Lighting a Fire: RM’s Firestarter 40s

About this episode

The episode features a discussion about the new wave of young professionals in Raleigh who are making significant contributions to the city's development.

Raleigh’s next wave is here. Some make a living—others make a mission. Across the city, a cohort of savvy young Gen Xers and elder millennials are channeling their drive into something bigger: turning ideas into action and igniting the city’s next chapter in real time. Meet the people refusing to play it safe—and shaping what’s next for Raleigh. Raleigh Magazine’s Firestarter 40s Stay in the Know Get Social Meet Our Sponsors: Swim Woodhouse Spa Raleigh Timber Pizza Get the issue to your door! Subscribe Now

People in this episode

Host: Raleigh Magazine

Topics covered

• young professionals
• entrepreneurship
• Raleigh culture
• Gen X
• millennials
• community impact

Keywords

• Raleigh
• Firestarter 40s
• Gen X
• millennials
• entrepreneurship
• community
• culture

Sponsors

Swim, Woodhouse Spa, Raleigh Timber Pizza

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Raleigh Magazine

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