…the environment and helping her community, coupled with her need for a functional belt that fit well, Jelt was born. Her social enterprise manufactures belts out of recycled plastic, she…
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Shenoba Kinsey of Fuzionz Magazine: A Youth Outreach Magazine
This story is part of our 1,000 stories campaign. What’s your story? Name: Shenoba Kinsey Business: Fuzionz Magazine and TV, a youth outreach magazine Industry: Arts & Entertainment, Social Enterprise…
Lillian Gregory of The Institute for Human and Leadership Excellence: Inspiration Motivates an Entrepreneur to Help Others Achieve Excellence
…Social Enterprise, High Tech Location: Dallas – Ft. Worth, Texas, U.S. Reason for starting: My reason for starting my business was pure inspiration. The idea came to me while I…
Molly Kellogg: Bulu Mango — Taking Away the Need for Aid & Directly Investing in Real Talent
Your Name: Molly Kellogg Business Name: Bulu Mango, a social enterprise connecting women around the world through crafts Type of Business: Clothing & Accessories; Social Enterprise Business Location: New York,…
Ask, Ask, Ask
…had no idea how to run a business. In this Inspiration Minute she shares the one secret that turned FairTaste into a successful social enterprise. Watch Puifung’s full story here….
Marina Warren Nash of The Agora Projects: Design for Global Change
…Social Enterprise Location: Boulder, Colorado, U.S. Reason for Starting: I want to develop creative solutions for recurrent global issues. As a sculptor and visual artist, what I love most about…
Anjou Kurian & Anne-Barbara Lemmens: Coaching For Every Chapter of Your Career
…Talent is a social enterprise brought to life by the experiences of our founders in re-entering the workforce after a career break. We both experienced how it is to re-enter…
Nancy Taylor of San Diego Science Alliance: STEM for a New Generation
…STEM industry Industry: Social Enterprise, Other — nonprofit Location: San Diego, California, U.S. Reason for Starting: In 1995, San Diego County’s science teachers needed a mechanism to connect with local…
She’s Working to Make Africa a Healthier Place to Live
…about healthcare and wellness and works to bring real changes to communities facing inadequate healthcare, unsafe drinking water, and misinformation about health. Her Abuja, Nigeria-based social enterprise is dedicated to…
Literacy as a Solution to Educational Inequality
…a social enterprise dedicated to improving literacy among kids throughout the city. Founder: Stacy Ratner Company: Open Books, Ltd. Headquarters: Chicago Age: 42 Year Founded: 2006 Revenue: $1.3 million Employees:…
Bethany Tran of The Root Collective: Support Responsible Shopping
…Social Enterprise, E-Commerce Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Reason for starting: The idea for The Root Collective was first hatched on my first trip to Guatemala with Lemonade International (which is…
Liz Forkin Bohannon: Sseko Designs – Educating and Empowering Uganda’s Women
This story is part of our 1,000 stories campaign. What’s your story? Your Name: Liz Forkin Bohannon Business Name: Sseko Designs, an ethical fashion brand Type of Business: Social Enterprise…
Simone N. Sneed: Catching Brilliance
Your Name: Simone N. Sneed Business Name: Catching Brilliance, a digital platform for socially conscious executives and entrepreneurs Type of Business: Health & Beauty/Social Enterprise Business Location: New York, New…
She’s Extending an Olive Branch – While Lifting Women Up
Hadas Lahav, founder of Sindyanna of Galilee. (Credit: Courtesy of Sindyanna of Galilee) Hadas Lahav is passionate about bringing communities together. In 1996, the Israel-based founder started her social enterprise,…
Dr. Leslie Grace: Elements of the Community–Success Through Helping Others
Your Name: Dr. Leslie Grace Business Name: Elements of the Community, a provider of educational and recreational mind and body programming Type of Business: Marketing & PR/Social Enterprise Business Location:…