Inspiring greater social change in the world.
In today’s post, we’ll look into the hometown hero Nico leveraging Impact Framework. Local residents are encouraged to participate in investing in the neighborhood and build wealth through real estate investments.
Callee Ackland discussed how her commitment to a zero-waste lifestyle developed into Bestowed Essentials and Hippie Haven. Interest in sustainable products came to Callee in 2016 after a purchase of hand-made soap. From then on,
Welcome to our next method profile on Seed&Park! Our previous entry focused on using Modern Replicate Technique in social enterprise. In operating any venture, everything flows from your approach, and identifying a proper method helps
Galicia Gordon discussed her work with Leading Learners, and gave her thoughts on how she was able to start building the initiative at 16 years old. Galicia Gordon’s experience with launching and developing Leading Learners
Creating a social impact is one of the greatest missions to accomplish in the world. Building a business that makes a social impact is one of the prudent ways to achieve this. However, many entrepreneurs
Welcome to our next method profile about Goodly! Our previous entry focused on using Long-haul Projection in social enterprise. In operating any venture, everything flows from your approach, and identifying a proper method helps you
Welcome to our next method profile! Our previous entry focused on using Data-Driven Authority in social enterprise. In operating any venture, everything flows from your approach, and identifying a proper method helps you effectively fulfill
Welcome to our next method profile on Givewith! Our previous entry focused on using Cross-promotion in social enterprise. In operating any venture, everything flows from your approach, and identifying a proper method helps you effectively
Nicole Crone is a role model for using her curiosity to connect with the community and learn what it means to create impact.
Welcome to our next method profile! Our previous entry focused on using Consumer Education in social enterprise. In operating any venture, everything flows from your approach, and identifying a proper method helps you effectively fulfill
Welcome to our next method profile! Our previous entry focused on using Novel Model in social enterprise. In operating any venture, everything flows from your approach, and identifying a proper method helps you effectively fulfill
Welcome to our next method profile! Our previous entry focused on using Gold Aim Marketing in social enterprise. In operating any venture, everything flows from your approach, and identifying a proper method helps you effectively
Tim Rush spoke about creating a space for conversations through the Third Way Cafe — a coffee house that helps the community come together for social good, entertainment, discussions, and of course, coffee! Tim mentioned
Welcome to our next method profile! Our previous entry focused on using niche description in social enterprise. In operating any venture, everything flows from your approach, and identifying a proper method helps you effectively fulfill
Josh Boone of Cova Cowork shared his experience building support around social enterprises. Cova is a workspace providing tools and resources for entrepreneurship. While working as a freelance lawyer, Josh went on a global trip
Welcome to our next method profile! Our previous entry focused on using multi-purpose arrangement in social enterprise. In operating any venture, everything flows from your approach, and identifying a proper method helps you effectively fulfill
Steve Votaw from Furniture Bank of Central Ohio discussed the depth in their mission to “turn empty houses into homes of hope”. A phrase of “empty houses” referring to the barren conditions of a household
Welcome to our next method profile! Our previous entry focused on using a side dish remedy in social enterprise. In operating any venture, everything flows from your approach, and identifying a proper method helps you
Trigger Warning: Content in this episode involves conversations on human trafficking and trauma-based family dynamics. Lasheyl Stroud brought her expertise and authentic understating to share the work being done in and around the juvenile court
Welcome to our next method profile! Our previous entry focused on using unwavering integration in social enterprise. In operating any venture, everything flows from your approach, and identifying a proper method helps you effectively fulfill
Susan Post introduced Aspire, the Columbus-cultivated award ceremony honoring social entrepreneurs. The annual award show began in 2013, and continues to celebrate social enterprise in Columbus today. Similar to many events in 2020, Aspire will
Welcome to our next method profile on Bestowed Essentials! Our previous entry focused on using impact priority in social enterprise. In operating any venture, everything flows from your approach, and identifying a proper method helps
Purnota Dutta Bahl of Cuddles Foundation provides nutrition to children undergoing cancer treatment. Being based in India, Purnota explained the barriers of cancer treatment for children within the country. Malnourishment is one of those barriers
In today’s post, we’ll look into social enterprise product line Thankyou leveraging impact priority. The product lines range from personal care to baby care.
In today’s post, we’ll look into retail brand BANGS Shoes leveraging culture format. In this company, shoes, clothing, and accessories are sold to help invest in entrepreneurs all over the world.
