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Some of you may or may not know this, but I am a former comedian! I performed improvisational and sketch comedy for almost 15 years and I loved it. While I'm no longer on stage a couple nights a week, I still love the art of improv comedy and used so many of the skills I gained doing improv in my everyday life: in my work, all the things. Yup, despite what you may realize, the foundational principles of improv are some of the most effective principles for doing life and business! My guest this week is Travis Thomas, the founder of Live Yes And!, which helps businesses and athletes and people apply the cornerstone improv mindset "YES, And!" This mindset focuses on life-transforming collaboration that results in greater profits, but more importantly a more engaged creative, innovative team. This was such a fun episode for me to do and I cannot wait for you to hear it! THE BASICS OF LIVE YES, AND! Travis has impacted thousands of people by teaching them improv skills that they can apply to everyday life. By working in many different areas over the years, Travis knows that it doesn't matter what industry you're in, it's all about building up life and relationships to grow creativity and collaboration. Travis and I talk about experiencing empathy, passion, and collaboration in his workshops and the importance of building trust and respect. NO MISTAKES IN IMPROV It is so easy to let what we think is a mistake determine our happiness or if we succeeded or failed. However, there are no mistakes in improv. Nothing is a mistake because you're making up your own reality, and this can be applied to real life! Rather than looking at something as a mistake, and instead looking at something as making the best with what we have, life becomes so much better. Travis and I discuss how mistakes are just jumping off points and unexpected gifts. UNCONDITIONAL SUPPORT One of the best things about improv is the unconditional support you get from your teammates, and the same can be said for business as well. Once you create and build up that trust, creativity and collaboration come naturally and you can start to take risks that you didn't feel like you could before. Travis and I talk about the importance of this support and what prevents something good from becoming something great. About Travis Thomas, Founder of Live Yes And!: After 20 years of performing hundreds of improv comedy shows across the country, Travis Thomas has learned that the same principles that apply to improv comedy also apply to business, mental, and leadership skills. As an author, speaker, coach, improv comedian, and the Founder of Live Yes And!, Travis has been helping businesses and athletes apply the cornerstone improv mindset - "YES And!" - to succeed in life and business for the last 10 years. In the world of improvisation, "YES, And" means accepting whatever is being given to you, and then responding and building on that reality. Most of us live life in denial – saying "no" to reality. This leads to a life unfulfilled and lived in fear. Living "YES, And" is about accepting and embracing everything that is happening – even the bad stuff! Why? Because good or bad, the only way to move forward is by facing it and moving through it. As a professional public speaker and coach, Travis has trained thousands of people and dozens of organizations like the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, University of Georgia Football, US Soccer, Gatorade, PepsiCo., and Under Armour on the principles of improvisation and how developing a "YES, And" mindset will help create an engaged, creative, collaborative, and healthier life and workplace. CONNECT WITH TRAVIS: Website: http://liveyesand.com Instagram: @liveyesand Twitter: @LiveYesAnd Facebook: Live Yes, And LinkedIn: Travis Thomas Youtube: Travis Thomas Special thanks to CAUSEBOX for sponsoring this week's Business with Purpose podcast. Use coupon code MOLLY for $15 off! Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

With today's news cycles, it's easy to feel overwhelmed with the troubles going on in our world. Where do we even start? How do we even scratch the surface of helping? What do we do? What can one person do to make a difference in some of the world's biggest problems? It does not have to be complicated. It doesn't have to be hard. You can make a difference! You can make a change! This isn't just some fluffy, woo-woo talk, you really can make an impact. My guest this week is Kristi Porter, the founder of Signify. Kristi helps small nonprofits and for-profits with a social mission get noticed and grow through effective marketing and communications, She also teaches solopreneurs and small businesses how to incorporate philanthropy and giving strategies so they can leverage their resources and influence to make a positive impact. Today's conversation is absolutely incredible; Kristi and I personally tackle some pretty tough issues: human trafficking, racism, religion, our faith. It's a lot, but it's oh so good! You're going to love it! INSPIRATION IS ALL AROUND YOU When Kristi felt the call to be more involved and make an impact, searching for jobs on the internet just didn't cut it. She knew she wanted to be heavily involved, whether it was through one big organizations or many small organizations. When Kristi realized that many owners of small businesses needed help in the marketing and communications department, she knew she had found a way to make her mark. Kristi and I talk about how the biggest inspirations can come from the little things in your life. ANTI-TRAFFICKING Kristi and I are similar in many ways, including our passion for preventing human trafficking. Kristi had always had been drawn to the issues of slavery because of the history of slavery in the Bible and around the time of Abraham Lincoln, but had no idea that people today were facing these hardships as well. Kristi and I talk about how our independence led to our involvement in the anti-trafficking movement. CHRISTIANITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE Lucky for me, Kristi was comfortable to get a little uncomfortable and we were able to talk about christians' role in social justice. These days, christians and the christian church tend to take a backseat when it comes to the social justice movement and they should be doing better! Looking at the Bible, Jesus stood for social justice and was meeting the needs of those who needed help most, something that christians should be striving to do also. Kristi and I discuss why we think the church is struggling in the social justice movement. About Kristi Porter, Founder of Signify: Kristi Porter believes in using her skills, talents, and influence to do good wherever she can. As a self-described #wordnerd, she is often assisting small nonprofits and for-profits with a social mission in their marketing and communications efforts, primarily through copywriting and marketing strategy consulting. Kristi also teaches solopreneurs and small businesses how to incorporate philanthropy and giving strategies so they can actively participate in the issues they care about too. She believes that cause-focused organizations are the future of business, and when they succeed, we all win. CONNECT WITH KRISTI: Website: https://www.signify.solutions Instagram: @kporter9876 Twitter: @signifysolution Facebook: Signify Solutions Pinterest: WeSignify LinkedIn: Kristi Porter Facebook Group: Signifiers LINKS FROM THE SHOW: Freebies Link: http://bit.ly/signifylisten Candy Shop Movie Special thanks to CAUSEBOX for sponsoring this week's Business with Purpose podcast. Use coupon code MOLLY for $15 off! Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

The entertainment industry is a tough industry. We hear all the time about entertainment industry professionals, actors, directors, musicians, producers, et cetera, who get burned out. They suffer from depression, struggle with hurting relationships, and so much more. But sometimes the entertainment industry can also connect people to doing good in a way they wouldn't be able to do otherwise. So many of those people end up doing incredible, philanthropic work around the world! Today's guest took his experience in the entertainment industry and actually left it to revolutionize the way philanthropy could be done. My guest this week is Liron Artzi, the founder and CEO of Utopi, a new platform that revolutionizes philanthropy, elevates live-streaming Blockchain technology, and integrates influencers and user generated content to transform our planet. Liron was an incredible guest, and make sure you listen till the end when he tells me about how he almost became the lead singer of one of the biggest rock bands of our generation! It's a crazy story and I know this is a conversation you'll love! THE AGE OF TRUST Liron recognized a need for a creative environment where Millennials and Gen Zers could be rewarded for their work and make an impact at the same time. Utopi utilizes Blockchain, which allows creators to use smart contracts, a digital contract that makes it easy to track exchanges. By making information concrete and unalterable, this platform is creating a sense of trust that wasn't there before. Liron and I chat about the age of trust and why this sense of security and efficiency is so important. RIGHT PLACE, RIGHT TIME Everybody has a story, and Liron is no exception. With one of the most unique backgrounds I've ever come across, Liron will blow your mind with all his different experiences. From movie roles to publishing a magazine to singing in a rock band, his experiences built on each other to give Liron the knowledge and tools he needed to create a platform like Utopi. Liron explains his belief that everything happens for a reason. UTOPI IN PRACTICE With his mom working for non-profits for many years, creating change and making an impact has always been a priority for Liron. His passion for entertainment projects that educate and motivate led him to create a platform that merges letting creators help themselves with the want to help humanity. Liron and I talk about giving kids a unique platform to help others that wasn't available before and how Utopi is used in everyday life. About Liron Artzi, Founder and CEO of Utopi Liron Artzi is the Founder and CEO of Utopi. He has years of experience in media, entertainment, film and television. He has 20 years of experience working in all aspects of the entertainment industry. Liron's role in business development, corporate sponsorship and consulting allowed him to interact and work with major international brands. As Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing for Milestone Media Group, Liron Artzi launched and distributed the Warner Brothers DVD box collection set across Asia. He also sold the first English language picture to the Chinese market. As Vice President of London International Television in New York City, he produced and financed the Business Profile Series for CNBC, working with the CEOs of ING, Fortis Investments, Ford, Coca-Cola, Getty Museum, Umbro, Adidas-Salomon, and Nike. CONNECT WITH LIRON: Utopi Website Instagram: @artzilove Twitter: @utopi_io Facebook: Liron Artzi | Utopi LinkedIn: Liron Artzi Special thanks to CAUSEBOX for sponsoring this week's Business with Purpose podcast. Use coupon code MOLLY for $15 off! Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

With today's social media world and our abundance of information that's thrown our way, we can very easily get discouraged about the world around us. Sometimes we feel like there's so much hurt and sadness in the world, and we get overwhelmed, we feel like the apocalypse is nigh. But the truth is, it's just not true. Yes, there are bad things in the world, but there's also so much good, and there's so much room for good! There are so many people and businesses changing and impacting lives, and sometimes the space between a person's success or failure when it comes to doing good is just a matter of support or education or access to the right resources. The fact is, we cannot change the world on our own. We were made to do it in community. My guest this week is Kathleen Kelly Janus, an award-winning social entrepreneur, author, and lecturer at Stanford University. As an expert on philanthropy, millennial engagement, and scaling early-stage organizations, her work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, Stanford Social Innovation Review, TechCrunch, and the San Francisco Chronicle. She is the co-founder of Spark, the largest network of millennial donors in the world. Based in the heart of Silicon Valley, her book Social Startup Success features best practices for early-stage, nonprofit organizations based on a 5 year research project interviewing hundreds of top-performing social entrepreneurs. Kathleen is one of those people that I instantly felt smarter just by talking with her. But in all seriousness, her passion is infectious and I loved my chat with Kathleen, and I know you will too! RISE OF SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP More and more companies these days are developing social impact programs, and for good reason. According to Kathleen, 85% of millennials ask about a company's social impact program before taking a job, which is changing the role of business in the social sphere. Kathleen explains why she believes that soon all entrepreneurship will be in pursuit of the greater good. GETTING KIDS INVOLVED From an early age, both Kathleen and I were raised on the idea of helping others, which has driven us to instill the same values in our own kiddos. Children understand so much more than we give them credit for, and explaining the realities of the ways other people live is so important in kids' growth. Kathleen and I talk about how philanthropy plays a role in our own kids' lives. SHARING THE STORY At so many fundraising events, I see too much focus on raising money for a cause and not enough focus on the cause itself. Kathleen brings up the idea that in order to to build a movement, an organization must be able to tell a story. Organizations so often fail in this area, skipping the details or leaving out the passions and the personal connections are a part of the cause. The organizations who focus on the community and tell a good story are always the best organizations. About Kathleen Kelly Janus, Co-founder of Spark and Author of Social Startup Success: Kathleen Kelly Janus is an award-winning social entrepreneur, author and lecturer at Stanford University. As an expert on philanthropy, millennial engagement and scaling early stage organizations, her work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, Stanford Social Innovation Review, TechCrunch and the San Francisco Chronicle. She is the co-founder of Spark, the largest network of millennial donors in the world. Based in the heart of the Silicon Valley, her forthcoming book, Social Startup Success, features best practices for early stage nonprofit organizations based on a five-year research project interviewing hundreds of top-performing social entrepreneurs. About Social Startup Success: What Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus is calling an "important catalyst for training the next generation of social entrepreneurs on how to change the world," Social Startup Success: How the Best Nonprofits Launch, Scale Up and Make a Difference, by Stanford lecturer and Spark Co-Founder Kathleen Kelly Janus, is a guidebook for how to achieve breakthrough impact in the nonprofit sector. For the past five years, Janus has traveled the country visiting the founders, leadership teams, and funders of dozens social entrepreneurs, both newcomers and veterans in the field, including the leaders of Teach for America, City Year, DonorsChoose and charity:water. The book features her findings, detailing best practices for testing ideas, measuring impact, funding experimentation, leading collectively and storytelling with purpose. Social Startup Success is a social entrepreneurship's essential playbook; the first definitive guide to solving the problem of nonprofit scale. CONNECT WITH KATHLEEN: Spark Website Kathleen's Website Social Startup Success Twitter: @kkellyjanus Facebook: Kathleen Kelly Janus LinkedIn: Kathleen Kelly Janus Special thanks to CAUSEBOX for sponsoring this week's Business with Purpose podcast. Use coupon code MOLLY for

