Chicks Who Give a Hoot

In This Episode, We Chat About:

• What food justice advocacy means and its core issues.
• How we can create opportunities for fresh, healthy, local produce.
• The ties between food, culture, and art via the human experience.
• The impact individuals can make to help empower their communities.

Resources + Links:

Connect with Meag on Instagram | @meagsargent

@fullcourtswish

Follow Urban Growers Collective on Instagram | @urbangrowerscollective

Follow Farm from a Box on Instagram | @farm.from.a.box

Learn how to get involved at Urban Growers Collective!

For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot

Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot

Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative

This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project.

Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity.

Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative

Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative

Website | ellyandnoracreative.com

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Show Notes:

Is that your stomach growling, or are you just excited for today's episode? Our special guest today is horticulturist, food justice advocate, and artist: Meag Sargent! She has been working with organizations like Urban Growers Collective and Farm from a Box to help create more opportunities for local access to fresh, healthy foods. We'll explore what food justice looks like, what it means, and how it's impacting communities in positive and empowering ways. Then, we dive into the shared human experience and how it connects food, art, and culture altogether to bond us as people. How do food justice organizations get the next generation involved? What is the link between art and advocacy? What can we do as individuals to help make a real difference? By the end of this episode, you'll be hungry for more!

01:20 Give a warm welcome to Meag, a horticulturist working with Urban Growers Collective & Farm from a Box for food justice advocacy!

02:30 Where did your passion for food come from?

03:50 Where is advocacy often born from?

06:30 What does food justice mean and what are its core issues?

09:30 Approaching control & distributing power.

12:20 How does food bring us together through a shared human experience?

16:40 What does the Urban Growers Collective do to help increase food access?

18:50 How are you getting kids involved?

20:25 Eliminating the unknown.

24:45 What does Farm from a Box do?

26:50 How does it make starting a farm easier?

28:55 What is the link between art and advocacy?

31:15 Creating spaces for dialogue.

33:05 How does art foster empathy?

34:20 What are the next steps after awareness?

36:00 What can we do to make a difference?

In This Episode, We Chat About:

• Finding, keeping, and reinventing our identities.
• Becoming aware and listening to our true selves.
• Understanding your purpose.
• The common threads that tie us together.

Resources + Links:

Connect with Mission ONE on Instagram | @partnerwithmissionone

Learn more about Mission ONE!

For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot

Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot

Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative

This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project.

Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity.

Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative

Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative

Website | ellyandnoracreative.com

Apply to be a guest on the podcast!

Show Notes:

What are the common threads that tie us all together? Today's guest, Olivia Mulerwa, is here to untangle those threads for us to see! As the interim president of Mission ONE, Olivia has valuable wisdom to share about identity, purpose, authenticity of the self, and much more. How do we define and redefine our identities? How can we learn to listen to our intuition? What can we do to show up authentically on online spaces? By the end of the episode, you'll be walking away with a new understanding of what your true self really means!

01:20 Meet the interim president of Mission ONE with a passion for justice and human rights, Olivia Mulerwa!

02:15 How did you get to where you are today?

07:55 Being the person who says yes.

09:35 How were you able to keep pieces of your identity after moving to Arizona?

12:00 Using your privilege.

15:00 What are the ways we restrict our purpose?

16:30 How do we choose to show up?

20:40 What are you grateful about from your journey?

22:30 What is the power of being able to reinvent yourself?

26:45 How do we become aware of ourselves?

29:45 Learning to listen.

33:00 How do we attract others to our authentic selves?

35:35 Recognizing the season of life you're in.

37:45 How does Mission ONE align with your purpose?

40:05 What attracted you to Mission ONE?

43:40 How can we see the good and humanness in others?

46:10 What is your vision as you step into a leadership role?

48:10 Nonprofit work versus full profit work.

50:40 How do you establish a true culture?

In This Episode, We Chat About:

• The actions we can make as individuals to create a change.
• Leading by example, not shame.
• Keeping companies accountable as consumers.
• Tips for shopping sustainably and responsibly.

Resources + Links:

Connect with Kate on Instagram | @katepepler

Follow The Tare Shop on Instagram | @thetareshop

Find out more on thetareshop.com

For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot

Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot

Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative

This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project.

Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity.

Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative

Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative

Website | ellyandnoracreative.com

Apply to be a guest on the podcast!

