#48: How to avoid burnout from having too many priorities with Lisa Nirell, EnergizeGrowth
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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
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
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.
#39: Building Community Through Innovation with Natalia Micheletti of Pryze
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,…
#38: The Role of Arts in the Community and How an Art Walk Helps Artists, Residences and Businesses
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
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 …





