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Send us a text Aaron Westbrook,  founder of Form5 Prosthetics, shares his journey from a teenager with a limb difference to an innovator revolutionizing the prosthetic industry.  Aaron shares the journey and evolution of Form5, showcasing how 3D printing technology and community collaboration are creating bespoke, functional prosthetics - but most importantly how they're empowering lives. Read the...

Send us a text Levis Nderitu shares the importance of ethical storytelling, shedding light on the newly launched "Ethical Storytelling Toolkit." This resource, rooted in community voices and values, seeks to promote dignified, honest narratives while also touching upon Levis's work in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at PATH. It's a journey into redefining narratives and ensuring representation. R...

Send us a text Dive into Tahlayah's unique journey of using street fashion as a vehicle for mental health advocacy through her brand Carry A Mood. Through workshops and community engagement, the brand aims to shatter stigmas and empower individuals to express themselves. Listen as Tahlayah discusses the transformative power of fashion, the importance of individualized self-expression, and her visi...

Send us a text Sheri Chaney Jones, the founder of SureImpact and Measurement Resources, offers her unique insights into measuring social impact. She emphasizes the importance of impact measurement for social enterprises, explaining its role in justifying investments and distinguishing organizations from competitors. Sheri introduces listeners to the logic model and shares the inspiring journey of...

Send us a text Sean Mayberry, the founder and CEO of StrongMinds, shares about the challenges of providing mental health services in Africa and how StrongMinds has managed to overcome them. The organization's mission is to democratize mental health by making it simple and accessible to everyone who needs it. StrongMinds uses a unique approach to communicate the value of its work to donors, resulti...

Send us a text Nicole discusses her entrepreneurial journey, detailing how the Upcycle Part Shop has evolved into a beacon of sustainability, collaboration, and creative resourcefulness. A key aspect of the organization's success has been building strong relationships within the local community, fostering a sense of mutual trust and support. The conversation also spotlights the various individuals...

Send us a text Dive into the remarkable work of the Muravah Foundation and its founder, Bob. Dedicated to eradicating poverty in rural regions of the Philippines, Bob takes us on his journey from sponsoring a child in Manila to realizing the need for a comprehensive approach. Through their holistic strategy encompassing education, healthcare, and job creation, the foundation has transformed commun...

Send us a text Jump into a riveting chat with the vibrant Annie Tran, a social entrepreneurship consultant all the way from Vietnam! We journey across the world, uncovering the unique landscape of social entrepreneurship in Vietnam and Columbus, Ohio. Discover how legal recognition shapes these enterprises and get inspired by the heart-led entrepreneurs in Columbus, who are all about compassion, c...

Send us a text Franklinton Cycle Works, founded by Jonathan Youngman, is a non-profit organization in Columbus, Ohio, dedicated to providing affordable transportation and promoting transportation equity. They offer a bike co-op, educational programs, and workshops to teach bike maintenance and repair, while also connecting with the community through social events and partnerships. The organization...

Send us a text Kristen Brown speaks of her social venture, Rela, aimed at revolutionizing the way people connect with art. Rela offers a subscription service for both commercial and residential spaces, making it easy for anyone to engage with local art and support artists. Kristen shares her entrepreneurial journey, the challenges she overcame, and her vision for Rela's future. Read the full trans...

Send us a text Fiber52 is a new and sustainable way to bleach and dye cotton, replacing heavy chemicals with a bioprocess, saving water, time, and energy. Graham Stewart, the founder, talks about the environmental issues in traditional textile production and the benefits of Fiber52. Read the full transcript and show notes Visit People Helping People Visit Fiber52

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Send us a text Koko is a refillery and a sustainable living shop based in Columbus, Ohio.  Aidra Hall founded the shop because she wanted to make an individual's journey into sustainability easy and accessible.  (And beautiful!) Read the full transcript and show notes Visit People Helping People Visit Koko The Shop

Send us a text Dominique Hadad started Green Scope Consulting, after winning the President's Prize at OSU, to fulfill her dream of making Columbus a city that has no collective footprint.  She shares her story, her love for the environment, and her insight into how businesses can fulfill their sustainability goals. Read the full transcript and show notes Visit People Helping People Visit Green Sco...

Send us a text Alina Boyte shares her experience from developing social enterprises at the Changemaker Institute, and insight into intellectual property law for social entrepreneurs. Read the full transcript and show notes Visit People Helping People Visit the Changemaker Institue

Send us a text Alexander Clemeston shares his experience launching his social enterprise, Together We Compost, a community-focused compost collection service. Launching in 2021, he built this service to make it easy for people to start composting while engaging marginalized communities and building a fair wage company. Read the full transcript and show notes Visit People Helping People Visit the T...

Send us a text Donna Sikyta, founder of The Sustainery , discusses a solution for diverting material waste from landfills and incinerators. The Sustainery is a B2B marketplace offering solutions that support a circular economy by connecting fashion designers with sustainable and unused materials. Environmentally conscious designers can rely on the Sustainery as a new way to handle materials in the...

Send us a text An introduction to season two of People Helping People, as we journey into sustainable innovation and a deep dive into sustainable product design. In this episode, we explore a broad overview of what this means, and some of the avenues that we’re going to explore in season two. Read the full transcript and show notes Visit People Helping People

Send us a text David White IV is the Mill Run Campus Pastor for UALC and founded the O2 Conference to give middle school and high school students a platform to share their ideas to create social impact in Columbus, along with the funding and support they need to realize their ideas.  Their conference for 2022 is coming up, and for me personally, it's a source of inspiration hearing the ideas of yo...

Send us a text Karl Sona is the founder of the Kas Company, which connects black-owned businesses to corporate brands, and hosts the Dear BLK CEO podcast.  He is a strong advocate of representation that provides a way for people to see themselves in various roles, particularly minorities. Through working together, companies can create a new atmosphere of funding, mentorship, and infrastructure tha...

Send us a text Katherine Ann Byam brings people to think about sustainability, the after-effects connected to small choices, and reimagining capitalism. Katherine is the founder and CEO of Dieple, a data-driven consultancy firm that helps companies with their triple bottom line to thrive with purposeful, sustainable work. The initiative values creating the capacity for people to transition and com...

Send us a text Rachel Whitworth leads the House of Eden Studio, a marketing and consulting agency supporting non-profits and social impact businesses. She speaks about measuring, communicating, and showcasing impact cultivated through the good business of social entrepreneurship. Rachel is also a catalyst behind Hello Good World, a way for social enterprises to efficiently measure their impact, to...

Send us a text Dr. Lynda Ulrich of Ever Widening Circles share insight into this emerging gratitude economy and how we can transform our world with how we direct our attention. Dr. Lynda gives her observation on how we're scanning the world at all times now for who can help us survive and thrive. That search and leaning into goodness combined to spark the emerging gratitude economy. Moving into th...

Send us a text Amanda Greenwood of Petals that Inspire reveals how combining passion and purpose sets the foundation for a thriving social enterprise. She discusses working with youth, building a business with passion and purpose, and staying connected to the community through her love of flower arrangement. Amanda shares how Petals that Inspire brings value to the community with the creative art...

Send us a text Kiss Nuka speaks about artistry and activism, sharing her insight into creativity, empowering people, and connecting work to social impact. Kiss Nuka tells her personal story of finding her passion towards social impact concerns, along with her realization of the importance of having a community. People sometimes have some skill, talent, or perspective within themselves that doesn’t...