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Welcome to People Helping People, your source for tools, tips, insight, community, and ideas to start a social enterprise. Through our podcast on social change and blogs about social entrepreneurship, you'll learn possible social enterprise business models and social impact models that will help you build and grow your own impact venture.
In a world saturated with stories, narratives, and information, the need for ethical storytelling has never been more pressing. The way we narrate events, the pictures we use, and the voices we amplify all contribute
Pitch Decks, Media Kits, and Vanity Metrics vs Impact Metrics help you measure many things, including all the measurements meant to represent action and engagement. Whether you’re an influencer or working with a social enterprise,
“I want to help, but I don’t know what I can do.” Such a thought crosses your mind when you’re unsure of how you could possibly contribute to social good. You’re not the only one.
The bustling streets of a modern city often see a blend of styles, personalities, and stories. Among these multifaceted expressions, Tahlayah Morrow launched Carry a Mood as a distinct voice seeking to unite the world
Impact is both tangible and intangible. The efforts you make cause influence that is seen and unseen. For this reason, impact measurement is evolving despite the fact that it’s not easy to capture the full
One of the most pressing stressors of pursuing a social impact solution is not knowing how things will turn out. Social impact initiatives build what they can based on the information and insights they can
Sheri Chaney Jones, founder of SureImpact and Measurement Resources, answers the question of how social enterprises can quantify and communicate their impact. Sheri sheds light on why and how social enterprises should be ardent in
One of the major aspects of social enterprise is the collaboration with stakeholders. While being focused on profits, social enterprises value the connection to the people that this initiative involves and impacts. This priority of
Feedback offers you this secret skill: high probability. Information from feedback helps you predict what’s next. When you receive honest and constructive feedback, you have a higher probability of achieving your aims or avoiding further
In this episode, we dive into the story of StrongMinds, an innovative non-profit organization spearheaded by CEO Sean Mayberry. In our conversation with Sean, we explore the heart of StrongMinds – its mission to democratize
Have you ever come across a problem or a puzzle where you need a specific fact to figure out the rest of the answer? This would be a problem where knowing one thing is what
Your strategy is laid out for social impact. You finally start your plan. Things are set into motion. One of the most important parts of any business venture is monitoring the venture’s performance. That’s why
A solution solving multiple concerns actually combines answers in a way. Much like a Venn diagram, this solution finds the overlap that accounts for different perspectives. It also tries to find a fair outcome that’s
Defining a social impact concern helps you describe what you’re working on in a focused way. You can think of it as a blurb that points out the core themes you need. Up until now,
Small things influence big things. We don’t always see a direct impact between our small and big actions, but a ripple exists. In this world of opportunity and willpower, word choice is one of the
In a world where consumerism and waste are rampant, Upcycle Parts Shop is a breath of fresh air. The Cleveland-based retail store and community space creatively resources the Cleveland community – turning what would otherwise
Visuals allow initiatives to capture chunks of information and show it in a refined package. No matter how vast the amount of data, audiences are allowed to take their time and digest what they’re seeing.
Bob, the founder of the Muravah Foundation, has dedicated his life to ending poverty in rural regions of the Philippines. His journey started when he sponsored a child from a slum in Manila. He quickly
Where do you collect information for a social impact concern? Plastic pollution, unemployment, and other social impact concerns get to have very simple solutions on the surface level. It’s quite easy to look at such
In this conversation with Annie Tran, a social entrepreneur from Vietnam, we delved into the fascinating world of social entrepreneurship, focusing on Vietnam and Columbus, Ohio. Annie is passionate about empowering social entrepreneurs and helping
One of the things social impact promotes the most is a “win-win” situation. Social entrepreneurs play a positive sum game where the well being of multiple stakeholders is secured. That’s the intention. Realistically, the sweet
Franklinton Cycle Works is a non-profit organization that aims to provide affordable transportation to people in the Columbus, Ohio area. The organization was founded by Jonathan Youngman, who wanted to create a community resource center
In this episode, we sit down with the inspiring Kristen Brown, founder of Rela, a social venture transforming how people connect with art. By providing a platform and distribution model for local artists, Rela is
In this episode, Graham Stewart, founder of Fiber52, shares a new and more sustainable way to bleach and dye cotton. Stewart talks about his background in the textile industry, the environmental issues in traditional textile
Dr. Teresa Chahine is a social entrepreneurship expert and professor at Yale University. During this episode, Dr. Chahine shares her journey into social entrepreneurship and the work she’s been doing with students over the years.
