A common question I hear these days is, “How do I turn my PASSION into a career?” There’s a lot of talk about PASSION. Everyone has a passion. We all have passions. But is it POSSIBLE to turn that passion into a full time income? Is it possible to not spend every day going through the motions, but to wake up every day looking FORWARD to getting to work? Can we do work that both fuels our passion while also making a profit? Yes, I truly believe the answer is YES.

My guest this week is Marisa Flacks, the founder of RISE Creative. Marisa has actually become a dear friend of mine over the past 7 months or so, and I have come to really love and admire her. Her branding agency that specializes in working with businesses in the ethical and sustainable space is amazing and Marisa is so knowledgable and honestly SO wise beyond her years. You are going to ADORE her. 

About Marisa:

Marisa is the Ethical Brand Strategist behind RISE Creative. A Cultural Anthropologist and corporate fashion drop-out, Marisa started RISE Creative to serve ethical brands, social enterprises, and small businesses through creative storytelling. Outside of her work, she enjoys exploring health & wellness, all the podcasts, pretending to be the next Joanna Gaines, and hanging with her puppy in the Queen City, Charlotte, North Carolina. 

Connect with Marisa:

• https://www.risecreativeco.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/risecreativeco
• https://www.instagram.com/risecreativeco/
• https://twitter.com/risecreativeco

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To many people, a dress symbolizes things like fragility, weakness, inequality, outdated dress code rules, societal pressures, gender roles… There was a time when a woman would be literally scoffed at for wearing anything OTHER than a dress. And for centuries, women have fought to press on and buck trends and fight stereotypes, and obviously a woman wearing pants or wearing shorts isn’t thought of as anything crazy or remarkable today… but could a woman wearing a dress actually change the world? Could the “dress” be reclaimed into a symbol of power and freedom and purpose? We think so… 

My guest this week is Blythe Hill, the founder of DRESSEMBER, an international movement of women and men who are raising money to fight to end human trafficking. I wanted to hear Blythe’s story and learn about how she got this incredibly amazing movement started and I LOVED our conversation! I am actually participating in Dressember this year and I am pledging to wear a dress every day during the month of December… Yes, even if it is freezing out. I would be so honored and grateful if you’d consider donating to my Dressember fundraiser! My goal is $6,300 and that would fund the rescue operation of one woman, man, or child who is trapped in the bondage of modern day slavery. Your donation is 100% tax deductible and you can donate HERE. I hope you love this episode as much as I do!

ABOUT BLYTHE: 

Blythe Hill is the CEO and Founder of the Dressember Foundation, an anti-trafficking nonprofit organization that engages women and men in the fight to end modern-day slavery. Through their annual campaign, thousands of people across six continents commit to wearing dresses or bow ties for the month of December as a way to bring awareness and raise funding for anti-trafficking work. In four years, Dressember advocates have raised over $3MM USD. Originally hailing from Seattle, Blythe now lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their puppy, Friday. She loves a good red wine, a good cheese, and a good pun. 

CONNECT WITH BLYTHE AND DRESSEMBER:

• https://dressember.org
• http://www.facebook.com/officialdressember
• http://instagram.com/dressember
• https://twitter.com/Dressember
• https://www.pinterest.com/dressember/
• https://www.instagram.com/blythehill/

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We can all agree to two truths.... Life is beautiful and life is also tough. We all spend time trying to figure out what our purpose is or what we are supposed to do or what job we were meant for. We work hard, we do our best... and then life happens. Maybe it’s a broken relationship, a financial crisis, a death of a loved one, a divorce, or getting fired from a job... and we get into this mindset that life is awful and all these bad things are happening TO us... but have you ever thought that maybe these things are happening FOR us? 

My guest this week is Shaniqua Cousins... Shaniqua is an author and inspirational speaker... let me tell you... our conversation is one of my favorites and she really challenged me to think differently and live differently. We talk about relationships, business, life, death, and race... we cover it all! I even share some really personal things about my own experiences with my mother's death that I haven't shared with many people before. It was a powerful conversation and I know you’re going to be changed by this episode. 

