The O2 Conference Sparks Social Impact Through Youth
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
ALL Ways: Stage Six Scales Social Impact Locally, Nationally, and Globally with Social Franchise
Our digital world is awesome. We can connect to so many people and initiatives around the world. We still go out to our everyday stores, and that is where social enterprise can still grow. Even
Karl Sona of the Kas Company Works to Normalize Minorities in Corporate Business
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
ALL Ways: Media Company ATTN: Makes Social Impact Go Viral with Content and Influencer Marketing
Solutions around social impact topics are better found when given exposure and active discussion. Content is plentiful, so how can people come across content about social good that informs and creates a connection to the
Katherine Ann Byam of Dieple Helps Companies Transition to Sustainability
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
ALL Ways: Talkspace Lets Everyone Feel All the Feels in a Convenient Digital Platform for Mental Health Care
Constantly running around doesn’t give people much time to think. Actually, sitting and doing nothing also isn’t a sure way to give people much time to think. Congested thoughts mostly have less to do with
ALL Ways: The Footwear Brand SAOLA Honors the Company Mascot with Conversation and Sustainability Initiatives
Our story today begins with a tale of a rare breed. Seriously, there’s an entire shoe brand named after an increasingly rare animal. In 1992, a goatish deer-like creature named “saola” was discovered. The breed
ALL Ways: Tierra & Lava Proves That Authentic, Sustainable, Clean Beauty is NOT a Trend
Skincare is slowly but surely turning more towards natural ingredients and formulations. Not just the kind that is labeled as “natural”, but actually taking time to create natural options in skincare. Okay, actually, many skincare
ALL Ways: First Mile Links Big Brands Like PUMA with Local Plastic Collection Networks for Big Sustainable Projects
Collection is the first stage in the process of repurposing plastics. Brands and consumers alike are in support of making sure less plastics are drifting aimlessly in oceans, and ironically not rotting in landfills. From
House of Eden Studio Markets Social Enterprise Services with Rachel Whitworth
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,
ALL Ways: Intervine Turns the Concrete Jungle into Green Spaces for the City
Every community contains its own charm. Places, jargon, traditions, and sometimes food can be the drive behind that charm. Among all the factors that make a place feel like the place it is, there are
Ever Widening Circles Part II: Gratitude Economy
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
Get Things Done: 4 Magical Ways To Be More Productive in Your Side Hustle
There is no doubt in my mind that having a side hustle on top of a full-time job makes your life a bit crazy. I can certainly attest to this. During the day, I am
Amanda Greenwood Creates Change that Blossoms with Petals that Inspire
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
ALL Ways: Hero Packaging is Creating Connection Through Informational Tidbits
Plastics are constantly invading our oceans. Ecosystems and water sources are disrupted by the mass consumption of plastics that never leave this earth. Millions of pounds are also sitting in landfills. To ensure a brighter
5 Tips on How to Stay Focused on Your Side Hustle
In our last blog, we explored mindsets and attitudes that will help you in your side hustle. In this blog, we’re going to drill down and talk about staying focused. In the last blog, I
Kiss Nuka Shows Life Unfolding in a Story of Music, Artistry, and Activism
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
Feeling Unmotivated? Here are 8 Self-care Tips to Regain Your Motivation Now
It is natural for social entrepreneurs to be concerned about the needs of others. It’s their passion, and they use it as their WHY to keep their businesses operating. And it is the needs of
Mindset and Attitude: The Key to a Successful Side Hustle
Your mindset and attitude are the keys to a successful side hustle. In our last blog, we spoke about how you can build an effective side hustle. But in this blog, we’re going to look
David Aspinall, CEO of Auticon US, Leads with Great Tech Employment for Autism
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
ALL Ways: LSTN Finds Joy in Alignment by Focusing on their Main Purpose and Mission
Music creates an instant connection by using the very mutual understanding of some universal emotions and themes. Among all the skills in the world, singing and dancing are most likely the two skills everyone does
3 Things To Consider To Run An Effective Side Hustle
In our last blog, we spoke about the power of having a side hustle. In this blog, we’re going to dive a bit deeper and look at how you can use a side hustle effectively.
5 Mistakes Why Social Entrepreneurs Quit
A few months ago, I started baking bread, cakes, and cupcakes in my hometown. And I never believed I’d be able to do it because my high school instructor used to tell us that baking
Saif Ali of Dastgyr Explains the Opportunities for Digital B2B Entrepreneurship in Pakistan
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
ALL Ways: With Love Market & Cafe Extends Social Impact by Creating a Larger Web of Businesses and Partnerships
Where do you get your favorite coffee? Finding a cafe located in or near a hub is not uncommon. You’ll see cafes at a train station, or even a grocery market. What if the place
Things You Should Know Before Starting a Side Hustle
One of the most exciting things about being involved in the social enterprise community here in Columbus, Ohio is meeting a lot of bright people who are building businesses to transform social issues. But not
Dr. Lynda Ulrich of Ever Widening Circles Shares the Four Shifts for a New World
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
Youngster.co’s Tony Rothacker Builds Bridges Between Generations
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.
