005 - Women Sparking Impact: Elaine Rasmussen, CEO of Social Impact Strategies Group & ConnectUP! // Being a Badass Black Woman Bridging Inclusive Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

005 - Women Sparking Impact: Elaine Rasmussen, CEO of Social Impact Strategies Group & ConnectUP! // Being a Badass Black Woman Bridging Inclusive Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

In this series, we will focus on powerful women leaders creating change. Today’s episode we interview Elaine Rasmussen, CEO of Social Impact Strategies Group, a certified-B corp. social enterprise building more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems, bridging the gap for Black/brown communities. Her company SSIG provides racial equity & social impact consultations while fostering deeper relationships between investors and minority entrepreneurs through access to education, capital, and diversity-building events such as the ConnectUp! Summit.  As a former single mother, we talk about her journey as a badass, Black leader fostering systemic change, staying true to who she is and her mission, despite discrimination and obstacles along the way. Follow Elaine: @Yerasmuss [https://twitter.com/yerasmuss] SSIG: @SISG_ [https://twitter.com/sisg_] Sites SSIG: Facebook.com/SocialImpactNow [https://www.facebook.com/SocialImpactNow/] ConnectUp! Summit: https://ConnectUpMN.com [https://connectupmn.com/] Email: connect@connectupMN.com Join our supportive sisterhood of women changemakers! Facebook Group (Women Sparking Impact as Leaders & Entrepreneurs): Join the discussion: Facebook.com/groups/Shecatalysts [https://www.facebook.com/groups/shecatalysts/] IG: @SheCatalysts [https://instagram.com/shecatalysts] Site: SheCatalysts.com [http://shecatalysts.com/] Want to nominate yourself or someone you know? Email us at spark@shecatalysts.org.

004 - Women Sparking Impact: Harmony Prado, Founder of Harmony's Room // Mental Health & Coping with Anxiety

In this RE-LAUNCHED series, we focus on powerful women entrepreneurs and leaders creating change. As we all face a difficult time in this global pandemic, we interview Harmony Prado, the Founder of Harmony's Room, a social enterprise focused around mental health, who will help guide you with helpful tips to overcome anxiety during this time of crisis. Harmony Prado is only 18 years old, but she started her emotional support community for teenage girls dating back to middle school. Her initiative has also won numerous awards and startup competitions as it provides resources such as workshops and even a mobile app in the future -  all to support youth with anxiety and depression. Harmony shares own journey dealing with anxiety & emotional difficulties and provides helpful tools and strategies for coping. As a young adult who has faced many obstacles, she has learned important lessons along the way and shares insights about her startup path and general life skills managing self-care. Her wisdom carries her far beyond her years so be uplifted and encouraged by this inspiring high school senior and female founder (who is also my younger sister)! Follow Harmony @HarmonysPositivity [https://www.instagram.com/harmonyspositivity/] Harmony's Room Website: Harmonysroom.org [https://www.harmonysroom.org/] Join our supportive sisterhood of women changemakers! IG: @SheCatalysts [https://instagram.com/shecatalysts] Site: SheCatalysts.com [http://shecatalysts.com/] Want to nominate yourself or someone you know? Email us at spark@shecatalysts.org.

003 - Women Sparking Impact: Terri Hanson Mead, Angel Investor & Author of Piloting Your Life // Finding Direction in a New Season

In this RE-LAUNCHED series, we focus on powerful women entrepreneurs and leaders creating change. To kick off your 2020, we interview Terri Hanson Mead, Angel Investor & Author of Piloting Your Life to help you pilot your new year! Terri investments include a focus on women founders and initiatives that help women have a better lives, factoring how businesses can make an impact. She shares her journey overcoming barriers as a female angel investor, it's hardships, pitfalls, and ultimately it's strengths. She also shares about her new book, Piloting Your Life, with her inspiring message that helps women navigate and take ownership of their own lives - all while finding direction towards a better future. Join our supportive sisterhood of women changemakers! IG: @SheCatalysts [https://instagram.com/shecatalysts] Site: SheCatalysts.com [http://shecatalysts.com/]

002 - Women Sparking Impact: Shambrekia Wise, Founder of FuzeU // Living a Life of Legacy

In this series, we will focus on powerful women leaders creating change. Today’s episode we interview Shambrekia Wise, Founder of FuzeU & Diversity Labs, a social enterprise providing access to mentorship & hiring opportunities for minorities and others in under resourced communities. We talk about her journey “stilleto-strapping” as a black fearless female founder and mom, creating a legacy for future generations.

001 - Women Sparking Impact: Soraya Fouladi, CEO of JARA Shares // Acting With Love in Adversity

In this series, we will focus on powerful women leaders creating change. Today’s episode we interview Soraya Fouladi, CEO & Founder of the Jara, a social enterprise providing quality education for children in refugee camps. We talk about her journey in impact from dancer to social entrepreneur, acting out of love in the face of adversity.