At Koko, a refillery and sustainable living shop based in Columbus, Ohio, sustainability is made easy and accessible. Founded by Aidra Hall, Koko is dedicated to reducing single-use waste by providing customers with a place
People have an experience, or someone they know will have an experience, that leads them to create a social enterprise. It’s a common story, but what happens when it’s the opposite? A person’s story could
Social enterprise uplifts society, that’s why we can’t have your brilliant ideas stay stuck in a void. You could be holding onto the next idea that changes a nation. You could be holding onto the
How do you tell your impact story? When you need to share the impact you create or educate about a concern, you need a plan in place. Luckily, there are agencies who give their complete
What does “resourceful” mean to you? Better question: Have you ever thought of what resourceful means in general? Honestly, it’s not a word that we think of often. We might say we want to be
A company can transition as a sustainable business in stages. Not everything needs to be done at once when you’re striving for sustainable, impact-driven systems. Think of it like planting a tree. Most things with
You clicked to read this for one of two reasons: Either way… Welcome! Social Enterprise Day celebrates contributions of social good created by social enterprises, social entrepreneurs, and social impact advocates. Every contribution helps build
Dominique Hadad started Green Scope Consulting after winning the President’s Prize at OSU to fulfill her dream of making Columbus a city that has no collective footprint. In this podcast episode, Dominique talks about her
Not all social entrepreneurs start from scratch. Imagine someone who starts a business, and happily grows their business. They developed a knack for entrepreneurship and one day they came across an issue that won’t leave
Alina Boyte shares her experience from developing social enterprises at the Changemaker Institute, and insight into intellectual property law for social entrepreneurs.
In today’s society, people are looking for connections. Not exactly the kind of connection granted to us by internet access. People are searching high and low to create personal connections that feel like a community.
Last week was a celebration of Social Enterprise in Columbus, Ohio – and it highlighted the key ingredient for any social change: community. GiveBackHack returned with their signature in-person event, and it was exciting to
What do you do with an idea that you can’t get out of your head? In your mind, there’s an idea that always comes back to you. You think of how awesome the idea could
Creating the Sustainable Innovation Lab was both a scary experience and really fun. But I struggled to promote the program. Here’s What I’ve Learned On Event Promotion I posted posters around town and shared on
Do you ever want an easier way to keep up with sustainability? Maybe you want authentic content away from the noise? Newsletters can give you the current content of sustainability. Not only that, they can
Hi everyone! How has your year been? It has been quite awhile since I sent you a newsletter, and well, to be honest, I really missed sharing snippets of how we’re doing with People Helping
Consumers now see sustainability as a standard. Years prior, sustainability was a “nice to have” on products. It was something that added an extra layer. Sustainability remains an extra layer, but only in terms of
Two things make the world go ‘round: ideas and exchanges. Ideas are seeds. Once planted they can flourish and turn a field into a plentiful harvest. Exchanges are tides. They shift and move across the
If you’re reading this, chances are that you want to join a social entrepreneurship accelerator, you finished one, or you’re nearing the end of one. You want to make the most of the experience by
Who gets to choose what we define as sustainable? One of the largest concerns in the sustainability space is that there is not one agreed definition or standard for sustainable practices and products. Sustainable options
You have your idea, you created your product, and now you want to get your product to the public. You’re hoping to set up shop so you can promote what you offer. Above anything, you
In a circular economy, companies repeat a product’s life cycle to reuse materials and keep modern consumption sustainable. It’s society’s way of making up for all the years of piled junk sitting (and floating) around
How do you typically solve a problem? From work to personal life, we are faced with situations and mysteries that we have to find an answer for. Some problems can be addressed in a straightforward
A product’s cycle from creation to rebirth is usually associated with a life cycle assessment. Thinking of so many factors that you are not certain about can be like trying to plan a trip without
Part of why you must pitch your idea clearly is the need to secure the resources that will help your idea reach the full potential of its impact. Social entrepreneurs must give extra attention to