Series 4 - Episode 2 - Fiona Donaldson

Fiona Donaldson shares her journey from growing up in Edinburgh to finding her passion in cooking and connecting with people through spirituality and faith. She discusses the challenges of mental health, societal expectations, and the value of soft skills in the workplace. Fiona Donaldson shares her journey as a social entrepreneur, emphasising the value of human connection and the impact of basic human interactions. She reflects on the challenges and successes of her social enterprise, as well as the need for better support for social entrepreneurs. Fiona also discusses her current involvement in inclusive sports and her plans to establish a collective of experienced individuals to support social entrepreneurs.TakeawaysSocial enterprise backgroundEdinburgh upbringing and love for the cityChallenges of mental health and societal expectationsValue of soft skills in the workplace Human connection is at the heart of social entrepreneurshipSupport for social entrepreneurs is essential for successFiona's journey highlights the need for better infrastructure and support for social entrepreneursChapters00:00 Challenges and Reflections on Faith and Spirituality33:45 The Value of Human Connection in Social Entrepreneurship57:06 Challenges and Burnout in Social Entrepreneurship01:12:11 Current Involvement in Inclusive Sports and Future Plans