Social Impact Leader

Sitting down with us today is Atlanta native, founder and former executive director of Kula Project, Sarah Buchanan Sasson. Kula Project is a nonprofit eradicating poverty through the development of entrepreneurs in Rwanda. Celebrating the ten year anniversary of her nonprofit,  Sarah reflects on  her experiences and what she has learned personally about herself and being a nonprofit leader. Listen as she tackles the topics of “burnout”, stepping down to best empower the oganization, and transitioning into a new position. The nonprofit leader also shares the impact of Kula project in Rwanda.  Wanna learn more about Sarah and the inspiring work of Kula project? Click the link to listen! Learn more about Kula Project here.

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Welcome to the Plywood Podcast: Real talk for social entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders.

Plywood is a nonprofit in Atlanta leading a community of startups doing good. Over the past 12 years, we have worked with over 1000 startup founders and nonprofit leaders wrestling with the tensions of starting, growing, and sustaining.

Think of The Plywood Podcast as a kitchen table conversation debating the pros and woes of running a business and sustaining a nonprofit. We dive into building business plans, sustaining relationships (personal and professional), diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, forming values while being a part of true cultural change for good, and so much more.

Learn more about Plywood at PlywoodPeople.com

The Social Impact Leader delves into the ambitious world of social entrepreneurship. Hosted by Jeff Shinabarger, Founder of Plywood People, bestselling author and expert mentor to thousands of startup leaders. You will learn from change-makers featuring interviews with pioneers in business, sports, activism and entertainment. From innovative strategies to inspiring stories, this podcast explores how individuals and organizations drive community change, business growth and personal well being. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a nonprofit leader, or simply curious about making a difference, Social Impact Leader gives fresh perspectives on being a leader in a changing world.

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In this week's episode, we sit down with B.T. Harman. B.T. Harman is a former executive turned content strategist, podcaster, and speaker. He consults forward-thinking organizations on brand strategy, design, marketing, social media, leadership, and more. He is also the creator of the blog & podcast, Blue Babies Pink, and more recently released his second narrative-style podcast, Catlick. Today we dive into Pro Tips all around leading small teams. We cover important topics such as providing clarity within your team, and why it's important to affirm your staff, how to know what your team member needs, and so much more. There are so many good practical tips in this one so get your notes app ready for this one!

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Welcome to the Plywood Podcast: Real talk for social entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders.

Plywood is a nonprofit in Atlanta leading a community of startups doing good. Over the past 12 years, we have worked with over 1000 startup founders and nonprofit leaders wrestling with the tensions of starting, growing, and sustaining.

Think of The Plywood Podcast as a kitchen table conversation debating the pros and woes of running a business and sustaining a nonprofit. We dive into building business plans, sustaining relationships (personal and professional), diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, forming values while being a part of true cultural change for good, and so much more.

Learn more about Plywood at PlywoodPeople.com

The Social Impact Leader delves into the ambitious world of social entrepreneurship. Hosted by Jeff Shinabarger, Founder of Plywood People, bestselling author and expert mentor to thousands of startup leaders. You will learn from change-makers featuring interviews with pioneers in business, sports, activism and entertainment. From innovative strategies to inspiring stories, this podcast explores how individuals and organizations drive community change, business growth and personal well being. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a nonprofit leader, or simply curious about making a difference, Social Impact Leader gives fresh perspectives on being a leader in a changing world.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the Plywood Podcast, we have human activist and leader of LINK (Liberty In North Korea), Hannah Song. Noted in the podcast as a modern-day “ Underground Railroad”, LINK has helped the people of North Korea escape through 3,000 miles of secret rescue routes. Hannah explains why having a community of people is essential to navigating through the work LINK is doing and why telling the stories of North Korean people is important. Hannah also gives tips for new leaders in regards to defeating “imposter syndrome”.  Want to hear more about the life-changing work Hannah and her team are doing? Tune in to our latest episode! Learn more about LINK here.

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Welcome to the Plywood Podcast: Real talk for social entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders.

Plywood is a nonprofit in Atlanta leading a community of startups doing good. Over the past 12 years, we have worked with over 1000 startup founders and nonprofit leaders wrestling with the tensions of starting, growing, and sustaining.

