Why is there a shortage of women in STEM careers? What stops young girls from being interested in pursuing jobs in this realm? What does it look like for non-profit organizations to successfully partner with corporate funders? Wendy Merchant joins us to talk about these questions and share how STEMBlazers provides opportunities for girls to explore, gain confidence, and be inspired by the women in the STEM fields. 

Check them out at www.stemblazers.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.

Join us today to hear from Solar Sister - an organization that works in remote rural areas in sub Saharan Africa to help build women owned businesses to bring clean energy to underserved communities. In today’s episode we discuss the economic, environmental, and social effects of this business model and the positive influence of investors pursuing return of impact rather than simply return on investment.

Learn more about Solar Sister at www.solarsister.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.

Welcome back to the Feast over Famine Podcast, season three. After a short break, we have returned with more exciting social enterprise content for our listeners. Enjoy!

Join us as we talk with Kevin Foss - mountain biker, coach, and owner of Rosario Custom Bicycles. Learn about how recreational sports, specifically mountain biking, can teach lessons for how to start a business, develop multi-generational communities, and revitalize and/or support local economies.

To learn more visit https://www.rosariobikeco.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.

Poverty stems from more than a lack of employment - there are many roots, including trauma, addiction, and mental and physical health concerns. Shawn Sikkema joins us today from Jesus on Colfax, an organization created to serve and advocate for impoverished individuals living on East Colfax in Denver. Tune in to learn about the history and current economic landscape of East Colfax, urban poverty, and what Jesus on Colfax is doing to create hope, connection, and sustainable living for their friends on Colfax.

To learn more, go to https://www.jesusoncolfax.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.

Balancing the daily requirements in life can be difficult for anyone, but these difficulties can be heightened for single mothers who are juggling the needs of their employers and their children on their own. Dan Georgopulos joins us on the podcast to share about Hands of The Carpenter, a non-profit organization that was created to serve working, single mothers by supporting their transportation needs through emergency and ongoing automotive mechanical support.

In today’s podcast, we discuss the journey that led to the creation of this organization, their strategy for a multi-faceted funding structure for purchasing property, and lessons learned through the process. Dan also shares about exciting future plans for Hands of The Carpenter and how listeners can get involved. 

To learn more, go to https://www.handsofthecarpenter.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.

Faith, purpose, work, economics & social enterprise…how do they all tie together? On today’s episode, we talk with Charlie Self from Made To Flourish and hear from his perspective how all of these fit together now & how they have throughout history. If you are wondering how your purpose connects to your work and how that makes a difference in the world, this episode will help you think through that connection & how you can flourish in all aspects of your life as they come together.

To learn more, check out their website: https://www.madetoflourish.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.

When thinking of impact investments, often times we think of small or huge amounts, but what about the middle? Kinyungu Ventures loves to work with social enterprises that are raising from $5k to $500k and does more than just write a check. On this episode, we talk to Tony Chen & hear more about what Kinyungu Ventures is about, what they are doing in Africa, and how they pulled together a 900 page research report that is helping people invest wisely in Africa. Tony’s experience, wisdom, and unique approach is a perfect fit to carry on our Impact Investing Fund Series.

To learn more, check out https://kinyungu.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.

Thinking about raising money and all of the work that goes with it can be overwhelming. Over the last 3 weeks, our Impact Investing Structures series has broken down some of the common things that people need to know as they start raising money for their business or organization. On today’s episode, we talk action! Building upon the conversations in the previous episodes, we dive into 6 questions that will help you discern your next steps in this process. Whether you’re an investor, donor or social entrepreneur, this episode will be helpful for you to take the next steps as you seek to make an impact.

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.

Investments, loans, donations, equity, shares, distributions…it’s enough to make your head spin when you think about all of the potential types of capital there are to start a social enterprise.  But we can’t let money stand in the way of the impact we are called to make.  On today’s episode, we are talking about types of capital as part 3 of our Impact Investing Structures series.  Whether you’re an investor, donor or social entrepreneur, this episode will be helpful for you to understand more about the money it takes to make an impact.

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.