I'm always amazed when I meet someone who has taken a trial, struggle, hardship, or some adversity in their life and used it to change and impact their community or the world. So often, when tough stuff happens to us or when life hands us a really huge, massive lemon, we use that to sit and throw ourselves a pity party. But when we flip that on its head and instead use that hardship for good, it's amazing what we can accomplish! My guests on the Business with Purpose podcast this week are Ben & Laura Harrison, founders of Jonas Paul Eyewear, a children's eyewear company focusing on creative, fashion-forward eyewear for kids. Their brand was inspired by their son Jonas after he was born with a rare eye disease. As they were on the hunt looking for stylish eyewear for their son, they noticed the limited options and decided to create their own brand of eyewear that inspires confidence in children. Through their pain and suffering, they have impacted thousands of children. They were blessed to be only a few hours away from some of the best eye care in the world that has helped provide Jonas with some sight. In return, they have turned their blessing into helping kids in undeveloped countries in the need of sight. With each purchase, they help provide sight to children in need. For being a little over 4 years old, they have impacted over 30,000 kids around the world. This is an incredible conversation I know you're going to love! [click_to_tweet tweet=""I felt like there was a gap in the market for more stylish glasses that kids actually got excited about wearing and that was my long-term mission, was to make glasses cool." @jonaspaulframes" quote=""I felt like there was a gap in the market for more stylish glasses that kids actually got excited about wearing and that was my long-term mission, was to make glasses cool." @jonaspaulframes"] CONFIDENCE THROUGH STYLE Many people need glasses to see, yet there is such a lack of stylish glasses, especially for kids. As Ben and Laura began to search for glasses for Jonas, Ben was reminded of his own struggles with glasses when he was a kid. The stigma around glasses paired with an unstylish pair of children's glasses can create many bullying opportunities, something Ben and Laura hope to change through Jonas Paul Eyewear. We talk about making glasses cool and how a little confidence can change a life. [click_to_tweet tweet=""When you create a really empowering, exciting brand and also have that impact piece, kids get really excited about it and I love the thought of them walking into school the first day with their glasses and they're so excited about it.' @jonaspaulframes" quote=""When you create a really empowering, exciting brand and also have that impact piece, kids get really excited about it and I love the thought of them walking into school the first day with their glasses and they're so excited about it.' @jonaspaulframes"] PREVENTING AND PROVIDING Part of what makes Jonas Paul Eyewear special is their give-back component. Vitamin A deficiency is the leading cause of preventable childhood blindness and through their Buy Sight, Give Sight program, Ben and Laura donate Vitamin A supplements to prevent childhood blindness in the developing world. They also donate their own glasses to various ministries and school programs to provide sight to those in need. Ben and Laura explain why they choose to give back and the importance of something as small as Vitamin A. STARTING FROM SCRATCH When Ben and Laura started their life together, they never thought they would have started a business like Jonas Paul Eyewear. Going from wedding photographers to creating medical devices was a huge jump for the couple that took a lot of hard work and trial and error. Ben, Laura, and I talk about the process of starting Jonas Paul Eyewear and why being open to change is so important. About Ben & Laura Harrison, Founders of Jonas Paul Eyewear: Jonas Paul Eyewear was founded by Ben and Laura Harrison and inspired by the birth of their son, Jonas Paul. Jonas was born with a rare disorder, Peter's Anomaly, that caused opacified corneas and glaucoma. Despite being blind at birth, Jonas Paul now has low vision thanks to 21 surgeries and the dedication of his loving parents. As Ben and Laura searched for fashionable eyeglasses for their son, they grew increasingly frustrated at the limited options for children. The Harrisons decided to leave their careers to launch Jonas Paul Eyewear with the mission of helping children feel beautiful in their glasses and providing sight to children in need with every purchase. Since its founding in 2013, the company has been featured on NBC Nightly News and NBC Today Show, The Wall Street Journal, and Huffington Post. Jonas Paul Eyewear has garnered numerous awards for its social responsibility and design. Jonas Paul's refined, sophisticated look empowers children to feel confident and parents to be socially responsible with their eyewear purchases. The Harri

Today's episode is a little different than usual, and I loved it. I know that I have a lot of listeners who are not entrepreneurs. You're in the corporate world, or you're a student, or you're an employee, or you're in a job that you just cannot stand and you're looking to change jobs or find a job where you can serve on a team that utilizes your gifts. You're looking for a job with purpose and meaning and you just don't know where to start. Well, we've got you covered today! My guest this week is Mac Prichard, founder and president of Prichard Communications and Mac's List. Mac is the proud owner of two registered B Corporations and he is so passionate about helping others find their dream job that allows them to make a sustainable living while doing good in the world. Today's episode has something for literally everyone in it and I know you're going to love it! B CORPS BROKEN DOWN Benefit Corporations, or B Corps, are huge in the ethical world, but many people don't know the significance of this type of business. With over 2,500 B Corps across the world, these businesses aren't just trying to make a profit, they are used to better the community and the environment. Mac breaks down what it takes to become a B Corp and how these businesses manage the triple bottom line. THE HIDDEN JOB MARKET So many people who are unemployed or feel stuck in a job are looking to pursue something that has meaning and purpose. Yet, it can be very difficult to find a job to fulfill these needs just by looking through job boards. Most great positions are never advertised and are found only in the hidden job market through word of mouth. Mac and I discuss why some people struggle to find jobs in the hidden job market and how you can learn to find them. BUILDING CONNECTIONS Creating relationships is key in all aspects of life, but so many dread the thought of networking. However, people's idea of being successful at networking events is often very different than how to actually be successful at networking events. Mac and I chat about playing up your strengths to make networking more bearable and the importance of authentic conversation, listening, and asking questions when building connections. About Mac Prichard, founder and president of Prichard Communications and Mac's List: Mac Prichard is the founder and publisher of Mac's List, an online community for people looking for rewarding, creative, and meaningful work. More than 80,000 people a month visit the site, which includes a job board, a blog, and coursed about the nuts and bolts of job hunting and career management. A leading career expert, Mac helps people who are looking for a job during all of life's transitions: millennials getting a first job, midlife professionals switching sectors, parents getting back to work after raising a family, or baby boomers who want to change careers. Mac is proud to own two registered B-Corp companies, which use the power of markets to solve social and environmental problems. He is the author of Land Your Dream Job Anywhere and hosts the weekly podcast, Find Your Dream Job. CONNECT WITH MAC Mac's List Website Prichard Communications Website Instagram: @macs_list Twitter: @mac_prichard | @macs_list Facebook: Mac Prichard | Mac's List LinkedIn: Mac's List Special thanks to CAUSEBOX for sponsoring this week's Business with Purpose podcast. Use coupon code MOLLY for $15 off! Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

One of the things I love most about ethical and fair trade fashion is telling the stories behind the companies that make these beautiful things. That's basically why I started this podcast, so you could hear the stories behind the brands doing these amazing things! But what I love even more is when I'm out somewhere and someone says "Oh I love that gorgeous necklace" or "That shirt is incredible, where did you get it?" and I get to tell the story behind the gorgeous piece. But it's not like they knew that piece was made by artisans or is changing the world somehow. They just knew it was beautiful and wanted to know where I got it, but the fact that it has a story behind it means that much more. My guest on the Business with Purpose podcast this week is Manish Gupta, founder of Matr Boomie, a fair trade brand that produces some of the most beautiful jewelry and hand-crafted goods that works with INCREDIBLY talented artisans in India. I have been a big fan of Matr Boomie for quite some time and was honored to hear Manish's story and hear about how they got started. This is such a great conversation and you're going to learn so much! EMPOWERING ARTISANS When ethical brands try to sell products, it is easy to make the products too much about the story of the artisans and not the art itself. Manish and I discuss how he lets the products lead while still empowering the artisans behind the products. By viewing the artisans as partners and not as a charity, Manish avoids "pity sales" and lets the amazingly beautiful products speak for themselves. FAIR-TRADE CERTIFIED In today's world, the term "fair trade" is thrown around quite often while few companies are actually fair-trade certified. It is so much harder for craft products to be certified due to the complex nature of supply chains. However, some businesses are Fair Trade Certified by the Fair Trade Federation, meaning they follow ethical practices. Manish explains the intense review companies like his own have to go through to become certified and the principles they have to follow. POWER OF CONSUMERS As consumers in the US, we are so far away from where many products are being made and it is easy to say we don't know the processes and ignore the problem. Manish and I discuss how consumers need to take ownership about what they're buying in this day and age. Consumers make a huge impact and can make brands more conscious just by asking them how products are made. A change in consumers' spending habits will force businesses to pay attention and make a change. About Manish Gupta, Founder of Matr Boomie: On a trip back to his native India after years living in the United States, Manish Gupta was struck anew by the extreme material poverty of his homeland. With deep respect for the rich culture and potential of rural Indians, he began asking questions. After hundreds of conversations and even more glasses of tea, Manish realized that he had a role to play — that he could bridge these two seemingly disparate worlds. He started partnering with grassroots organizations to transform unskilled women and men into master artisans. He personally ensured that the materials were safe for people and kind to the land. With the help of his mother and sister, Manish established a team in India to guarantee clear, efficient communications and high-quality production. He gathered a team in Austin, Texas, to design collections that entice Westerners while honoring the culture, craft and capacity of Indian artisans. And along the way, he married a beautiful, inspiring Indian designer, Ruchi, who quickly became his partner in life, love and business. Nearly a decade later, the little company run out of Manish and Ruchi's Austin apartment has grown into a leading fair trade wholesaler and innovator in ethical, sustainable business. CONNECT WITH MANISH: Matr Boomie Website Matr Boomie Blog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matrboomie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/matrboomie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MatrBoomie/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/fairtraders Special thanks to CAUSEBOX for sponsoring this week's Business with Purpose podcast. Use coupon code MOLLY for $15 off! Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

Figuring out what to make for dinner each week can be so stressful, especially with work, and kids, and life. That time of day can be MISERABLE, and takes everything out of you just to get food on the table. A few years ago, my friends and I actually started a monthly Freezer Meal Party, where we gather and we cook freezer meals, and then we swap them. So, we have easy meals ready to go throughout the week or month. This has been such a lifesaver for me and my friends, and honestly it's become such a joy to just gather with them each month. Getting to talk about freezer meals, and community, and the importance of the dinner table on the podcast, well this was an episode I couldn't wait to do! ON THIS WEEK'S BUSINESS WITH PURPOSE PODCAST EPISODE My guest on the Business with Purpose podcast this week is Polly Conner, the co-author of The Thriving Home blog, and From Freezer to Table, the freezer meal cookbook. I have been following Polly for quite some time, and I was so excited to do this interview. We have the BEST time chatting, and clearly could be best friends in real life, and I really just loved hearing her heart behind the blog, and the cookbook, and we even talking about internet trolls. Also, be sure to head on over to my Instagram, as we'll be giving away a copy of From Freezer to Table. We laughed, we cried, we talked about all the things, so we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! BALANCE Balancing motherhood, working, and taking care of the family can be exhausting at times. In this episode, Polly and I discuss what real balance looks like and how to most women, this can be an unspoken battle. Balancing the kids and cooking dinner can make 4pm-7pm the real STRUGGLE. Polly's Freezer Meals approach allows mothers to, "free your time, be more present, and be more hands on. Be available for your people." FRIENDSHIPS AND THE NEED FOR COMMUNITY The need for real, honest friendships is so necessary throughout many stages of life. Being new to motherhood, and coming out of working a full-time job can leave women feeling lonely. When life gets demanding, it's important to be intentional in creating space for community. Gathering around the table is not just important in our own families, but with friends and other loved ones who can be each other's support system in times of need. VULNERABILITY Being a blogger, author, or even just person on the internet often exposes us to much criticism (we've all dealt with the trolls,) but also allows us to really make an impact with our words. Polly and I discuss what writing, blogging, and the community we've built online means to us, and how privileged we feel to have a platform to be vulnerable and real with our audience. About Polly Conner, Co-Author of From Freezer to Table: Polly is a wife and mother of three little ones. She refers to herself as a "high-tech grandma," because she enjoys the typical hobbies of a grandma - crafting, sewing, knitting, baking, and slipper-wearing - but have the skills of techie. As a woman constantly in a state of nesting, Polly has grown to love being at home and finding ways to be resourceful. A few years ago, Polly and her friend Rachel, came together to start a blog with the mission of helping families to thrive. Together, they recently authored From Freeze to Table as a resource for busy mothers to be efficient in their homes, community, and lives, while still valuing the importance of time at the dinner table. CONNECT WITH POLLY: Thriving Home Website Use code MollyPolly1982 for 50% off Table Talk Cards from their store From Freeze to Table Freezer Meal Cookbook https://www.facebook.com/thrivinghomeblog/ https://www.instagram.com/thrivinghome/ https://www.pinterest.com/polly827401/ Special thanks to CAUSEBOX for sponsoring this week's Business with Purpose podcast. Use coupon code MOLLY for $15 off! Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

Have you ever spent time cleaning out your closet, and you take all of your valuable clothes that you spent good money on, and you haul that stuff to your local consignment store or like Plato's Closet or Clothes Mentor and you are excited for how much money they're going to give you… and then suddenly the wind has been taken out of your sails when they want to offer you like $3 for your $180 J.Crew blazer? Or $5 for that $250 Coach bag? Yeah, I've experienced that a time or 12… well, what if there was a way to clean out your closet AND get what the items are actually worth… AND also get new stuff sent right to your doorstep??? My guests on the Business with Purpose podcast this week are Janet Wu and Erin Wold, the founders of Silkroll… a GENIUS startup that is essentially a fashion exchange program for high end clothing and accessories… Really… I was so excited for this interview and I'm so pumped about what Silkroll is doing (you can tell how excited I am throughout the interview! HAHA!)... Enjoy this episode! About Janet Wu & Erin Wold of Silkroll: SilkRoll was founded by Janet Wu, who spent 10 years developing her style and taste in fashion while working around the world as an investment banker. Her lucrative career allowed her to create the closet of her dreams, but left her always wanting more… With a wealth of financial knowledge, Janet took a risk and became the CFO of a cleantech startup and eventually moved to San Francisco where her entire high-end wardrobe became obsolete. Every day she looked at the fashion she loved but no longer wore and was unsatisfied with the options to purge this valuable collection. She contemplated, "how can I keep the value of this fashion and share it with someone who would appreciate my style?" On the 4th of July, 2015, Janet shared her idea with Erin Wold. Erin always dreamed of owning this kind of fashion but with an abundance of student loan debt her ability to invest in high-quality fashion was limited. By this time, Erin had already spent 4 years in operations at a startup that was in skyrocket growth mode, so she knew her expertise in scaling operations was as valuable as this idea, she became Janet's co-founder. As they began building SilkRoll, friends connected them to a renowned photographer, San Francisco's Best of the Best: Gavin Farrington. His tech background, professional edge, and passion for automation & perfection make SilkRoll's products appear so desirable online that customers can realize the real value that their style deserves! CONNECT WITH SILKROLL: Silkroll Website https://www.facebook.com/silkroll https://www.instagram.com/silkroll https://twitter.com/SilkRollSF https://www.pinterest.com/silkroll Special thanks to CAUSEBOX for sponsoring this week's Business with Purpose podcast. Use coupon code MOLLY for $15 off! Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

