PODCAST · business
People Helping People
by Adam Morris
Inspiring greater social change in the world.
Episodes
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3-16 Impact Storytelling
What if the most powerful fundraising tool you have isn't your data? It could be a single five-second moment. Great missions don't always speak for themselves. Social entrepreneurs are often sitting on compelling, real-world stories (the very reason they started their work) but struggle to...
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Why We Buy, and Why It Matters with David Gaines
What if every purchase you make is actually a vote for the kind of world you want to live in? Most of us have heard the phrase "vote with your dollar," but David Gaines has spent years figuring out what that actually looks like in practice. Building on the foundation of his first book, Radical...
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Radical Business with David Gaines
What if "doing good" in business isn't a checkbox, but seven different relationships you're already part of, whether you realize it or not? About This Episode David didn't set out to become a coffee guy. He started as a business coach who got pulled into La Terza Coffee because his friend, a…
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Engaging Social Media For Impact Founders
What if the reason social media feels pointless for your business has nothing to do with your content and everything to do with how you're using it? About This Episode Most early stage founders treat social media like a megaphone. They post, nobody responds, and they quietly give up. I've been...
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Applied Design Thinking with Tracy Brandenburg
What if the reason your idea isn't working isn't the idea itself, but the questions you're asking before you build it? About This Episode Tracy Brandenburg has taught design thinking at Stanford's d.school, built three programs at Cornell, and helped student entrepreneurs go from "I already know...
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Lessons from the Social Impact Mastermind
What does it actually take to build a social enterprise when you still have a day job, a family, and a world that won't slow down? Three years in, the Social Impact Mastermind has become one of Adam Morris's favorite things he does. The idea was simple: bring social entrepreneurs together at a...
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Connections That Drive Business with Nevin Bansal
How can a small business owner find the time to change their community when they are barely finding the time to finish payroll? Small businesses are the soul of our local economy, yet many founders struggle to find a way to give back while juggling the daily chaos of running a company. Nevin…
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GiveBackHack In Action - Launching Social Impact
Can you actually build a meaningful business in a weekend and have it still be running years later? Social entrepreneurship can feel lonely, overwhelming, and undefined, especially when you care deeply about a cause but have no idea how to turn that passion into a functioning business. That's...
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Confidence Lab with Rachyl and Lachandra
What if the thing standing between you and the impact you want to make isn't a lack of resources, but a lack of confidence? Confidence is one of those words that sounds simple but hits differently when you're an entrepreneur trying to do something meaningful in the world. Adam Morris sits down…
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Emotional Wellbeing for Social Entrepreneurs
How can you expect to change the world if you are constantly running on an empty tank? Social impact work is inherently heavy, but lately, that weight feels even more intense for many founders. Between massive federal funding cuts, the rapid acceleration of AI, and a general sense of global...
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Finding Your Brand Story with Brandy Walker
Are you struggling to explain what you do without launching into a long-winded explanation that leaves your audience more confused than when you started? Mission-driven leaders often fall into the trap of leading from behind, assuming that if the work is good, the supporters will simply find…
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Creating a Clear Offer for Finding Revenue
Do you ever feel like your passion for change is miles ahead of the actual business model keeping you afloat? We have all been there. You get into this work because you love the community and want to solve a real problem, but then the business side of things starts to feel a little scary. It is...
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Business Trash Talk with Tia Johnson
Tia Johnson was a mother of three climbing the corporate ladder in 2013 when she reached a breaking point. She knew she wanted to instill something more in her children and redefine what wealth really meant beyond just a paycheck. After a frustrated argument with her teenage son about a smelly...
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Design Thinking for Social Impact
Are you building your social enterprise in a "basement" of isolation, or are you developing it alongside the community you actually serve? Social entrepreneurship attracts people with a deep desire to solve community problems, but many of these founders fall into the trap of building their vision...
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Social Impact Marketing with Hannah Nichol
Are you just making noise, or are you actually moving your audience from awareness to action? Hannah Nichol, the founder and CEO of Mane Impact, joins the show to share how values-driven brands can cut through the digital clutter. Social entrepreneurs often get caught in the trap of...
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Welcome to Season 3 - Growing Stronger Impact
How do you build a sustainable business when your primary goal is social change rather than just a bottom line? After a two-year break, People Helping People is back with Season 3. This season is all about the "how-to" of social entrepreneurship, helping you bridge the gap between having a heart...
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Nonprofit Expert Leah Kral Shares Insight on Innovation for Social Change
How can your nonprofit embrace design thinking and experimentation to maximize your impact? Leah Kral, shares insights from her book, "Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results". She shares how she turned 20 years worth of PowerPoints from…
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Aleksandra Brankov Connects Community Over Coffee With Cafilia
What if you could support local coffee shops and be sustainable with your coffee habit at the same time? Aleksandra Brankov shares the story of Cafilia - a sustainable local coffee club that's transforming the coffee scene in Cleveland and soon launching in Columbus, Ohio. Cafilia's unique...
