Behind The Wheel Podcast
Connecticut's #1 Business Running & Entrepreneurship Podcast where we amplify the accomplishments of ordinary people (e.g., runners, triathletes entrepreneurs, artists, entertainers, and creators) who are doing EXTRAordinary things within their sphere of influence. We're located at the intersection of running and entertainment, there's a sign in front of the studio that says RUNUTAINMENT.
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Recent Episodes
Oct. 10, 2023
Finding Your Voice
We started our podcast intensive training at The Cardinal Shehan with some brilliant boys in Bridgeport. During this session, we had an introduction to the history of podcasting and the boys had an opportunity to record themselves. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/derek-oxley/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/derek-oxley/support
March 30, 2023
Alex Torres Park City Studios Founder Humans of Harborview Creative Director
Alex is the founder of Park City Studios and creative director for the Hunmans of Harborview. Alex served as an educator within the Bridgeport Public Schools for 7yrs as a Biology teacher and realized he wasn't cut out for the classroom. We've all encountered a bitter burnt-out educator who seems to hate their job but the stay. Alex didn't want to take the quit but stay option, so he ventured off into the world of entrepreneurship. The Humans of Harborview started an idea to help launch his pho
March 21, 2023
Young's Popcorn
The Young's retired and then decided to venture into entrepreneurship, it's been over 7yrs since they launched the brand-proving it's never to late to launch your brand. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support
March 21, 2023
Embracing ChatGPT
The Scholars at the Cardinal Shehan in Bridgeport used ChatGPT to craft a story about a boy named Pablo from Bridgeport. Utilizing the gear provided by MOVO Photo the boys recorded this audio. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support
March 9, 2023
Kim Bianca Williams
Kim founded Urban Synergy in Action in Bridgeport, just one of the many hats she wears as an entrepreneur. Kim is a speaker, educator, and social capital promoter. Kim and I met downtown Bridgeport at the Food Truck Park at Post Office Square. This was such an unexpected treat, it was a warm story with a sweet ending. The interview occurred inside Kim's Popcorn Bar, where she carries Youngs Popcorn Heaven Brand Popcorn. Stay tuned for episode next. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.
Feb. 23, 2023
Chef Sils Vegan Sushi
Chef Sil is the founder of Sils Vegan Kitchen during the pandemic she was inspired by her son to create Vegan Sushi. We had the pleasure of meeting at KNOWN co-working in New Haven CT., the sushi was amazing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support
Recent Blog Posts
May 27, 2021
Amazon Appropriates MessInABottle’s Slogan
If you have something you want to protect start thinking about it as a brand. This is how to keep this from happening to you, protect your intellectual property: trade secrets, patents, trademarks, and copyright know the difference MessInABottle…
Feb. 1, 2021
Why BIPOC Podcasters Will Not Cash in on The Podcasting Gold Rush
DEATH TO CHIT CHAT PODCASTS Chasing vanity metrics instead of investing in the long tail game of producing dramatic podcast Podcasts are at an inflection point. Because anyone with a phone and Anchor can start a podcast. Does that mean the…
Jan. 29, 2021
What The Running Industry Needs
RUNUTAINMENT Running + Entertainment = Runutainment Footwear News asked a few Presidents and CEO's what the biggest trends in fashion/retail would be in 2021 and Ankur Amin, CEO, TGS Holdings (Parent company to Extra Butter) said, “It will be ex…