As you know… we're getting ready for our BIG dream gathering at UNI on February 16th.

So… to get ready… we marched around campus meeting with students and faculty talking about their BIG dreams!

Today's freakishly cool featured BIG dreamer is… Erin Wheat.  She's on staff at UNI and she's got a FUN BIG dream to share…

Check it out.

So… have you done it?  Have you hit every major league baseball park?  Give her some wisdom and advice.  Is there a "best" way to do it?

Do you have the same dream?  Why not let her know?  Who knows… maybe you can hit a park together.  (Did someone just yell "ROAD TRIP!?!")

Or… are you inspired by Erin and her BIG dream?  Let her know by sharing some encouragement with her!  Tell her you think it's cool and you wish her well.  (It's just that simple.  Plus it'll make you feel good and encourage her in the process!)

Yup… just click on "comments" and join in the conversation!

Okay… so stay on the look out for other featured dreamers as we get ready for the next BDG at UNI!

Until then…

Keep dreaming BIG,

Mitch

In preparation for the BIG dream gathering we're holding at the University of Northern Iowa… we visited the campus and met with a number of amazing students! 

One of them was Jake Rudy.

He's UNI's student body vice-president and he's got a BIG dream… check it out…

I know that I was impressed with Jake before… during… and after our interview! 

If you know him, I'm betting that you are too!

Have you got some words of encouragement for Jake… or maybe some words of wisdom?  Why not take 2 minutes and encourage him on his BIG dream?  Just click comments below and let him know you believe in him and his big dream!

And why not bring one (or 10) of your own BIG dreams to the BIG dream gathering at UNI's campus on February 16th?  You never know who you might connect with!  (Click here for more details!)

Keep dreaming BIG,

Mitch Matthews

Hey gang -

We've got another UNI student for you… 

His name is Alex and he's got an awesome heart and a BIG dream involving education.

Check out his interview.

I can tell he's going to make an impact in his field… but we'd love to get him some encouragement as he's walking towards that big dream.

So, if you're a teacher and you have some advice to offer Alex or maybe you're a BIG dreamer with some encouragement for him… just click on "comments" below and let him know!

And then plan on coming to the BIG dream gathering that we're having at UNI on February 16th.  Click here for more info!

Keep dreaming BIG,

Mitch Matthews

Okay… so check this out…

This is an interview with Travis Steffen.  He's a young entrepreneur we found at UNI's John Pappajohn's Entrepreneurial Center.

Believe it or not… he already has 2 companies… and is making some SERIOUS progress towards his BIG dreams.  

Check out his interview… find out how he's taken his "touble with authority" and turned it into entrepreneurial drive!

If you want to find out more about Synn Clothing… click here!

And if you have ideas… connections… or encouragement for Travis… click on comments below and leave 'em!

Lastly… if you've got some BIG dreams of your own… why don't you bring 'em to the BIG dream gathering on February 16th.  Click here to find out more!  You just never know what might happen!

Keep dreaming BIG everybody!,

Mitch Matthews

Hey gang -

As you know… I spent a day at the University of Northern Iowa getting ready for our BIG dream gathering there on Feb. 16th!

Part of my day was interviewing students and faculty about their BIG dreams!

Well… a freakishly cool student… TJ Warren traveled around with me and shot all the video for these interviews.  

Why?  

Well… that's a part of HIS big dream and he decided that one way he could support the BDG… as well as take some additional steps towards his own BIG dream… was to help us out!  

How cool is that?

Check out his interview… you'll find out about his dream to be an inspirational speaker.  Along with that…  he wants to incorporate innovative video experiences into those presentations.  Check out his interview…

(Plus… he answers the timeless question… who would win in a fight between Superman and Batman!)

Over the coming weeks, you'll be able to see more of TJ's work.  So stay tuned and watch some of the other video interviews that he's put together!

In the meantime… if you have some encouragement… ideas… or connections for TJ… just click on "comments" below this post!  

Let him know that you appreciate his work… and/or share some ideas with him!

Lastly… THANKS TJ for your work and your support of the BDG!  Your help has been invaluable and it's going to inspire others to DREAM BIG!

Keep dreaming BIG everybody,

Mitch Matthews

Check this out…

I spent the day at the University of Northern Iowa earlier this week to get ready for the UNI BIG dream gathering on February 16th!

As I was there I got to interview a bunch of freakishly cool students and faculty about their BIG dreams!  (Stay tuned over the next few weeks to see a bunch of these interviews via video!)

One of the most amazing conversations I had was with Laurie Watje.  She's the manager of UNI's Student Business Incubator!  .  It's a part of the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center at UNI.  

Check out this short interview with Laurie to hear more about the UNI SBI and the amazing services they offer!

Can't you hear the passion in her voice?  She's living her dream and she wants to help students live theirs!

So… if you are a UNI student with a BIG dream in business… why don't you come to the BIG dream gathering on February 16th… and why don't you march over to the John Pappajohn Entreperneurial Center (BCS 128) to get things rolling!  (Or Email them directly at jpec@uni.edu) 

If you're a student on another campus… why not check to see what your school has to offer.  These entrepreneurial centers are popping up across the country!  So you might have something close to you too!

Or… if you're an adult with a BIG biz dream… why not come to the BIG dream gathering and connect with other BIG dreamers?  You just never know what might happen!

Keep dreaming BIG and keep watching for more updates and interviews for the UNI BDG,

Mitch Matthews

Click here for specifics on the BIG dream gathering that's coming to UNI on February 16th! Click here to get the latest scoop and find out about some of the BIG dreamers who will be there!
  

Here's the specifics on the BIG dream gathering at the University of Northern Iowa!

DATE: Tuesday, February 16th

REGISTRATION: Starts at 5:30 pm

EVENT TIME: 6 to 9 pm  (NOTE: Come for part or all of the event!)

WHERE: Maucker Union Expansion

COST: It's FREE!

WHO's INVITED: EVERYONE with a dream!

WHAT IS IT: If you need a little help understanding what it is… just click here!

QUESTIONS: Click "comments" below and let us know if you have questions!

SPONSORS: This event is made possible through the support of the UNI Alumni Association, UNI Business & Community Services and the UNI Career Services.  THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

 

 

Hey gang!  

We're partnering with the incredible folks at the University of Northern Iowa to bring a BIG dream gathering to campus in February!

That's right… 

• If you are a UNI student with a BIG dream and you just want to take a step towards it… 
  
• If you are an UNI allumnus with a BIG dream… and you just want a safe place to possibly get a little help… 
  
• If you have a BIG dream that makes your heart race and you want to be around other BIG dreamers…
• If you have a heart to help other people with their BIG dreams…

THEN YOU ARE WELCOME!!!

And with the generous support from the UNI Alumni Association, UNI's Business & Community Services and UNI's Career Services… it's a FREE event!

So mark your calendar now… and plan to be at the Maucker Union on UNI's beautiful campus on February 16th!

Click here for more specifics!

And we'll see you at UNI on February 16th to dream BIG!

Thanks for dreaming BIG!

Mitch Matthews