Show Notes:

What is the true power of the consumer? Hint: It might be more powerful than you think! Today, we have guest Kate Pepler, the founder, owner, and CEO of The Tare Shop, a package-free grocery brand! Kate is here to share her passion for sustainability and taking action. We'll discuss what we can do as conscientious consumers to create change as individuals and keep businesses accountable. We'll explore the truth behind recycling, leading by example, what greenwashing is and how to look out for it, and more. Tune in and find out how you can start making a real difference today!

01:20 Give a warm welcome to the founder and CEO of The Tare Shop, Kate Pepler!

04:55 What is The Tare Shop?

06:50 How do you push through overwhelming news in order to make a change?

11:05 How can we pressure businesses to create change?

12:15 Leading by example.

14:10 Can small individual actions create significant change in the world?

18:20 Why is it so important to communicate our values as consumers?

20:05 What is the B Corp? How do they hold companies accountable?

24:35 What is "greenwashing"?

27:25 What is the actual percentage of recycling?

30:45 Shopping sustainably at The Tare Shop.

33:45 How can people start shopping sustainably in their areas?

In This Episode, We Chat About:

• Cultural shifts towards spiritual entrepreneurship.
• The value and power of fluidity and flexibility.
• Divine servant leadership and how we can pursue it ourselves.
• Answering your soul purpose calling.

Resources + Links:

Connect with Sarah Rose on Instagram | @spiritualCEO

Learn more at sarah-rose.net!

For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot

Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot

Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative

This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project.

Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity.

Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative

Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative

Website | ellyandnoracreative.com

Apply to be a guest on the podcast!

Show Notes:

Are you ready to answer the call of your soul? Today, we are joined by divine leadership coach and soul-led business mentor, Sarah Rose! Our discussions this episode will take us on a soul-centered journey exploring spiritual entrepreneurship and what it means, its impact on humanity, and what we can do to achieve it for higher elevation. Along the way, we'll talk about fluidity and flexibility in business spaces, building intent and integrity behind a purpose, and much more. Get ready to join us for an episode full of heart, spirit, and soul!

01:20 Meet Sarah Rose, divine leadership coach and soul-led business mentor helping people find their spiritual entrepreneurship!

02:20 What does being a "soul-led" business mentor mean?

04:00 How do your clients recognize their calling?

06:10 What are key indicators for people to identify their calling?

11:25 The power of fluidity and flexibility.

13:20 Why would businesses benefit from a more fluid way of thought?

18:05 How has the power dynamic between employers and employees recently shifted in our culture?

21:50 How are "soft skills" changing business?

24:00 The importance of intent and integrity.

27:25 What is "divine servant leadership"?

30:05 What is an example of unconditional servant leadership?

33:00 During your journey, what made you step into your own power?

35:45 What was your experience with the higher power?

39:45 How do you help your clients move forward on their spiritual journey?

In This Episode, We Chat About:

• The value creatives make in their communities and economies.
• The impact women make through opportunities for growth and flexibility.
• Removing the gatekeepers in a nontraditional marketplace.

Resources + Links:

Connect with Hannah on Instagram | @hannahpobar

Find out more about Home Studio list | https://www.homestudiolist.com/

Follow Home Studio List on Instagram | @homestudiolist

For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot

Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot

Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative

This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project.

Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity.

Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative

Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative

Website | ellyandnoracreative.com

Apply to be a guest on the podcast!

Show Notes:

What amazing things can women do when given the opportunity? Today is all about finding out the answer! In this episode, we are joined by Hannah Pobar, the founder and CEO of Home Studio List! We'll explore how Hannah has been empowering women by creating more opportunities for them to utilize their assets and tap into their creativity. How has she fostered a supportive community of women? How do we eliminate the gatekeepers in creative spaces? What is the impact women make with access to more income and better flexibility? You won't want to miss your opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business!

01:20 Meet the innovative founder and CEO of Home Studio List, Hannah Pobar!

02:20 How did you get started?

07:00 What has it been like working with a community of women?

09:30 What are your thoughts on the development of shared economy?

11:10 Eliminating the gatekeepers.

13:00 How does shared economy create new opportunities for women?

16:50 What did you learn from working with larger brands?

19:00 How does budgeting and pricing affect accessibility?

23:10 How has the opportunity to generate more income and flexibility helped women to create a bigger impact?

27:35 Changing the way we view design.