Think of The Plywood Podcast as a kitchen table conversation debating the pros and woes of running a business and sustaining a nonprofit. We dive into building business plans, sustaining relationships (personal and professional), diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, forming values while being a part of true cultural change for good, and so much more.

Learn more about Plywood at PlywoodPeople.com

The Social Impact Leader delves into the ambitious world of social entrepreneurship. Hosted by Jeff Shinabarger, Founder of Plywood People, bestselling author and expert mentor to thousands of startup leaders. You will learn from change-makers featuring interviews with pioneers in business, sports, activism and entertainment. From innovative strategies to inspiring stories, this podcast explores how individuals and organizations drive community change, business growth and personal well being. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a nonprofit leader, or simply curious about making a difference, Social Impact Leader gives fresh perspectives on being a leader in a changing world.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining us today is Jess Ekstrom, founder, and CEO of  Headbands of Hope. Listen as Jess shares her journey from becoming an entrepreneur at 19 to authoring her latest book,  Chasing The Bright Side: Embracing Optimism. The well-noted speaker also explains why being optimistic is so essential in entrepreneurship. Wanna know more about Jess? Check out our latest episode! Check out Headbands of Hope here and you can find Jess's book here.

Life hack: sometimes you don’t need more answers, you just need the right questions. Prompted.io delivers prompts by experts, answers by you. Pick from hundreds of Prompt Pathways from top thought leaders that will help you solve your problems by asking you the right questions. Feeling in your head today? There’s a pathway for that. Prepping for a big pitch presentation? There’s a pathway for that. Recovering from burnout? There’s a pathway for that. Try it for free for one month using the code PLYWOOD at Prompted.io

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Welcome to the Plywood Podcast: Real talk for social entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders.

Plywood is a nonprofit in Atlanta leading a community of startups doing good. Over the past 12 years, we have worked with over 1000 startup founders and nonprofit leaders wrestling with the tensions of starting, growing, and sustaining.

Think of The Plywood Podcast as a kitchen table conversation debating the pros and woes of running a business and sustaining a nonprofit. We dive into building business plans, sustaining relationships (personal and professional), diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, forming values while being a part of true cultural change for good, and so much more.

Learn more about Plywood at PlywoodPeople.com

Life hack: sometimes you don’t need more answers, you just need the right questions. Prompted.io delivers prompts by experts, answers by you. Pick from hundreds of Prompt Pathways from top thought leaders that will help you solve your problems by asking you the right questions. Feeling in your head today? There’s a pathway for that. Prepping for a big pitch presentation? There’s a pathway for that. Recovering from burnout? There’s a pathway for that. Try it for free for one month using the code PLYWOOD at Prompted.io
 

The Social Impact Leader delves into the ambitious world of social entrepreneurship. Hosted by Jeff Shinabarger, Founder of Plywood People, bestselling author and expert mentor to thousands of startup leaders. You will learn from change-makers featuring interviews with pioneers in business, sports, activism and entertainment. From innovative strategies to inspiring stories, this podcast explores how individuals and organizations drive community change, business growth and personal well being. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a nonprofit leader, or simply curious about making a difference, Social Impact Leader gives fresh perspectives on being a leader in a changing world.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the Plywood Podcast we have Atlanta native and “Atlanta Influence Everything” co-founder, Bem Joiner. Bem shares how his diverse upbringing and love for music and culture influenced his passion for people. Listen as he explains how Atlanta civics, culture, and corporate commerce allows  the city to influence the globe. The culture curator also discusses what Atlanta can do as a city to decrease income inequality. Wanna know why Atlanta influences everything? Take a listen!

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Welcome to the Plywood Podcast: Real talk for social entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders.

Plywood is a nonprofit in Atlanta leading a community of startups doing good. Over the past 12 years, we have worked with over 1000 startup founders and nonprofit leaders wrestling with the tensions of starting, growing, and sustaining.