Have you ever thought that you're at a place in your life where it's too late to start over? Sometimes I feel like we get to a certain age (an age that doesn't actually really exist) and we think that we are stuck doing what we are doing forever. We think that if we aren't successful doing something by age…. let's day 28! Then we are STUCK. It's never too late. I mean, Morgan Freeman was 52 when he got his first leading role in a movie… and now we see Morgan Freeman do everything! Vera Wang decided she wanted to be a designer… at age 40! Ray Kroc didn't open his first McDonald's until after he turned 50. This just goes to show it is NEVER too late to pursue something you believe in… My guest this week is Steven Wallace, author of OBRONI AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY and founder of Omanhene Cocoa Bean Company, the first beyond fair trade, "single-origin" chocolate in Ghana. I LOVED chatting with Steven because, let's be honest, I love chocolate, and also because this is an area that I honestly do not know a lot about and I was so eager and ready to learn from Steven's experiences… You're going to LOVE this one… About Steven: Steven Wallace, Founder/President of The Omanhene Cocoa Bean Company. Omanhene is the first company to sustain exports of premium chocolate manufactured entirely in Africa. Omanhene is credited with producing the world's first single-origin chocolate bar in 1994 and with creating an entirely new chocolate category (dark milk chocolate). Omanhene's entrepreneurial accomplishments and path-breaking business model have been recognized by President Jimmy Carter, former ambassador Shirley Temple Black and the United Nations Global Compact. He was selected as one of the inaugural TED Fellows in 2007. He is a featured subject in the book, "Food Heroes" by Georgia Pellegrini and features prominently in the book "Chocolate Nations" by Orla Ryan. He is the author of "Obroni and the Chocolate Factory: An Unlikely Story of Globalization and Ghana's First Gourmet Chocolate Bar" (2017, Skyhorse Publishing). Wallace first came to the Brong-Ahafo region of Ghana as a high school foreign exchange student during the summer of 1978. (He lived with a traditional Ghanaian family, which consisted of a host father and his three wives and 21 children.) He founded Omanhene at the age of 29. Wallace often speaks on economic development, cross-cultural issues and the challenges of starting a gourmet food business in Africa. He delivered a TEDx talk in Accra and has served as a guest panelist at the US State Department sponsored African Growth and Opportunity Act Forum in Accra, Ghana. Wallace frequently speaks at public events and universities including Brown, Princeton, The University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, The University of Michigan Graduate School of Business and Northwestern University. Wallace is a founding partner in NuMedika, a patient-centric telemedicine platform specifically designed for the African continent. Previously, Wallace worked in broadcasting in the newsroom of WMAL-AM 63, a networkowned radio station in Washington, DC and then as an attorney with the boutique tax law firm of Silverstein & Mullens in Washington, DC. He later served as the vice-president of Midstates Sportswear. He served as vice-chair of the board of directors of AFS-USA, Inc. and on the board of trustees of AFS Intercultural Programs, Inc. the largest volunteer student exchange organization in the world. AFS has been instrumental in the US State Department's YES program bringing young people from countries with Muslim populations to the US to spend a year with a US family and attend a US high school. Wallace holds a bachelor's degree in History magna cum laude (Phi Beta Kappa) from Brown University and a juris doctor degree from the University of Chicago Law School. Mr. Wallace is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He lives in Whitefish Bay, WI. For more information, see www.omanhene.com. Connect with Steven: https://www.omanhene.com/ https://twitter.com/OmanheneChoc https://www.facebook.com/OmanheneIsMadeFromTheBestCocoaInTheWorldPeriod/ Buy Steven's Book Special thanks to CAUSEBOX for sponsoring this week's Business with Purpose podcast. Use coupon code MOLLY for $15 off! 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There are a lot of misconceptions around the topic of human trafficking. So many people think it happens in other countries or it happens only to people living in poor conditions or that it looks like a guy in a big white van zooming in and snatching people off the streets. While that may be a tiny, tiny bit true… and I mean, a VERY TINY BIT true… human trafficking in reality looks very different. The fact is, is can and DOES happen right here in our own backyards… to kids - both boys and girls - we interact with every single day. My guest this week is Anna Ptak… Today's episode is a little different than usual… Anna is an overcomer of sex trafficking. She is taking her story and sharing it with others as a part of the fight to end this horrific reality for so many around the world and in our own communities. I am in awe of her. Anna joined me live in the studio and our conversation was tough and deep and rich and fun and so many things. It's going to inspire you. About Anna: Anna Ptak is currently an international keynote speaker as well as an Overcomer and policy consultant in the movement to end Human Trafficking. Anna has conducted speaking tours in both New York and California. Anna's story has been published internationally in editorials such as Asian Geographic and The Examiner. Anna was recently featured on the national talk show The Doctors and Univision's Primer Impacto. In 2015, Anna showcased her ethical fashion collection during NYFW with garments made by Overcomers of sex trafficking in Nepal. Anna guest lectured at the University of Malta on Child Trafficking Law and has trained numerous governmental agencies and law enforcement on human trafficking. Anna lobbied for anti-human trafficking bills at the Virginia General Assembly and assisted in arguing, drafting bills concerning Human Trafficking including the Safe Harbor Law in NC. Anna also served as the guest speaker for many organizations such as for The National Center on Sexual Exploitation and Shared Hope International. Anna has assisted in writing both national and international policy. Anna has a large focus on establishing the link between pornography and sex trafficking. In her spare time, Anna loves spending time with her husband, and their adorable puppy, Liam Alexander. Connect with Anna: http://www.facebook.com/mrsannaptak http://twitter.com/mrsannaptak http://instagram.com/mrsannaptak Special thanks to CAUSEBOX for sponsoring this week's Business with Purpose podcast. Use coupon code MOLLY for $15 off! Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

Whether you want to admit it or not, you have fears. We all do. Maybe its a fear of bees or being chased in an alley by a masked man (okay, so those are my fears), or maybe it's a fear of failure… or maybe it's a fear or public speaking or getting rejected. Or maybe it's a larger fear like being in fire or a plane crash… The thing is, we can't let those fears take hold of our lives. We can't let those fears dictate how we operate or how we interact with others… sometimes we have to take control of our fears and show those fears who's boss. And I don't want to start this off making you sad or feel uneasy… but let's just say, for a moment, one of your worst fears came true? What if? What would you do? Honestly? How would you react? Would you let the fear consume you, or would you fight back? Would you push the fear out? Would you tell the fear to shove it and stick it where the sun don't shine? Would you use that fear to fuel you to do something greater than you could have ever imagined? Would you use that fear to impact - or even SAVE - the lives of others? My guest this week is Dave Sanderson… Today's conversation is going to blow. you. away. Dave is an inspirational survivor, author and former head of security for THE Tony Robbins. His thoughts on leadership, business & survival have made him an internationally sought-out speaker. But, when US Airways Flight 1549, or "The Miracle on the Hudson," went into the Hudson River on January 15, 2009, Dave Sanderson knew he was exactly where he was supposed to be. The last passenger off the back of the plane on that fateful day, he was largely responsible for the well-being and safety of others, risking his own life in frigid water to help other passengers off the plane. Dave shares his story with you today and it is absolutely incredible. This is honestly one of my favorite episodes to date and you are going to love it. About Dave: Dave Sanderson is the President of his firm, Dave Sanderson Enterprises based out of Charlotte, NC. On January 15, 2009, Dave was the last passenger off the plane that crashed into the Hudson River, best known as "The Miracle on the Hudson" and was largely responsible for making sure so many others made it out safely. In addition to speaking and training, Dave conducts workshops, is a much sought-after podcast celebrity an author with his best-selling book titled "Moments Matter", hosts his own radio show on Contact Talk Radio and C-Suite Radio called "Moments Matter with Dave Sanderson" and his daily flash briefing on Amazon Alexa titled, "Dave Sanderson: DECLASSIFIED." He shares the 12 resources he and others employed that day and how you can use them to not only survive but grow and thrive in your life as a co- contributor with Dominique Wilkins, Don Barden, Brittany Tucker and Steve Nedvidek at the Leadership Mindset Series, the first and only servant leadership coaching program designed to help business leaders around the world to build a happier, more-productive business with a better bottom line. He and his wife, Terri, reside in Charlotte, NC. They have four children, Chelsey, Colleen, Courtney and Chance. Connect with Dave: https://davesandersonspeaks.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DaveSandersonSpeaks https://twitter.com/DaveSanderson2 https://www.instagram.com/davesandersonspeaks/ Special thanks to CAUSEBOX for sponsoring this week's Count Me In podcast. Use coupon code MOLLY for $15 off! Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

I remember when John and I were planning our wedding... it literally feels like yesterday. We were on a pretty tight budget, and we were doing almost everything ourselves… And while the details of the wedding day, the florals, the pictures, the dress, the music… It was all important... But the thing I really looked forward to the most was the marriage. Preparing for our marriage was the most important thing to me… My guest on the podcast this week is Adrienne Rolon, the founder of Hearts Content Events and Design Studio. Adrienne is a dear friend of mine and I have wanted to have her on the show for months and I am so excited to introduce her to you today. Adrienne is an incredible wedding and event planner… But what I love most about her is her passion for marriage. Her story is incredible and I know you will absolutely love her! Connect with Adrienne: https://heartscontentevents.com/ https://www.facebook.com/heartscontentevents/ https://www.instagram.com/heartscontentevents/ https://twitter.com/hceventsdesign Special thanks to CAUSEBOX for sponsoring this week's Count Me In podcast. Use coupon code MOLLY for $15 off! Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

Did you know that nearly 703 million people around the world are blind… simply due to lack of access to glasses. That's 703 million people who are blind but that blindness could have been easily prevented if one person, or a group of people stepped in and helped. Well…my guest today is doing just that.. My guest this week is Dr. Travis Zigler, the founder of Eye Love, an eye wellness company with a mission to end preventable blindness. Along with his wife, Jenna, they continue to work part time in optometry and build Eye Love with the goal of eventually opening free clinics in the US and abroad. This was an INCREDIBLE conversation and I can't wait for you to hear it! About Dr. Travis Zigler: Dr. Travis Zigler graduated in 2010 from The Ohio State University College of Optometry with Magna Cum Laude honors. He is the founder of Eye Love, https://eyelovethesun.com, whose mission is to end preventable blindness. Dr. Travis and his wife, Dr. Jenna Zigler, use the profits from Eye Love to fund free and low cost clinics in Jamaica. They also started a charity called the Eye Love Cares Foundation, https://eyelovecares.org, which provides exams, glasses and sunglasses for those in need, free education, and scholarships for students that align with their mission. Previously, Dr. Travis and Dr. Jenna owned two optometry practices, which they sold in 2017 to focus on their online efforts. Dr. Travis enjoys traveling to Jamaica, training for marathons, and playing the ukulele while he drinks his morning coffee (French press... mmmm). Travis's favorite quote: "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." - Ghandi Company's long-term mission/vision A portion of profits from Eye Love sales is donated to the Eye Love Cares Foundation and funds are then used to provide glasses, sunglasses, and eye exams for those who cannot afford to obtain proper eyecare. In the future, the Foundation will be used to fund permanent free and low cost clinics in both the US and Jamaica, and it is our goal to also provide optometry scholarships for students who have an interest in eyecare mission work. LINKS Eye Love: https://eyelovethesun.com/ Eye Love Cares Foundation: https://eyelovecares.org Eye Love's Vision Vision / Mission: https://eyelovethesun.com/pages/2019-vivid-vision-for-eye-love Eye Love Shop: https://eyelovethesun.com/collections/all Eye Love on Amazon Sunglasses: https://amzn.to/2HoChFd Blue Blockers: https://amzn.to/2IFgVm5 Dry Eye Products: https://amzn.to/2EBqTmo Special thanks to CAUSEBOX for sponsoring this week's Count Me In podcast. Use coupon code MOLLY for $15 off! Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

