"When everything falls apart, communities will come together in social enterprise to develop valued marketplaces and engagements, so they can survive again." - Charles Ajemian

[Why This Is Important]

The main message of this episode is to become a person worth listening to so you can understand the value of social enterprise. The importance lies in recognizing the impact of art and the artists in creating a sustainable and interconnected society through mindful and social responsible business practices.

[What you need to know.]

In the conversation, Charles Ajemian emphasizes the significance of bringing back the depth and meaning that artists bring to society. He also discusses the role of social enterprise in solving systemic problems and the need to build society and marketplaces that value human connection and soft values.

[What you need to do.]

1. Recognize the influence of artists in shaping society through new images and sounds.

2. Understand the role of social enterprise in solving systemic problems and creating sustainable marketplaces.

3. Advocate for mindful and socially responsible business practices.

4. Re-envision society by embracing collaboration and community.

[TAKE ACTION] Do this now: Reflect on the impact of art and artists in your community. Consider how you can contribute to sustainable, mindful, and interconnected societies through your actions.

Gayle Turner is President of The Storytellers Channel, Inc. https://storytellerschannel.com/ For close to five decades he has used the power of story to initiate and sustain change while growing leaders and building productive corporate and community cultures.

Check out his LinkedIn profile to learn the rest of the story. https://www.linkedin.com/in/wgayleturner/ 

Shelli Jost Brady is Founder & Catalyst at Alchemy Consulting and Chief Operating Officer at The Storytellers Channel, Inc.

Check out her LinkedIn profile to learn the rest of the story. https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelli-jost-brady-94b44835/

Charles Ajemian is the Founder and Director of Mediaflux Benefit Corporation, a digital innovations company that specializes in social enterprise and impact consulting, online business strategy, and enterprise technology strategy, design, and development.

Charles is a passionate advocate and a former national director of Social Enterprise Alliance, a platform that supports and advances the movement of organizations and individuals who dedicate themselves to social progress through social enterprise.

Check out Charles’ profile on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesajemian/

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