28:30 What is coming up next for you and your business?

In This Episode, We Chat About:

• Making positive social change and innovation.
• Avoiding making a negative impact.
• The power of self-awareness and decision making.
• Decentering yourself and being a part of a community.

Resources + Links:

Connect with Servane on LinkedIn | @servanemouazan

Check out Servane's Instagram | @servanemouazan

Grow your brand, income, and impact!Learn more on our website ellyandnoracreative.com

Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative

@ellyandnoracreative

For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot

Follow along with the podcast on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot

Apply HERE to be featured on Chicks Who Give A Hoot!

Show Notes:

How do you know if the change you're making is a good one? In this episode, we're going to dive into social change and innovation alongside our guest, Servane Mouazan, a conscious innovation coach! Servane is passionate about building vibrant social impact ecosystems, and the Thinking Environment. In the past 20 years, she acquired global senior experience in social enterprise, philanthropy, social investment and built the capacity of ca 10,000 entrepreneurs, movement leaders, finance providers and innovators – mainly women - across various social enterprise, gender equality and tech-for-good ecosystems. As a result, individuals and teams have built trust and skills, and used their imagination to develop strategic actions, that transform people's lives.

We'll discuss what we can do to create a positive impact in a community, and how to avoid making a negative one. We also explore the importance of understanding the values, decision making, and intentionality behind the impact we make. We all have the power to create a change in this world, so join us to start making real, better changes today!

01:35 Say hello to guest Servane, conscious innovation coach and CEO of Ogunte!

02:15 What is the work that you're doing now?

03:55 The trifecta of imagination, trust, and resources.

05:15 Who do you primarily work with?

06:20 When is an entrepreneur ready to create social change?

10:15 The difference between fact and perception.

12:15 What is the effect of self-awareness and intentionality on decision making?

16:15 How can we make sure the social change we make is positive?

18:30 What do we need to be aware of when creating social innovation?

21:45 What approach can businesses adopt to make a better impact?

25:25 Why should you remove yourself from the center?

30:55 How can smaller scale businesses create impact?

32:10 What does the idea of "small" mean?

36:20 Exploring your values.

39:35 What are you currently working on, and what do you have planned for the future?

In This Episode, We Chat About:

• Moringa trees as a sustainable superfood and its benefits.
• How to build a more sustainable and ethical business model for the future.
• The shift towards ethical consumerism and its impact.
• The careers and passions that empower women.

Resources + Links:

Connect with Lisa on Instagram| @lisamcurtis

Check out Kuli Kuli's products | https://www.kulikulifoods.com/

Grow your brand, income, and impact!Learn more on our website ellyandnoracreative.com

Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative

@ellyandnoracreative

For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot

Follow along with the podcast on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot

Apply HERE to be featured on Chicks Who Give A Hoot!

Show Notes:

How do empowered women empower those around them? Our guest for today, the founder of Kuli Kuli Foods, Lisa Curtis, is the answer to that question! She's passionate about creating a positive change in the world by making sustainable, ethical consumption accessible to everyone. This episode, we take a deep dive into the sustainability and benefits of superfoods such as moringa. Then, we discuss what we can do as consumers to find more ethical ways to consume products, and what businesses can do to build sustainable models for the future. It's time to learn how we can work together for a more sustainable planet, so join us for a super amazing episode about superfoods!

01:40 Meet Lisa Curtis, founder of Kuli Kuli Foods and moringa super-fan!

02:15 How did you start Kuli Kuli?

04:25 What is moringa? Why do people not really know about it?

07:15 What is it like being an advocate for products unknown to the widespread market?

09:15 The process behind moringa.

11:35 How has your business helped support other women?

14:40 What is the impact of social enterprise?

17:55 How has your business helped another woman grow and expand her own community?

21:15 How are you creating a more beautiful and sustainable planet?

24:40 The benefits of value-based branding.

26:30 What can companies do to build a more sustainable and ethical supply chain?

29:00 What do you think has caused the recent shift towards ethical consumerism?

32:30 How have you been helping other women pursue their passions?

34:30 What is your advice to another woman who has an idea?

37:30 What are some of the new moringa products you developed?

40:25 What are the moringa products and where can we find them?

In This Episode, We Chat About:

• The story behind Moringa School and its transformation on education in Africa.
• The benefits, impacts, and challenges behind education.
• Self-discovery and exploration.
• Masculine and feminine energies and how to find balance between them.

