Superpowers for Good

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Excited to share tomorrow's episode of Superpowers for Good on e360tv OTT Network with Alex Portera, CEO and Co-Founder, Rally On Media To watch the episode, visit: watch.e360tv.com or download the #e360tv channel app to your streaming device--Roku Inc., AppleTV or AmazonFireTV--or your mobile device. Hosted by Devin Thorpe the show streams at 11 a.m. Eastern/ 8 Pacific. Don't miss it! #MarketingAgency #StorytellingForBusiness #CapitalRaising #CEO #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #MarketingStrategy #FilmProduction #ContentCreation #RallyOnMedia #AlexPortera #Investors #Startups #RaisingCapital

?? Education can be a powerful path to redemption ? In a conversation with Kevin Shird, author of A Life for a Life, he shared how education transformed his life, even through the darkest times. His story is a reminder of the power of learning and personal growth. Learn more about Kevin’s inspiring journey and the crucial need for education in prisons. Pre-order the book now! ?? Link in comments #EducationMatters #SecondChances #PathToRedemption #MentalHealth #KevinShird #ALifeForALife #BookRelease

Devin Thorpe, a former investment banker for small businesses and startups, will lead a discussion about measuring the potential of your crowd to capitalize your business.

?? A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Incredible Sponsors and Co-hosts! ?? We couldn’t have organized #SuperCrowdHour without the unwavering support of our amazing Impact Sponsors, Supporting Co-hosts, and Co-hosts. ?? ? Impact Sponsors ? A huge thank you to Digital Niche Agency (DNA), Halyard Compliance, and Purpose Rounds? for your commitment to driving positive impact and empowering the next wave of changemakers. ? Supporting Co-hosts ? We deeply appreciate American Independent Business Alliance , FundingHope, LLC, Michel Real Estate, RidgeCrest Herbals, Rob Kaplan Podcast - Move the Needle, Superpowers for Good, for standing by us and helping to elevate this event. ? Co-hosts ? A special shoutout to The BrainChild Company, Crowdfunding Professional Association, Crowdfund Holdings Innovators (CHI), National Coalition for Community Capital (NC3), and Raise Green for your partnership and collaboration in making this event possible. Your generosity and support have been instrumental in bringing SuperCrowdHour to life. Together, we’re creating meaningful impact and fostering a community of purpose-driven innovation. ???? #ThankYou #Gratitude #ImpactSponsors #Collaboration #SuperCrowdHour #Crowdfunding #SocialGood

Thank you to Devin Thorpe for having me!!

Next week (10/22-10/23), an AMAZING group of experts, leaders, and regulators in the Regulated Investment Crowdfunding industry will converge on Washington DC. Hosted and organized by the Crowdfunding Professional Association, the event will be open to the public however SPACE IS LIMITED. Register today (10/15) to secure your seat. https://lnkd.in/e_Bi6RuY Attend to hear from #SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce; #FINRA Risk Monitoring Director, James Murphy; Crowded Media's Andrew Dix; Crowdcheck's Andrew Stephenson; Revalue LLC's Angela Barbash, CSRIC; Smith Anderson's Benji Taylor Jones; CrowdMax's Bill Huston; CfPA and KingCrowd's Brian Belley; CfPA and Brainsy's Brian P. Christie; Manatt's Brian Korn; Artesian CPA's Craig Denlinger; CfPA and The Super Crowd's Devin Thorpe; Small Change's Dutch MacDonald; Netcapital's Eric A Cox II; Angel Funding's Fred Pe?a; Raise Green's Jackie Logan; Digital Niche Agency's Jason Fishman; CfPA and the Kassan Group's Jenny Kassan; Arnold & Porter's Marne Marotta; ClearingBid's Matt Venturi; Dealmaker's Meighan Leon; Radivision's Mona DeFrawi; Manhattan Street Capital's Rod Turner; Crowdcheck's Sara Hanks; CfPA and WEconomy's Scott McIntyre; Crowdfund Capital's Sherwood (Woodie) Neiss; Community Wealth Builders Stephanie Geller; Mavin Life's Vincent Bowen Meetings, networking, knowledge sharing, and an industry award ceremony from the Top of the Town overlooking Washington DC. It will be an event to remember. We're thankful to our volunteer board members and our sponsors: Digital Niche Agency (DNA), ClearingBid, Inc., DealMaker, Angel Funding, Revalue LLC, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, Crowdfund Holdings Innovators (CHI), Sosnow & Associates PLLC, Artesian CPA, Raise Green, SmallChange.co, The Super Crowd, Inc. FINTECH.TV for making this Summit possible. #RegulatedInvestmentCrowdfunding #Crowdfunding #CfPASummit

Exciting news! Devin Thorpe, CEO of The Super Crowd, Inc. and Champion of Social Good, will be speaking at the CfPA Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit 2024! Join us in Arlington, VA, on Oct 22-23 for a deep dive into policy, industry best practices, and the future of crowdfunding. Don’t miss out on this knowledge-packed event! ??? ?? Registration link in the comments. #CrowdfundingSummit #DevinThorpe #ImpactInvesting #Leadership #Crowdfunding2024 #CfPASummit #InvestmentCrowdfunding

In my conversation with Kevin Shird, the author of?A Life for a Life, one powerful idea stood out—how education can be a path to redemption, even in the most challenging of circumstances. Kevin’s journey, including his time in prison, is a testament to the transformative power of learning. He didn’t allow the experience of incarceration to define his life negatively. Instead, he used the opportunity to educate himself and turn his life around. Kevin shared with me, “Education will be the answer out of this mess.” For him, the decision to embrace learning during his imprisonment was the catalyst for his personal and professional growth. Without that commitment, he believes he wouldn’t be where he is today, contributing positively to society. Not everyone who finds themselves in similar circumstances is able to make the same transition, however. One of Kevin’s former cellmates, Damien, tragically experienced a different outcome. Despite Kevin’s encouragement, Damien struggled with the lingering trauma from his past, which included the loss of his parents and witnessing horrific violence. His story, as detailed in Kevin’s forthcoming book, highlights how unresolved trauma and a lack of mental health support can derail someone’s life, even after serving their time. Kevin’s experience underscores the crucial need for education and mental health services, both in prison and beyond, as vital tools for rehabilitation and preventing recidivism. His story is a call to action for better support systems for those who need them most. Kevin Shird’s book, A Life for a Life, is now available for pre-order on Amazon and other major platforms, with an official release scheduled for April 2025. https://s4g.biz/15oct24 #redemption #mentalhealth #prisonreform

Kevin Shird's Journey Highlights How Education Transforms Lives Even in the Darkest Moments https://s4g.biz/15oct24 tl;dr: Kevin Shird shared the transformative power of education during his time in prison, which he credits for changing his life and helping him become a contributor to society. In this episode, Kevin contrasts his journey with that of his former cellmate, Damien, whose struggles with trauma, addiction, and lack of support led him back to prison. Kevin emphasizes that doing the work and making sacrifices have been central to his success, highlighting his relentless dedication to writing, education, and helping others. He recounted a pivotal moment when he was invited to speak at the United States Conference of Mayors about the opioid crisis, marking a turning point in his journey from drug trafficking to being a voice for change. Kevin’s advice for success is simple: focus, sacrifice, and ignore distractions, as consistent effort will ultimately lead to meaningful results and personal growth. https://lnkd.in/e2nunP4g