Caitlin Crosby: The Giving Keys Part 1 | E09

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Follow us: Instagram @theawesomebusiness @ryanmcpartlin Facebook @ryanmcpartlin X @ryanmcpartlin TikTok @ryanmcpartlin Keywords Awesome Business Podcast, Caitlin Crosby, The Giving Keys, pay it forward, entrepreneurship, resilience, homelessness, celebrity endorsements, business growth, social impact Summary In this episode of the Awesome Business Podcast, host Ryan McPartlin interviews Caitlin Crosby, the founder of The Giving Keys, a pay-it-forward movement that started by employing people transitioning out of homelessness. They discuss Caitlin's journey from acting and singing to entrepreneurship, the challenges she faced, and the impact of her work on the lives of others. The conversation highlights the importance of resilience, social responsibility, and the power of human connection in business. Takeaways The mindset of resilience and reinvention. Caitlin Crosby's journey is a testament to the power of empathy. The Giving Keys roots of transitioning out of homelessness. Celebrity endorsements and their impact on a business. It's essential to connect with the community to understand their needs. Starting a business doesn't require having all the pieces in place. The pay-it-forward model creates a cycle of giving and support. Human connection is vital in both business and personal life. Discernment is crucial when engaging with those in need. The Giving Keys has become a lasting trend in the fashion industry. Sound Bites "There's so much potential inside of them." "You have to pass it on, pay it forward." "It's about noticing what people need." "I love encouraging people in business." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Awesome Business Podcast 01:27 Meet Caitlin Crosby: The Heart Behind The Giving Keys 07:29 The Journey of The Giving Keys 12:13 Connecting with the Homeless: A Life-Changing Encounter 18:36 The Pay It Forward Movement 21:43 The Impact of Celebrity Endorsements and Closing Thoughts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Ryan discusses Caitlin Crosby's journey from acting (Becca on 'Living with Fran' with Ryan) and singing to entrepreneurship as the founder of The Giving Keys. The challenges she faced, and the impact of her work on the lives of others. The conversation highlights how companies can grow too fast, the importance of resilience, social responsibility, and the power of human connection in business.

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