Connect with Shaniqua:

• http://www.shaniquacousins.com/
• https://twitter.com/CousinsSL
• https://www.instagram.com/shaniqualcousins/
• https://www.facebook.com/ShaniqualCousins/

About Shaniqua:  For over two decades Shaniqua Cousins has been a leader and inspiration to many. Speaking, training and writing are amongst the several skills gained during her military career with the United States Navy and post-secondary education. Shaniqua served as a United States Navy Sailor for eight and one half years.  She quickly distinguished herself as a superb leader, mentor, outstanding manager, and one truly concerned for the betterment of fellow sailors and civilian employees alike.  She provided advisory services to senior management to facilitate workforce development and analysis and ensured the achievement of strategic management of human capital and accountability goals within her department. Her meritorious service stemmed from October 1997 to April 2006.  Demonstrating diligence and extraordinary professionalism, Shaniqua led sailors and civilians to meet increased demands imposed by senior officials.   Shaniqua's distinctive accomplishments, unrelenting perseverance, and steadfast devotion to duty reflected great credit upon her and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. She continues to serve her country as a proud member of the Federal Civilian Service. As with her military career, Shaniqua has quickly become a respected leader, outstanding manager, and mentor. As a speaker on numerous topics ranging from purposeful living, enjoying life, goal achievement, and self-improvement, Shaniqua has developed unique and insightful concepts that provide practical solutions for application to everyday life. To date she self-published & authored Life, Experiences, Preparation, and Purpose; Co-Authored My Name is Mommy, Stories of Motherhood and the Lessons it Taught; Founded Shaniqua Cousins World Group LLC; created the ShaniquaCousins.com website, launched an international Newsletter, and produce and host the international Seek Purpose, Live Dreams TV web series.  Additionally, Shaniqua continues to serve as a guest speaker during numerous conferences, meetings, and social gatherings. Shaniqua has been interviewed by both television and radio personalities across the country, allowing her to share her message of purposeful living to thousands. Through the use of her website, company, publications, lectures, television & radio interviews, and social media, Shaniqua is undoubtedly becoming an influential pioneer of the arts for her generation and for those to follow.

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To say I am excited about today's post and BONUS Business with Purpose podcast episode is a bit of an understatement. I AM SO EXCITED. This has been in the works for awhile and was SUCH a fun project to put together.

I knew I wanted to do an ultimate ethical holiday gift guide together this year and I also knew I wanted to incorporate it into the podcast. I ALSO knew that I wanted my dear friend Emily Sexton, the founder of The Flourish Market, to co-host it with me. So, we created a seriously amazing gift guide (with ethical and fair trade gifts for EVERYONE on your list), and then we recorded one of the most fun podcast episodes ever.

We have music, and sound effects, and segments where we talk about everything from awkward gifts we've received to our favorite Christmas movies to me busting out some Robert Earl Keen. Therefore yeah, you need to listen to it.

Today's episode is JAM PACKED, but I want to help you out, too. I have listed below ALL of the products (plus a few bonus products) mentioned in the episode, along with ALL links AND exclusive coupon codes. Save you all the money!

Feel free to write down your favorites as you listen to the episode, but I will also have ALL the links below and on my blog - stillbeingmolly.com!

I also have to give a huge shout out to the sponsors of today's show, CAUSEBOX and Sevenly! Use coupon code "MOLLY" for $15 off your 1st CAUSEBOX box and use coupon code "MOLLY10" for 10% off your purchase from Sevenly.

Business with Purpose Podcast Bonus Episode 63: The Ultimate Ethical Holiday Gift Guide Ethical Gifts Under $50

Milk & Honey Market "Jetsetter Bracelet" - Use coupon code "stillbeingmolly" for 10% off your entire order

Rapha House "Nary" Joy Clutch - Use coupon code "MOLLY15" for 15% off your entire order

Sela Designs Jewelry - Use coupon code "MOLLYHOLIDAY2017" for 15% off your entire order

Ten Thousand Villages "Merry and Bright Garland" - Use coupon code "stillbeingmolly25" for 25% off 1 regularly priced item online, plus free shipping for orders over $75!

