Episode 46: Redefining business by building human-centered brands with Kirn Gill, Founder - Elume
Release Date: 04/19/2021
Episode 65: A sustainable future requires circularity and an 'eco-attitude' with Phoebe Yu - Founder & CEO, ettitude
The Social Impact Startup
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...
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Episode 64: Dynamic & data-driven social impact with Emily Kane Miller - Founder & CEO, Ethos Giving & Ethos Tracking
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Emily Kane Miller is the Founder and CEO of , a philanthropic services firm, and , 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...
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Episode 63: Narcissists, infidelity, divorce and learning to love yourself with Gabrielle Stone - Author, Eat, Pray, #FML
The Social Impact Startup
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...
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Episode 62: Rituals, reimagining growth, acknowledging change & letting go of perfection with Megan Sheldon - Co-Founder & CEO, Be Ceremonial
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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...
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Episode 61: The music discovery platform that supports smaller artists with Jackie Dalius - Founder & CEO, MuzicSwipe
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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...
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Episode 60: Building a community for social impact, sustainability and regeneration with Corinna Bellizzi - Podcast Host & Natural Products Executive
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is a natural products industry executive who pioneered the growth of the omega-3 giant, Nordic Naturals, from less than $1 million in annual revenue to over $100 million. As a mom of two young boys, podcaster, and executive, her mission is to leave the world a little better than she found it, while inspiring others to do the same. Her podcast Care More. Be Better., is focused on building a community of individuals who want to create positive change in the world at both the local and global level and The Mediacasters is a platform focused on supporting content creators to become...
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Episode 59: Biotech for babies; the company innovating infant nutrition & supporting modern parenthood with Michelle Egger - Co-Founder & CEO, Biomilq
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Michelle Egger is the Co-Founder and CEO of Biomilq, a woman-owned, science-led, and parent-centered biotech startup developing novel technology to make human milk outside the body. They’re on a mission to nourish healthier babies, empower parents through choice and contribute to a healthier planet. In our conversation we discuss: Her career path and why combining food science and entrepreneurship made sense The struggles modern parents face and why it should be a human right to access human milk and nutrients The importance of having mission-aligned investors and why...
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Episode 58: Ethical supply chains and how purchasing power influences change with Jane Mosbacher Morris - Author & Founder, To The Market
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Jane Mosbacher Morris founded TO THE MARKET (TTM) with a vision of democratizing access to the global supply chain and providing makers around the world with the economic empowerment that comes from safe, dignified, fairly paid work. TTM is a turnkey solution for ethical manufacturing, that connects people with their syndicated network of sustainable, story-rich suppliers. They are on a mission to empower people, protect the planet, and promote better business - and they do it without sacrificing speed, innovation, or digitization. Jane also wrote, Buy The Change, an insightful book on...
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Episode 57: Helping diverse entrepreneurs build successful businesses with Olivia Owens - Creator, IFundWomen of Color
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Olivia Owens is the creator of IFundWomen of Color, the go-to funding resource for diverse, early-stage entrepreneurs. IFundWomen of Color was created with their founding partner Caress to help diverse entrepreneurs bring their dreams into reality through raising capital via crowdfunding and providing grants, coaching, and the connections needed to launch and grow successful businesses. In our conversation we discuss: Why her purpose in life is to help people become a better version of themselves What sustainability, in terms of support, looks like for women of...
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Episode 56: The marketplace for human-centric & value driven brands with Jaclyn Grauman and Michelle Silverstein - Co-Founders, The Verticale
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Jaclyn and Michelle are Co-Founders of The Verticale, a human-centric marketplace where consumers can conveniently and consciously shop and support better businesses. What originally began as a media site has evolved into a commerce platform that focuses on building the emotional connection between digitally native brands and consumers by focusing on verification and transparency in lieu of greenwashing. In our conversation we discuss: The Verticale Values and their vetting process for potential vendors Why they prioritize giving 1% of all sales to rotating causes The most...
info_outlineKirn is a conscious brand mentor who is the founder of Elume. Breaking away from traditional ideas about business, Kirn is working to help entrepreneurs build human-centered brands that align with their personal values.
Having spent 7 years climbing the corporate ladder, Kirn cultivated an impressive skillset helping corporations with business strategy and optimization. However, the traditional idea of success always felt out of alignment with who she was and what she wanted. As she began to unpack and unlearn the linear ideas of success that society has prescribed to us, she realized that she wanted to create a life that felt in alignment with her values - and help others do the same.
In our conversation we discuss:
- Her journey into entrepreneurship
- The internal work / healing required to build an intentional and impactful business
- Why it’s important to challenge norms and systems to build a successful business in today’s landscape
- and why we need to normalize putting humanity back into business
Kirn is doing the work to redefine what business looks like by helping others build conscious brands that fit their lifestyles.
Connect with Kirn & Elume
https://www.instagram.com/elume._/
Our intro theme song is “Pico & Westwood” by Esbie Fonte. Check her out here: