The Social Impact Startup

Episode 65: A sustainable future requires circularity and an 'eco-attitude' with Phoebe Yu - Founder & CEO, ettitude

Phoebe Yu is the Founder and CEO of ettitude, a sustainable lifestyle brand made from the world’s first 100% organic bamboo lyocell fabric. Phoebe spent over 10 years helping international companies develop and source textiles and saw first hand the lack of sustainability within the industry. She knew there was room for change and decided to be an agent of it. She launched ettitude 9 years ago and is leading by example on how to build a truly circular business model.   In our conversation we discuss:   * The responsibility of brands to help educate consumers  * How it’s easier to stay true to values when when there is integrity in the DNA of the brand * Why offsetting is not a solution * Her thoughts on AI and how she sees it as an opportunity for more creativity * and overall why she believes in community and collaboration over competition   Phoebe and her team at ettitude are paving the way for a more sustainable future while creating the framework to show why and how all businesses can - and should - embody an ‘eco attitude’.     Connect with Phoebe   LinkedIn   https://www.linkedin.com/in/phoebeyu2008/   Website   https://www.ettitude.com [https://www.ettitude.com]   Socials   https://www.instagram.com/ettitudestore/

Episode 64: Dynamic & data-driven social impact with Emily Kane Miller - Founder & CEO, Ethos Giving & Ethos Tracking

Emily Kane Miller is the Founder and CEO of Ethos Giving [http://ethos-giving.com/], a philanthropic services firm, and Ethos Tracking [https://www.ethostracking.com/], a related social impact data management tool that allows businesses, nonprofits and foundations to more effectively track their impact. The central theme for Emily’s life has always been “how can I be an agent of good for my community”, a question that has followed her throughout her career in public policy and law, corporate infrastructure and ultimately what led her to become a tech founder.   In our conversation we discuss:   * The process of creating, iterating and launching a tech product * Why she believes change is a collaborative process * The importance of social impact as part of company culture * The historical framework of social good vs. her thoughts on where we are headed * Her top 3 tips for starting / building a career in the social impact space * And ultimately why she created her company Emily and her team are utilizing metrics and data to help companies create meaningful and effective social impact in ways that make sense for their respective business models.     Connect with Emily: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-kane-miller-32272286/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-kane-miller-32272286/]   https://ethos-giving.com/ [https://ethos-giving.com/]

Episode 63: Narcissists, infidelity, divorce and learning to love yourself with Gabrielle Stone - Author, Eat, Pray, #FML

Gabrielle Stone is the author of Eat, Pray, #FML, a book that recounts her epic path towards healing that has resonated with countless women across the world.   In our conversation we discuss:   * The events that led up to her journey towards healing  * Learning how to be by yourself - and how to love yourself * The process of writing and self-publishing her book * Navigating internet trolls and protecting your peace * And her advice for people who want to make an impact     There’s a reason why Gabrielle’s story has resonated with so many of us: at some point in our lives we will all venture down the path towards self love and more often than not it will be one of the best things that we ever do.     Connect with Gabrielle: https://www.instagram.com/gabriellestone/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/gabriellestone/?hl=en] https://www.eatprayfml.com/   Our intro theme song is “Pico & Westwood” by Esbie Fonte. Check her out here: https://www.esbiefonte.com/ [https://www.esbiefonte.com/]

Episode 62: Rituals, reimagining growth, acknowledging change & letting go of perfection with Megan Sheldon - Co-Founder & CEO, Be Ceremonial

Megan Sheldon is the Co-Founder & CEO of Be Ceremonial, a wellness app that draws on the power of ritual to help you create ceremonies to acknowledge times of change in your life.   Megan has always had an entrepreneurial spirit and path towards creating a company.  Her passion started with writing meta narratives for brands and has evolved into helping people create moments of meaning and significance.   In our conversation we discuss:   * Creating social impact through secular rituals * Building a brand’s narrative * How to engage in ceremony without cultural appropriation * Celebrating what is, what was and what will be * Why you need to let go of perfection in order to launch something * And reimagining what growth looks like   There are so many moments in life that are worthy of being recognized and Megan is helping people to do so in ways that make sense for them.       Connect with Megan: https://www.instagram.com/beceremonial/?hl=en https://www.beceremonial.com/ Download the app: https://apps.apple.com/app/be-ceremonial/id1582513679   Our intro theme song is “Pico & Westwood” by Esbie Fonte. Check her out here: https://www.esbiefonte.com/ [https://www.esbiefonte.com/]

Episode 61: The music discovery platform that supports smaller artists with Jackie Dalius - Founder & CEO, MuzicSwipe

Jackie Dalius is the Founder and CEO of MuzicSwipe, a platform that is disrupting the music industry by giving smaller artists the recognition they deserve. The app allows potential fans to discover new music by swiping and matching with upcoming artists that often get over looked on larger streaming platforms.   Jackie started her journey in entrepreneurship when she launched her own PR firm and worked in talent management. Noticing how hard it was for smaller artists to be seen, she sought out to help solve the problem.   In our conversation we discuss:   * Problems that exist in the music industry and how difficult it is for smaller artists to be seen * How their platform is giving power back to artists & consumers * The evolution of MuzicSwipe - from where it started to where it is now * Why it’s important to have confidence in your vision * And how your dreams can become a reality   Having only launched their beta in January 2022, MuzicSwipe has already hit the top 100 in the App Store, showing that consumers and artists alike are ready to disrupt the music industry through swiping.      Connect with Jackie: https://www.instagram.com/muzicswipe/ [https://www.instagram.com/muzicswipe/] Download MuzicSwipe: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/muzicswipe/id1563012935     Our intro theme song is “Pico & Westwood” by Esbie Fonte. Check her out here: https://www.esbiefonte.com/ [https://www.esbiefonte.com/]