Are you building ethically or just scaling fast? They explore AI adoption challenges facing social impact entrepreneurs, from environmental impact like energy consumption and e-waste to algorithmic bias and job displacement. Discover how to use AI for social good while staying true to your values, plus real examples like Rainforest Connection's innovative approach to ethical AI in environmental protection. Don’t miss this thought-provoking episode.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The difference between AI for social good and AI for growth, and why social entrepreneurs must consider both when scaling their impact

✅ Real-world examples of responsible AI use, including how nonprofits leverage technology for environmental protection and sustainable business practices

✅ Key ethical considerations when implementing AI in small businesses, from data privacy to workforce impact and environmental sustainability

✅ Practical strategies for measuring impact beyond revenue while adopting emerging technologies that align with your core values and mission

Join the DO GOOD X Community to access resources, connect with purpose-driven entrepreneurs, and grow your impactful business with intention.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Exploring AI for social good and whether entrepreneurs are building for impact or just growth

02:21 Ethical issues with digital technology, including algorithmic bias, cybersecurity, privacy concerns, and the environmental impact of AI

04:57 Real example: Rainforest Connection uses AI-powered devices made from recycled smartphones for environmental conservation and protection

08:42 How to be a conscious user of technology during this technological revolution while balancing growth and responsibility

12:20 Key takeaways: Build with intention, measure your impact beyond revenue, stay curious, and align tech adoption with your business values

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

💎 Tech for good and tech for growth aren’t always mutually exclusive—but it is possible for impact-driven entrepreneurs can scale responsibly by aligning AI implementation with their mission and environmental responsibility

💎 The environmental cost of AI is real: data centers, energy consumption, water usage, and electronic waste require conscious technology choices

💎 AI can create jobs when used intentionally—82% of small businesses using AI increased their workforce, proving technology adoption can support people rather than replace them

💎 Building with intention means asking critical questions: Who benefits? Who could be harmed? How do we mitigate risk while using AI tools to advance our social mission?

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

DO GOOD X Mastermind Community

DO GOOD X - Website

DO GOOD X - LinkedIn

QUOTES:

“There's a tension that can exist between tech for good and tech for growth because sometimes the fastest path to profit isn't necessarily what's good for people or our environment in the long run.” - Stephen Lewis

"AI and technology do not replace humans; in some ways, it can support our work, but these days, they are using it as an opportunity to create jobs." - Kimberly...

AI entrepreneurship meets purpose-driven innovation as Martha Sylla Underwood, founder of Prismm, transforms wealth transfer and legacy planning through technology.

In this episode of DO GOOD X, hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis sit down with Martha Sylla Underwood, founder and CEO of Prismm, a groundbreaking platform revolutionizing end-of-life planning and wealth transfer through AI and digital organization tools. Inspired by her own family’s experience, Martha shares how Prismm empowers families to manage vital documents, plan for legacy, and reduce stress during critical moments. She opens up about the challenges and triumphs of being a Black woman in tech, the importance of diversity in AI, and how entrepreneurship can build generational impact. Tune in for a powerful conversation on faith-driven innovation, tech for good, and what it means to keep going when the journey gets hard.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ How Martha’s personal story inspired the creation of Prismm

✅ Why AI entrepreneurship can be used for good in legacy and wealth transfer

✅ The unique challenges faced by Black women in tech startups

✅ How end-of-life planning technology can preserve generational wealth

Join the DO GOOD X Community to access resources, connect with purpose-driven entrepreneurs, and grow your impactful business with intention.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Welcome to the DO GOOD X Podcast

01:22 Meet guest Martha Sylla Underwood, Founder & CEO of Prismm

06:34 The personal story that inspired Prismm’s creation

11:27 Using AI for good: simplifying end-of-life organization

14:33 Diversity, responsibility, and AI ethics in tech

14:43 Barriers Black women face in scaling tech startups

17:22 Best advice Martha received on her entrepreneurial journey

18:02 Building legacy and transferring generational wealth

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

💎 Use technology to simplify life’s hardest moments and protect family legacy.

💎 Representation in AI development ensures more inclusive and ethical innovation.

💎 Networking and access to contracts are critical for scaling Black-owned startups.

💎 “Just keep going” — perseverance turns purpose into lasting impact.

ABOUT THE GUEST:

As a seasoned tech executive and now entrepreneur, I leverage over 25 years of experience to bridge the gap between financial institutions and families, ensuring seamless generational wealth transfer. I am passionate about creating innovative solutions that empower people to safeguard their legacies and make critical information accessible when it matters most.

My journey began at IBM, and throughout my career, I've witnessed the transformation of technology from dial-up to AI. This foundation has shaped my approach to leadership, strategy, and innovation in fintech. Prismm, the digital vault I founded, redefines how wealth is managed and transferred across generations, helping financial professionals and families preserve their economic heritage.

