Welcome to the Social Enterprise Alliance Podcast! - Ep 1

A Social Enterprise is an organization created for impact, and our vision is to create a new equitable economic norm by catalyzing social enterprises in the U.S. to grow their revenue and their impact.In our first episode, we introduce our hosts, Lauren Dekleva and David Gaines. Lauren is our Community Engagement Manager and David serves as the Board Chairperson for SEA. They share their personal journeys of discovering Social Enterprise, as well as their passion for organizations with deep social engagement.Lauren and David also share some of what's been going on behind the scenes at SEA: looking to define what a social enterprise is, becoming clear on our organizational values, and learning how we can best support our members.We've been looking forward to sharing this podcast with you and can't wait to share so many more interviews of amazing Social Entrepreneurs doing incredible things!**************[email protected]**************What is a Social Enterprise?A Social Enterprise is an organization created for impact. It uses a sustainable and earned income business model with a governing structure focused on stated social or environmental goals. It invests a significant portion of its revenue, profit or assets into expanding this stated mission.SEA ValuesKINDNESS FOR COMPASSIONHumans feel good when we are kind to one another. Feeling good is the basis for happiness, justice, and peace. Treating each other kindly unlocks our collective and individual success.ACTION FOR IMPACTWe all measure what we care about. The ultimate purpose of Social Enterprise is to have a positive effect in people’s lives. We elevate the measurable impact of social enterprises.EQUALITY FOR EQUITYEveryone deserves equal access and opportunity. We procure an adequate distribution of all resources for all members of all communities for social and economic prosperity.INTEGRITY FOR TRUSTWe each have the opportunity to make decisions and take actions that are aligned with our values, to be whole and true to ourselves. Ethical behavior is essential to healthy communities.JUSTICE FOR INCLUSIONNothing about us without us. Those most affected by injustice must be at the front and center of decision-making, action-taking and benefit-sharing of social enterprises, and the social enterprise movement.DIVERSITY FOR COLLABORATIONA broad spectrum of human experiences, voices and perspectives are needed to truly embrace the depth of our collective wisdom and support for social impact.