Madeline serves as the Communications and Content Advisor with the Center for Entrepreneurial Opportunity, a partnership between Third Way and the National Urban League.Before joining Third Way, Madeline worked as a consulting intern with Attittud in Barcelona, Spain, an associate editor for two local statewide publications with AY Media Group, a government fellow with the City of Little Rock, a marketing and resource development fellow with Heifer International, a graduate assistant at the Clinton School of Public Service, a consultant with ReMix Ideas and Advancing Black Entrepreneurship, and a social media manager at the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas. Her previous work has focused on maritime law, economic growth, and entrepreneurship.Madeline attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, earning a BA in International Studies with a minor in Legal Studies. She graduated from the Clinton School of Public Service with a Master of Public Service. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, going on walks with her rescue dog, and painting on her days off.

Madeline Burke

Imani serves as the Director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Opportunity, a partnership between Third Way and the National Urban League. She is committed to closing the opportunity gap and seeing communities of color build generational wealth through financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Imani works to advance research and policies with a strong belief that determination, education, and a network of support is capable of moving individuals, businesses, and communities forward.Prior to joining Third Way, Imani spent several years on Capitol Hill working for moderate Democrats on a diverse portfolio of issues. Most recently, she served as Legislative Director to Representative Dean Phillips, handling his work as a Subcommittee Chairman on the House Small Business Committee. In this role, Imani regularly relied on Third Way’s work and built the Congressman’s reputation as a leader in entrepreneurship and inclusive economic growth. Her legislative focus remains centered on bipartisan policies supporting startups and enterprises owned by women and minorities.Imani is a military brat with deep roots in the Carolinas. She attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she studied Political Science. She’s driven by a fascination with innovation and technology, a passion for building up strong leaders and teams, and a faith anchored in possibilities. When she’s not catching up on the latest blockchain news or serving at church, Imani is working on launching and scaling two businesses with her sister in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Imani Augustus

Interviews with Entrepreneurs is a new web series that aims to showcase inspiring stories of entrepreneurs from all over the country. Each episode will feature a different entrepreneur who will share their journey, challenges, and successes in starting and growing their businesses. In collaboration with the National Urban League’s entrepreneurship centers, this series will provide access to a diverse range of entrepreneurs from different communities and industries. Viewers will not only get a glimpse into the lives of successful entrepreneurs, but also learn about the resources and support available through these centers to help aspiring entrepreneurs start and grow their own businesses.

Interviews with Entrepreneurs

Interviews with Entrepreneurs

Interviews with Entrepreneurs: Episode 2 (The Realities and Myths of Entrepreneurship)

Interviews with Entrepreneurs: Episode 1 (Second Chances)