Driven by personal experience, I’ve made it my mission to solve real problems for families, ensuring that assets reach their intended heirs without being lost in probate. I work closely with banks, wealth advisors, and credit unions to deliver practical solutions that offer peace of mind and accessibility.

I’m also dedicated to empowering others, especially women, through mentorship and community involvement. Through platforms like 'Executive Estrogen,' I focus on helping women excel in leadership and business.

I'd love to connect if you're interested in how my team and I at Prismm can help your organization, or if you’re passionate about financial empowerment.

RESOURCES...

Social entrepreneurship requires vision, resilience, and a deep commitment to serving communities. In this episode of DO GOOD X, host Stephen Lewis sits down with Dr. Kit Evans-Ford, founder of two thriving social enterprises: Argrows House of Healing and Hope, and Autistic and Loved. Dr. Kit shares her journey of building mission-driven businesses that provide healing spaces for women survivors of violence and sensory-friendly resources for children with autism. She discusses essential strategies for scaling social entrepreneurship, including customer discovery, navigating nonprofit fundraising, winning pitch competitions, and the power of trust-based philanthropy. This conversation offers practical wisdom on how to start a mission-driven social enterprise while maintaining your values and serving marginalized populations.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ How to balance purpose-driven leadership while growing a sustainable business model that serves your community's real needs

✅ Proven startup funding strategies, including grant writing, entrepreneurial journey insights, and leveraging community-based entrepreneurship networks

✅ Why business pivot strategies and listening to your customers are essential for impact-driven ventures that create lasting change

Join the DO GOOD X Community to access resources, connect with purpose-driven entrepreneurs, and grow your impactful business with intention.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Dr. Kit's advice on building mission-driven businesses: listen to your heart and community needs, practice customer discovery, and pivot based on what families actually want

08:51 Strategies for scaling social entrepreneurship: winning pitch competitions to raise money, and receiving transformational donor support

11:56 Three revenue streams for social enterprise success: business profit, grant writing resources, and private donations that fuel nonprofit fundraising efforts

14:19 How DO GOOD X and networking with like-minded social entrepreneurs create a ripple effect of resources and community-based entrepreneurship connections

17:35 The realities of social entrepreneurship: serving marginalized populations, maintaining boundaries, practicing self-care, and sustaining entrepreneurial resilience through challenges

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

💎 Customer discovery is critical for social entrepreneurship success. Listen to your community's actual needs rather than just your initial vision, and be willing to pivot strategies as you learn what truly serves people

💎 Multiple funding streams strengthen mission-driven businesses, such as combining business profits with nonprofit fundraising, grant writing opportunities, and pitch competitions to raise seed money and sustain your impact-driven ventures

💎 Building a network through community-based entrepreneurship programs like DO GOOD X creates invaluable connections with like-minded social entrepreneurs who provide resources, referrals, and support throughout your entrepreneurial journey

💎 Self-care and entrepreneurial resilience are essential when serving marginalized populations. Protecting your mental, physical, and spiritual well-being ensures you can sustain purpose-driven leadership without burning out.

ABOUT THE GUEST:

Dr. Argrow “Kit” Evans-Ford is a spiritual director, social entrepreneur, and founder of Argrow’s House of Healing and Hope, a safe space offering free services and employment for women healing from violence in the Quad Cities. She also founded Autistic & Loved, LLC and the Autistic & Loved Foundation, creating sensory-friendly products and resources for children with autism. An award-winning author, Kit has received the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award for...

Black Church Food Justice is transforming communities through purpose-driven initiatives. Join Stephen Lewis and Kimberly Daniel on the DO GOOD X podcast as they interview Dr. Heber Brown III, founder of the Black Church Food Security Network. Discover how his leadership at Pleasant Hope Baptist Church sparked a movement to combat food apartheid by leveraging church land and Black farmers. Learn how Black food ecosystems empower communities and foster social justice and food sovereignty. Dr. Brown shares insights on building community-led food justice solutions that honor cultural identity and drive lasting change.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ How Dr. Heber Brown III founded the Black Church Food Security Network to address food apartheid.

✅ Strategies for creating Black food ecosystems with Black farmers and churches.

✅ The role of social justice in transforming black church food justice initiatives.

✅ How to leverage church assets for food sovereignty and community empowerment.