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Reimagining Lost Productivity with Social Friday
Fikret Zendeli shares the vision of Social Friday - an innovative global CSR initiative aimed at transforming unproductive Friday afternoons into opportunities for community service and team building. Fikret shares his journey repurposing Friday afternoons at his company into a movement that...
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Tara Barauskas On Building Success in Affordable Housing at Community Corp
Tara Barauskas shares the work at Community Corp of Santa Monica, and their transformative approach to creating affordable housing and fostering community resilience. She takes us on a journey of how their initiatives not only provide homes but also build sustainable and inclusive communities,...
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Measuring What Matters with Ethos Tracking
Emily Kane Miller shares the journey of the Saas platform, Ethos Tracking, highlighting their mission to transform social impact through data-driven insights. This podcast shares how Ethos Tracking is redefining philanthropy and corporate social responsibility by providing actionable metrics to...
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Sip.ph and the Eco-Entrepreneurship Journey of Pocholo Espina
Pocholo Espina, founder of SIP PH, shares his transformative journey from a diver witnessing the impacts of plastic pollution to becoming a sustainability pioneer. He delves into the challenges and triumphs of introducing eco-friendly alternatives like metal straws in the Philippines and building…
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Tech Pioneers of Uganda: era92 Creative is on a Mission to Employ 10,000 Youth
Send us a text The inspiring journey of Emmanuel Trinity Nsaabanye, founder of era92 Creative, highlighting how his enterprise is combatting youth unemployment in Africa through creativity and technology. It explores era92's innovative approach to empowering young people with skills in design and...
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Unity in Diversity: Insights from DEI Champion Lachandra B Baker
Send us a text Lachandra B. Baker, founder of LBB Edutainment, delves into the transformative power of empathy and inclusion in the realm of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Sharing her personal journey and professional insights, Lachandra illustrates how empathy can break down barriers…
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Neil Mehta's Givey Story From Tech to Charity
Send us a text Neil Mehta, CEO of Givey, discusses how the platform is revolutionizing charitable giving by supporting small charities through digital innovation. He shares his journey from the tech industry to social entrepreneurship, and how Givey makes giving a seamless part of daily life,...
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Aaron Westbrook Crafts Empowerment & Innovation with Form5 Prosthetics
Send us a text Aaron Westbrook, founder of Form5 Prosthetics, shares his journey from a teenager with a limb difference to an innovator revolutionizing the prosthetic industry. Aaron shares the journey and evolution of Form5, showcasing how 3D printing technology and community collaboration are...
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Cultivating Better Conversations With Ethical Storytelling
Send us a text Levis Nderitu shares the importance of ethical storytelling, shedding light on the newly launched "Ethical Storytelling Toolkit." This resource, rooted in community voices and values, seeks to promote dignified, honest narratives while also touching upon Levis's work in Diversity,...
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How Tahlayah Launched Carry A Mood to Weave Streetwear with Mind Care
Send us a text Dive into Tahlayah's unique journey of using street fashion as a vehicle for mental health advocacy through her brand Carry A Mood. Through workshops and community engagement, the brand aims to shatter stigmas and empower individuals to express themselves. Listen as Tahlayah...
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Measuring Your Social Impact the Easy Way with SureImpact and Sheri Chaney Jones
Send us a text Sheri Chaney Jones, the founder of SureImpact and Measurement Resources, offers her unique insights into measuring social impact. She emphasizes the importance of impact measurement for social enterprises, explaining its role in justifying investments and distinguishing…
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StrongMinds and the Quest for Global Mental Health Accessibility
Send us a text Sean Mayberry, the founder and CEO of StrongMinds, shares about the challenges of providing mental health services in Africa and how StrongMinds has managed to overcome them. The organization's mission is to democratize mental health by making it simple and accessible to everyone…
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Reshaping Communities and the Upcycle Part Shop Journey with Nicole McGee
Send us a text Nicole discusses her entrepreneurial journey, detailing how the Upcycle Part Shop has evolved into a beacon of sustainability, collaboration, and creative resourcefulness. A key aspect of the organization's success has been building strong relationships within the local community,...
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Muravah Foundation and Holistic Community Empowerment through Chocolate
Send us a text Dive into the remarkable work of the Muravah Foundation and its founder, Bob. Dedicated to eradicating poverty in rural regions of the Philippines, Bob takes us on his journey from sponsoring a child in Manila to realizing the need for a comprehensive approach. Through their…
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Dieu-Anh (Annie) Tran Reveals a Global Perspective on Social Impact
Send us a text Jump into a riveting chat with the vibrant Annie Tran, a social entrepreneurship consultant all the way from Vietnam! We journey across the world, uncovering the unique landscape of social entrepreneurship in Vietnam and Columbus, Ohio. Discover how legal recognition shapes these...