Sevenly "Cause Art" Tees & Accessories - Use coupon code "MOLLY10" for 10% off your entire order

Ethical Gifts For Him

The Flourish Market "Chai Spiced Soap" - Use coupon code "stillbeingmolly" for free shipping (plus a WHOLE LOT OF free gifts with purchase)

Grounds and Hounds Coffee

One Hope Wine

The Flourish Market "Swell" Traveler Tumbler - Use coupon code "stillbeingmolly" for free shipping (plus a WHOLE LOT OF free gifts with purchase)

Sevenly Tees and Accessories - Use coupon code "MOLLY10" for 10% off

BONUS NOT MENTIONED IN EPISODE: CAUSEBOX now has an EXCLUSIVE and limited edition MEN'S BOX!!! This would make a great ethical gift for him! Use coupon code "MOLLY" for $15 off your box!

Ethical Gifts For Her

CAUSEBOX Subscription - Use coupon code "MOLLY" for $15 off

Milk & Honey Market "Emery" Necklace - Use coupon code "stillbeingmolly" for 10% off your entire order

Hope Made in the World High Neck Pullover

Rapha House "Joly" Joy Bag - Use coupon code "MOLLY15" for 15% off your entire order

The Flourish Market Blanket Scarf - Use coupon code "stillbeingmolly" for free shipping (plus a WHOLE LOT OF free gifts with purchase)

Vibrant Hope Boutique Jewelry & Accessories - Use coupon code "THANKS25" for 25% off November 24th - 28th or "GIVING20" for 20% off December 1st - 20th.

Ethical Gifts For Kids

L is for Learning Subscription Box - Use coupon code "Holiday2017" for $5 off

Vibrant Hope Boutique Stuffed Elephant - Use coupon code "THANKS25" for 25% off November 24th - 28th or "GIVING20" for 20% off December 1st - 20th.

The Flourish Market Bitsies Jewelry Kit - Use coupon code "stillbeingmolly" for free shipping (plus a WHOLE LOT OF free gifts with purchase)

Krochet Kids Polar Bear Beanie

The Flourish Market Bib & Burp Cloth Set - Use coupon code "stillbeingmolly" for free shipping (plus a WHOLE LOT OF free gifts with purchase)

The Flourish Market Shine On Necklace & Kid's Mini Bracelet - Use coupon code "stillbeingmolly" for free shipping (plus a WHOLE LOT OF free gifts with purchase)

Ethical Gifts For Anyone / Hostess Gifts / Hard to Shop For

GlobeIn Artisan Box (or shop the GlobeIn shop!) - Use coupon code MOLLY for $10 off

Ten Thousand Villages Tree Topper - Use coupon code "stillbeingmolly25" for 25% off any 1 regularly priced item online

Ten Thousand Villages Bright Day Hamper (my favorite!) - Use coupon code "stillbeingmolly25" for 25% off any 1 regularly priced item online

Sevenly Tees and Accessories - Use coupon code "MOLLY10" for 10% off

CAUSEBOX Subscription - Use coupon code "MOLLY" for $15 off

Batik Boutique Home Goods - Use coupon code "MOLLY20" for 20% off during the month of November

Malia Designs Bags & Accessories - Use coupon code "MOLLY25" for 25% off your entire order

Vibrant Hope Boutique Pouches - Use coupon code "THANKS25" for 25% off November 24th - 28th or "GIVING20" for 20% off December 1st - 20th.

Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! 

I hope you loved this episode as much as we loved putting it together! Find us on social media and leave us some love and let us know your favorite part of the episode. Use hashtag #businesswithpurposepodcast and tag me @stillbeingmolly and Emily @theflourishmarket!