There are SO many people (me included), that love to travel. I know I have a list of about 100 places I'd love to see in my lifetime… but there are so many factors that can hold us back from actually getting on a plane and going somewhere. You know, things like time, money, and JOBS. Those pesky jobs keeping us from being a jetsetter… it's as though we have to pick one or the other. A job or travel… But what if you could do BOTH? What if you could travel and see the world, AND make a positive social impact, while also working? My guest this week is Ann Davis, the founder and CEO of Venture With Impact - a coworking program that engages professionals on a 4-week-skills-based volunteering program ABROAD while working remotely for their jobs, allowing them to develop professionally, rediscover purpose, and in the process, provide a positive social impact. ABOUT ANN: After surviving cancer and subsequently traveling to over 40 countries in her 20's, Ann found her most valuable and fulfilling travel experiences to be the instances when she stayed in one place, and worked with the local population – forming relationships and learning about their culture in the process. At the same time, she saw friends and colleagues struggle between the desire to maintain careers that provide financial security and the desire to travel and work for the social good. Life is too short not to have it all, so she founded Venture with Impact with the dream that working professionals could share in these same experiences while still working from their jobs. Prior to founding Venture with Impact, she worked for 4 years as a teacher in the New Orleans and New York school systems, initially through Teach for America. Additionally, at the age of 18, she founded Swim for Success, a nonprofit dedicated to providing free swimming lessons and water safety skills to New Orleans Youth. CONNECT WITH VENTURE WITH IMPACT: https://www.venturewithimpact.org/ https://www.facebook.com/venturewithimpact https://twitter.com/Venture_Impact https://www.instagram.com/venturewithimpact Special thanks to CAUSEBOX for sponsoring this week's Count Me In podcast. Use coupon code MOLLY for $15 off! Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

At some point in our lives, we all experience a feeling of loneliness. It's a natural human experience and for some, the struggle is worse than others… but it can be a struggle nonetheless. And loneliness doesn't discriminate based upon age… but I'd venture to say that for kids and teens today, the feeling of loneliness can be crippling. I know for me, I struggled with feeling lonely a lot growing up. I was bullied in elementary and middle school and I never felt like I fit in. There were days where I'd wake up and I wouldn't want to go to school… I'd fake sick hoping I could avoid the lunch cafeteria for another day. I just felt lost and I didn't know what to do… I eventually learned ways to cope with that feeling and make a solid group of friends, but those years were so hard. have you ever felt that way? Was this something you ever struggled with? How did you handle it? Did you go with the motions or do you decide to take matters in to your own hands? My guest this week is Shane Feldman, the founder and CEO of Count Me In, the largest youth-run organization in the world that has impacted over 10 million youth in over 100 countries. The organization inspires youth to be positive change agents in their community, and aims to transform the way teens see themselves in connection to the world through volunteerism, community, and mentorship. With Shane at the helm, Count Me In is a global leader in immersive and practical student leadership training and community building, and Shane now travels the globe sharing his story and inspiring corporate and educational audiences to create an inclusive culture of connection. Shane is currently on the A&E docuseries "Undercover High" and has been featured on the Hallmark Channel, CBS, Fox, Yahoo, and the Huffington Post. I loved my time with him and I know you will love this episode! About Shane: Shane Feldman is an internationally recognized youth empowerment expert, motivational speaker, producer, and social entrepreneur. As Founder and CEO of Count Me In, Shane is the creative strategist and visionary behind the world's largest youth-run organization that has impacted over 10-million youth in over 100 countries. Shane appears in the new docuseries "Undercover High", premiering on A&E this fall. The eye-opening television series takes a first-hand look at the inner-workings of the universal American experience of life in public high school. The groundbreaking series sent Shane back to high school, embedded as a teenager, to uncover what life is really like for a public high school student today. As a child of divorce, Shane was constantly moving with his mom, lacked consistent male role models, experienced relentless bullying, and felt socially isolated. He had moved upwards of eight times before entering high school. After moving to yet another brand new city, Shane was rejected by his first choice school, and entered 9th grade desperate for a positive experience, but instead felt lost and invisible. With the help of a very committed guidance counselor, Shane became active in local clubs, theater and volunteerism. Getting involved turned Shane's life around, and inspired him to launch a school project to help his peers find their passion through community involvement. What started as a small project remarkably went viral, and has since evolved into the global phenomenon known as Count Me In. Born out of Shane's own challenges and experiences, Count Me In inspires youth to be positive change agents in their community. With Shane at the helm, Count Me In is a global leader in immersive and practical student leadership training, and community building. Over the past decade, the organization has inspired tens of thousands of youth-led volunteer projects, equating to over 100-million hours of community service worldwide, worth $2.4 billion. Once socially isolated, Shane is now a renowned youth advocate committed to energizing those who feel lost or disenfranchised as he once did. As an expert on the power of positivity and human potential, Shane travels the globe sharing his story, inspiring corporate and educational audiences to create an inclusive culture of connection, and helping them uncover their value and potential. Shane has consulted for Microsoft, the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), GEAR UP, the International Student Leadership Conference, and Pencils of Promise. He has appeared on national media, was recognized by The United Nations Youth Assembly and the President's volunteer initiative, Serve.Gov, and was named on Youth In Motion's 20 Under 20 list. Connect with Shane and Count Me In: http://shanefeldman.com/ https://www.cmimovement.com/ https://twitter.com/shanefeldman https://www.facebook.com/shanefeldmanofficial https://www.instagram.com/shane_feldman/ The 3-Minute Video Every Student Needs to See: https://youtu.be/BpMq7Q54cwI Special thanks to CAUSEBOX for sponsoring this week's podcast. Use coupon code MOLLY for $15 off! Join my

Each one of us has a gift. Whether you know it or not, and whether you want to believe it or not, I believe deep down that every single person on this earth was given a gift by our Creator… and how we use those gifts to serve others can really impact not only, well, other people, but also ourselves. As adults, I believe the way we use our gifts can also impact the next generation - we can show them what being a good steward of those gifts really looks like. And truthfully, I am continuously inspired by the next generation - I'm learning from THEM - amazing and incredible kids that are using their gifts to give back and really, TRULY make the world a better place. My guests this week are Sydney Guerrette and Deirdre Catlett - a mother / daughter team who recently started Be the Change Youth Initiative - an organization dedicated to getting kids of all ages involved in serving and giving back to their community. This is such a great conversation and you're going to learn so much SO much from them! Deirdre Catlett: As Operations Manager for Be The Change Youth Initiative, Deirdre collaborates with artisan groups and fair trade wholesale providers, as well as designers for Be The Change merchandise. She also works closely with non-profit partners in an effort to best serve and share their work around the world. But, her most important role is wife and mom to Sydney and her three younger siblings: Brayden, Piper, and Holden. She's also finishing up her Master of Biblical and Theological degree at Dallas Theological Seminary. Sydney Guerrette: As founder of Be The Change Youth Initiative, Sydney spends most of her time speaking to youth about the importance of using their gifts and talents to help other kids around the world. She is a singer/songwriter, and loves to use those gifts to tell the stories of others. Sydney is a 16-year-old homeschooled senior with a heart for missions and a true love for people. Connect with Be the Change Youth Initiative: https://www.bethechangeyi.com/ https://www.facebook.com/bethechangeyi/ https://www.instagram.com/bethechangeyi/ https://twitter.com/bethechangeyi Listen to Sydney's Music On Spotify Special thanks to CAUSEBOX for sponsoring this week's podcast. Use coupon code MOLLY for $15 off! Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

In today's world, it can be really overwhelming when we see so much hurt and pain around the world. There are humanitarian crises all over the world that are horrific… whether it's the Syrian crisis, the Rohingya refugee Crisis in Myanmar, or the Central African Republic crisis… we get to the point where we feel bombarded by these stories of pain and suffering around the world and we just want to help. We want to do SOMETHING, anything, to make a difference. And more often than not, the easiest thing for us to do is donate money, but, let's be honest… donating money can be tough because we don't know if the money we are donating is ACTUALLY making a difference… we can't tell if the money we are sending to a particular organization is going to actually be USED to HELP people… what if there was a way for you to know exactly which organizations are doing the best work and the most efficient work and making the biggest impact so you know EXACTLY where to give your money? My guest this week is Katherine Davies, the founder and CEO of IGUACU - the world's first independent investigative platform that researches the nonprofits, charities, and organizations that are doing the BEST and most efficient work on the ground among the world's worst humanitarian crises. Iguacu does the world FOR YOU and helps you to know exactly how and where to donate to make the biggest impact. This is such a great conversation and you're going to learn so much! Connect with Iguacu: https://weareiguacu.org https://www.facebook.com/weareiguacu/ https://twitter.com/weareiguacu https://www.instagram.com/weareiguacu/ About Katherine: Katherine Davies is the CEO and Founder of iguacu, (igwah-soo!), a nonprofit, independent investigator, that identifies highly effective charities overseas where the needs are critical. iguacu addresses the frustration people feel when they want to help people caught up in serious humanitarian crises such as Syria or Haiti. It can be difficult and time consuming to know which charity to support. There is nothing else like iguacu. On behalf of the public, iguacu is able to identify exceptional charities thanks to its unique intelligence network of more than 950 experts. Close to what is happening on the ground, the network speaks in confidence to the iguacu team, speaking freely about which charities are highly effective and which are not and why. They also update the team on the changing dynamics of each crisis. The team and network at iguacu are dedicated to ensuring that donating effectively to where the needs are great is quick and effortless. As iguacu is also a 501(c)(3), many American donors rely on iguacu for their overseas giving, with a monthly donation to where the need is great. They welcome iguacu's expert curation, monthly impact updates and annual donation statement. iguacu enables busy donors to include in their giving the effective support of the world's most vulnerable people. Katherine has more than 25 years' experience working in charities and INGOs, international banking, policy research, strategic communications, campaign management and the media. Prior to completing her MSc in International Relations at the London School of Economics, she was a newspaper journalist and a researcher at the Parliament of Australia. Special thanks to CAUSEBOX for sponsoring this week's podcast. Use coupon code MOLLY for $15 off! Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

What if you had the next, world-changing, business idea? Your business could change the trajectory of someone's life or impact the way people interact or have an impact on the environment or give people access to clean drinking water or create urban farming and give people more access to affordable, real food? But, the reality for you is, you don't have the resources to implement the idea. Maybe it's the money, or the support, or the technology… you know the idea is gold, and you know you can do it, but you just don't have what you need to actually get it done. What if there was someone, or even a GROUP of people, who would come alongside you to help you change the world? My guest this week is Kate Goodall, the co-founder and CEO of Halcyon House, one of the worlds premier and honestly, most unique business incubator I've ever come across. What they are doing to cultivate entrepreneurs from around the world in the social good space is AMAZING. And, if you've ever wondered what diving in shipwrecks and running a business have in common, then you're going to LOVE this episode. ABOUT KATE: KATE GOODALL is the Co-Founder and CEO of Halcyon, a non-profit dedicated to solving 21st century problems by providing space and access to emerging leaders in social entrepreneurship and the arts. Goodall continues to grow Halcyon's offerings in 2018 with By The People, an international arts and innovation festival in partnership with the Smithsonian and numerous organizations throughout DC. In 2016, Goodall helped establish WE Capital, a consortium of leading businesswomen investing in and supporting women and women-led companies. Goodall has served as juror at national and international social entrepreneurship competitions, was listed as one of the Washington Business Journal's Power 100 and 40 Under 40, Washingtonian's 2017 Tech Titans, and Techweek 100 DC's Talent Cultivators. CONNECT WITH KATE AND HALCYON HOUSE: http://halcyonhouse.org/ https://www.facebook.com/halcyoninspires/ https://twitter.com/HalcyonInspires https://www.instagram.com/halcyon_inspires/ Special thanks to CAUSEBOX for sponsoring this week's podcast. Use coupon code MOLLY for $15 off! Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

For years, there's been this strange distaste for business. People kept thinking business was bad and business owners were greedy and money grubbers. But the truth is, business is and can be a HUGE force for good. Business can change lives, communities, and countries. Business isn't the enemy… business can change the world. My guests this week are Nick Barigye and Greg Urquhart of Karisimbi Business Partners. What Nick and Greg are doing at Karisimbi Business Partners is incredibly unique and their approach to helping entrepreneurs in Rwanda is amazing. I know you're going to love this conversation! CONNECT WITH KARISIMBI BUSINESS PARTNERS: http://karisimbipartners.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KarisimbiPartners Twitter: https://twitter.com/karisimbiprtnrs Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1146432/ About Greg Urquhart: Greg brings 25 years of sales, strategy and management experience, working in international settings and across a number of vertical markets, including six years working in East and Southern Africa. His experience ranges from the Fortune 100 to startups, including Karisimbi Partners and its investee companies, and his role as VP of Partners Sales & Alliances for Xamarin Inc., a hyper growth San Francisco based startup focused on mobile technology (acquired by Microsoft in 2015). Greg has held a variety of senior roles for over 16 years with Microsoft, in the US and Europe. Results-oriented by nature, Greg has a passion for management excellence and people development, believing sound business planning and operational excellence are the keys to success. About Nick Barigye: Nick brings extensive strategic, operating and general management experience to Karisimbi Partners. He has served as CFO of the largest juice and dairy processor, CEO of the largest soy processor and COO of one of the largest locally owned road construction companies in Rwanda. He has filled interim General Manager and various other roles for a number of companies ranging from commercial printing to building products manufacturing. Nick is a self-starter with deep entrepreneurial, operational, financial, and business development expertise. He has extensive experience in financial analysis, financial management and investment analysis. Special thanks to CAUSEBOX for sponsoring this week's podcast. Use coupon code MOLLY for $15 off! Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

Giving. What does that word mean to you when you hear it? Does it mean someone who is giving with their time, giving with their talents, giving with their money, a giver of gifts... what does it mean? For years, I was the most reluctant to give with my money. It wasn't until I was at my absolute brokest, if that's even a way to describe it… that I realized that giving of my money, in addition to giving of my time and talents and those things, was actually the most valuable and important thing I could do. When I pretty much had nothing to give, giving became the most valuable things that changed for the better. Do you ever think of giving financially as something that could be sacrificial and life-changing for not only the person that you're giving to… But also yourself? My guest this week is Ashleigh Becker, founder of Sela Designs. We talk about her incredibly unique business model where she literally gives 100% of her profits away, we talk about her passion for adoption, and so much more. You're going to love it. CONNECT WITH ASHLEIGH AND SELA DESIGNS: http://bit.ly/2EWhUQE (Use code "SBMOLLYFREESHIP" for free shipping https://www.instagram.com/seladesigns/ https://www.facebook.com/SelaDesigns/ Special thanks to CAUSEBOX for sponsoring this week's podcast. Use coupon code MOLLY for $15 off! Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

There's a really difficult conversation that happens often in the ethical and fair trade space… and it's a conversation around respect and getting rid of that savior complex when it comes to sharing the stories of artisans and men and women in vulnerable situations. It's a fine line to walk. The stories of these beautiful people are important and they should be heard… but they should never be exploited for sales or personal gain. Seeing these artisans for the PEOPLE that they are - the HUMANS they are - and how they deserve respect and dignity… in ALL situations. It's not about going in as the rich American "saving them from their plight" - it's about empowering them and lifting them up to share their talents and skills with the world. My guest on the Business with Purpose Podcast this week is Abby Alley, the founder of Zuri Collection. Abby and I had such an amazing conversation and we tackled everything from discussing how we should be sharing the stories of artisans to what it really looks like to humble ourselves and LISTEN. This is an episode you are NOT going to want to miss a second of! ABOUT ABBY: Abby is the founder of Zuri Collection, a business that seeks to create opportunity for artisans in East Africa to grow their business by having access to a global marketplace and fair wages. It all started back in 2014 when I (Abby) went to teach primary school in Arusha, Tanzania. Seeing firsthand how difficult it is for many Tanzanians to find a job that paid enough to support their families, I knew I wanted to do something to get involved. As a career teacher, I thought about starting a school, but after learning more about the power of fair trade, helping people grow their businesses became a passion. The wheels started turning and I began to dream about what it would look like to partner with artisan entrepreneurs in Tanzania and in other parts of East Africa. Zuri Collection was launched in October, 2016, and it has been an amazing first year! My hope is to continue to develop a brand where women who love fashion can find quality, ethically-made, and unique pieces. Currently we carry collections of handcrafted bags, baskets, and jewelry. I love that God made all of us different, yet the same. He gave us all unique talents and diverse cultures, but all of us are made in His image and have a desire to have work and for purpose. Zuri is a place where we see the beauty of God through the stories of women around the world. Our pieces represent those stories. When you wear or purchase Zuri, you are wearing and displaying a beautiful story. CONNECT WITH ZURI COLLECTION: https://www.zuricollection.com/ (Use coupon code "stillbeingmolly" for 15% off) https://www.facebook.com/zuricollectionshop/ https://www.instagram.com/zuricollection_/ Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

I remember the first time I consciously wanted to quit. I was 7 and I had a big school science fair project I was working on. I was so excited about my project idea (I was talking about different kinds of rocks because, you know, that's what 7 year olds do, or something). And really, I just wanted to talk about the pretty rocks that I had gotten on a recent trip to the gift shop at Luray Caverns in Luray, Virginia. I thought they were pretty and sparkly and I wanted to talk about them in my science fair project. I thought this would be so easy and I'd breeze through this project. But when it came time to actually do the work and look BEYOND the pretty, sparkly rocks, and really learn and be able to explain the difference between sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks… the project suddenly got hard for my 7 year old self and suddenly it wasn't as exciting as before. I wanted to switch to a difference science fair project topic… but my parents wouldn't let me. They said NOPE, this is the topic you picked, and you will commit to it and you will do a great job. They didn't help me with the project, but they supported me, they encouraged me, and they guided me along the way. And in the end, my project was awesome and I got an O for outstanding. Now what exactly does this have to do with business? Well, so often early on in our lives as entrepreneurs, we get excited about the pretty, sparkly aspects of business. We have a big idea we think will be an instant success and an instant hit and we go full steam ahead until BAM. We hit a wall. And business gets hard. And bills come up, or a snag in our plans happens, or someone tells us no. And so we want to quit. or give up. or change ideas or businesses. But let's be honest, successful business owners we see today never quit. They didn't give up. They kept going. They pushed through. They got support and encouragement from those closest to them… and now they're on the other side… that's what a good entrepreneur does. They keep showing up every single day, even when it's really, REALLY hard. My guest this week is Hannah Davis, the founder of BANGS shoes. BANGS means "help" in Mandarin, and Hannah wanted to create a solution to help others while also creating an amazing, stylish, and functional shoe. Hannah started this company at such a young age and has worked so hard over the past 7 years. Her story in amazing and will inspire you to push through and work HARD to achieve your goals! ABOUT HANNAH: At 22 years old Hannah Davis founded BANGS Shoes, an everyday adventure footwear company, to help start businesses around the world. Davis graduated college the year after the housing market crashed and signed a contract to teach English in China for 1 year. In China she discovered unique shoes worn by workers and farmers. With no business, marketing or design training Davis launched BANGS, a name coming from the Chinese character for the word "help". To to date BANGS Shoes has helped invest in 1000 entrepreneurs in 65 countries. We're up ten times over the past three years, only selling online. Our Marketing is driven by 100% organic social media fueled by 2,400 highly passionate Ambassadors. Building a brand like BANGS Shoes would not have been possible even 10 years ago. You can contact Hannah via IG @hannahdavis. CONNECT WITH BANGS SHOES: https://www.bangsshoes.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BANGSshoes https://twitter.com/bangsshoes https://www.pinterest.com/bangsshoes/ https://www.instagram.com/bangsshoes/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClaW9jMH95KrRK-QH-SD83Q Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

It is estimated that there are nearly 150 million orphans worldwide. There's a worldwide orphan crisis… maybe you've heard or maybe you haven't. But it's a crisis and it's not getting better. one of the harsh realities of the orphan crisis is that many children, are not actually orphans… but their parents have had to surrender them or give them up because they simply cannot afford to care for them. Adoption is beautiful and adoption is amazing, but adoption is just one solution to the orphan crisis. One of the greatest things we can do is PREVENT kids from becoming orphans in the first place. What if one of the ways we could prevent orphans was just to change the way WE shop? What if we empowered men and women worldwide with jobs that pay fair and living wages so they can care for their children? My guests on the Business with Purpose podcast this week are Angela Lan and Kara Menning, the founders of Beautiful Uprising, an ethical fashion truck and online boutique based out of Salt Lake City, Utah! You know my dear friend Emily Sexton with The Flourish Market? Well, Angela and Kara have a fun connection to her that you will love hearing about. Kara and Angela and amazing and I know you'll enjoy this episode! About Kara Menning: Kara's education on ethical purchasing started many years ago but only after bringing two of her children home from Haiti in 2013 did it turn into more than a "should." In visiting the beautiful country of Haiti, she realized that what the developing world needs more of is dignified work, and that sustainable work leads to orphan prevention. Kara is a wee bit obsessed with fashion and a thoroughly exhausted mother of six. She's wife to Mitch who encourages her crazy and only sometimes regrets it, and she's also a nurse practitioner who likes to challenge the status quo. Loves of hers include watching her kiddos turn into humans who can have intelligent conversations, connecting all the unique and amazing people in her life, and music of all kinds. About Angela Lan: Several years ago, via friends and an article, she was introduced to the practice of fair trade. Ever since learning more about it and more about the working and life conditions of women and families in poverty both in the US and abroad, it has led to her asking, "other than posting articles on social media that has convicted me, what can I tangibly do?" Beautiful Uprising has been and is one of her vehicles to educate herself as well as a pursuit of spreading awareness to others. Angela studied International Business at Pepperdine University and then worked in Finance with a large defense contractor for about 11 years. She is mama to her sweet girl ("P"), a food and drink enthusiast, and a sentimental hoarder. She loves sitting with a friend over a meal, going to food markets of all kinds, and being provided toilet seat covers in public restrooms. Connect with Beautiful Uprising: https://shopbeautifuluprising.com/ https://twitter.com/beautifuluprise https://www.pinterest.com/beautifuluprising/ https://www.instagram.com/beautifuluprising/ Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

Have you ever had a dream as a child, or heck, even as an adult, and you had your mind set on that dream? How you thought life was going to certainly take you in one direction, and then an event, or a trip, or an experience completely shifts everything for you and you realize that the thing you thought you were supposed to do is now no longer the thing you thought you were supposed to do? I mean, for me, I spent nearly my entire life first quarter of my life DREAMING of being on Saturday Night Live. It was all I ever wanted to do was make people laugh for a living… and then life took a turn. And my life looks so different than what I thought it would originally look like… but for that, I'm thankful. And I'm now, in so many ways, living a life that is so much richer and fuller thant I could have ever anticipated. I'm thankful for the twists life took me on and the redirection I took… because for that, I wouldn't be where I am today. Have you ever been in that situation? Have you ever felt like that? Well, it's not all that uncommon… Has that life twist and turn impacted the lives of OTHERS? My guest this week is Luc Berlin, the founder of Miigle+, a platform dedicated to making ethical shopping easier for the consumer and connecting consumers to ethical and sustainable brands. Luc has an incredible story and I know you will LOVE him! So without further ado, on to the episode with Luc! About Luc: Luc Berlin is a Social Entrepreneur, Marketing Executive and currently the Founder and CEO of Miigle+, a social impact technology company on a mission to turn 100% of consumerism into a force for social good by helping people discover sustainable brands and shop more ethically. Prior to founding Miigle, Luc spent the past 10 years leading digital marketing initiatives and revenue growth for B2B and B2C companies in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, including Shopzilla, LegalZoom.com, CrownPeak and HackerRank. Luc studied Biochemistry at UCLA and holds a Bachelors of Science in Management and MBA in Global Business, both from Pepperdine University. About Miigle+ Miigle+ is a social impact technology company on a mission to turn consumerism into cause-sumerism. Our AI-enabled e-commerce platform makes it easier for ethically conscious consumers to discover, shop and support products from socially conscious and environmentally friendly brands. Connect with Miigle+: http://miigle.com/ https://www.facebook.com/miiglers/ https://twitter.com/miiglers https://instagram.com/miiglers http://instagram.com/lucberlin/ Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

Did you know that only about 1 in FIVE plastic bottles are ever recycled? And that it can take between 400 and 1,000 years to decompose. It's actually estimated that humans are purchasing one million plastic bottles… PER MINUTE. Let that sink in. One million bottles PER MINUTE globally. And with 91% of those bottles never being recycled… that's a lot of plastic that's going to just end up in landfills, streams, creeks, and the ocean. I'm not trying to sound like some crazy tree hugger, but that's a pretty alarming number. So what if each of us, made at least ONE simple, small change in 2018 to reduce the amount of plastic we are using and consuming? What if there was a company that was out there that could help you along the way? My guest this week is Lindsay McCoy, founder of Plaine Products, a clean and zero waste bath and body company! They're doing so much to positively impact the environment and you will love hearing all about them… You can use the coupon code MOLLY for 20% off at checkout to give Plaine Products a try! About Lindsey: Lindsey McCoy has a master's degree in nonprofit management and spent the last 10 years working on environmental education in the Bahamas, islands full of single-use plastic. She and her sister co-founded a company, Plaine Products, that offers shampoo, conditioner and body wash and lotion in aluminum bottles that can be returned, refilled and reused. She is currently on the Board of the Friends School of Wilmington and the Plastic Ocean Project. Connect with Lindsey and Plaine Products: https://www.plaineproducts.com/ref/83/ (use coupon code "MOLLY" at checkout for 20% off) https://www.facebook.com/plaineproducts/ https://www.pinterest.com/plaineproducts/ https://twitter.com/PlaineProducts https://www.instagram.com/plaineproducts/ Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

For years, I hated my body. I'd look in the mirror and I'd notice every flaw. Every roll, every stretch mark, every bit of cellulite… I'd say, "I can't run" or "I'm not strong" or "I have no upper body strength" or "I'm so out of shape." I never thought I'd ever enjoy working out. I told myself I'm never going to be one of "those" fitness people. At the end of 2016, I was in a very low place mentally. I was coming off of suffering from pretty severe postpartum depression, I felt terrible, and I needed to make a change. At the beginning of 2017, I made the decision to not let myself come up with excuses any longer. The key here was… I made the decision. I said no more. I'd heard of this place called Burn Boot Camp, so in March, I said enough is enough and I signed up to try this thing called "Burn" out. And if you follow me on social media or read my blog, you know that my life has been forever changed by that decision. A friend of mine from Burn said this and I could not agree more: It's probably the fourth best decision I've ever made… after following Jesus, marrying my husband, having my kids, comes joining Burn Boot Camp. It's not just a great workout, Burn Boot Camp is so much more than that. It's difficult to put into words, but today, we're going to try. My guests on the podcast this week are Devan and Morgan Kline, the founders of Burn Boot Camp. Their incredible story of how Burn Boot Camp came to be will absolutely blow you away. From having their first class in a parking lot to having over 300 awarded locations nationwide… You are going to love this conversation. ABOUT DEVAN AND MORGAN: October 15, 1987 is when our Founder, Devan Kline, was brought into this world. Devan was brought up in Battle Creek, Michigan in a low-end neighborhood. Devan's mother and father were both victims of each other's domestic violence and would often trickle down to Devan and his siblings. Throughout his career with the SF Giants organization and at Central Mich. Uni. Devan developed this passion for fitness. Devan and Morgan have appeared on television and magazines hundreds of times in dozens of different markets setting the example for the future trainers that would partner with their brand. Their mission is to influence women to put themselves first and lead them to adopt a lifestyle that breeds confidence, creates REAL change, and ultimately changes the way their family lives their lives. They now have over 100 locations open and over 300 awarded since becoming a franchise just over 28 months ago. Morgan Kline, Co-Founder & CFO of the Burn Boot Camp Franchise, grew up in Battle Creek, MI and graduated from Western Michigan University with a BSBA and focus on Food Marketing. While growing up Morgan was raised believing that in order to be successful you had to climb the corporate ladder. Therefore, Morgan worked for the Kellogg Company right out of college and gained a lot of great experiences but quickly learned that her passion was not in that industry, but that helping others reach their health and fitness goals was where she belonged! In 2013 Morgan joined forces with her husband Devan and together built one of the nation's best fitness programs! Burn Boot Camp has not only given Morgan the platform to share her passion for healthy living but has also given her the confidence to achieve what she ever thought was possible for herself. As a mother to a beautiful daughter Cameron and son on the way, Morgan can relate to a lot of women and moms' out there that often put themselves last in order to make sure everyone around them is taken care of. Having a place like Burn Boot Camp allows women to feel confident, empowered, motivated, and stronger than ever! CONNECT WITH DEVAN KLINE, MORGAN KLINE, & BURN BOOT CAMP: https://burnbootcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BurnBootCamp https://www.facebook.com/burnbootcampsouthdurham/ (the Facebook page for my location!) https://www.instagram.com/burnbootcamp/ https://twitter.com/BurnBootcamp https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUhA3C3vgTnyXHtAfsivgw https://www.instagram.com/devan.kline/ https://www.instagram.com/morgan.a.kline/ Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

