Disruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social Enterprises

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In episode 33 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, I speak with Hayley Santell , the Founder of MADI Apparel about creating an ethical fashion brand using American manufacturing, giving back, and empowering women affected by domestic violence. I had the great opportunity to sit down and chat with Hayley at MADI HQ here in Kansas City. Hayley wanted to symbolize how vulnerable women can feel when th...

In episode 32 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, I speak with Tamra Ryan , the CEO of the Women's Bean Project about ending the cycle of poverty for women who have been chronically unemployed due to addictions and/or incarceration. Tamra Ryan is the CEO of Women's Bean Project, a social enterprise that provides transitional employment, while operating a food manufacturing business, to women attem...

In episode 31 of the Disputers for Good podcast, I speak with Alex Stephany, the founder of Beam , on solving homelessness using crowdfunding and technology. Beam is a crowdfunding platform that enables new career opportunities for homeless men and women. Beam uses technology and global citizens to help fund skills training and education to homeless individuals. With the Beam platform, you can hel...

In Episode 30 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, I speak with Amy Smith , Chief Giving Officer at TOMS , on innovation of impact and giving and the future of TOMS philanthropy. Amy Smith joined TOMS in 2016 as Chief Giving Officer to oversee all aspects of TOMS Giving. This entails managing 70+ global giving partners, measuring giving program impact, experiential engagement with internal and exte...

In episode 29 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Billy Shore , founder and and executive chair of Share Our Strength , on solving childhood hunger in America. Since founding Share Our Strength in 1984 with his sister Debbie, Billy has led the organization in raising more than $700 million to fight hunger and poverty and has won the support of national leaders in business, government,...

I am headed to L.A. for the Television Industry Advocacy Awards. Just wanted to make a quick mention of that here in the podcast feed. I will be in L.A. from Oct 22-25. If anybody wants to try and meet up please let me know. I will be staying at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood. I plan to do a Happy Hour on Thursday night from around 5pm-7pm at the Hotel. I will confirm with more details, but that...

In Episode 28 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, I speak with Colleen and Maggie Clines, the Co-founder and Creative Director of Anchal . Anchal is an innovative nonprofit creating sustainable jobs for women through fashion and empowering them to a life beyond the sex trade. With backgrounds in design, sisters Colleen and Maggie Clines lead Anchal by placing design at the center of the brands eve...

In Episode 27 of the Disruptors for Good podcast I speak with Justin Polgar, the Co-Founder of YES Cacao on why botanical chocolate can revolutionize healthy living. Justin is an alchemical chocolate technologist, focusing his chocolate innovation toward education in the holistic health and wellness category. Justin really loves chocolate. Making chocolate with Willy Wonka style, he is an inspirat...

In Episode 26 of the Disruptors for Good podcast I speak with Stephen Garten , Founder and CEO of Charity Charge on his journey to create a social impact credit card. Stephen has been a featured speaker for United Way, South by Southwest and Dreamforce.  In 2015, IBM selected him as one of the top 5 social entrepreneurs in the world and featured him in their web based reality show A New Way to Sta...

In Episode 25 of the Disruptors for Good podcast I speak with Branden Harvey, Founder of Good Good Good and the Good Newspaper on using his social media influence to inspire others and tell amazing stories from around the world. Branden is a traveller and storyteller focused on the good in the world. He's the host of the podcast Sounds Good, the creator of the Goodnewspaper , a printed newspaper f...

In this episode, I turn the podcast stream over to my amazing colleague Jazzmine Raine. She launched her Causeartist podcast, Impact India a couple of months ago, and thought it would be interesting to introduce you to the amazing interviews she is doing. I will be back next week with a brand new episode. Hope everyone is doing well. Thanks :) In this episode Jazzmine connects with Leila Veerasamy...

In Episode 23 of the Disruptors for Good podcast I speak with Frank Shankwitz, the creator and co-founder of the Make-A- Wish Foundation on how tragedy can turn into inspiration and impact lives around the world. Frank's story is so incredible it has been made into a movie called "Wish Man", which is now streaming on all platforms. My conversation with Frank is very powerful and emotional at the s...