Join the DO GOOD X Community to access resources, connect with purpose-driven entrepreneurs, and grow your impactful business with intention.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Meet Dr. Heber Brown III, pastor and founder of Black Church Food Security Network, for food security and food sovereignty

03:35 Dr. Brown shares his core values: agency, love, social justice and the launching of Black Church Food Security Network, inspired by food apartheid patterns of members in his church

09:06 Frustration with the local market leads to a church garden vision; yields 1,200 pounds, tapping community knowledge from the Great Migration

15:39 Utilizing the opportunity that exists in land owned by Black churches: underutilized church land, an opportunity for Black food ecosystems, and engaging rising entrepreneurs

22:14 Favorite story: Ebenezer Baptist Church CSA program with Black farmers, 100 subscribers shifting to food sovereignty

28:21 Approach to lasting change: honor food charity, show congregations by example what can be accomplished

32:24 Aligning funding with values and relationships and being unapologetic for the black base of power

38:24 Dr. Brown speaks to shifting from being a pastor to leading a business, but staying connected to your base and not delegating critical aspects of your core values

42:59 Scaling the philosophy, and allowing the values to guide the ecosystem you have created

44:52 Listeners are invited to join the DO GOOD X Mastermind Community, beginning November 6, 2025

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

💎 Dr. Heber Brown III's vision for Black Church Food Justice transforms communities through black food ecosystems and church gardens.

💎 Food sovereignty thrives as black farmers and churches unite, tackling food apartheid with social justice.

💎 Community-led food justice solutions empower black churches to leverage land for sustainable food security.

💎 Unapologetic Black Church Food Justice aligns funding with values, fostering resilient community gardens.

ABOUT THE GUEST:

Reverend Dr. Heber M. Brown, III, has been a catalyst for personal transformation and social change for over twenty years. For nearly fourteen years, he served as pastor of a Baptist church in Baltimore, where he saw and personally experienced the impacts of food apartheid. This helped inspire him to launch the Black Church Food Security Network, which advances food security and food sovereignty by co-creating Black food ecosystems anchored by nearly 250 Black congregations, in partnership with Black farmers and other food justice stakeholders. He serves on the board of Bread For The World. He is Senior Church Advisor to Justice Connection, the...

A purpose-driven business is more than just profit. It’s about aligning values with impact, authenticity, and community building. On the DO GOOD X podcast, hosts Stephen Lewis and Kimberly Daniel explore the commitments that guide social entrepreneurs. They discuss the power of authenticity, community building, and creativity in entrepreneurship, as well as how intuition in leadership influences decision-making. Centering your business around faith and intention helps entrepreneurs stay aligned with their vision and purpose. By focusing on mutual relationships and authenticity, this episode inspires growth for anyone building a purpose-driven business designed for sustainable impact.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ How to align your purpose-driven business with your core values to create long-term impact.

✅ Why authenticity and mutual relationships are essential for building trust in a purpose-driven business.

✅ Ways to use intuition in leadership to guide decisions and strengthen your community-building efforts.

✅ How creativity in entrepreneurship fuels innovation and growth in a purpose-driven business.

✅ The role of social entrepreneurs in shaping businesses that honor faith, intention, and the common good.

Join the DO GOOD X Community to access resources, connect with purpose-driven entrepreneurs, and grow your impactful business with intention.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 How a purpose-driven business can be rooted in authenticity and community building

04:28 Kimberly shares the key values that guide her life and work—authenticity, mutual relationships, community, and creativity in entrepreneurship

08:26 Listeners are invited to join the DO GOOD X Mastermind Community, beginning November 6, 2025

09:45 Stephen emphasizes the importance of intuition in leadership to create a purpose-driven business

12:45 Stephen discusses living with purpose and intention, sharing how every social entrepreneur carries a “divine genius”

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

💎 Discover how building a purpose-driven business anchored in authenticity, mutual relationships, and community building creates long-term impact.

💎 Learn why intuition in leadership, creativity in entrepreneurship, and values are essential for every social entrepreneur seeking meaningful growth.

💎 Explore how aligning purpose and intention with your purpose-driven business fuels innovation, strengthens community, and empowers entrepreneurs to thrive.

💎 Understand how authenticity, creativity in entrepreneurship, and purpose-driven business practices help leaders honor faith, vision, and sustainable impact.

ABOUT THE HOSTS:

Kimberly R. Daniel, co-founder of DO GOOD X, empowers faith-driven social entrepreneurs to create positive change through supportive programs and initiatives. She helps purpose-driven organizations craft compelling brand and communication strategies. With over 15 years of experience, she builds authentic, community-centered brands and effective processes. As a certified life coach, she facilitates workshops and writes on innovation, entrepreneurship, and social impact. She co-authored A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation (2021).

Stephen Lewis, president of FTE and co-founder of DO GOOD X, supports faith-driven social entrepreneurs through programs fostering positive change. He is an organizational change strategist and leadership development specialist inspiring purposeful leadership and entrepreneurship. Lewis co-authored "Another Way: Living and Leading Change on Purpose" (2020) and "A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation" (2021).

