This week, we talk to Mark Fisher, Director of Business as Mission(BAM) at YWAM Colorado Springs. Mark has been serving people around the world for over 37 years and has used that experience to help lay the foundation for what BAM looks like at YWAM. We talk to Mark about his approach to business as mission, how he coaches & prepares future BAM leaders, and how their training programs are making an impact all around the world.

You can learn more about YWAM at https://www.ywamcos.org/

Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a "broker's" or "dealer's" registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

People, profit, & purpose all come together in redemptive employment to help young men in Alabama. On today's episode, we talk with Lawrence Sheffield of Magic City Woodworks about how he started this business in a friend's garage after a hard time in his life. While creating some amazing products, they are now working with young men to help train, equip and invest in them to help them get out of the rut that so many young men find themselves in as a young adult.

Check out their amazing work at their website today: https://www.magiccitywoodworks.org

Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a "broker's" or "dealer's" registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

With the way the world is changing, it's no surprise that the world of social enterprise and international development has changed as well! Technology, globalization, international business, collaboration...the changes are endless! On this episode, we are talking about some of those changes & digging into a few examples of companies & organizations navigating those changing demographics around the world.

Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a "broker's" or "dealer's" registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Profit, people, planet, purpose…Power Panel is dialed in on all four areas in their business that is making an impact around the world & on the world! On this episode, we hear from Rob Kornahrens with Power Panel about how he built a successful company that he leads with his sons and has now co-founded Power Panel to change the world of solar energy! Their innovative solar technology is being used worldwide to provide electricity & hot water while protecting the environment from further damage. But they don't stop there…Rob & his team are generous in a way that is making a difference in the lives of so many, from school kids in South Florida to people around the world who have been affected by disasters & poverty. Get ready to be inspired & challenged as you listen today!

To learn more about Power Panel, check out their website: http://powerpanel.com/

Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a "broker's" or "dealer's" registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

BAM, B4T, Social Enterprise, Business For Impact…what does all of this mean? You don't have to look far to see someone who is trying new things with their business or organization in order to broaden their impact in the world. On today's episode, we are digging into Social Enterprise & breaking down what it means, who the global players are, what it has looked like & what it will look like. You could say this is Social Enterprise 101.

Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a "broker's" or "dealer's" registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

SROI? Social Enterprise? Non-Profit? Business For Social Impact? No matter how you phrase it, there are a growing number of individuals & companies who are interested in using their business to make a difference in the world. On today's episode, we talk with Jonathan Liebert & Stacey Burns from the Colorado Institute For Social Impact. With over 40 years of combined experience, their organization is on the front lines of helping for-profit & non-profit businesses share their Social Return On Investment to help people talk about their impact & how to convert that number to an actual dollar amount.

Head to https://www.ci4si.org/ to find out more!

Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a "broker's" or "dealer's" registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Many people want to end human trafficking, but how? Once someone is freed from human trafficking, what are they going to do to provide for themselves & their families? On this week's episode, we talk to Aaron Mason from Next Door Photos about how they are helping human trafficking victims in a new way. They are teaching those rescued from human trafficking a 21st century skill that they can do from anywhere in the world…editing real estate photos. Listen to their story & how they are at work around the world.

To connect with Aaron & his team, head to https://www.nextdoorphotos.com

Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a "broker's" or "dealer's" registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Last week we talked with John about his personal journey growing up in adoption & how he has come to be deeply involved in global issues. This week, we dive into his work on helping to end human trafficking and how he has done that with sustainable businesses. He & his team are working on a cutting edge water filter that will rival most current mainline competitors for its effectiveness…but it is designed specifically for people in impoverished places. Not only is John's team designing the filter, but they are exploring a new way of connecting people globally with each other - to help those in difficult situations. Enjoy this episode, and listen in the future - we'll be catching up with John again to continue sharing the story of how John & his team are helping to end human trafficking, making a splash in the water filtration industry, and connecting the impoverished!

Learn more about John, VivoBlu, & Momentum Global at https://momentum.global

Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a "broker's" or "dealer's" registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

John DeYoung has an incredible story. John's story circles back to itself in some powerful ways. We dive in together on tons of topics from his personal journey. We talk about being a street kid till the age of 4, how we can think differently about international adoption, the Momentum Global model for education & reduction in human trafficking, and how that is translating into a water filter business that is more sustainable long term.

This is Part 1 of a Two Part series with John. Tune in next week for Part 2!

Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a "broker's" or "dealer's" registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

If you had to suddenly leave your country because of war, famine, or persecution & got sent to a new country, what part of your culture would you miss the most? Ryan Fee & his team from The Camel Milk Company / Camel Culture have been working with refugees who are resettled in the US in order to support them & provide them with a key piece of their home culture - camel's milk!

In this episode, we hear from Ryan Fee as he shares more about his experiences working with refugees in the US, and how he got involved in providing camel's milk to them. From hearing about a need to starting a business selling camel's milk, Ryan shares how his business has grown to serve the refugee community across the United States.

Check out their website today https://www.thecamelmilkco.com & use the code "FEAST30" to receive a 30% discount on a sample pack of Camels Milk.

Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a "broker's" or "dealer's" registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.