Eric Westerduin is a lifelong serial entrepreneur and former investment banker, Eric was motivated to find a way to utilize the massive amounts of spent grains and reduce waste from the craft brewery boom in Charlotte.

Weddings are stressful and overwhelming on a normal day. They are even more so during a worldwide pandemic. Austin Machak of CWDJ talks with us on today's episode about the turbulence in the wedding industry.

Mitch Shepherd of Humbly Made joins us on today's episode to talk about ways the artisan industry can continue to thrive, how you can support local breweries and bars, and how we can support his new project that directly helps hospitality workers!

Since Raleigh Crossfit opened its doors 10 years ago, Chennelle Miller, co-owner of Raleigh Crossfit, has never had to close other than the occasional snow day. Now, Crossfit gyms around the state have been closed for close to a month and unsure when they'll be able to reopen.

Today, we salute our local nonprofits. Nonprofits throughout our state are stepping up to the plate to support our communities, often going unthanked. David Chatham of Angel Oak Creative talks with us today about ways nonprofits can continue to stay in front of their audience and share their story during these times of crisis.

In today's episode, we take a break from businesses and focus on the next generation of leaders. College students are used to being surrounded by their friends and classmates and now many find themselves isolated. Zane Pinkleton of Intervarsity Christian Fellowships talks with us today on the importance of continuing to support your students and children. Zane Pinkleton is the campus pastor for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at UNC-Chapel Hill. Zane spends his day's on-campus meeting, mentoring, disciplining students from all walks of life. One thing that you learn early on when meeting him is his love and intentionality to care for each student on campus. To connect with Zane: UNC IV Website: https://www.ivcarolinas.com/unc UNC IV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unc_intervarsity

Do you have a brand? Or do you simply have a logo and some business cards? Owen S. Jordan brings us on the journey of developing a brand, creating raving fans, and how to continue to build a following during a national crisis.

Nick Lagrange is a Raleigh based videographer and owner of Cinemade Media. Cinemade Media uses powerful and trackable online video marketing techniques to help leading industry professionals grow their business.

In a time of need, leaning on your community becomes a necessity. Clark Rinehart of Loading Dock Raleigh brings us into the world of co-working and how he's seen the triangle's network of small businesses band together during these times.

Have you found yourself wondering what you can do to serve others during this time? Rich Font, a local videographer in the Raleigh/Durham area, joins us today on The Current State Podcast to discuss growing your personal brand, staying encouraged, and ways to serve businesses using your skills in a time of need.