GoodMakers

053: Have you been struggling to stand out as a job seeker or even as a business owner? In this episode, we speak with Colin McIntosh, Founder & CEO of Sheets & Giggles, an ethical and sustainable bedding company, about his advice on how to capture your listener's attention. We also discuss how the idea for Sheets & Giggles originated, his storytelling principles, and what type of candidates stand out to him when hiring for his team.

Download Colin's resume template -> www.sheetsgiggles.com/resume

Buy Sheets & Giggles bedding -> www.sheetsgiggles.com

Follow Colin on Twitter -> https://twitter.com/ColinDMcIntosh

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052: For too long Black professionals have had to deal with racism and bias in the workplace. One company that is helping advance the opportunities for Black talent is Valence, a community for career development and opportunities for Black professionals. In this episode, we speak with one of its co-founders Emily Slade.

We discuss the unique challenges Black professionals face and several strategies that can help them succeed at work. Emily also shares how companies can help advance and support their Black executives to ensure a safe and inclusive workplace.

Emily also gives the lowdown of what she looks for when hiring team members for Valence and helpful tips on preparing for an interview.

Join the Valence community -> https://valence.community/bonds

Follow Emily on LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyslade/

Use Videoask to send videos -> https://videoask.com/

Find meaningful work with -> http://goodgigs.app/

Read the transcript of the episode here -> https://bit.ly/3i71xDK

051: If you've tried to come up with a name for a business or product, you know how time-consuming and stressful it can be. In this episode, we speak with Brad Flowers, founder of an impact branding agency, Bullhorn, and author of 'The Naming Book, 5 steps to creating brand and product names that sell'.

We talk about why it's crucial to spend the time coming up with a brand name that stands out, why you should set goals for your name, and the common pitfalls business owners make when developing a name.

Buy the book 👉 https://www.thenamingbook.com/

Follow Brad on Twitter 👉 https://twitter.com/BullhornBrad

Reach out to Bullhorn 👉 https://bullhorncreative.com/

Find full-time, freelance, and remote jobs with mission-driven companies 👉 www.goodgigs.app 

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050: Do you have trouble achieving your goals or sticking to new habits? Dale shares a simple yet effective technique that will increase the chances of accomplishing everything you set out to achieve. It's this same tactic that has helped us reach 50 episodes! 🥳

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Find the transcripts to all episodes here: https://goodgigs.app/podcast

Find full-time, freelance, and remote jobs with mission-driven companies at: www.goodgigs.app 

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049: Are you wondering how your business, or the company you work for, can give back to the community? Holly Copeland, Sr. Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability, and Impact at Horizon Therapeutics, shares her strategies to create initiatives that align with your company and that will have the most impact on the communities you're involved with.   

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Explore Horizon Therapeutics: https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/

Watch 'Nora's Forever Home': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Htc79mEykHM

Follow Holly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-copeland-35b33664/

Find full-time, freelance, and remote jobs with mission-driven companies at: www.goodgigs.app 

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048: Do you speak badly of yourself in public? "I suck at public speaking," "I'm no good at writing," "I hate reading". It's time to cut this limiting language from our conversations and replace it with verbiage to reframe how we approach activities we want to get better at. 

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047: Did you know that 70% of our freshwater use goes to Agriculture? And 70% of freshwater contamination comes from agriculture? In this episode, we speak with David Rosenberg, Founder, and CEO of AeroFarms, the first vertical farming company to be certified a B corp, about how their technology is reimagining how we can sustainably feed the future. 

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Find AeroFarms in stores: https://www.aerofarms.com/store-locator/

Careers at AeroFarms: https://www.aerofarms.com/careers/

Follow David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-rosenberg-519a191/

Find full-time, freelance, and remote jobs with mission-driven companies at: www.goodgigs.app 

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046: If you're feeling unfulfilled in your current job, and are thinking about changing your career, listen to this episode to learn what you should do first to set you up for success. Dale shares a simple exercise that you can do to help create a blueprint for the career exploration phase you're about to enter. This exercise takes less than an hour, and will have you feeling more determined, motivated, and excited for your future!

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Find full-time, freelance, and remote jobs with mission-driven companies at: www.goodgigs.app 

Follow Dale on Twitter and reach out once you've done the exercise: https://twitter.com/DaleWWilkinson   

045: If you're thinking about approaching a nonprofit with an idea you think could help them, first listen to this episode! We speak with Sasha Purpura, Executive Director of nonprofit Food for Free, about the best way to approach nonprofits you'd like to help. Sasha talks about why it's best to first volunteer at the nonprofit, and how you need to take on the responsibility of working out how you can help. Sasha explains how thinking on your feet and having deep ties with the community you serve is essential when leading a team through a disaster. She also shares her story of how she transitioned from a career in tech to leading a nonprofit working on an issue she is passionate about, and Sasha also has advice for those who are wanting to change careers.

Get involved with Food for Free: https://foodforfree.org/

Follow Sasha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sasha-purpura-96a182/

Follow Dale on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaleWWilkinson

Find full-time, freelance, and remote work at: http://goodgigs.app/

044: Are you looking for work but you're not on Twitter? You have to listen to this episode! Dale explains why Twitter is an incredible tool to use when you're on the hunt for full-time or freelance work. He walks you through 9 steps on how to use it to your advantage when looking for a gig. He also talks about how Twitter can help you build a support network, your authority, and your professional brand.

Use TweetDeck: https://tweetdeck.twitter.com

Follow Dale on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaleWWilkinson

Find jobs with mission drive companies at: http://goodgigs.app/