Good To Great Stories: A Small Business Documentary
Brand story expert, Gbenga Ogunjimi, helps 7 entrepreneurs in Washington DC’s historic Anacostia community navigate the unique process of exploring and unlocking the power of their business origin stories. The documentary showcases entrepreneurs taking inventory of defining moments and drawing parallels between these moments and their trajectory towards greatness.
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Gbenga OgunjimiDirector
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Glen Glendon Jr.Director
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Erika OgunjimiDirector
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Gbenga OgunjimiWriter
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Erika OgunjimiWriter
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Gbenga OgunjimiProducer
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Erika OgunjimiProducer
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Glen Gordon Jr.Producer
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Brian Donis-CarcamoProducer
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Esan MyersProducer
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Tiffane MayProducer
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Anika HobbsKey Cast
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Derrick YoungKey Cast
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Pat BoykinsKey Cast
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Angela Chester-JohnsonKey Cast
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Luis Del ValleKey Cast
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Furard TateKey Cast
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Erin TuckerKey Cast
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Amanda StephensonKey Cast
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Project Type:Documentary
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Runtime:34 minutes 42 seconds
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Completion Date:November 20, 2020
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Production Budget:20,000 USD
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Country of Origin:Nigeria
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16.9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
Gbenga is a West African word that means Elevate.
As a social entrepreneur, and business storytelling expert, Gbenga applies his wealth of experience in social enterprise, philanthropy and international service as a bridge builder - bridging the gap of access holding back leaders from making imprints on the global stage.
Author of Borderless Voice: The Power of Telling Your Story and Defining Your Identity. Today, as a business storyteller, Gbenga helps thought leaders and businesses tell and monetize their stories. He has coached hundreds of business and nonprofit leaders at organizations like Verizon, Airbnb, American Express, Teach for America, The Foundation Center, Susan G Komen and UN Foundation. Gbenga's international platforms include the Social Enterprise World Forum, and his Business of Storytelling Series (Tell Your Story) has reached several business leaders across America and around the world.
Gbenga has worked with the governments of United States and several emerging market countries to empower profit and nonprofit leaders. He has received global recognitions for his work and impact. He is proudly an Atlas Corps Alum, United States, Global Young Social Entrepreneurs Fellow, Malaysia and Cordes/Opportunity Collaboration Fellow, Mexico. Gbenga writes on Identity for The Huffington Post and makes his impact investments through The GO Foundation and LDI Africa.
As the Executive Producer and Executive Director, I was inspired to create Good to Great Stories because of my personal connection to the historic community of Anacostia in Washington DC. As an immigrant entrepreneur and business coach, I have always struggled to understand the wealth disparity in the US. It was in Anacostia that I had a breakthrough. I realized that one potential solution to close the wealth gap is to harness the power of storytelling. I, therefore, decided to work with 7 business leaders in the community. Together we crafted their business brand stories and asset framed their personal narrative to one that is more forward-looking and put them on the trajectory towards greatness. This documentary will leave you with the understanding that your story is undoubtedly a superpower and an untapped asset in your business or personal brand.