Social Impact Launch Stories

“A Journey of a Thousand Miles begins with a Single Step.”   - Lao Tzu More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net Have you wondered why your idea for that social enterprise, nonprofit or social impact business is still inside your head? On today’s episode, Stephanie and Traci talk about the most important part of launching that idea to earn money by doing good things for people and the planet - GETTING STARTED!  Stephanie and Traci are going to share their launch stories as well as a few stories of fellow social entrepreneurs and innovators that have been guests on the Social Change Leaders Podcast. We hope you are inspired and take courage from some of these stories!   In our conversation we: Discuss how being an entrepreneur / social entrepreneur is not for the faint of heart, but how it can be a great career option Hear how Stephanie launched her social-based business by reframing her work and lifestyle as an entrepreneur Learn about Traci’s launch story and why she feels it has allowed her to have more impact  Discuss how social enterprises, nonprofits or social impact businesses can be started as a ‘side hustle’ and why you may want to consider this option Hear a recap of how LaPorsche Jymi left a steady job and turned her revolutionary head ware business into a social enterprise that helps mentor youth and combat cycles of poverty Get  inspired by a recap of how Alysha Price followed her passion, secured a fellowship and developed her own social enterprise   Understand how Carl Young and a business partner are using their business to address health disparities from many angles  We also talk about our upcoming course, Turning Your Passion into Impact: 5 Steps to Generate Revenue and Make a Difference. This course is a 5-lesson, step-by-step, video-based curriculum that will give you clarity, direction and momentum to turn your passion into social impact and revenue.   UPDATE: The course begins June 29, 2020.  Learn more here: https://www.socialmotion.co/turn-passion-into-impact In this episode we reference:  Link to Register for May 26 Virtual Workshop Turn Your Passion into Impact Course SCL Podcast #5 Carl Young SCL Podcast Episode #9 - Alysha Price SCL Podcast #22 - LaPorche Jymi Social Change Leaders Podcast Episode #34: Why now is the time to start Social Change Leaders Podcast Episode #35: Can I really make money while doing good? Stephanie website - Genuine Impact Traci website - Social Motion