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The Visionary FilesAuthor: Adriane Galea
Do you ever hear about a business having wild success or achieving *the coolest* result and think, "how the eff did they do that?" Yeah us, too! Thats why we created The Visionary Files podcast! We publish weekly case study-style episodes to ask successful biz owners all of our (and probably your) burning questions so we can dig deep into the strategies, tactics, mindset, and metrics behind what worked and what didnt. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Grant Writing Tips + Meet the Hey Helen Grant Winner for April
Episode 127
Tuesday, 30 June, 2026
Learn more about the incredible entrepreneur behind our April Hey Helen Grant! 🎉 In this conversation, I sit down with Tamara (Mara) Henderson, founder of the Enchanted Immersive Zoological Center (EIZC), to talk about building one of the most unique educational animal experiences in the country. From serving as a United States Marine and firefighter to launching a hands-on zoological center focused on STEM education, conservation, and unforgettable animal encounters, Mara’s story is one of resilience, vision, and determination.We also dive into what winning the Hey Helen Grant meant for her business, how the funding is already making an impact, and the realities of applying for grants as an entrepreneur. If you’ve ever wondered how to write a stronger grant application, stay motivated after rejection, or build a business around an unconventional dream, this conversation is for you.Whether you’re an entrepreneur, educator, nonprofit founder, grant seeker, animal lover, or simply someone chasing a big vision, I hope this interview reminds you that sometimes all it takes is one person believing in your dream.---📌 Handy Links👉 Apply for the Hey Helen Grant👉 Learn more about the Enchanted Immersive Zoological Center---🕒 Timestamps00:00 Introduction00:30 Meet April Hey Helen Grant winner Tamara Henderson02:00 Building a hands-on immersive zoological center05:30 How the grant is helping the business grow07:00 Turning STEM into STEAM through creativity09:30 What visitors experience at the zoo17:30 Working with children and special needs groups20:00 The surprising therapeutic benefits of animals22:00 What winning the Hey Helen Grant meant25:00 Grant writing advice and applying multiple times31:00 Common grant application mistakes35:30 Tips for writing a stronger grant application41:00 Media outreach advice for entrepreneurs47:00 Final encouragement
