It's been reported that there are nearly 40 million slaves in the world today. There are more slaves today than during the entire 400 years of the trans-atlantic slave trade. When we say the word "slaves" we are talking about men, women, and children who are caught up in the horrors of human trafficking. It's a harsh reality. And it can feel overwhelming when we read / hear / see the facts and figures. And while it might seem crazy... something CAN be done about it. Wendy Dailey and Michelle Bri...
Oct 04, 2017•51 min
What do you think of when you hear the term "fast fashion"? When I first heard it, I had zero clue what it meant. By definition, " the term “fast fashion” refers to a phenomenon in the fashion industry whereby production processes are expedited in order to get new trends to the market as quickly and cheaply as possible. As a result of this trend, the tradition of introducing new fashion lines on a seasonal basis is being challenged. Today, it is not uncommon for fast-fashion retailers to introdu...
Sep 27, 2017•51 min
FACT. In the Los Angeles area alone, 10 metric tons of plastic fragments are carried into the Pacific Ocean every day. The average American throws away 185 pounds of plastic every year. It can take anywhere from 500-1,000 years for plastic to degrade. Instead of saying "Oh man, those statistics are staggering... someone should really do something about that...", Hamilton Perkins, the founder and president of Hamilton Perkins collection actually decided to DO something about that. They create ama...
Sep 20, 2017•52 min•Ep. 54
"Duty is ours. Results are Gods." -John Quincy Adams That quote also happens to be the mantra for Jim Van Eerden , co-founder of Sevenly . Jim has been a serial entrepreneur for most of his life... he's worked in the entertainment industry as an executive producer on major films, he's worked in brand management working for major organizations like the Olympic national committee, the World Cup, and Pepsi. He has worked alongside media powerhouses like Mia Hamm and Serena Williams. And he co-found...
Sep 13, 2017•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 53
ABOUT ASHLEIGH: Ashleigh Maynor is the founder of inTENtional U, LLC, small business coaching firm and blog. Ashleigh uses her creativity, humor and honest delivery to transform individuals from existing day to day, to living a more authentic life. Ashleigh has a deep passion and need to coach others on how to solve a problem, develop a sense of accomplishment and create a better quality of life. That is why inTENtional U focuses on 3 areas that she’s discovered have become a theme many of her c...
Sep 09, 2017•54 min•Ep. 52
About Kelsey – from Kelsey: I’m Kelsey, mother of three, thirty years old, redeemed, army wife vet , owner and founder of Elegance Restored, women’s boutique on a mission. With a longing strongly set in our hearts to care for the discarded of the world my husband and I felt somewhat crippled when we were ... Read More about EP 51: Kelsey Pitney, Founder of Elegance Restored
Aug 30, 2017•52 min
About Holly (from Holly): My calling is to empower people to be all God created them to be. This starts with my five children and my husband of over 29 years. I am a visionary, a church planter, pastor’s wife, speaker, and Missional Entrepreneur. Whether it’s ministering to the hurting, starting Trades of Hope, mentoring ... Read More about EP 50: Holly Wehde, Owner & CEO of Trades of Hope
Aug 23, 2017•50 min
You are in for an incredible treat with this week’s episode of the Business with Purpose podcast. My guest is Yomi Abiola – a speaker, activist, and journalist. She is a former supermodel who has modeled for Maybelline and even graced the pages of Elle and Vogue. She left modeling to pursue a degree in ... Read More about EP 49: Yomi Abiola – Model, Journalist, Speaker, and Activist
Aug 16, 2017•1 hr
About Miara: A “maven” is a trusted professional who seeks to pass her knowledge on to others. Miara Shaw, also known as Maven Miara, uses her witty, yet direct style of speaking and coaching to lead and motivate audiences to understand they are CPR – Capable, Prepared and Ready™. Miara’s corporate career spans more than ... Read More about EP 48: Miara Shaw, Maven, Personal Development Coach, & Speaker...