There are two types of people… people who say and people who do. I’ve spent a good portion of my life trying to be someone who does… not just someone who says. Let’s be honest, this isn’t always easy. When we see a problem in the world, it can be really easy to say, “gosh, someone should really do something about that.” It’s a whole lot more difficult to actually be the one to say, “Maybe that someone is me…” Is there something in your life or in your world that is heavy on your heart? Is there an issue you’re passionate about? A calling you feel on your life? Have you been talking about doing something for a long time but you haven’t actually taken the steps to DO it? Maybe today’s the day you take that first step to, well… actually do it. 

My guest this week is Lia Valerio, the founder of MALIA DESIGNS, a fair trade handbag and accessory brand that is employing disadvantaged people in Cambodia and also directly impacting the anti-human trafficking movement. I love Lia and I love this company and I can’t wait for you to hear her story… 

About Lia Valerio: 

Lia Valerio is the Founder and President of Malia Designs, a socially responsible fair trade brand that designs and sells handbags and accessories.  Malia’s products are handcrafted in Cambodia and every purchase helps to fight Human Trafficking. While traveling through SE Asia, after serving in the Peace Corps in the South Pacific, Lia fell in love with the kind and generous people of Cambodia and its rich and beautiful culture. During her initial trip to the region in 2000, she purchased many textiles and was also introduced to several fair trade organizations that worked with marginalized populations to expand their access to sustainable income. In 2005, Malia Designs was formed to increase economic opportunity for women in Cambodia and to support organizations that fight Human Trafficking. Lia continues to be inspired by the artisans she works with and deeply appreciative of the opportunity to make a positive impact through Malia. Lia lives in Evanston, IL (just outside of Chicago) and is happily married and the mother of two beautiful children. 

Connect with Malia Designs:

• http://www.maliadesigns.com/ - use code "MOLLY25" for 25% off your order!
• https://www.facebook.com/carrythecause
• https://twitter.com/maliadesigns
• https://www.pinterest.com/maliadesigns/
• https://www.instagram.com/maliadesignsfairtrade/

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I think every business owner at some point has thought to themselves, “Am I an entrepreneur, or am I just unemployed?” 

My guest this week is Jen Lewis, the founder of Purse and Clutch! Jen is so hilarious and we had the BEST conversation. She shared some of her real struggles when it came to starting an ethical fashion business and what those early days looked like for her - but she also shared why working in this space matters and why she is passionate about it and lifting up OTHER ethical business owners… I know you are going to LOVE Jen… Enjoy this week's episode!

About Jen (from Jen):

As far back as I can remember, I've wanted to spend my time focusing on long-term, sustainable solutions for men & women living in poverty in developing countries with limited opportunities. I am drawn to the beauty of international cultures & want to help in the fight against the systems that keep people in poverty generation after generation. From summers spent in Mexico & Bolivia to longer stints in Guatemala & Honduras, I've seen the need for sustainable job opportunities first hand. 

Purse and Clutch was started to connect talented artisans with a market here in the States. I was amazed to learn about how these jobs were transforming the lives of the men & women making the handbags & realized since I was based in the States I could help facilitate that connection to help grow their organization's reach. We have the privilege of working directly with artisan groups in Ethiopia & in Guatemala, designing beautiful textiles & styles that are meant to stand the test of time. 

Connect with Jen and Purse and Clutch:

• https://www.purseandclutch.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/purseandclutch
• https://twitter.com/purseandclutch
• https://www.pinterest.com/purseandclutch/
• https://www.instagram.com/purseandclutch/

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There are people that come into our lives and completely change us. Maybe it’s a teacher or a coach who really believe in us and encourage us in ways others haven’t. Or maybe it’s a friendship… a friendship that starts under unusual circumstances or in a place you’d least expect… but that friend becomes someone who changes your life. That friend teaches you something about the world around you and teaches you something about yourself. That friend challenges you to do something radical… not in like that “party hard” way… but like, the world-changing, community building, life-altering way. Maybe it’s just that friend you can have real conversations with - that you can speak life and truth to… Can you think of that friend? Now, what if that friend didn’t even speak your native language? 

My guest this week is Amy Blair, the founder of Batik Boutique! After moving to Malaysia in 2007, Amy befriended a single mother who helped to teach Amy the language and through their friendship, conversations, and the opening of doors, Amy began Batik Boutique… a business with a vision to provide sustainable income opportunities for women and artisans in Malaysia. I loved my conversation with Amy and I know you will too! Enjoy this episode!

Amy:

Amy Blair is the Founder and CEO of Batik Boutique, an award winning social enterprise based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Amy has lived in Malaysia for 10 years with her husband and now 3 kids. Amy started Batik Boutique as a response to a gap in the local tourism market and the story of trying to help a local friend who was a single mother trying to make ends meet, and who happened to own a sewing machine.

Batik Boutique uses hand-dyed Malaysian textiles to impact the community by:

• Producing Hand-dyed Textiles: Incorporating textiles hand-dyed by local artisans
• Empowering Artisans: Training women in life and job skills that lead to income generation
• Benefitting the Community: Contributing to the practical needs of those around them and giving a portion of proceeds directly to artisan needs

To date, there are over 150 artisans including batik producers and seamstresses trained. Amy saw the struggle of women, especially mothers, who did not have sustainable work opportunities, and she started a sewing training centre located in government subsidized housing to offer employment women in marginalized communities. 

Amy leads her Batik Boutique team in corporate projects with companies like Volvo, BP, and Starbucks Malaysia supping customized corporate gifts. She worked to establish an international partnership with a US fashion label, establishing Batik Boutique the Malaysian artisan group. She was selected as “Top 50 Expatriates You Should Know” by the Expatriate Lifestyle magazine and was selected as Texas A&M University’s “Top 12 Under 12” Alumni for her contribution to empowering artisans globally. 

Her life motto is: “Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can.” ~John Wesley, Theologian

You can purchase Batik Boutique products online and all products are available for shipping directly from the US. Use coupon code MOLLY20 for 20% off your purchase throughout the month of November.

Connect with Amy and Batik Boutique:

• https://www.thebatikboutique.com/ (use coupon code "MOLLY20" for 20% off)
• https://twitter.com/batikboutique
• https://www.facebook.com/thebatikboutique
• https://www.pinterest.com/batik_boutique/
• https://www.instagram.com/thebatikboutique/

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"If we can't be FOR each other, then we are not confident in who WE are and all we are confident in is questioning our success." -Jamie Ivey.

To say I was honored to interview Jamie Ivey for this week's episode of the Business with Purpose podcast is an understatement. I have listened to Jamie's podcast, The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey for years. The way that she is able to connect with her guests and really minister to her listeners is such a gift. She has used her platform of podcasting, blogging, and social media to inspire hundreds of thousands of people.

The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey consistently ranks as one of the top 20 podcasts in the spirituality and religion category and was even nominated for a Podcasters Association award this year. Jamie and I talked about everything from her brief career in radio (and how she won an American-Idol-like casting call to land the job), to why being vulnerable and transparent with each other and others only makes us stronger, and how we, as women, should be FOR each other, cheering each other on, lifting one another up, encouraging each other, and celebrating each other's successes.

We also talked about how there was a point in time when her career was thriving, but her family was suffering, and how she made the hard decision at the time to step away from a thriving career... but how God had a bigger and better plan for her life. You are going to be so encouraged and blessed by my conversation with Jamie! Be sure to leave her some love and let her know how this episode impacted you!

Jamie Ivey's Favorites Right Now:

• Z Supply Joggers
• UWOOD Watches
• Kopari Beauty

About Jamie: 

Jamie Ivey is a podcaster, writer, and speaker from Austin, Texas. She is the proud mama to four kids and the wife to Aaron, worship pastor of The Austin Stone Community Church. Jamie loves to encourage women to passionately follow Jesus through whatever stage of life. She does this through writing and her weekly podcast, The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey. Jamie's debut book "If You Only Knew: My Unlikely, Unavoidable Story of Becoming Free," releases January 2018. 