People like to ask me when and how I got started talking about ethical and sustainable fashion. It's definitely been a process for me over the years and I don't claim to know it all or be perfect by any means. When I really started learning about the ins and outs of the fashion industry and how harmful it is and how WE are just contributing to it... I knew I had to do something. I knew I had to do my part. Because, believe it or not, one person can make a difference. The ripple effect we all have on each other can make an impact. My guest this week is April Auger Perrin, the founder of All Awear, a website dedicated to connecting consumers with the ethical fashion industry! You know this is a topic that I love and I can talk about for hours on end. This was a great chat and I know you'll love it! ABOUT APRIL: April Auger Perrin began her professional career at the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia as the Director of Programs and also served in a similar position at the statewide executive leadership program, Lead Virginia. In her work with political and organizational leaders, she recognized the importance of personal branding and public perception. Using her background in public relations, fashion, and her knowledge of perception and image management, April has delivered numerous presentations on the impact of personal brand and image management. She intensified her research and skills by becoming an ICF certified coach. Additionally, she was trained as a personal stylist under the tutelage of Stacy London of the "What Not to Wear" TV show. A few of the organizations that April has had the privilege of working with are: CFA Institute, University of Virginia, Junior League of Charlottesville, State Farm Insurance Companies, and Merrill Lynch. April has a Masters Degree in Non-Profit Studies from the University of Richmond, where she wrote her thesis on fashion-related social entrepreneurship. In June 2017, she launched All Awear as a culmination of her work in fashion, styling, and the nonprofit sector. All Awear is a website designed to inspire and connect consumers to ethical fashion brands as well as educating them on the importance of conscious consumerism. Travel and volunteering with her husband are two of the ways she enjoys her free time. CONNECT WITH APRIL: http://allawear.com/ https://www.facebook.com/allawear/ https://www.instagram.com/all_awear/ https://www.pinterest.com/ALL_AWEAR/ Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

I love being a mom. It's one of the most difficult and rewarding and all the things jobs I've ever had in my life. I'm simultaneously a nurse, a cook, a cleaner, a bedtime singer, a teacher, a caregiver, an errand runner, a boo boo kisser, you know… basically every job on earth rolled into one. But if I'm honest, sometimes being a mom is a really lonely job. I so badly want to connect with other moms, but it can feel like other moms are just going to judge me. Those "mommy wars" are real and hard and I don't understand why they exist, but they do. Having a supportive community to just CONNECT with other moms is so needed and important and vital. We cannot and SHOULD NOT do life alone. My guest this week is Sara Moore, the founder of Project Mother, a collaborative enterprise of moms striving to encourage and support one another while ALSO fostering ethical commerce. This is a RICH conversation guys. Ohhhhh, our conversation was so amazing and I there were times when I laughed and cried and felt so many emotions. You are going to love it. Connect with Sara: http://projectmother.co/ https://www.instagram.com/projectmotherco/ https://www.facebook.com/projectmotherco/ https://www.pinterest.com/projectmotherco/ TODAY'S BUSINESS WITH PURPOSE PODCAST EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: CAUSEBOX - use code "MOLLY" for $15 off your first box! Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

I can pretty much guarantee that any business owner will tell you that running a business is hard. Unless you went to business school, there are so many details and unique facets about running a business that it's honestly kind of hard to be prepared for. And many business owners are really just creatives and when they get to the nuts and bolts part of business, it can be overwhelming! But, one of the best characteristics of a good business owner is understanding when and HOW to get help. It's important to realize what your strengths are and what your weaknesses are… and it's important to reach out and say, "I can't do all of this alone." Maybe sometimes that means hiring someone to help you or bringing on a business partner who understands the other side of things, or maybe that's even learning from someone else. My guest this week is Jacquie Moesel, the founder of Moesel clothing - an ethical kid's clothing line. But, why I had Jacquie on the show this week is to talk about the apprenticeship she did this year through Purse and Clutch. This was a really unique and fun conversation and I loved learning from her! I know you will, too! About Jacquie: Jacquie Moesel is the Co-founder and Creative Director of Moesel, a children's clothing line designed by Jacquie in Austin, Texas and produced by a small batch manufacturer and women's collective in Lima, Peru. Drawing on her lifetime of love for fashion and a professional career in social services and policy work, Jacquie and her good, good friend of 18 years, Franklin Gutierrez, started Moesel with the goal to provide high quality and stylish clothing for kids through a model that would help support production and economic opportunity for skilled artisans in Peru. Through close collaboration with the team in Lima, the first collection of Moesel launched in August 2017. Connect with Jacquie and Moesel Clothing: https://moeselclothing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/moeselclothing/ https://www.instagram.com/moeselclothing/ TODAY'S BUSINESS WITH PURPOSE PODCAST EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: CAUSEBOX - use code "MOLLY" for $15 off your first box! Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

One of the reasons I spend so much time talking about fair trade goods and ethical fashion is not just because I think they're nice products or pretty things or they're unique - sure - those things are all well and good… but the fact of the matter is… I care about the people and the stories behind the products I buy. Fair trade is not about charity. It's not about a hand out. It's not about having pity on someone. Fair trade is about empowerment, giving someone opportunity and a sustainable income and way of living. It's about treating people like HUMANS. It's understanding that fathers and mothers around the world want the same things for their kids that we do… they want to provide for their families. They want to support themselves. Men and women in developing nations don't want your charity. They want you to buy their stuff. My guest this week is David Atlas the founder of Marquet Fair Trade - a fair trade brand working with artisan partners in Asia… I have shared this brand on my blog and social media before and I have absolutely fallen in love with their beautiful jewelry and accessories. But most of all, I've fallen in love with their mission! You are going to LOVE this conversation and hearing David's crazy story as to how Marquet got started! About David: David Atlas graduated cum laude from the Rutgers University School of Engineering in 2004 before embarking on a backpacking, trekking and motorbike trip through Australia, New Zealand, and South East Asia. It was here on this trip David first experienced the incredibly welcoming culture of rural South East Asia life and the breathtaking natural beauty of the region. After a few years working as an engineer and math tutor in NY, David was determined to return to Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia to start a sustainable business that would also empower artisans in rural areas with access to the global market. For David, the best part of running Marquet, is when he gets to spend time on the ground in Asia, working on product development with artisans, and he gets to hear their laughter and see their smiles. Happiness is contagious! Connect with Marquet Fair Trade: https://marquetfairtrade.com/ https://twitter.com/Marquet_Fair https://www.facebook.com/marquetfairtrade/ https://www.instagram.com/marquetfairtrade/ TODAY'S BUSINESS WITH PURPOSE PODCAST EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: CAUSEBOX - use code "MOLLY" for $15 off your first box! Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

A common question I hear these days is, "How do I turn my PASSION into a career?" There's a lot of talk about PASSION. Everyone has a passion. We all have passions. But is it POSSIBLE to turn that passion into a full time income? Is it possible to not spend every day going through the motions, but to wake up every day looking FORWARD to getting to work? Can we do work that both fuels our passion while also making a profit? Yes, I truly believe the answer is YES. My guest this week is Marisa Flacks, the founder of RISE Creative. Marisa has actually become a dear friend of mine over the past 7 months or so, and I have come to really love and admire her. Her branding agency that specializes in working with businesses in the ethical and sustainable space is amazing and Marisa is so knowledgable and honestly SO wise beyond her years. You are going to ADORE her. About Marisa: Marisa is the Ethical Brand Strategist behind RISE Creative. A Cultural Anthropologist and corporate fashion drop-out, Marisa started RISE Creative to serve ethical brands, social enterprises, and small businesses through creative storytelling. Outside of her work, she enjoys exploring health & wellness, all the podcasts, pretending to be the next Joanna Gaines, and hanging with her puppy in the Queen City, Charlotte, North Carolina. Connect with Marisa: https://www.risecreativeco.com/ https://www.facebook.com/risecreativeco https://www.instagram.com/risecreativeco/ https://twitter.com/risecreativeco TODAY'S BUSINESS WITH PURPOSE PODCAST EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: CAUSEBOX - use code "MOLLY" for $15 off your first box! Sevenly - use code MOLLY10 for 10% off your purchase during the month of November. Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

To many people, a dress symbolizes things like fragility, weakness, inequality, outdated dress code rules, societal pressures, gender roles… There was a time when a woman would be literally scoffed at for wearing anything OTHER than a dress. And for centuries, women have fought to press on and buck trends and fight stereotypes, and obviously a woman wearing pants or wearing shorts isn't thought of as anything crazy or remarkable today… but could a woman wearing a dress actually change the world? Could the "dress" be reclaimed into a symbol of power and freedom and purpose? We think so… My guest this week is Blythe Hill, the founder of DRESSEMBER, an international movement of women and men who are raising money to fight to end human trafficking. I wanted to hear Blythe's story and learn about how she got this incredibly amazing movement started and I LOVED our conversation! I am actually participating in Dressember this year and I am pledging to wear a dress every day during the month of December… Yes, even if it is freezing out. I would be so honored and grateful if you'd consider donating to my Dressember fundraiser! My goal is $6,300 and that would fund the rescue operation of one woman, man, or child who is trapped in the bondage of modern day slavery. Your donation is 100% tax deductible and you can donate HERE. I hope you love this episode as much as I do! ABOUT BLYTHE: Blythe Hill is the CEO and Founder of the Dressember Foundation, an anti-trafficking nonprofit organization that engages women and men in the fight to end modern-day slavery. Through their annual campaign, thousands of people across six continents commit to wearing dresses or bow ties for the month of December as a way to bring awareness and raise funding for anti-trafficking work. In four years, Dressember advocates have raised over $3MM USD. Originally hailing from Seattle, Blythe now lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their puppy, Friday. She loves a good red wine, a good cheese, and a good pun. CONNECT WITH BLYTHE AND DRESSEMBER: https://dressember.org http://www.facebook.com/officialdressember http://instagram.com/dressember https://twitter.com/Dressember https://www.pinterest.com/dressember/ https://www.instagram.com/blythehill/ TODAY'S BUSINESS WITH PURPOSE PODCAST EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: CAUSEBOX - use code "MOLLY" for $15 off your first box! Sevenly - use code MOLLY10 for 10% off your purchase during the month of November. Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

We can all agree to two truths.... Life is beautiful and life is also tough. We all spend time trying to figure out what our purpose is or what we are supposed to do or what job we were meant for. We work hard, we do our best... and then life happens. Maybe it's a broken relationship, a financial crisis, a death of a loved one, a divorce, or getting fired from a job... and we get into this mindset that life is awful and all these bad things are happening TO us... but have you ever thought that maybe these things are happening FOR us? My guest this week is Shaniqua Cousins... Shaniqua is an author and inspirational speaker... let me tell you... our conversation is one of my favorites and she really challenged me to think differently and live differently. We talk about relationships, business, life, death, and race... we cover it all! I even share some really personal things about my own experiences with my mother's death that I haven't shared with many people before. It was a powerful conversation and I know you're going to be changed by this episode. Connect with Shaniqua: http://www.shaniquacousins.com/ https://twitter.com/CousinsSL https://www.instagram.com/shaniqualcousins/ https://www.facebook.com/ShaniqualCousins/ About Shaniqua: For over two decades Shaniqua Cousins has been a leader and inspiration to many. Speaking, training and writing are amongst the several skills gained during her military career with the United States Navy and post-secondary education. Shaniqua served as a United States Navy Sailor for eight and one half years. She quickly distinguished herself as a superb leader, mentor, outstanding manager, and one truly concerned for the betterment of fellow sailors and civilian employees alike. She provided advisory services to senior management to facilitate workforce development and analysis and ensured the achievement of strategic management of human capital and accountability goals within her department. Her meritorious service stemmed from October 1997 to April 2006. Demonstrating diligence and extraordinary professionalism, Shaniqua led sailors and civilians to meet increased demands imposed by senior officials. Shaniqua's distinctive accomplishments, unrelenting perseverance, and steadfast devotion to duty reflected great credit upon her and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. She continues to serve her country as a proud member of the Federal Civilian Service. As with her military career, Shaniqua has quickly become a respected leader, outstanding manager, and mentor. As a speaker on numerous topics ranging from purposeful living, enjoying life, goal achievement, and self-improvement, Shaniqua has developed unique and insightful concepts that provide practical solutions for application to everyday life. To date she self-published & authored Life, Experiences, Preparation, and Purpose; Co-Authored My Name is Mommy, Stories of Motherhood and the Lessons it Taught; Founded Shaniqua Cousins World Group LLC; created the ShaniquaCousins.com website, launched an international Newsletter, and produce and host the international Seek Purpose, Live Dreams TV web series. Additionally, Shaniqua continues to serve as a guest speaker during numerous conferences, meetings, and social gatherings. Shaniqua has been interviewed by both television and radio personalities across the country, allowing her to share her message of purposeful living to thousands. Through the use of her website, company, publications, lectures, television & radio interviews, and social media, Shaniqua is undoubtedly becoming an influential pioneer of the arts for her generation and for those to follow. TODAY'S BUSINESS PODCAST EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: CAUSEBOX - use code "MOLLY" for $15 off your first box! Sevenly - use code MOLLY10 for 10% off your purchase during the month of November. Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the business podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