In Episode 22 of the Disruptors for Good podcast I speak with Sergio Fernandez de Cordova, the Executive Chairman of the PVBLIC Foundation, P3 SmartCity Partners, and the Blockchain Commission for Sustainable Development on the future of smart cities. Sergio has an amazing background and his journey around the world has brought him unparalleled knowledge in the space of smart cities. His titles ar...

Maya Ajmera has had an incredible life so far. She is currently the President and CEO of Society for Science & the Public (SSP) and Publisher of its award-winning magazine Science News . Founded in 1921, SSP works to promote the understanding and appreciation of science, and the vital role it plays in human advancement. It is best known for its world-class science competitions including the Re...

In Episode 20 of the Disruptors for Good podcast I speak with Jessica Blotter, the Co-founder and CEO of Kind Traveler on creating the first ‘Give + Get’ hotel booking platform that allows travelers to give back with every stay. Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Jessica Blotter is CEO, Co-Founder, and Editor-in-Chief of Kind Traveler , a journalist, speaker, and advocate for the greater good. The mo...

In Episode 19 of the Disruptors for Good podcast I speak with Jesse Gould, Founder of Heroic Hearts Project on how ayahuasca therapy is transforming the lives of veterans with PTSD and why its important to overcome the stigma of psychedelics. The Heroic Hearts Project (HHP) is a registered 501(c)(3) non profit that connects military veterans struggling with mental trauma to ayahuasca therapy retre...

In Episode 18 of the Disruptors for Good podcast I speak with Seungah Jeong, CEO of MPOWERD and John Salzinger, Co-founder of MPOWERD on creating affordable and accessible clean energy for all humanity. It is estimated that three billion people around the world don’t have access to adequate electricity! Seeing this as an amazing opportunity, in 2012, MPOWERD created the innovative Luci light. The...

In Episode 17 of the Disruptors for Good podcast I speak with Jessica Santana, the Co-founder and CEO of America On Tech on how she is using her journey in technology to bring low income students the skills needed to change their future. Jessica is a graduate of Syracuse University with degrees in Accounting and Information Technology. In 2014, she co-founded New York on Tech(now America on Tech),...

Adam Kunes, founder of Have Fun Do Good, found his inspiration in volunteerism through his participation in the Semester at Sea program, a 100-day undergraduate cruise around the world. This experience opened Adam’s eyes to the world and shaped his views on what it means to truly give to others. His participation in many service-oriented trips both during Semester at Sea and at home inspired the c...

In Episode 15 of the Disruptors for Good podcast I speak with Mark Horoszowski, the Co-founder of MovingWorlds on using your skills and expertise to address the global talent gap. Mark is co-founder and CEO of MovingWorlds.org, a global platform that helps people volunteer their expertise with social impact organizations around the world, on their own or through corporate-sponsored programs. Since...

In Episode 14 of the Disruptors for Good podcast I speak with Jenny Xia Spradling , the Co-founder and Co-CEO of FreeWill, an online will creation platform aiming to channel $1 Trillion towards charity over the next 10 years! FreeWill is a social good enterprise that's generated more than $650 million in committed funds for non-profit organizations around the country. Partnering with organizations...

In Episode 13 of the Disruptors for Good podcast I speak with Hamilton Perkins, the founder and President of Hamilton Perkins Collection , a certified B Corporation, offering designer travel bags at an affordable price, while holding the highest standards of sustainability and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. In 2014, Hamilton Perkins founded the Hamilton Perkins Collec...

In Episode 12 of the Disruptors for Good podcast I speak with Prashant Mehta , the Founder and CEO of Conscious Step , a social enterprise creating comfortable and beautiful socks that support social good causes with every pair sold. In partnership with the some of the world’s most impactful organizations, each design contributes to a different global cause. In partnership with UNAIDS, the company...

In Episode 11 of the Disruptors for Good podcast I speak with Kyle Parsons, the Founder and CEO of Indosole , a leader in social impact and on a quest to become the most sustainable footwear company in the world. Indosole takes old tires that would otherwise contribute to Indonesia’s massive landfill problem, and transforms them into beautiful sandals and shoes through a production process that is...