ALL Ways: Cooks Who Feed Attaches Community Impact to Handcrafted Aprons
No one likes to be hungry. Can you remember the last craving you had, or meal you skipped? We all understand the feeling we get when we can’t eat at the time we want. Some
5 Meaningful Tips to Create Authentic Conversations and Develop Connections
Do you ever dread going to parties and having boring conversations are going to networking events and having shallow conversations about things you don’t care about? This blog is about having conversations that develop more
Breakthrough Accelerator’s Allison Chaney Advises Social Entrepreneurs on Influence with Emotional Intelligence
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
ALL Ways: Amplify Bookstore is Helping Us Live Vicariously and Intersectionally
Life goes by quickly, but we can experience a countless number of lives by the content we consume. Modern society gave us access to vlogs, podcasts, and social media profiles where we can put our
Raise Up Social Entrepreneurship through the Act of Sharing on Social Media
“World, we need your help!” I am super passionate about social entrepreneurship because I think it is a great vehicle for creating businesses, which we know how to run. And harnessing them to create a
Joe DeLoss of Hot Chicken Takeover Magnifies Impact with an Iterative Mindset
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
ALL Ways: Save, Earn, and Support with the Giving Assistant’s Shopping Rewards Program
Our Method Profile blog series now has a sibling. We’re launching a new series that is… Similar in content: Highlighting social enterprises Different in style: Less formal Yet, the two series share the same intent:
Joy in Alignment: When Passion meets Purpose
Recently I discussed with Linda Ulrich of Ever Widening Circles. The platform Ever Widening Circles started to share good news that was not centered on politics but on developing a better life. It became a
Rich Brubaker of Collective Responsibility Explains Why Nothing is Good, Bad, or Otherwise at First Glance
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
Build a Community that Involves Audience through Social Media
How can you use social media effectively as a social entrepreneur? In our last blog, we explored building an authentic audience through social media. In this blog, we’re expanding on that, but understanding a little
Build an Authentic Audience through Social Media Using these 8 Principles
When I speak to social entrepreneurs, one of the first topics that come up is “how do I grow my social media?” So this month we are going to dive deeper into topics around marketing
TimeRepublik’s Gabriele Donati Shares Why Timebanking Builds Trust into the Community of Your Business
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
Listening as a Powerful High-touch Marketing Strategy for Your Social Impact Business
In this blog series, we’ve covered different dimensions around high-touch marketing, the kind of marketing that you do in-person, face-to-face, one-on-one. We’ve talked about different ways to prepare your own messaging to communicate effectively and
Grow Ensemble’s Cory Ames and Annie Bright Prioritize Quality and Consistency to Develop an Attractive Content Creation Strategy
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
How to Get Unstuck on Figuring Out the Best Marketing Approach for Your Social Enterprise
And the last couple of blogs, we’ve spoken about high-touch marketing. We introduced some concepts around what high-touch marketing is. And then, in last week’s blog, we discussed ways that you can implement this in
It’s been a year!
It’s been a year since I sent you a newsletter. A lot has happened. I think everybody universally agrees that the pandemic made for a strange year. Between People Helping People and Wild Tiger Tees,
What Social Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Marketing Impact Businesses on Social Media
Social media is an invaluable tool in every modern impact business’s marketing arsenal. Social platforms allow you to reach an extensive audience instantly on a global scale, significantly furthering the reach of your social cause’s
High-Touch Marketing Creates Genuine Connections
Our last blog was an introduction to high-touch marketing. And in this blog, we’re going to really dive into how you can build a high-touch marketing mindset and look at some of the core pieces
Jen O’Ryan of Double Tall Helps Company Staff Expand their Worldview by Sharing Perspectives in a Safe Space
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
High-Touch Marketing: An Effective Marketing Strategy for Impact-based Businesses
Last month, our blogs covered the basics of launching your business, looking at the elements of a business plan, how to determine your product-market fit, how to use design thinking to develop your product or
Bruce Waltuck of Freethinc for a Change Builds Business Processes with Insight and Accountability
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
4 Important Things You Need to Develop a Good Team
In our last blog, we spoke about how to use good storytelling to communicate your business effectively. This month, we’ve covered other business basics from developing your business plan, understanding your product-market fit, and design