In the next four weeks Jenny will host Annica Fischer and have candid conversations on letting go of control and trusting God’s plan in our lives, creating meaningful impact in our businesses and how to avoid burnout and being overwhelmed.

Annica has spent more than a decade in leadership development, coaching, and consulting.  She’s trained thousands of leaders, physicians, and teams on everything needed to build value for themselves and others. Her belief that what you see on the outside (what you "experience")  is the byproduct of "inside" work in any area of your life.  She currently writes, coaches, and hosts a podcast, The Tried and Truth Podcast, that serves as a platform to equip others to lead and thrive (at home and at work) through simple truths, real conversations, mentorship, and inspiring stories. 

In this episode Jenny and Annica share life impacting moments where they had to let go of their expectations and ideas of how life should play out and take the leap of faith into the unknown, listening to the little tugging voices in their hearts and how they have gone on to create change. They also talk about having a limitless mindset and how to embrace the unplanned radical changes that may occur in our lives.

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Hands Producing Hope

Hands Producing Hope is partnered with families in three regions of the world. Their locations and situations are different but the commonalities are their lack of access to resources, they are in isolated communities, and they face discrimination.  

They are currently in:

• Rwanda: remote islands on Lake Kivu
• Costa Rica: an indigenous reservation in the southern region 
• Baton Rouge: refugee women isolated by language barriers and/or lack of transportation .

The artisan partners craft beautiful goods, most of which are made using local and sustainable materials.

Visit their website to purchase these beautiful pieces. While there, you will also find other products that are a curated selection of ethically made goods from around the world!

When you purchase from Hands Producing Hope, you are not just receiving a uniquely handcrafted product. You are providing consistent & dignified work, training and income.

In this reflective episode I will share my experience building Imani Collective which is a social impact business and the important lessons I have picked on people, profits, leadership and impact creation. I also highlight common hurdles faced in the entrepreneurial journey and practical solutions that you can apply at any stage.

It has been an incredible short series with Riley Fuller. We have had beautiful conversations on intention vs impact, simplicity & solitude, staying aligned to your values and finalizing all that today with helping you answer the question, ‘ what’s next? ’.

In this episode, Jenny and Riley bring in their experiences in the impact business to encourage others in the social enterprise space, especially those in the 2-7 years range, to stay grounded in their mission and vision. If you have been wondering how to stay connected to the vision you had as a start-up or as you ideated your impact, they give such specific key pointers and guiding principles for you to continue thriving.

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Abeba Collection products are not ordinary. Each beautiful and unique item is hand-crafted by skilled artisans who are employed by locally owned and locally operated businesses in the country of origin. Through their local partners, Abeba Collection products support economic development, education, healthcare, and social and emotional wellbeing not only for the artisans, but also for their families. Their partner organizations provide more than stable and dignified employment opportunities; they empower and transform communities to reach their potential.

When you purchase an Abeba Collection product you choose intention over impulse and fair-trade instead of fast fashion

In this episode I will be walking you through four key pointers to understanding your life’s purpose and how best you can create transformative impact. Today will be all about finding that innate natural voice within us and how we can sustain it in the fast paced civilisations we find ourselves in.

Being grounded in our values and in truth is the only way that we can live a fulfilled and purposeful life.

In the last two episodes Riley and Jenny have talked about radically listening to that still, innate voice within us to align better with our purpose.

In this podcast they delve deeper into how you can find that voice that tells you who you really are and how to let that voice be your guiding light in everything you do. 

Riley also comes out vulnerably and shares some really trying moments in his life and the journey of finding God and his purpose along the way.

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Generous Coffee

Generous is a movement to multiply good in the world. We believe every human being deserves an opportunity to thrive. That’s why we invest 100% of our profits from coffee and apparel into life-changing partner organizations that create jobs, feed children, improve education, and empower communities to eliminate poverty. It’s your generosity that makes it all happen.

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Communication is key to building beautiful and healthy relationships and that is why it is crucial to look at communication as a relationship or a two way street.

In this podcast Jenny shares both her personal and professional experiences as a leader in the non profit space, giving insight into how we can be better communicators within our communities by embracing the hard conversations and being full of grace for one another.

In this episode, Jenny and Riley continue the conversation on radically listening to that still small voice in us and how that impacts our lives, the paths we choose to take and the abundance it brings on our purpose. 

Living our purpose on purpose is what truly drives impact in the world. Sometimes, being grounded on this mission requires us to put one foot in front of the other, gravitating towards simplicity and solitude to clearly hear God speak purpose over you.

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Dreamer & Co

Dreamer & Co is a social impact jewelry brand that helps artisans flourish through dignified jobs and inspires conscious consumption. They operate under the belief that consuming goods in a globalized economy should be more than about ourselves—fashion should be more than trends, and business should be more than profits, and therefore, leverage fashion and business to empower women around the world. 

Dreamer & Co connects consumers with beautiful, handmade products that are produced responsibly, ethically, and transparently for the benefit of others. They achieve this by providing job skills and a fair, living wage to the partner artisans in the Horn of Africa, helping them realize their potential and feel empowered, dignified, and in turn, flourish in their daily lives.

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Understanding that the outcome of our impact may not align with our intentions is a good place to start this conversation. How best then can we as leaders learn to get our intention + impact in alignment?

In today’s episode we will be talking about the importance of understanding the context and culture you are walking in as a social entrepreneur and four very important points that will help you as a transformative leader align your intention with your impact.

Riley Fuller is the president and founder of The Humanity and Hope United Foundation, and Co-Founder at Generous Coffee. He is married to Naz and is a father to three kiddos. He likes to run, do yoga, and play soccer. His family spends a lot of his spare time hiking borth in the hills around Austin and in the mountains. Riley began H&H after visiting Honduras for the first time

In today’s episode Jenny and Riley dive into the importance of knowing who you are and what you are created to do. God has created you for a unique purpose and you have the opportunity to share it with others. Once you understand who you are and your purpose you are able to go, and love others better. Our co-host has seen first hand the corrupt and broken culture that others live in and wanted to find a way to help. 

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The Root Collective

The Root Collective partners with small, independent workshops in Guatemala City, Pastores, Antigua, and other small communities. Their mission is to humanize the fashion industry. They do that by reminding consumers that a real person with a real name makes the things we wear. Root Collective partners directly with small workshops in Guatemala with the goal of supporting these existing workshops, that are run by local business owners, through employment. The producers earn anywhere from 50-400% above the Fair Wage minimum in Guatemala, depending on their skill and job description.

“Tolerance, intercultural dialogue and respect are more essential than ever in a world where people are becoming more and more closely interconnected” – Kofi Annan.

How are you being a voice for racial equity in your space? How are you radically listening to your community? Are you serving with your whole heart in alignment with the impact you want to see as a leader?

In this episode, Jenny dives into a rather uncomfortable topic on racial equity in workplaces, sharing her own experience and how you can navigate the topic as a leader.