Beth Gifford, President & CEO of Columbus Works, described the initiative perfectly, saying Columbus Works is a “nonprofit organization providing job readiness training and longterm wraparound support for any individual in central Ohio who desires
George “Ski” Zarebski and Lolo Smith of Urban Accelerator X came to help everyone get on track around building up entrepreneurship. Urban Accelerator X works as an urban entrepreneur support organization much like their name
Jennifer Sconyers came to discuss her extensive work in diversity and inclusion, alongside commentary on what lessons she learned. Being the president and founder of Abundance Leadership Consulting, Jennifer continuously worked with numerous companies and
Welcome to our next method profile! Our previous entry focused on using a growth mindset in social enterprise. In operating any venture, everything flows from your approach, and identifying a proper method helps you effectively
Durell Coleman speaks on DC Design’s work as a social impact strategy and design consulting firm. The firm works on the pressing issues such as the criminal justice system, healthcare, foster care, and education. Through their
The online platform Omaze auctions dream experiences and dream prizes to gather support for charities. They’re a great example of employing a growth mindset to social entrepreneurship.
In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with past guest Omar Elhagmusa and bringing in new guest Paul Bryson. Omar was a past guest when I spoke with his non-profit lending company Illinois
Millie leverages framing to help their app provides an easy, personalized platform for charitable donations.
Marvetta Rutherford discussed with us her take on transportation, food access, ownership, and empowering people. Marvetta gave her observations on the evolution of her hometown, Cleveland, Ohio. Her life experience spans enough eras to remember the Hough riots and Glenville riots during the sixties.
The documentary, “The New Breed – The Rise of the Social Entrepreneur” follows the journey of three millennial-ran businesses navigating the social entrepreneurship landscape.
Allen Proctor from SocialVentures balances optimism with an extremely realistic outlook on the development of social enterprises and community relations. He builds the ecosystem of social entrepreneurship. We talked through what is working well for
Social impact design firm DC Design leverages avid listening. The company uses Human-Centered Design in their cooperative development of social solutions.
I’ve tried writing this a few times, only to realize that race is difficult to write about because of my own limitations in understanding what others experience. Racial inequality affects so many of the social
Clean energy social enterprise the Footprint Project leverages collaboration around clean energy “to turn every disaster into an opportunity for sustainable development.”
Trudi Lebron is a business coach for social impact-driven entrepreneurs. She also works as a diversity equity and inclusion strategist. She reflects on how she first began her venture into the coaching space. Trudi said
Funding a social enterprise varies from traditional entrepreneurship funding. There are many models for traditional funding, all of which depend on your goals and what you’re trying to achieve. In traditional entrepreneurship, there are two
Welcome to our first method profile on Taza Chocolate. Within social enterprise, methods you choose in establishing core values are the base of your operations. Everything flows from your approach, and identifying a proper method
Most companies struggle to find a vision that fits their business. Social enterprises often face a flipped version of the same challenge – they need a business model which fits their vision. In this article, I outline some practical steps you can take to get yourself on track to running a successful business that will put flesh on your vision for making an impact in the world.
Rebecca Cohen explained how Share My Journey “connects caring people to share knowledge and experience during challenging life circumstances.” She created a way for people who lived through a certain experience to give support to
Vincenzo Landino speaks on how Can’t Stop Columbus emerged during this time of social distancing for COVID-19. He recalls how the grassroots initiative began from a tweet on Twitter. Someone asked a holding a virtual
Madison Mikhail Bush from the Point app is creating an easier way to volunteer and connect so that causes can have the necessary support. In her own words, she describes Point as “your starting point
Annalies Corbin, Ph.D., from PAST Foundation speaks on transforming education through the PAST Innovation Lab. Programs in the organization change how students interact with learning environments. From Annalies’ view, today’s education systems do not properly
Craig Chavis of Cre8ive Craig is a serial entrepreneur and a coach on how you can fulfill your creative dreams. He launched his book, Burdens of a Dream, on the topic a few days ago.
Kristine Snow and Chelsea Akers amplify true diversity and inclusion through Level D&I Solutions. From WITI (Women in Technology International) to a partnership with Revel IT, these two social entrepreneurs are molding a new experience
[1] Can’t Stop Columbus Can’t Stop Columbus started a week ago as an impromptu online virtual hack-a-thon to offer support for Columbus, and since they’ve launched a series of projects to make a difference to