To say I am excited about today's post and BONUS Business with Purpose podcast episode is a bit of an understatement. I AM SO EXCITED. This has been in the works for awhile and was SUCH a fun project to put together. I knew I wanted to do an ultimate ethical holiday gift guide together this year and I also knew I wanted to incorporate it into the podcast. I ALSO knew that I wanted my dear friend Emily Sexton, the founder of The Flourish Market, to co-host it with me. So, we created a seriously amazing gift guide (with ethical and fair trade gifts for EVERYONE on your list), and then we recorded one of the most fun podcast episodes ever. We have music, and sound effects, and segments where we talk about everything from awkward gifts we've received to our favorite Christmas movies to me busting out some Robert Earl Keen. Therefore yeah, you need to listen to it. Today's episode is JAM PACKED, but I want to help you out, too. I have listed below ALL of the products (plus a few bonus products) mentioned in the episode, along with ALL links AND exclusive coupon codes. Save you all the money! Feel free to write down your favorites as you listen to the episode, but I will also have ALL the links below and on my blog - stillbeingmolly.com! I also have to give a huge shout out to the sponsors of today's show, CAUSEBOX and Sevenly! Use coupon code "MOLLY" for $15 off your 1st CAUSEBOX box and use coupon code "MOLLY10" for 10% off your purchase from Sevenly. 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Ethical Gifts For Her CAUSEBOX Subscription - Use coupon code "MOLLY" for $15 off Milk & Honey Market "Emery" Necklace - Use coupon code "stillbeingmolly" for 10% off your entire order Hope Made in the World High Neck Pullover Rapha House "Joly" Joy Bag - Use coupon code "MOLLY15" for 15% off your entire order The Flourish Market Blanket Scarf - Use coupon code "stillbeingmolly" for free shipping (plus a WHOLE LOT OF free gifts with purchase) Vibrant Hope Boutique Jewelry & Accessories - Use coupon code "THANKS25" for 25% off November 24th - 28th or "GIVING20" for 20% off December 1st - 20th. Ethical Gifts For Kids L is for Learning Subscription Box - Use coupon code "Holiday2017" for $5 off Vibrant Hope Boutique Stuffed Elephant - Use coupon code "THANKS25" for 25% off November 24th - 28th or "GIVING20" for 20% off December 1st - 20th. 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There are two types of people… people who say and people who do. I've spent a good portion of my life trying to be someone who does… not just someone who says. Let's be honest, this isn't always easy. When we see a problem in the world, it can be really easy to say, "gosh, someone should really do something about that." It's a whole lot more difficult to actually be the one to say, "Maybe that someone is me…" Is there something in your life or in your world that is heavy on your heart? Is there an issue you're passionate about? A calling you feel on your life? Have you been talking about doing something for a long time but you haven't actually taken the steps to DO it? Maybe today's the day you take that first step to, well… actually do it. My guest this week is Lia Valerio, the founder of MALIA DESIGNS, a fair trade handbag and accessory brand that is employing disadvantaged people in Cambodia and also directly impacting the anti-human trafficking movement. I love Lia and I love this company and I can't wait for you to hear her story… About Lia Valerio: Lia Valerio is the Founder and President of Malia Designs, a socially responsible fair trade brand that designs and sells handbags and accessories. Malia's products are handcrafted in Cambodia and every purchase helps to fight Human Trafficking. While traveling through SE Asia, after serving in the Peace Corps in the South Pacific, Lia fell in love with the kind and generous people of Cambodia and its rich and beautiful culture. During her initial trip to the region in 2000, she purchased many textiles and was also introduced to several fair trade organizations that worked with marginalized populations to expand their access to sustainable income. In 2005, Malia Designs was formed to increase economic opportunity for women in Cambodia and to support organizations that fight Human Trafficking. Lia continues to be inspired by the artisans she works with and deeply appreciative of the opportunity to make a positive impact through Malia. Lia lives in Evanston, IL (just outside of Chicago) and is happily married and the mother of two beautiful children. Connect with Malia Designs: http://www.maliadesigns.com/ - use code "MOLLY25" for 25% off your order! https://www.facebook.com/carrythecause https://twitter.com/maliadesigns https://www.pinterest.com/maliadesigns/ https://www.instagram.com/maliadesignsfairtrade/ TODAY'S BUSINESS PODCAST EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: CAUSEBOX - use code "MOLLY" for $15 off your first box! Sevenly - use code MOLLY10 for 10% off your purchase during the month of November. Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the business podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

I think every business owner at some point has thought to themselves, "Am I an entrepreneur, or am I just unemployed?" My guest this week is Jen Lewis, the founder of Purse and Clutch! Jen is so hilarious and we had the BEST conversation. She shared some of her real struggles when it came to starting an ethical fashion business and what those early days looked like for her - but she also shared why working in this space matters and why she is passionate about it and lifting up OTHER ethical business owners… I know you are going to LOVE Jen… Enjoy this week's episode! About Jen (from Jen): As far back as I can remember, I've wanted to spend my time focusing on long-term, sustainable solutions for men & women living in poverty in developing countries with limited opportunities. I am drawn to the beauty of international cultures & want to help in the fight against the systems that keep people in poverty generation after generation. From summers spent in Mexico & Bolivia to longer stints in Guatemala & Honduras, I've seen the need for sustainable job opportunities first hand. Purse and Clutch was started to connect talented artisans with a market here in the States. I was amazed to learn about how these jobs were transforming the lives of the men & women making the handbags & realized since I was based in the States I could help facilitate that connection to help grow their organization's reach. We have the privilege of working directly with artisan groups in Ethiopia & in Guatemala, designing beautiful textiles & styles that are meant to stand the test of time. Connect with Jen and Purse and Clutch: https://www.purseandclutch.com/ https://www.facebook.com/purseandclutch https://twitter.com/purseandclutch https://www.pinterest.com/purseandclutch/ https://www.instagram.com/purseandclutch/ TODAY'S BUSINESS PODCAST EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Sevenly - use code MOLLY10 for 10% off your purchase during the month of November. Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the business podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

There are people that come into our lives and completely change us. Maybe it's a teacher or a coach who really believe in us and encourage us in ways others haven't. Or maybe it's a friendship… a friendship that starts under unusual circumstances or in a place you'd least expect… but that friend becomes someone who changes your life. That friend teaches you something about the world around you and teaches you something about yourself. That friend challenges you to do something radical… not in like that "party hard" way… but like, the world-changing, community building, life-altering way. Maybe it's just that friend you can have real conversations with - that you can speak life and truth to… Can you think of that friend? Now, what if that friend didn't even speak your native language? My guest this week is Amy Blair, the founder of Batik Boutique! After moving to Malaysia in 2007, Amy befriended a single mother who helped to teach Amy the language and through their friendship, conversations, and the opening of doors, Amy began Batik Boutique… a business with a vision to provide sustainable income opportunities for women and artisans in Malaysia. I loved my conversation with Amy and I know you will too! Enjoy this episode! Amy: Amy Blair is the Founder and CEO of Batik Boutique, an award winning social enterprise based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Amy has lived in Malaysia for 10 years with her husband and now 3 kids. Amy started Batik Boutique as a response to a gap in the local tourism market and the story of trying to help a local friend who was a single mother trying to make ends meet, and who happened to own a sewing machine. Batik Boutique uses hand-dyed Malaysian textiles to impact the community by: Producing Hand-dyed Textiles: Incorporating textiles hand-dyed by local artisans Empowering Artisans: Training women in life and job skills that lead to income generation Benefitting the Community: Contributing to the practical needs of those around them and giving a portion of proceeds directly to artisan needs To date, there are over 150 artisans including batik producers and seamstresses trained. Amy saw the struggle of women, especially mothers, who did not have sustainable work opportunities, and she started a sewing training centre located in government subsidized housing to offer employment women in marginalized communities. Amy leads her Batik Boutique team in corporate projects with companies like Volvo, BP, and Starbucks Malaysia supping customized corporate gifts. She worked to establish an international partnership with a US fashion label, establishing Batik Boutique the Malaysian artisan group. She was selected as "Top 50 Expatriates You Should Know" by the Expatriate Lifestyle magazine and was selected as Texas A&M University's "Top 12 Under 12" Alumni for her contribution to empowering artisans globally. Her life motto is: "Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can." ~John Wesley, Theologian You can purchase Batik Boutique products online and all products are available for shipping directly from the US. Use coupon code MOLLY20 for 20% off your purchase throughout the month of November. Connect with Amy and Batik Boutique: https://www.thebatikboutique.com/ (use coupon code "MOLLY20" for 20% off) https://twitter.com/batikboutique https://www.facebook.com/thebatikboutique https://www.pinterest.com/batik_boutique/ https://www.instagram.com/thebatikboutique/ TODAY'S BUSINESS PODCAST EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Sevenly - Use the coupon code "MOLLY10" for 10% off now through the end of November. Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the business podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

"If we can't be FOR each other, then we are not confident in who WE are and all we are confident in is questioning our success." -Jamie Ivey. To say I was honored to interview Jamie Ivey for this week's episode of the Business with Purpose podcast is an understatement. I have listened to Jamie's podcast, The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey for years. The way that she is able to connect with her guests and really minister to her listeners is such a gift. She has used her platform of podcasting, blogging, and social media to inspire hundreds of thousands of people. The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey consistently ranks as one of the top 20 podcasts in the spirituality and religion category and was even nominated for a Podcasters Association award this year. Jamie and I talked about everything from her brief career in radio (and how she won an American-Idol-like casting call to land the job), to why being vulnerable and transparent with each other and others only makes us stronger, and how we, as women, should be FOR each other, cheering each other on, lifting one another up, encouraging each other, and celebrating each other's successes. We also talked about how there was a point in time when her career was thriving, but her family was suffering, and how she made the hard decision at the time to step away from a thriving career... but how God had a bigger and better plan for her life. You are going to be so encouraged and blessed by my conversation with Jamie! Be sure to leave her some love and let her know how this episode impacted you! Jamie Ivey's Favorites Right Now: Z Supply Joggers UWOOD Watches Kopari Beauty About Jamie: Jamie Ivey is a podcaster, writer, and speaker from Austin, Texas. She is the proud mama to four kids and the wife to Aaron, worship pastor of The Austin Stone Community Church. Jamie loves to encourage women to passionately follow Jesus through whatever stage of life. She does this through writing and her weekly podcast, The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey. Jamie's debut book "If You Only Knew: My Unlikely, Unavoidable Story of Becoming Free," releases January 2018. Connect with Jamie Ivey: http://jamieivey.com/ PODCAST: http://jamieivey.com/itunes https://www.instagram.com/jamieivey/ https://www.pinterest.com/jamieivey/ https://www.facebook.com/JamieIvey5678 https://twitter.com/jamie_ivey TODAY'S BUSINESS PODCAST EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: GlobeIn - Visit GlobeIn.com/box and use the coupon code "MOLLY" for $10 off your premium subscription! Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the business podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

Imagine a situation in which you are literally in the middle of the Gobi desert (AKA: the middle-of-nowhere OF the middle-of-nowhere) and you are carrying two million dollars in cold hard cash. Seems crazy, right? Not too crazy for Matt Scanlan and his business partner Diederik. To be honest, Matt's story of how he ended up in Mongolia, stuck in the middle of the Gobi desert with a group of strangers (who didn't speak English) for a MONTH, getting to know them, learning their lifestyle, and ultimately, how he ended up starting the fairest, most sustainable Mongolian cashmere clothing company in the WORLD, is probably one of the craziest and coolest stories I've ever heard in my life. He's an AMAZING story teller, his Mongolian cashmere company is so cool, but most of all, I love his vision for impacting nomadic herders in Mongolia while also disrupting the entire cashmere industry in a positive way. I don't want to ruin it for you, but trust me... you are going to want to listen to this episode of the Business with Purpose podcast. I think my mouth was dropped almost the entire time I was talking with Matt! ABOUT Matt Scanlan, CEO and Co-Founder of Naadam With a background in venture capital, Matt Scanlan co-founded Naadam with his business partner Diederik Rijsemus by traveling into Mongolia's Gobi Desert and purchasing 40 tons of Mongolian cashmere with $3M cash packed in plastic bags. They realized that by partnering directly with Mongolia's herdering communities Naadam could secure the world's finest materials at a fair price, and pass that savings to their customers, avoiding the astronomical mark-ups that are commonplace in the cashmere industry. The end result was a supply chain that constantly reinvested in itself. CONNECT WITH MATT AND NAADAM: https://naadam.co/ https://twitter.com/naadamcashmere https://www.instagram.com/naadam.co/ https://www.facebook.com/naadamcashmere/ https://www.instagram.com/matthewscanlan/ TODAY'S BUSINESS PODCAST EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: GlobeIn - Visit GlobeIn.com/box and use the coupon code "MOLLY" for $10 off your premium subscription! Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the business podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

