018: How Amy McLaren Built a Charity That Works - and Why Philanthropy Belongs in Business

What does it really take to build a charity that lasts—and how can entrepreneurs integrate meaningful impact into their business model without waiting until they “make it”?In this episode, I’m joined by Amy McLaren, founder of Village Impact, author of Passion to Purpose, and one of the most admired voices in the purpose-driven business space. Amy has helped bring education to thousands of children in rural Kenya through Village Impact’s smart, sustainable model—while also raising a family, running multiple businesses, and empowering women through her adventure mastermind, LadyStrength.As someone who spent nearly two decades building and funding nonprofit organizations myself, I couldn’t be more excited to bring you this conversation. Amy is the real deal. And in a world full of surface-level “giving back,” what she’s built is the blueprint for doing good that actually works.We’re talking about:How Village Impact grew from a bold idea into a thriving, global nonprofitThe truth about what it takes to run a successful charity behind the scenesHow Amy structured a brilliant funding model that doesn’t rely on grantsWhy philanthropy should be part of every business strategy—not just a feel-good extraWhat legacy really means when you’re building something that outlives youWhether you’re a business owner who dreams of starting a nonprofit, someone looking to make giving back part of your brand, or a purpose-led entrepreneur figuring out how to lead with more impact—this conversation will inspire you to think bigger and act bolder.Hit play and learn what it means to create lasting change—without compromising your mission or your business.RESOURCES & LINKS→ Learn more about Village Impact→

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