Class E Podcast

The Class–E Podcast hosts conversations with leaders in innovation and entrepreneurship and sheds light on all the amazing accomplishments of students, faculty, and alumni in the Furman University Family.

We strive to help innovative thinkers share their stories, their expertise, and experience in hopes of creating an innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Our mission is to educate and inspire our listeners to engage in innovative thinking, connect with Furman Innovation and Entrepreneurship and launch their own ventures.

Brain Power & Business: How Andrew Sendejo Tackles Cognitive Health After the NFL

Dec 10, 2024

Join us for an inspiring episode of the Class E Podcast, where host Mary Sturgill sits down with Andrew Sendejo, a former NFL safety turned successful entrepreneur. Andrew’s journey from an undrafted All-American to a 12-season NFL veteran is only the beginning—after a career-ending injury, he transitioned into...

Beyond Boundaries: Alice Grey Harrison on Building Culture, Communication, and a Business

Nov 7, 2024

In this insightful episode of the Class E Podcast, host Mary Sturgill speaks with Alice Grey Harrison, a pioneering expert in strategic communication and change management. Alice shares her journey from liberal arts student to head of communications at a top ten accounting firm. Now to entrepreneur, who helps firms...

Seeds of Change: Transforming Communities Through Mill Village Ministries

Oct 23, 2024

Explore the inspiring journey of Dan Weidenbenner, founder of Mill Village Ministries, in this engaging podcast episode! Dan shares the story behind his innovative nonprofit fostering youth development, entrepreneurship, and community engagement in Greenville, South Carolina. From starting with a small community garden...

TV Producer Turns Digital Disruptor: Roshanda Pratt’s Story of Self-Belief and Innovation

Oct 11, 2024

On this episode of the Class E Podcast, host Mary Sturgill welcomes Roshanda Pratt, an accomplished entrepreneur and former TV news producer, for an inspiring conversation about the power of storytelling, innovation, and betting on yourself. Roshanda shares her journey from journalism to becoming a digital marketing...

Starting Takes Hart: The Groundwork to a Holistic Enterprise

Aug 14, 2024

Discover the inspiring journey of Kristan Hart, a multi-passionate entrepreneur and the founder of Hart, Mind, Body and Soul, and Envy Hart Creations. In the latest episode of the Class E Podcast, Kristan shares her path from overcoming personal struggles with mental health to building her own business. Learn how...