Aug 09, 2017•1 hr 4 min
“Doing good for others doesn’t mean doing less for yourself.” -Renyung Ho Oh, you guys, this episode. Not only was it awesome because Renyung is literally on the other side of the world in Singapore (which we talked A LOT about Singapore and now I want to go there!), but also because Renyung has such an amazing ... Read More about EP 47: Renyung Ho, co-founder of MATTER Prints
Aug 02, 2017•55 min
About Adam: Adam Muncy is the 26 year old founder of the Hounds, Ltd. His background in fashion, economics and Inner City missions blended to create a vision for a menswear social enterprise. His convictions hold true through his supply chain as well. Connect with The Hounds: http://www.thehoundsltd.com/ http://instagram.com/thehoundsltd https://twitter.com/thehoundsltd https://www.facebook.com/thehoundsltd/ https://www.innercityimpact.org/ Join my Purchase ... Read More about EP 46: Adam Muncy,...
Jul 26, 2017•44 min
About Cassidy: Cassidy Perry fights human trafficking by founding The Arise Box, an ethical subscription box that benefits survivors. She also manages and teaches social media to small businesses and churches. To relax, Cassidy attempts to be graceful on aerial silks and trapeze, reads, or hangs out with her three-legged dog. To join Cassidy in ... Read More about EP 45: Cassidy Perry, Founder of The Arise Box...
Jul 19, 2017•40 min
This week’s episode of the Business with Purpose podcast had me laughing, tearing up, thinking, and so much more. Ike + Tash of Ike + Tash photography are a husband and wife photography team out of Tacoma, Washington. Their heart for the Lord, their heart for their family, their heart for their clients, their heart ... Read More about EP 44: Ike + Tash Photography on running a business as a couple, seeing the bigger picture, and what makes them unique...
Jul 12, 2017•59 min
Fair warning, you’re going to want to keep the tissues handy for this week’s episode of the Business with Purpose podcast. My guest is Nikki Huebner, the founder of EndureLash – an all natural, hypoallergenic, organic makeup removing cloth… but the thing is, this is so much more than an amazing product (especially for women ... Read More about EP 43: Nikki Huebner, Founder of EndureLash on Loss, Overcoming Tragedy, and Giving Back...
Jul 05, 2017•51 min
Y’all. This week’s episode of the Business with Purpose podcast is going to blow. you. away. If you are looking for a podcast that is going to challenge you, encourage you, push you to think outside of your comfort zone, and maybe even at times make you feel a bit uncomfortable (in an AWESOME way), ... Read More about EP 42: Monique Melton – Author, Speaker, & Relationship Coach on Purposeful Relationships, Faith, Compassion, & Race Reconciliation...
Jun 28, 2017•1 hr 9 min
On this week’s episode of the Business with Purpose podcast, I’m chatting with Tim Scott, the co-founder of Mitscoots Outfitters – an Austin, Texas based clothing company that has a heart and mission to outfit *AND* employ individuals transitioning out of homelessness. Their approach to the one-for-one model is so unique and I love how Tim ... Read More about EP 41: Tim Scott, Co-Founder of Mitscoots Outfitters...
Jun 21, 2017•51 min
About Natalie: Natalie Franke Hayes is an entrepreneur, mobilization marketer, community builder, and neuroscience nerd. As one of the Founders of the Rising Tide Society and the Head of Community at HoneyBook, she leads tens of thousands of creatives and small business owners while fostering a spirit of community over competition. She lives in San ... Read More about EP 40: Natalie Franke Hayes, Co-Founder of the Rising Tide Society...
Jun 14, 2017•1 hr 2 min
This week’s episode of the Business with Purpose podcast is such a fun one. My guest this week is Suzy VanDyke, a world-renowned wedding photographer along with her husband Lukas, and now the co-founder of Wild & Free Supply Co., a leather goods company working with artisans in Honduras. Suzy and her husband (along with their infant ... Read More about EP 39: Suzy VanDyke, Photographer & Co-Founder of Wild & Free Supply Co....
Jun 07, 2017•59 min
About Kilee: Kilee Nickels is a mother, a blogger and small business owner. She and her husband are busy raising four boys between the ages of 8 and 18 months as well as running their growing business Nickel & Suede. Three years ago the couple launched their line of life changing lightweight leather earrings and ... Read More about EP 38: Kilee Nickels, Founder of Nickel & Suede
May 31, 2017•37 min
On this week’s episode of the Business with Purpose podcast, my guest is Lara Casey Isaacson. Lara is the author of Make it Happen and Cultivate (releasing in June 2017!), she is a speaker, the founder of the Cultivate What Matters shop (and the creator of the PowerSheets goal setting planner), and she is also the publisher of ... Read More about EP 37: Lara Casey Isaacson, Author, Founder of Cultivate What Matters, and Publisher of Southern Weddings Magazine...
