EP 14: The Business of Giving Back

On this episode, I am joined by an incredible changemaker....Founder of I=Change, Jeremy Meltzer, to discuss how to use business to enhance the wellbeing of less fortunate people globally.We discuss ways businesses can thrive by having a purpose beyond profit and how a simple and transparent model of social enterprise can have a great global impact.We will delve into Jeremy's passion around violence against women and discuss why unlocking the potential of women and girls around the world is a great opportunity for business and is a driver of growth and stability in the world. As well we talk about the small steps everyone can make to bring about social change and fulfil their passion and purpose. About Jeremy"If not me, who?"Jeremy is a social entrepreneur and expert in ‘business for purpose’. He is the Founder of i=Change, the world’s first cause-marketing platform for online retailers. i=Change has partnered with iconic brands, who give back from every sale and uniquely engage their customers to choose where it goes.With a focus on empowering women and girls, i=Change has raised over $783,000 & counting every few seconds - using the power of online retail. This has created a new and now significant funding stream for best-practice NGO’s, which is impacting the lives of already over 235,000 people in 14 countries.You can find more about Jeremy and i=change, inclusing his powerful TEDX talk at www.iequalchange.com