Think of The Plywood Podcast as a kitchen table conversation debating the pros and woes of running a business and sustaining a nonprofit. We dive into building business plans, sustaining relationships (personal and professional), diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, forming values while being a part of true cultural change for good, and so much more.

Learn more about Plywood at PlywoodPeople.com

The Social Impact Leader delves into the ambitious world of social entrepreneurship. Hosted by Jeff Shinabarger, Founder of Plywood People, bestselling author and expert mentor to thousands of startup leaders. You will learn from change-makers featuring interviews with pioneers in business, sports, activism and entertainment. From innovative strategies to inspiring stories, this podcast explores how individuals and organizations drive community change, business growth and personal well being. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a nonprofit leader, or simply curious about making a difference, Social Impact Leader gives fresh perspectives on being a leader in a changing world.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today joining us is author, writer, philanthropist, and minimalist, Joshua Becker. Listen as we discuss his journey of becoming a minimalist and how the concept of “less” changed his life. Joshua shares the power of embracing the minimalist lifestyle and the benefits of overcoming consumerism. Joshua also gives us a sneak peek into  his new book “Things That Matter: Overcoming  Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life. Ready to declutter? Take a listen!

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Welcome to the Plywood Podcast: Real talk for social entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders.

Plywood is a nonprofit in Atlanta leading a community of startups doing good. Over the past 12 years, we have worked with over 1000 startup founders and nonprofit leaders wrestling with the tensions of starting, growing, and sustaining.

Think of The Plywood Podcast as a kitchen table conversation debating the pros and woes of running a business and sustaining a nonprofit. We dive into building business plans, sustaining relationships (personal and professional), diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, forming values while being a part of true cultural change for good, and so much more.

Learn more about Plywood at PlywoodPeople.com

The Social Impact Leader delves into the ambitious world of social entrepreneurship. Hosted by Jeff Shinabarger, Founder of Plywood People, bestselling author and expert mentor to thousands of startup leaders. You will learn from change-makers featuring interviews with pioneers in business, sports, activism and entertainment. From innovative strategies to inspiring stories, this podcast explores how individuals and organizations drive community change, business growth and personal well being. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a nonprofit leader, or simply curious about making a difference, Social Impact Leader gives fresh perspectives on being a leader in a changing world.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the  Plywood Podcast we have Sela Missirian, Executive Vice President at the Partnership Agency. Listen as she shares some pro tips about the art of pitching! Sela discusses the importance of preparation, connection, and relation, and explains the four types of decision-making styles that will take your pitch to the next level! Learn more about Partnership Agency here.

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Welcome to the Plywood Podcast: Real talk for social entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders.

Plywood is a nonprofit in Atlanta leading a community of startups doing good. Over the past 12 years, we have worked with over 1000 startup founders and nonprofit leaders wrestling with the tensions of starting, growing, and sustaining.

Think of The Plywood Podcast as a kitchen table conversation debating the pros and woes of running a business and sustaining a nonprofit. We dive into building business plans, sustaining relationships (personal and professional), diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, forming values while being a part of true cultural change for good, and so much more.

Learn more about Plywood at PlywoodPeople.com

The Social Impact Leader delves into the ambitious world of social entrepreneurship. Hosted by Jeff Shinabarger, Founder of Plywood People, bestselling author and expert mentor to thousands of startup leaders. You will learn from change-makers featuring interviews with pioneers in business, sports, activism and entertainment. From innovative strategies to inspiring stories, this podcast explores how individuals and organizations drive community change, business growth and personal well being. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a nonprofit leader, or simply curious about making a difference, Social Impact Leader gives fresh perspectives on being a leader in a changing world.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, our team is sitting down with Joanna Waterfall, Speaker, Facilitator, and Founder of Yellow Co, which is a network of impact-driven women creating meaningful work. Joanna is always striving to create space for humans to thrive and be more of who they were created to be. In this conversation, we talk about the trends Joanna sees within her community, her entrepreneurial story, along with Yellow Co's model for mentorship. We also touch on the journey of being a working mom and how to make changes in the most challenging circumstances. Let's get to it!

Learn more about Yellow Co.
https://yellowco.co/

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Welcome to the Plywood Podcast: Real talk for social entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders.

