08/27/2026
What happens when a great business owner is ready to grow—but traditional lending says no?
On this episode of the Ripple Effect Podcast, Traver Butcher and Brittany Wayman sit down with Ashley Bridges of Intend Indiana | Build Fund to talk about breaking financial barriers, creating generational wealth, and helping entrepreneurs gain access to the capital and relationships they need to succeed.
Ashley shares how Build Fund works alongside business owners who may not fit the traditional lending model—and why their work is about much more than simply writing a check.
You'll hear about:
• How alternative lending can open doors for entrepreneurs
• Why business owners shouldn't wait until they're desperate for capital to seek financing
• A business owner who went from leasing her gym to owning two floors of commercial space
• How small-business growth creates a ripple effect throughout a community
• Why mentorship and relationships can be just as valuable as capital
• The importance of showing up authentically and opening doors for others
Ashley’s challenge is simple: show up.
Show up in your community. Build relationships. Introduce yourself. Support others. Find a mentor—and when you have the opportunity, become one.
Because sometimes one connection, one opportunity, or one person willing to open a door can change the trajectory of a business, a family, and ultimately an entire community.
Watch or listen to the full conversation:
🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/q_MdumBbhBs
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ng30btyxdSnnJ4KlOeGCU?si=ltQ9hJPlT3mS_cPkxBPShg
🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ripple-effect-with-nexus-soul-care-coaching/id1809821199?i=1000785976856
