Entrepreneurship is often described as a journey—one that begins with an idea, grows through perseverance, and evolves with each new generation of leadership.

In this episode of From Here to There®, host Daphne Bryson Jackson sits down with three dynamic women whose professional journeys are deeply connected to the entrepreneurial legacies of their families.

Mori Russell Atkins, Inez Daniels, and Kristen Barnett represent the next generation of leaders carrying forward family businesses that have built lasting impact across industries. While each woman grew up witnessing entrepreneurship firsthand, they have also forged their own paths—launching ventures, building expertise, and redefining leadership in their own right.

Together, they share what it means to inherit a legacy while creating a vision for the future, the lessons learned from the generations before them, and the responsibility of guiding businesses through a new era of growth and innovation.

Their stories remind us that entrepreneurship is never a straight line. It’s a journey shaped by mentorship, resilience, and the courage to move forward while honoring where you began.

Because every generation of leaders must decide how they will carry the torch—and where the journey will go next.

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In this episode of From Here to There®, host Daphne Bryson Jackson sits down with veteran entertainment attorney Bernie Lawrence-Watkins to explore the business of creativity and the power of ownership in the music and entertainment industries.

For nearly two decades, Bernie has represented Grammy® Award-winning producers, platinum-selling artists, record executives, and entertainment companies—negotiating complex licensing agreements, protecting intellectual property, and helping creatives secure the wealth their talent generates.

But her work goes far beyond contracts.

Bernie has built a career standing at the intersection of law, culture, and commerce—advocating for artists, mentoring young lawyers, supporting community initiatives, and helping the next generation understand the value of ownership in creative industries.

This episode explores the unseen side of the entertainment business: the deals, negotiations, and legal protections that transform creativity into generational wealth.

For anyone navigating business, intellectual property, entrepreneurship, or the music industry, this conversation reveals why protecting your work may be just as important as creating it.

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In this episode of From Here to There®, host Daphne Bryson Jackson sits down with Stacey Davis Stewart, CEO of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), for a thoughtful conversation about leadership in transition—when purpose deepens, place matters, and the long game comes into focus.

Stacey has led some of the nation’s most trusted nonprofit institutions, guiding organizations through periods of transformation, policy impact, and cultural change. Today, as CEO of MADD, she is modernizing a legacy organization—strengthening its financial foundation, advancing life-saving federal policy, and positioning it for the future through technology and cross-sector partnerships.

This conversation also explores the personal side of leadership evolution: returning home to Atlanta, raising daughters while caring for an aging parent, and redefining success beyond titles and visibility.

This episode is about stewardship over spotlight, alignment over acceleration, and what it means to lead with intention when the work is bigger than any one role.

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