Plywood is a nonprofit in Atlanta leading a community of startups doing good. Over the past 12 years, we have worked with over 1000 startup founders and nonprofit leaders wrestling with the tensions of starting, growing, and sustaining.

Think of The Plywood Podcast as a kitchen table conversation debating the pros and woes of running a business and sustaining a nonprofit. We dive into building business plans, sustaining relationships (personal and professional), diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, forming values while being a part of true cultural change for good, and so much more.

Learn more about Plywood at PlywoodPeople.com

The Social Impact Leader delves into the ambitious world of social entrepreneurship. Hosted by Jeff Shinabarger, Founder of Plywood People, bestselling author and expert mentor to thousands of startup leaders. You will learn from change-makers featuring interviews with pioneers in business, sports, activism and entertainment. From innovative strategies to inspiring stories, this podcast explores how individuals and organizations drive community change, business growth and personal well being. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a nonprofit leader, or simply curious about making a difference, Social Impact Leader gives fresh perspectives on being a leader in a changing world.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are sitting down with Malcolm Mitchell, a Super Bowl Champion turned nonprofit leader who is tackling the issues around illiteracy through his organization, Share the Magic. During his freshman year in college, Malcolm developed a love of reading. Initially, reading was a challenge, however, through perseverance, books became an avenue for expanding his curiosity, creativity, and learning. Malcolm shares his story and challenges throughout his journey.

"My mother instilled this mentality of open-mindedness... Every human being is important. Everyone has something to offer." - Malcolm Mitchell, Share the Magic Foundation

Check out Malcolm's Work:
Share the Magic Foundation - Read with Malcolm
The Magician's Hat by Malcolm Mitchell
Watch Malcolm's talk at Plywood Presents 2021

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Welcome to the Plywood Podcast: Real talk for social entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders.

Plywood is a nonprofit in Atlanta leading a community of startups doing good. Over the past 12 years, we have worked with over 800 startup founders and nonprofit leaders wrestling with the tensions of starting, growing, and sustaining.

Think of The Plywood Podcast as a kitchen table conversation debating the pros and woes of running a business and sustaining a nonprofit. We dive into building business plans, sustaining relationships (personal and professional), diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, forming values while being a part of true cultural change for good, and so much more.

Learn more about Plywood at PlywoodPeople.com

The Social Impact Leader delves into the ambitious world of social entrepreneurship. Hosted by Jeff Shinabarger, Founder of Plywood People, bestselling author and expert mentor to thousands of startup leaders. You will learn from change-makers featuring interviews with pioneers in business, sports, activism and entertainment. From innovative strategies to inspiring stories, this podcast explores how individuals and organizations drive community change, business growth and personal well being. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a nonprofit leader, or simply curious about making a difference, Social Impact Leader gives fresh perspectives on being a leader in a changing world.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are kicking off Season Two of The Plywood Podcast with the Plywood People Team! We discuss what we are learning about ourselves in this current season, and what’s inspiring us each. We also share tips focused on productivity that our team uses, from time blocking to music choice and more.

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Welcome to the Plywood Podcast: Real talk for social entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders.

Plywood is a nonprofit in Atlanta leading a community of startups doing good. Over the past 12 years, we have worked with over 800 startup founders and nonprofit leaders wrestling with the tensions of starting, growing, and sustaining.

Think of The Plywood Podcast as a kitchen table conversation debating the pros and woes of running a business and sustaining a nonprofit. We dive into building business plans, sustaining relationships (personal and professional), diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, forming values while being a part of true cultural change for good, and so much more.

Learn more about Plywood at PlywoodPeople.com

The Social Impact Leader delves into the ambitious world of social entrepreneurship. Hosted by Jeff Shinabarger, Founder of Plywood People, bestselling author and expert mentor to thousands of startup leaders. You will learn from change-makers featuring interviews with pioneers in business, sports, activism and entertainment. From innovative strategies to inspiring stories, this podcast explores how individuals and organizations drive community change, business growth and personal well being. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a nonprofit leader, or simply curious about making a difference, Social Impact Leader gives fresh perspectives on being a leader in a changing world.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.