Resources + Links:

Check out Audrey's blog! | https://audrey-cheng.medium.com/

Follow Audrey on Twitter | @audreypcheng

Grow your brand, income, and impact!Learn more on our website ellyandnoracreative.com

Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative

@ellyandnoracreative

For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot

Follow along with the podcast on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot

Apply HERE to be featured on Chicks Who Give A Hoot!

Show Notes:

Today we're taking you back to school! This episode, our guest is the incredible Audrey Cheng, founder and former CEO of Moringa School in Kenya! She's here to share her story behind Moringa and how it has created a positive impact for local communities. We'll discuss the importance of access to education and empowering students for the future. Then, we dive into Audrey's journey with self-discovery over the past year. What has she learned about herself, and what can we take away from her experiences? Whether it's transforming higher education or finding ourselves through self-discovery, today is all about learning!

01:35 Say hello to the founder and current board member of Moringa School, Audrey Cheng!

02:10 What is your story behind Moringa?

04:35 What are the benefits of investing in the local economy and business?

08:45 Why did you want Moringa to teach technical skills?

12:00 How have you seen the impact of Moringa on your students and graduates?

14:05 The challenges behind education.

16:10 What is the impact of having versus not having access to employment after education?

19:00 What have you been recently working on?

21:35 The four discovery questions.

25:15 What have you learned about yourself this past year?

28:50 How does knowing yourself help to dissolve fears?

31:40 How have you been helping to resource women?

33:05 Exploring your feminine energy.

35:40 How do you balance feminine and masculine energy in your business?

In This Episode, We Chat About:

The mission behind the massage experience at Squeeze!

Learnings from scaling Drybar that have translated into creating Squeeze.

How to create company culture and make sure your employees feel valued.

Ways to give back with your business NOW!

Resources + Links:

Connect with Brittany on Instagram | @britdrisc

Tune in to Brittany's Podcast | Girlfriends in Business

For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot

Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot

Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative

This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project.

Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity.

Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative

Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative

Website | ellyandnoracreative.com

Apply to be a guest on the podcast!

Show Notes:

Chicks Who Give a Hoot is BACK and we couldn't be more excited to be joined by Co-Founder of Squeeze and co-host of the Girlfriends in Business Podcast, Brittany Driscoll! Highlighting women who are doing big things to give back through their businesses is something we're big fans of here, and today we get to hear ways Brittany is giving back in ways that align with everything Squeeze is about. Having helped scale Drybar from 30 million to over 100 million, Brittany shares how she has taken lessons and applied them to creating a better, new massage experience in a "saturated market". Regardless of the industry you're in, this episode is full of amazing takeaways from how to uplevel the experience you give your clients, to messaging that resonates, and ways to create a solid company culture! Of course with a feel good focus on giving back!

03:30 Meet Brittany Driscoll!06:20 Scaling Drybar from 30 million to over 100 million, and taking that knowledge into creating Squeeze!

10:40 What inspired you to create The Feel Good Company?

19:00 How an abundant mindset will help you grow your business.

23:15 How do you create your company culture?

26:40 Questions we ask in our interview process that flows into our company culture.

28:00 Ways to show up for your employees so they feel heard and appreciated.

34:15 What does "overnight success" really look like?

37:20 How did you decide on the organization to support with your business?

41:00 The benefit of giving back NOW, not waiting until you have a larger business.

This purpose, this mission of ours to elevate the voices of women, is something that has been swirling around in my mind since I finished our first season of the podcast. Having interviewed 40 + incredible women, I still felt this tug to bring back these meaningful conversations with women who are making waves in the world. In the absolute best way! My hope is that I'm able to shine a light on women who are making an impact in a way that YOU can see yourself in her, and create the change you uniquely can in the world. Thanks for being here! Thanks for giving a hoot, and please subscribe! We can't wait for you to join us on this mission of elevating the voices of women, sharing their stories, and empowering you - one of a powerful community of Chicks Who Give a Hoot!

In This Episode, We Chat About:

The inspiration behind Chicks Who Give A Hoot

My hope for you as you tune into the podcast

A teaser of what you can expect in this brand new season!

Resources + Links:

For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot

Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot

Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative

This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project.

Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity.

Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative

Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative

Website | ellyandnoracreative.com

Apply to be a guest on the podcast!