May 24, 2017•47 min
On this week’s episode of the Business with Purpose podcast, my guest is Cullen Schwarz, the co-founder of DoneGood – an app for your phone and browser extension for your computer that makes shopping *ethically* online SO MUCH EASIER. Cullen had such an awesome story of sharing his passion for ethical fashion, fair trade goods, ... Read More about EP 36: Cullen Schwarz, co-founder of DoneGood
May 17, 2017•53 min
For the past few years, I have wished and wished and wished that there was a service that was like Stitch Fix, but for ethically made clothing *only*. wearwell is the answer to that hope, prayer, and wish. On this week’s episode of the Business with Purpose podcast, I have Erin Houston, who is the ... Read More about EP 35: Erin Houston, Co-Founder of wearwell
May 10, 2017•51 min
On this week’s episode of the Business with Purpose podcast, I am sitting down with Sarah Barnett, founder of International Blessings. Sarah’s story is incredible – from growing up on a farm to becoming a world traveler to going on the World Race (11 months, 11 countries), and founding an incredible business that empowers artisans ... Read More about EP 34: Sarah Barnett, Founder of International Blessings...
May 03, 2017•51 min
On this episode of the Business with Purpose podcast, I am sitting down with Rebecca Gardner, founder of Hands Producing Hope, a brand that provides the economic, educational, and spiritual resources necessary to empower remote communities to rise above poverty. It was awesome hearing Rebecca’s story about how her passion for ethically made goods began and ... Read More about EP 33. Rebecca Gardner, Founder of Hands Producing Hope...
Apr 26, 2017•47 min
On this week’s episode of the Business with Purpose podcast, I am sitting down with Amy Bardi, founder and executive director of Clothed in Hope. Founded in 2011, Clothed in Hope is a 501(c)(3) international nonprofit organization that provides life-skills education, empowerment, and economic opportunity to vulnerable women in Zambia, Africa. Operating in the Ng’ombe ... Read More about EP. 32: Amy Bardi, Founder of Clothed in Hope...
Apr 19, 2017•45 min
On this episode the Business with Purpose podcast, I am sitting down with Jolie Gray, the founder of The Purpose Box, and ethical and purposeful subscription box. Jolie started this box as a way to reach people and share the love of the Lord and share purposeful companies with people. Jolie was such a sweetheart and I ... Read More about EP. 31: Jolie Gray, Founder of The Purpose Box
Apr 12, 2017•46 min
On this week’s episode of the Business with Purpose podcast, I am chatting with Rachel Allene Heckman of Rachel Allene. Rachel is a shop owner, educator, encourager, and creative stylist. Her heart is so evident in everything she does. We had such an honest, real, and genuine conversation and we really started peeling away the ... Read More about EP. 30: Rachel Allene Heckman of Rachel Allene Shop...
Apr 05, 2017•1 hr 1 min
On this week’s episode of the Business with Purpose podcast, I am sitting down with Laura Blank, senior advisor for public relations for World Vision. We are chatting about her passion for World Vision (and how she got into working for World Vision), the Global 6K for water and ending the world water crisis, and ... Read More about EP. 29: World Vision and the Global Water Crisis with Laura Blank...
Mar 29, 2017•43 min
On this episode of the Business with Purpose podcast, I am HONORED to be chatting with Liz Forkin Bohannon, founder of Sseko Designs. I have admired Sseko and Liz for years and love what they are doing to change the landscape of the ethical fashion world. We talk about everything from our personal hopes and dreams to ... Read More about EP. 28: Liz Bohannon, Founder of Sseko Designs
Mar 22, 2017•1 hr 9 min
On this episode of the Business with Purpose podcast, I wanted to bring my friend Cayley Pater back to the show to talk about Darzah, an ethical fashion brand that is an off-shoot of Child’s Cup Full (which I’ve told you guys a lot about!) Darzah employs women artisans in the West Bank and their ... Read More about EP. 27: Cayley Pater – Darzah
Mar 15, 2017•26 min
