Innovation Agility Podcasta

#48: How to avoid burnout from having too many priorities with Lisa Nirell, EnergizeGrowth

Oct 15, 2025

What’s the real cost of juggling too many priorities, and how do you recognize when you—and your team—are reaching a breaking point before it’s too late? Agility requires more than speed—it demands clarity in prioritization and the ability…

#47: Support for small business fuels the local economy with Tara Palacios, Arlington Economic Development

#47: Support for small business fuels the local economy with Tara Palacios, Arlington Economic Development

Sep 30, 2025

Tara Palacios from BizLaunch joins the show to talk about the critical role that small businesses play in a local economy. About Tara Palacios Tara Palacios on LinkedIn: Resources Arlington Economic Development:

#46: Making Art Your Business, David Amoroso

#46: Making Art Your Business, David Amoroso

Aug 26, 2025

What makes Arlington a good place for artists? Host Susan Soroko from Arlington Economic Development talks with David Amoroso from Amorso Art. About David Amoroso Resources Amoroso Art:

#45: Bringing your “A” game to an event with Tiffany Hamilton, Victor Wear

#45: Bringing your “A” game to an event with Tiffany Hamilton, Victor Wear

May 6, 2025

It takes a lot of public/private partnerships to bring economic stability and growth to a community. Arlington strives to share these partnerships with small businesses that may not otherwise get access to big opportunities. For the second year,…

#44: Women’s History Month celebration with Mary Wong: ‘Moving Forward Together’

#44: Women’s History Month celebration with Mary Wong: ‘Moving Forward Together’

Mar 26, 2025

March is the month to celebrate Women’s History. In business, 40% of new companies are started by women, employing 10 million workers and generating $1.8 trillion in revenue. That’s a lot of economic impact to celebrate. I’m Susan Soroko,…

#43: Celebrating Black Excellence with Chef Rock Harper of Queen Mother’s Kitchen

#43: Celebrating Black Excellence with Chef Rock Harper of Queen Mother’s Kitchen

Feb 26, 2025

It’s February! It’s all about love and the Annual Celebration of Black History Month. I love how the two go hand in hand. This is an extra special podcast because I am filling in this month to host and in…

#42: Transforming small businesses with Alex Held, Arlington Economic Development

#42: Transforming small businesses with Alex Held, Arlington Economic Development

Jan 22, 2025

It’s January! It’s the month for renewal, resolutions and fresh starts. Whether you’re looking for personal or professional changes, now’s the time to put plans to work. In Arlington Economic Development, training and support go hand and hand…

#41: The Art of Business with Cade Martin

#41: The Art of Business with Cade Martin

Dec 10, 2024

Today we’re going to talk about art and business and the huge shifts in professional photography. Cade Martin’s work is rooted in collaboration, flexibility, and sparks of creativity. Every image tells a story, whether in the spotlight of campaigns or…

#40: The impact of small businesses on the economy and surrounding communities with Larry G. Webb, Small Business Administration

#40: The impact of small businesses on the economy and surrounding communities with Larry G. Webb, Small Business Administration

Nov 12, 2024

99.9% of businesses in the US are considered small businesses, employing over 61 million Americans, or nearly half of private sector employees. This makes small businesses a critical part of the business world and the communities they serve.

Innovation Economy with Arlington Economic Development

#39: Building Community Through Innovation with Natalia Micheletti of Pryze

Oct 8, 2024

In this episode, host Susan Soroko Director of Creative Economy at Arlington Economic Development, explores the vital role of innovation in fostering vibrant communities where people want to live and work. Joined by Natalia Micheletti, co-founder of the Pryze app,…

Innovation Economy with Arlington Economic Development

#38: The Role of Arts in the Community and How an Art Walk Helps Artists, Residences and Businesses

Sep 24, 2024

Today we’re going to talk about the role of the arts in building a great community that people want to live and work in. Host Susan Soroko, Director of Creative Economy in BizLaunch at Arlington Economic Development talks with Alissa…

#37 How to Leverage the Power of Unique Online Communities to Stand Out

#37 How to Leverage the Power of Unique Online Communities to Stand Out

Sep 10, 2024

In this episode of Brand the Change, Bonnie Habyan has a fireside chat with online community creator Scott MacGregor. Scott is the founder of The Outlier Project, a unique community …

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