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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Alina Boyte shares her experience from developing social enterprises at the Changemaker Institute, and insight into intellectual property law for social entrepreneurs.
Alexander Clemeston shares his experience launching his social enterprise, Together We Compost, a community-focused compost collection service. Launching in 2021, he built this service to make it easy for people to start composting while engaging
Donna Sikyta, founder of The Sustainery, discusses a solution for diverting material waste from landfills and incinerators. The Sustainery is a B2B marketplace offering solutions that support a circular economy by connecting fashion designers with
I’m excited to introduce season two of our podcast, as I take a journey into sustainable innovation – doing a deep dive into sustainable product design. In this episode, explore a broad overview of what
David White IV is the Mill Run Campus Pastor for UALC and founded the O2 Conference to give middle school and high school students a platform to share their ideas to create social impact in
Karl Sona is the founder of the Kas Company, which connects black-owned businesses to corporate brands. He also contributes to the world as the host of the Dear BLK CEO podcast. Karl is a strong
Katherine Ann Byam brings people to think about sustainability, the after-effects connected to small choices, and reimagining capitalism. Katherine is the founder and CEO of Dieple, a data-driven consultancy firm that helps companies with their
Rachel Whitworth speaks about measuring, communicating, and showcasing impact cultivated through the good business of social entrepreneurship. Rachel is the founder of the House of Eden Studio, a marketing and consulting agency supporting social enterprises,
Dr. Lynda Ulrich opens the conversation with thoughts moving away from the autopilot of intellectual laziness, and continues to dive into attention economy, gratitude economy, and value-driven consumers. Lynda is the founder of the media
Amanda Greenwood discusses working with youth, building a business with passion and purpose, and staying connected to the community through her love of flower arrangement. Amanda shares how Petals that Inspire brings value to the community
Kiss Nuka speaks about her experiences of artistry and activism, sharing her thoughts on creativity, empowering people, and connecting work to social impact. Quite often on the podcast, we explore the outward journey to creating
David Aspinall advocates for people on the autism spectrum to explore the full range of their natural talents, while making sure not to clump the entire community into a stereotype. David is the CEO of
Saif Ali from Dastgyr shares knowledge on idea validation, connecting with stakeholders, innovative tech B2B, and the fast-growing startup scene in Pakistan. Dastgyr is a tech platform that helps emerging and local businesses manage their
Dr. Lynda Ulrich of Ever Widening Circles Takes You through the four shifts needed to see an entirely different world on media platforms. She lays out principles of changing how you interact with the internet
Tony Rothacker spoke about keeping open communication, and discussed building mutual benefit into a social enterprise. He is the co-founder at Youngster.co, which provides job opportunities to youth and empowers elders to use technology better.
Allison Chaney imagines the world and business being a place where we can go-exist mindfully. Allison Chaney CEO of the Breakthrough Accelerator, a business accelerator that helps create stronger efforts through intentional business development and
Our 100th episode is here, featuring Hot Chicken Takeover! Thank you for joining the People Helping People podcast on this journey, and coming this far with the show. We truly appreciate your participation, your sincere
Rich Brubaker of Collective Responsibility explains the variety of work he does in both for-profit and non-profit spaces. He teases that even after 12 years of marriage his wife still asks what he does. Rich’s
Gabriele Donati spoke about his work with TimeRepublik, the world’s first purpose-driven social network. TimeRepublik offers a global online platform for users to provide services in exchange for TimeCoins that can be used to purchase
Cory Ames and Annie Bright discussed their ongoing work with impact media company Grow Ensemble, which also includes their podcast Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Podcast. Grow Ensemble is a content and media company inspiring businesses
Jen O’Ryan from Double Tall discussed diversity and inclusion as it relates to the LGBTQ community. Double Tall provides service as a consulting firm for strategy, design, and implementation. Jen also placed her knowledge in
Bruce Waltuck shared the work he’s doing with Freethinc… for a Change. He holds three decades of experience from real-life settings and academia, which he spent improving business processes, teaching business courses, and being active
Jodie Larsen and Grace Beards spoke about their work with Paws and Pause, a social enterprise doggy daycare center providing opportunities for the unemployed recovering from mental health and addiction. The pair first started working
Rich Harwood shared insights into sparking change that evolves over time. He founded the Harwood Institute in 1988 with work centered around developing community change-centered conversations. A philosophy of civic faith and community driven solutions
Kaiti Burkhammer from 3 Tree joined the podcast today to share the story of how they are helping people create sustainable habits that save the planet and help the environment. A new company started during
Nohelia Rambal spoke on her experience of quitting a corporate job to become a marketing consultant for impact organizations. She now runs the social enterprise GoodFind, a directory of sustainable brands that helps consumers easily
Sheila Fuentes spoke on the mindset lessons she learned while building her sustainable retail brand, SI’LO. Sheila is based in the Philippines, and pivoted her career from banking with an economics background to the fashion
Cameron Cooper talks about her sustainability work through Cooper’s Refillery. Society has tried numerous ways to reduce plastic use and promote recycling, but the amount of waste is still largely unaccounted for. Cooper’s Refillery is
Ashley Connell reveals how reentering the workforce can be better understood with her work from The Prowess Project. Women looking to get back into the workforce can engage with this initiative that acts as an
When Maxime Dücker arrived in Melbourne, Australia, she found inspiration in the thriving world of social & eco-focused enterprises seeking to change the world. So, she set out to wield her marketing and branding expertise
Dalia Kamar established her work in Egypt as she develops entrepreneurs to maneuver barriers. No matter if the barrier is geographic or linguistic, Dalia worked to empower entrepreneurs of the Middle East to flourish in
Anna Alaman spoke with us about her work in responsible and sustainable tourism through the Open Eyes Project. Anna was determined to build a social enterprise in India and focused on tourism. She shared the
Emily Stuhldreher shared insights into getting social enterprises up and running after years of work with GiveBackHack. There’s an entire community of social enterprises in Ohio that connect to GiveBackHack, including previous guests and myself. Emily
Lynnette Cook spends this episode discussing the Rootstrike program Hopeless to Fearless. We have a history with the initiative from our previous episode with Rootstrike’s Dave Parker. Through the program, frontline and mid-level professionals can
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,
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
Nicole Crone is a role model for using her curiosity to connect with the community and learn what it means to create impact.
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