GoodMakers

029: Do you have a support network around you as you build your mission-driven startup? In this episode, we speak with Kat Yalung, Chief Katalyst of Unleased, to discuss the benefits of having advisors, and how to go about getting them. Kat also shares some great tips for graduates on how to get an internship at a startup, and techniques on how to land your dream job. Kat also explains how she is helping entrepreneurs unleash their full potential in their relationships, careers, and life. 

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029: Do you have a support network around you as you build your mission-driven startup? In this episode, we speak with Kat Yalung, Chief Katalyst of Unleased, to discuss the benefits of having advisors, and how to go about getting them. Kat also shares some great tips for graduates on how to get an internship at a startup, and techniques on how to land your dream job. Kat also explains how she is helping entrepreneurs unleash their full potential in their relationships, careers, and life. 

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Original broadcast Sep 1, 2020: Do you want to bring your personality and identity into your leadership style? In this episode, we speak with Virginia Bauman, founder of Cuties, a coffee shop for the queer community in East Los Angeles, VP of strategy for a coffee brand Go Get Em Tiger and Executive Coach who works with leaders who want to integrate who they are as a person, into their leadership. Virginia walks us through the tough decisions she had to make with Cuties when COVID hit and gives her tips on how to navigate unexpected circumstances. We also talk about the importance of doing inner work on yourself to become the best version of you and the leader you've always wanted to be. And Virginia advises what type of support you should have around you for peak performance and the benefits of having a coach.

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Original broadcast date, Oct 2020: Learn the secret to building an engaged and thriving community. We speak with Veni Kunche, founder of Diversify Tech, a community and collection of resources for underrepresented people in tech. Veni walks us through how she started the community after seeing a need in the market and then validated the idea. She gives us tips on how to create a community and what you should be doing to make sure you're building a community that people want. Veni also talks through her Twitter strategy that has helped her become an authority in her field, with a loyal following.

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028: Are you looking to raise capital for your mission-driven business? Or are you looking to invest in making the world a better place? In this episode, you'll learn the basics of impact investing, as we chat with Peter Bruce-Clark, Partner of venture capital firm, Social Impact Capital. Peter talks about the best approach to take when you start pitching investors. He also gives his perspective on what makes a winning pitch, and what must be included in your pitch deck. And Peter shares what Social Impact Capital invests in, and how to get in touch! 

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027: Get a first-hand account of what was happening inside the walls of a toilet paper brand during the great toilet paper shortage of 2020. In this episode, we speak with Danny Alexander, Co-Founder of popular, good for the planet toilet paper brand, Who Gives a Crap. Not only is the brand good for the planet, being made out of 100 % recyclable paper and sustainable bamboo, but they also donate 50% of their profits to build toilets, to help the 2 billion people without access to proper sanitation. Danny talks us through the thought process behind building such a bold and humorous brand, and what they did in the early days to stand out when they didn't have a marketing budget. He also shares what they look for in candidates when hiring new team members. And how they're able to keep the whole team aligned with the ambitious mission that they've set for the next 30 years. 

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026: Wondering what content marketing you should be doing to build awareness for your social impact initiative? In this episode, we speak with Grant Trahant, Founder of social impact media brand, Causeartist, about the benefits of starting a podcast for your business. He also shares other tips on how to use content to tell your story of impact, and his number one piece of advice for getting inspired. 

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Submit social impact news to Causeartist.

Listen to Causeartist podcasts.

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026: Wondering what content marketing you should be doing to build awareness for your social impact initiative? In this episode, we speak with Grant Trahant, Founder of social impact media brand, Causeartist, about the benefits of starting a podcast for your business. He also shares other tips on how to use content to tell your story of impact, and his number one piece of advice for getting inspired. 

Become a member of Causeartist!

Submit social impact news to Causeartist.

Listen to Causeartist podcasts.

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Original broadcast date: July 2020. Do you get anxious with just the thought of speaking in public? Then this episode is for you. We chat with Scott Evans, host of NBC's Access Hollywood and World of Dance. Scott speaks on live TV to millions of viewers every single day. He teaches us the right mindset to have when going into any situation where your voice and presence can make a difference. He talks about how to show your vulnerability in a way that connects with your audience on a deeper level. And he takes us through some exercises you can use to make sure you're giving your best vocal performance.

Listen to Scott's new podcast: So Close, with Scott Evans

025: Knowing how to tell a captivating story is essential when communicating your mission. In this episode, we speak with husband and wife team Michael & Ylianna Dadashi, founders of social impact water brand, Heart Water. The duo tells us how they were able to find meaning and purpose in their individual struggles, and how they used that experience to build not one, but two mission-driven companies that are quite literally saving lives. They also share their tips on what makes a successful co-founder partnership, and how to use storytelling to effectively communicate your why. 

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