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Welcome to Florida State University's official entrepreneurship and innovation podcast, The InNOLEvation® Mindset! Hosted by Mark McNees and powered by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship. This podcast features audio and video versions of our podcast, which highlights student and alumni entrepreneurs and innovators from FSU.
Get inspired by the next generation of young business leaders and hear their inside stories. Learn from faculty who teach entrepreneurship and innovation courses at FSU as they share key insights.
On this channel, you'll find:
-Full video episodes of our podcast conversations with founders of startups born at FSU
-Business advice and thought leadership from FSU professors focused on entrepreneurship
-Fireside chats and interviews recorded live with enterprising alumni making their mark
-Special segments and speaker events at FSU focused on innovation
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a current business owner, or you just love hearing success stories - subscribe now to see inspiring individuals daring to turn ideas into reality. With new episodic content added regularly, The Innovation Mindset podcast tells tales of vision, grit, failure, and triumph straight from the FSU community.
This channel visually brings the podcast to life with photos, graphics, and video. Join us by subscribing if you bleed garnet and gold!
Welcome to Florida State University's official entrepreneurship and innovation podcast, The InNOLEvation® Mindset! Hosted by Mark McNees and powered by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship. This podcast features audio and video versions of our podcast, which highlights student and alumni entrepreneurs and innovators from FSU.
Get inspired by the next generation of young business leaders and hear their inside stories. Learn from faculty who teach entrepreneurship and innovation courses at FSU as they share key insights.
On this channel, you'll find:
-Full video episodes of our podcast conversations with founders of startups born at FSU
-Business advice and thought leadership from FSU professors focused on entrepreneurship
-Fireside chats and interviews recorded live with enterprising alumni making their mark
-Special segments and speaker events at FSU focused on innovation
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a current business owner, or you just love hearing success stories - subscribe now to see inspiring individuals daring to turn ideas into reality. With new episodic content added regularly, The Innovation Mindset podcast tells tales of vision, grit, failure, and triumph straight from the FSU community.
This channel visually brings the podcast to life with photos, graphics, and video. Join us by subscribing if you bleed garnet and gold!
Episodes

Monday May 27, 2024
Monday May 27, 2024
In this episode of the InNOLEvation® Mindset podcast, hosted by spotlight student host Totu Seitieva from the podcast class at the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, Tara Hackett, a seasoned faculty member with a rich background in retail and children's wear, shares her journey. Mrs. Hackett discusses transitioning from corporate retail to academia, the impact of having an entrepreneurial mindset, and the importance of connections and experiences in shaping one's career. She provides insights into the challenges and rewards of teaching entrepreneurship, emphasizing the value of hands-on learning, effective communication, and the importance of trying new things despite fearing failure. Hackett also touches on the unique opportunities and trends for young entrepreneurs, urging students to take advantage of college resources to confidently navigate their paths.
00:00 Welcome to the InNOLEvation® Mindset Podcast
00:48 Getting to Know Tara Hackett: Career Journey and Teaching Entrepreneurship
02:05 The Spark of Entrepreneurship and Transition to Teaching
03:52 From Retail to Entrepreneurship: A Professional Journey
17:25 Reflecting on Failures and Learning from Them
21:45 The Importance of Transparency and Seeking Help
23:01 Transitioning into Teaching: Expectations vs. Reality
28:00 The Impact of Entrepreneurship Education
36:28 Mentoring Young Entrepreneurs: A Personal Approach
40:30 Opportunities and Advice for Young Entrepreneurs
43:59 Continuing to Impact Students and Personal Growth
47:07 Final Thoughts: Embracing Opportunities and Overcoming Fear

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