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Franklinton Cycle Works’ Mission for Transportation Equality
Send us a text Franklinton Cycle Works, founded by Jonathan Youngman, is a non-profit organization in Columbus, Ohio, dedicated to providing affordable transportation and promoting transportation equity. They offer a bike co-op, educational programs, and workshops to teach bike maintenance and...
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Kristen Brown Makes Art Easy with Rela
Send us a text Kristen Brown speaks of her social venture, Rela, aimed at revolutionizing the way people connect with art. Rela offers a subscription service for both commercial and residential spaces, making it easy for anyone to engage with local art and support artists. Kristen shares her...
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Graham Stewart Revolutionizes Textile Production with Fiber52
Send us a text Fiber52 is a new and sustainable way to bleach and dye cotton, replacing heavy chemicals with a bioprocess, saving water, time, and energy. Graham Stewart, the founder, talks about the environmental issues in traditional textile production and the benefits of Fiber52. Read the full...
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Discover Your Agency for Social Change with Teresa Chahine
Send us a text Read the full transcript and show notes Visit People Helping People Connect with Teresa Chahine
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Koko The Shop & Adria Hall: A Haven for Everything Sustainable
Send us a text Koko is a refillery and a sustainable living shop based in Columbus, Ohio. Aidra Hall founded the shop because she wanted to make an individual's journey into sustainability easy and accessible. (And beautiful!) Read the full transcript and show notes Visit People Helping People...
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Dominique Hadad Makes Sustainability Easy with Green Scope Consulting
Send us a text Dominique Hadad started Green Scope Consulting, after winning the President's Prize at OSU, to fulfill her dream of making Columbus a city that has no collective footprint. She shares her story, her love for the environment, and her insight into how businesses can fulfill their...
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Alina Boyte Uplifts Social Entrepreneurs at the Changemaker Institute
Send us a text Alina Boyte shares her experience from developing social enterprises at the Changemaker Institute, and insight into intellectual property law for social entrepreneurs. Read the full transcript and show notes Visit People Helping People Visit the Changemaker Institue
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Alexander Clemetson Makes Awesome Dirt with Together We Compost
Send us a text Alexander Clemeston shares his experience launching his social enterprise, Together We Compost, a community-focused compost collection service. Launching in 2021, he built this service to make it easy for people to start composting while engaging marginalized communities and…
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Donna Sikyta Finds New Life for Textiles with The Sustainery
Send us a text Donna Sikyta, founder of The Sustainery, discusses a solution for diverting material waste from landfills and incinerators. The Sustainery is a B2B marketplace offering solutions that support a circular economy by connecting fashion designers with sustainable and unused materials....
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The Journey Into Sustainable Innovation
Send us a text An introduction to season two of People Helping People, as we journey into sustainable innovation and a deep dive into sustainable product design. In this episode, we explore a broad overview of what this means, and some of the avenues that we’re going to explore in season two.…
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The O2 Conference Sparks Social Impact Through Youth
Send us a text David White IV is the Mill Run Campus Pastor for UALC and founded the O2 Conference to give middle school and high school students a platform to share their ideas to create social impact in Columbus, along with the funding and support they need to realize their ideas. Their...
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Karl Sona of the Kas Company Works to Normalize Minorities in Corporate Business
Send us a text Karl Sona is the founder of the Kas Company, which connects black-owned businesses to corporate brands, and hosts the Dear BLK CEO podcast. He is a strong advocate of representation that provides a way for people to see themselves in various roles, particularly minorities. Through...
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Katherine Ann Byam of Dieple Helps Companies Transition to Sustainability
Send us a text Katherine Ann Byam brings people to think about sustainability, the after-effects connected to small choices, and reimagining capitalism. Katherine is the founder and CEO of Dieple, a data-driven consultancy firm that helps companies with their triple bottom line to thrive with...
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House of Eden Studio Markets Social Enterprise Services with Rachel Whitworth
Send us a text Rachel Whitworth leads the House of Eden Studio, a marketing and consulting agency supporting non-profits and social impact businesses. She speaks about measuring, communicating, and showcasing impact cultivated through the good business of social entrepreneurship. Rachel is also a...
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Ever Widening Circles Part II: Gratitude Economy
Send us a text Dr. Lynda Ulrich of Ever Widening Circles share insight into this emerging gratitude economy and how we can transform our world with how we direct our attention. Dr. Lynda gives her observation on how we're scanning the world at all times now for who can help us survive and thrive....
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Amanda Greenwood Creates Change that Blossoms with Petals that Inspire
Send us a text Amanda Greenwood of Petals that Inspire reveals how combining passion and purpose sets the foundation for a thriving social enterprise. She discusses working with youth, building a business with passion and purpose, and staying connected to the community through her love of flower...
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Kiss Nuka Shows Life Unfolding in a Story of Music, Artistry, and Activism
Send us a text Kiss Nuka speaks about artistry and activism, sharing her insight into creativity, empowering people, and connecting work to social impact. Kiss Nuka tells her personal story of finding her passion towards social impact concerns, along with her realization of the importance of…
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Inspiring greater social change in the world.
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