Connect with Jamie Ivey: 

• http://jamieivey.com/
• PODCAST: http://jamieivey.com/itunes
• https://www.instagram.com/jamieivey/
• https://www.pinterest.com/jamieivey/
• https://www.facebook.com/JamieIvey5678
• https://twitter.com/jamie_ivey

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Imagine a situation in which you are literally in the middle of the Gobi desert (AKA: the middle-of-nowhere OF the middle-of-nowhere) and you are carrying two million dollars in cold hard cash. Seems crazy, right? Not too crazy for Matt Scanlan and his business partner Diederik. To be honest, Matt's story of how he ended up in Mongolia, stuck in the middle of the Gobi desert with a group of strangers (who didn't speak English) for a MONTH, getting to know them, learning their lifestyle, and ultimately, how he ended up starting the fairest, most sustainable Mongolian cashmere clothing company in the WORLD, is probably one of the craziest and coolest stories I've ever heard in my life.  He's an AMAZING story teller, his Mongolian cashmere company is so cool, but most of all, I love his vision for impacting nomadic herders in Mongolia while also disrupting the entire cashmere industry in a positive way. I don't want to ruin it for you, but trust me... you are going to want to listen to this episode of the Business with Purpose podcast. I think my mouth was dropped almost the entire time I was talking with Matt!

ABOUT Matt Scanlan, CEO and Co-Founder of Naadam 

With a background in venture capital, Matt Scanlan co-founded Naadam with his business partner Diederik Rijsemus by traveling into Mongolia’s Gobi Desert and purchasing 40 tons of Mongolian cashmere with $3M cash packed in plastic bags. They realized that by partnering directly with Mongolia’s herdering communities Naadam could secure the world's finest materials at a fair price, and pass that savings to their customers, avoiding the astronomical mark-ups that are commonplace in the cashmere industry. The end result was a supply chain that constantly reinvested in itself.

CONNECT WITH MATT AND NAADAM:

• https://naadam.co/
• https://twitter.com/naadamcashmere
• https://www.instagram.com/naadam.co/
• https://www.facebook.com/naadamcashmere/
• https://www.instagram.com/matthewscanlan/

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Picture this: I am a year out of college and I'm having a full-blown panic attack on the floor of my room because I suddenly realize that I'm $36,000 in consumer credit card debt. I realized the gravity of the financial mistakes I'd made and I was embarrassed, ashamed, and I had no idea what to do. Over the next few years, I had to work hard (so hard) to get myself out of the financial mess I'd gotten myself into... and today, I'm thankful that my husband and I remain debt free and we are diligent to be good stewards of our finances.

Bola Sokunbi, the founder and creator of Clever Girl Finance, has made it her mission to empower women to be in control of their finances. Growing up in Nigeria, she saw how many women were completely unaware of the family finances... her father and mother taught her important lessons on saving, giving, and spending and she has since taken those lessons and created a business to help others. She even saved $100,000 in CASH her first three years out of college. I loved my conversation with Bola and I know you are going to be BLOWN away by her story.

Bola also has a podcast and I was a guest on that podcast just last week! You can hear more of my financial testimony by listening here...

ABOUT BOLA:

Bola is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI), finance expert, writer, business strategist, social media influencer and founder of Clever Girl Finance, a platform that empowers and educates women to make the best financial decisions for their current and future selves and to pursue their dreams of financial independence in order to live life on their own terms.

CONNECT WITH BOLA:

• http://www.clevergirlfinance.com/
• PODCAST: The Clever Girls Know Podcast - http://www.clevergirlfinance.com/podcast/
• https://www.facebook.com/clevergirlfinance/
• https://twitter.com/CleverGirlCGF
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• http://instagram.com/clevergirlfinance
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXpAvdmdMHiwVtG9R05qFig

TODAY'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:

GlobeIn - Visit GlobeIn.com/box and use the coupon code "MOLLY" for $10 off your premium subscription!

Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/

Subscribe to the podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!)

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