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Social entrepreneurship blends purpose and profit for impact. Hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis on the DO GOOD X podcast dive into balancing purpose and profit. They explore social entrepreneurship challenges when goals clash with financial demands. Learn how faith-driven entrepreneurs achieve mission alignment with financial sustainability while upholding business values. Discover strategies to navigate entrepreneurial challenges, prioritize community wellbeing, and manage opportunity costs to sustain social impact.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

✅ Strategies for balancing purpose and profit in your business.

✅ Overcoming social entrepreneurship challenges in tough times.

✅ Maintaining business values during financial struggles.

✅ Navigating opportunity cost to preserve mission alignment.

Join the DO GOOD X Community to access resources, connect with purpose-driven entrepreneurs, and grow your impactful business with intention.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 The social entrepreneurship tension between purpose and profit goals

05:29 The DO GOOD X Mastermind retreat supports financial sustainability for under-resourced entrepreneurs

06:54 Examples of social entrepreneurship challenges, such as supply chain shifts and the need to cut social impact programs

10:12 Strategies for balancing purpose and profit, using customer feedback for mission alignment to navigate opportunity cost

15:57: Reflecting on decisions made during the pandemic and other ways to scale back, as well as how the DO GOOD X community can serve you

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

💎 Navigate social entrepreneurship by balancing purpose and profit with creative solutions.

💎 Overcome entrepreneurial challenges to maintain mission alignment in tough times.

💎 Prioritize community wellbeing for lasting social impact in your business.

💎 Align business values with financial sustainability for purpose-driven business success.

ABOUT THE HOSTS:

Kimberly R. Daniel, co-founder of DO GOOD X, empowers faith-driven social entrepreneurs to create positive change through supportive programs. She helps purpose-driven organizations craft compelling brand and communication strategies. With over 15 years of experience, she builds authentic, community-centered brands and effective processes. As a certified life coach, she facilitates workshops and writes on innovation, entrepreneurship, and social impact. She co-authored A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation (2021).

Stephen Lewis, president of FTE and co-founder of DO GOOD X, supports faith-driven social entrepreneurs through programs fostering positive change. He is an organizational change strategist and leadership development specialist inspiring purposeful leadership and entrepreneurship. Lewis co-authored "Another Way: Living and Leading Change on Purpose" (2020) and "A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation" (2021).

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

DO GOOD X Mastermind Community

DO GOOD X - Website

DO GOOD X - LinkedIn

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Do you sometimes struggle to see the path forward for your business? Are you searching for the right strategies to scale with impact while protecting your wellbeing? This episode offers more than tips—it’s an experience. Join Kimberly and Stephen as they revisit a listener-favorite episode where a powerful guided meditation creates space for vision, reflection, and renewed success. Whether you’re seeking partnership opportunities or fresh insight, this is your chance to slow down and realign with your purpose.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• (00:00) Intro to today’s guided meditation
• (01:20) Stephen explains how this guided meditation can bring clarity, insight, and intentional direction for any entrepreneur
• (03:22) Stephen begins the guided meditation, inviting listeners to relax and breathe deeply
• (05:00) Imagine stepping through a doorway into your future business, envisioning partnerships, impact, and success
• (07:20) Envision the products and services that impact your customers and the community
• (09:00) Connect with your current self to receive insight and wisdom from your future self
• (11:00) Listeners are invited to journal their experiences, capturing vision and focus for business growth
• (12:47) You are invited to the launch of the DO GOOD X Mastermind, an in-person retreat November 6th - 8th

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Guided meditations, like this one, can help entrepreneurs pause, reflect, and reconnect with their purpose, offering much-needed clarity during their journey.
• Entrepreneurs gain tools to align their business with their vision, creating sustainable growth and lasting impact.
• By focusing on wellbeing and intentional success, leaders can build stronger partnerships and move forward with confidence.

RESOURCES:

DO GOOD X Mastermind Community

DO GOOD X - Website

DO GOOD X - Podcast

DO GOOD X - LinkedIn

DO GOOD X - YouTube

DO GOOD X - Spotify

DO GOOD X - Instagram

ABOUT THE HOSTS:

Kimberly R. Daniel empowers entrepreneurs and organizations to make a positive impact. She is co-founder and project director of DO GOOD X, a community that provides programs and support for faith-driven social entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on positive change. Kimberly also helps purpose-driven organizations clarify and design compelling brand and communication strategies. With over 15 years of experience in developing and leading communications efforts, she is committed to creating effective processes and authentic, “sticky” community-centered brands. In addition, Kimberly has nearly ten years of experience as a certified life coach. She has facilitated workshops, spoken to communities, and written about innovation and entrepreneurship with a focus on social impact. She co-authored A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation (2021). She is deeply passionate about purpose, meaning, and the common good in any aspect of her work.

Stephen Lewis is the president of the Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) and the