Picture this: I am a year out of college and I'm having a full-blown panic attack on the floor of my room because I suddenly realize that I'm $36,000 in consumer credit card debt. I realized the gravity of the financial mistakes I'd made and I was embarrassed, ashamed, and I had no idea what to do. Over the next few years, I had to work hard (so hard) to get myself out of the financial mess I'd gotten myself into... and today, I'm thankful that my husband and I remain debt free and we are diligent to be good stewards of our finances. Bola Sokunbi, the founder and creator of Clever Girl Finance, has made it her mission to empower women to be in control of their finances. Growing up in Nigeria, she saw how many women were completely unaware of the family finances... her father and mother taught her important lessons on saving, giving, and spending and she has since taken those lessons and created a business to help others. She even saved $100,000 in CASH her first three years out of college. I loved my conversation with Bola and I know you are going to be BLOWN away by her story. Bola also has a podcast and I was a guest on that podcast just last week! You can hear more of my financial testimony by listening here... ABOUT BOLA: Bola is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI), finance expert, writer, business strategist, social media influencer and founder of Clever Girl Finance, a platform that empowers and educates women to make the best financial decisions for their current and future selves and to pursue their dreams of financial independence in order to live life on their own terms. CONNECT WITH BOLA: http://www.clevergirlfinance.com/ PODCAST: The Clever Girls Know Podcast - http://www.clevergirlfinance.com/podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/clevergirlfinance/ https://twitter.com/CleverGirlCGF https://www.pinterest.com/CleverGirlCGF/ http://instagram.com/clevergirlfinance https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXpAvdmdMHiwVtG9R05qFig TODAY'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: GlobeIn - Visit GlobeIn.com/box and use the coupon code "MOLLY" for $10 off your premium subscription! Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

It's been reported that there are nearly 40 million slaves in the world today. There are more slaves today than during the entire 400 years of the trans-atlantic slave trade. When we say the word "slaves" we are talking about men, women, and children who are caught up in the horrors of human trafficking. It's a harsh reality. And it can feel overwhelming when we read / hear / see the facts and figures. And while it might seem crazy... something CAN be done about it. Wendy Dailey and Michelle Bridgeman of International Sanctuary and PURPOSE Jewelry are my guests this week and they are doing whatever they can to impact the lives of women affected by human trafficking all over the world. This episode is powerful and gives us HOPE that when we take action, change really can happen. ABOUT WENDY DAILEY - CO-FOUNDER: Originally a Northern California native, Wendy grew up with an appreciation for culture. Her love for diverse cultures and passion for justice leads her desire to grow the organization to a global level. Though she never thought she would dabble in business, since her background is in education, Wendy thoroughly appreciates the opportunities International Sanctuary has given her. Wendy's crusade to see survivors of all nations given the opportunities to successfully progress into their future is what motivates and helps her build the organization on a daily basis. ABOUT MICHELLE BRIDGEMAN - HEAD OF DISTRIBUTION After graduating from Cal State Long Beach, Michelle started working in marketing for a travel company. Her surroundings helped to ignite her passion to see the rest of the world. Soon after she decided to take a year off to join a missions trip called The World Race to 11 different countries! Michelle first heard about iSanctuary while in India on a human trafficking awareness trip throughout Southeast Asia. After becoming aware of the immense injustice, she felt compelled to somehow get involved. She discovered iSanctuary had an office in Orange County and started volunteering as the Social Media Coordinator. This led to being hired on full time! CONNECT WITH PURPOSE JEWELRY & INTERNATIONAL SANCTUARY: PURPOSE Jewelry (Use this link for 30% off your purchase) https://www.facebook.com/isanctuary/ https://instagram.com/purposejewelry https://www.pinterest.com/purposejewelry/ https://www.youtube.com/user/iSanctuaryorg http://www.isanctuary.org/ https://www.instagram.com/isanctuary/ TODAY'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: GlobeIn - Visit GlobeIn.com/box and use the code "MOLLY" for $10 off your premium subscription! Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

What do you think of when you hear the term "fast fashion"? When I first heard it, I had zero clue what it meant. By definition, "the term "fast fashion" refers to a phenomenon in the fashion industry whereby production processes are expedited in order to get new trends to the market as quickly and cheaply as possible. As a result of this trend, the tradition of introducing new fashion lines on a seasonal basis is being challenged. Today, it is not uncommon for fast-fashion retailers to introduce new products multiple times in a single week." (source) The thing is, retailers want to create a "demand" and consumers want to buy things as quickly and cheaply as possible. However, this hurts not only the environment, but it hurts the people behind the products. Even if you don't "pay" for something by getting it super cheap, someone somewhere else does. Saloni Shrestha is the founder and head designer for AGAATI, a luxury, high fashion, high quality, sustainable fashion brand. She's worked with major brands like Oscar De La Renta and Zac Posen... but she quickly learned there was a lot about the fashion industry she didn't love... so she set out to create something herself. AGAATI is an amazing brand creating beautiful clothing that is kind to the environment and the artisans who make it. You will LOVE Saloni and you will LOVE this episode of the Business with Purpose podcast. ABOUT SALONI: Saloni Shrestha, Co-founder & Head Designer, AGAATI California Saloni Shrestha is a womenswear designer with over 7 years of experience specializing in designing ready-to-wear womens designs that are narratives of nature, culture and people. Saloni is a fashion design graduate from Parsons, The New School where she was trained in couture and read-to-wear garment construction. Her knowledge was further enhanced by training at reputed fashion houses such as Oscar De La Renta, Diane Von Furstenberg, Zac Posen and Naeem Khan. Saloni's first design career began with founding of a bold yet wearable womenswear brand SALONI RATHOR, in Singapore. Prior to design, she had a successful marketing career, leading regional teams in Asia. She also holds an MBA with specialization in Marketing. Saloni's experience spans across design development and execution, garment construction, textile design and zero waste philosophy design. Most recently, Saloni moved from New York to California and launched AGAATI - a sustainable, contemporary womenswear brand. AGAATI is accessible luxury, bold and eclectic clothing line that offers design focused garments, committed to working with artisans around the world, using natural fibres and creating a positive impact from its business practices. Read all about the brand and its designs on www.agaati.com. Green is the way forward! Connect with Saloni and AGAATI: https://agaati.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AGAATI.California/ https://twitter.com/AGAATI1 https://www.pinterest.com/AGAATICAL https://instagram.com/agaati.california Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

FACT. In the Los Angeles area alone, 10 metric tons of plastic fragments are carried into the Pacific Ocean every day. The average American throws away 185 pounds of plastic every year. It can take anywhere from 500-1,000 years for plastic to degrade. Instead of saying "Oh man, those statistics are staggering... someone should really do something about that...", Hamilton Perkins, the founder and president of Hamilton Perkins collection actually decided to DO something about that. They create amazing, stylish, and functional designer bags from recycled plastic bottles and repurposed billboard vinyl. Hamilton and I had the BEST conversation... (spoiler alert: my husband said this is his favorite episode to date... and that's saying something!!) You will definitely learn something and be inspired by our conversation! ABOUT HAMILTON PERKINS: Hamilton Perkins is the founder and President of Hamilton Perkins Collection, an e-commerce retailer, offering designer travel bags at an affordable price, while holding the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Hamilton Perkins Collection has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, The Washington Post, and Money Magazine. Hamilton Perkins Collection has hosted trunk shows at Bloomingdale's and was the winner of the 2016 Virginia Velocity Tour business pitch competition hosted by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prior to starting Hamilton Perkins Collection, Hamilton was an Investment Advisor at Merrill Lynch and, earlier, worked as an Analyst at Bank of America. He has also served in a leadership capacity with various non-profit organizations and has been recognized for his volunteer work and service hours assisting low-income populations. Hamilton is also a contributing blogger for The Huffington Post. He is a graduate of Old Dominion University with a degree in Business Administration and he earned his M.B.A. from William and Mary. CONNECT WITH HAMILTON PERKINS: https://hamiltonperkins.com/ (use coupon code PURPOSE for $10 off!) https://www.facebook.com/HAMILTONPERKINS https://twitter.com/HamiltonPerkins https://www.pinterest.com/hamiltonperkins/ https://www.instagram.com/hamiltonperkins/ Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

"Duty is ours. Results are Gods." -John Quincy Adams That quote also happens to be the mantra for Jim Van Eerden, co-founder of Sevenly. Jim has been a serial entrepreneur for most of his life... he's worked in the entertainment industry as an executive producer on major films, he's worked in brand management working for major organizations like the Olympic national committee, the World Cup, and Pepsi. He has worked alongside media powerhouses like Mia Hamm and Serena Williams. And he co-founded Sevenly in 2011 with a desire to change the way consumers felt connected to the causes they cared about. We also had an important conversation surrounding the controversy that Sevenly experienced a couple of years ago. They have since recovered and have done a great job of rebuilding the brand, but Jim very candidly discusses what happened and how they took an unconventional approach to repairing the damage. Jim is also a strong man of faith and a believer in family. He and his wife Rachel have 11 children, including a son they adopted from Ecuador who was, quite literally, found naked in a trash bag as an infant. Jim's business savvy is strong, his faith runs deep, and he has a passion for business unlike any other person I have had the pleasure of meeting in my life. Jim's belief is that people are looking for an opportunity to standup and fight for the beautiful, the good, and the true. People are passionate about being, not barking. People want to do, not yell and fight. This conversation is one that is going to inspire so many to take action. ABOUT JIM: Jim Van Eerden is a serial entrepreneur with a heart for serving others. He co-founded Sevenly in 2011, outfitting world changers in new "cause art" every week, benefitting multiple causes, all under the same mission, "because people matter." Besides being an intelligent businessman, he is also the loving father of eleven children, and on the foundational teams of many other businesses, non-profits, and charities. CONNECT WITH JIM AND SEVENLY: https://www.sevenly.org/ https://twitter.com/sevenly https://instagram.com/sevenly https://facebook.com/sevenly.org https://pinterest.com/sevenly Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Pocket Casts Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Overcast Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed Subscribe on Player.fm **Want to know how to leave a review of the Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

ABOUT ASHLEIGH: Ashleigh Maynor is the founder of inTENtional U, LLC, small business coaching firm and blog. Ashleigh uses her creativity, humor and honest delivery to transform individuals from existing day to day, to living a more authentic life. Ashleigh has a deep passion and need to coach others on how to solve a problem, develop a sense of accomplishment and create a better quality of life. That is why inTENtional U focuses on 3 areas that she's discovered have become a theme many of her clients consistently seek counseling and guidance for; Career, Love and Life. Ashleigh offers individual coaching, trainings, workshops, e-courses, speaking engagements and blog posts that are meant to not only edify and inspire her audience, but also provide them with the resources, support, strategies and the empowerment to pursue their passions, fulfill their God-given purpose and live a more intentional life. Ashleigh enjoys spontaneity, salsa dancing, golfing, traveling, and repurposing old furniture into new masterpieces. She is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. as well as her church. Ashleigh received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from The University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and her Master's degree in Counseling from Oakland University. She is Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Michigan where her personal focus has been on Career Counseling & Development as well as Couples & Family Counseling. As a coach she has a passion for helping others live intentionally by giving them the tools needed to cultivate healthy relationships, discover their career passions, and move past barriers that prevent them from activating their authentic self. CONNECT WITH ASHLEIGH: http://www.facebook.com/inTENtionalU http://twitter.com/intentional_u http://instagram.com/intentional_u/ http://pinterest.com/theintentionalu http://www.theintentionalu.com/ Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Pocket Casts Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Overcast Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed Subscribe on Player.fm **Want to know how to leave a review of the Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

About Kelsey – from Kelsey: I'm Kelsey, mother of three, thirty years old, redeemed, army wife vet , owner and founder of Elegance Restored, women's boutique on a mission. With a longing strongly set in our hearts to care for the discarded of the world my husband and I felt somewhat crippled when we were ... Read More about EP 51: Kelsey Pitney, Founder of Elegance Restored

About Holly (from Holly): My calling is to empower people to be all God created them to be. This starts with my five children and my husband of over 29 years. I am a visionary, a church planter, pastor's wife, speaker, and Missional Entrepreneur. Whether it's ministering to the hurting, starting Trades of Hope, mentoring ... Read More about EP 50: Holly Wehde, Owner & CEO of Trades of Hope

You are in for an incredible treat with this week's episode of the Business with Purpose podcast. My guest is Yomi Abiola – a speaker, activist, and journalist. She is a former supermodel who has modeled for Maybelline and even graced the pages of Elle and Vogue. She left modeling to pursue a degree in ... Read More about EP 49: Yomi Abiola – Model, Journalist, Speaker, and Activist

About Miara: A "maven" is a trusted professional who seeks to pass her knowledge on to others. Miara Shaw, also known as Maven Miara, uses her witty, yet direct style of speaking and coaching to lead and motivate audiences to understand they are CPR – Capable, Prepared and Ready™. Miara's corporate career spans more than ... Read More about EP 48: Miara Shaw, Maven, Personal Development Coach, & Speaker