The Social Impact Startup

The Social Impact Startup

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The Social Impact Startup episodes

  • Episode 5. Turning your pain into your power with Amirose Eisenbach- Founder, Radiant J. Productions

    Amirose Eisenbach is passionate about elevating women and creating social impact - and is actively doing that through her company, Radiant J. Productions. With over 14 years of experience in the music and entertainment industry behind her, her life changed in 2014 when her mother, Jayne (the “J”) lost her battle to cancer. Amirose took this pain and decided to turn it into her power and strength in order to help people transform and find their own light. We talk about her first passion project, Equal Playing Field, which brings to light conversations on gender equality and overall perseverance, that impact on a large scale doesn’t happen overnight, and why self-care is the most important thing when your purpose is helping others. We also discuss the nuances of life, the ups and downs, how to move forward while honoring the past, and why it’s essential to give yourself the permission to be human. Amirose is the embodiment of strength, grit and an overall inspiration for finding your personal light - even in the hardest times.    

    Our podcast theme song is "Pico & Westwood" by Esbie Fonte. For more info, visit https://www.esbiefonte.com/

    38 min
  • Episode 4. No More Plastic: Creating Plant-Based Activewear with Mary Bemis - Founder, Reprise Activewear
    Mary Bemis is the founder of Reprise Activewear, a sustainable and plant-based athleisure brand. Mary began her career in finance and slowly transitioned over to fashion, starting with reading the labels of her clothing, attending trade shows to eventually taking courses at FIT and launching her own company. After learning about the amount of synthetics in traditional activewear, she decided to create a product that she couldn’t find on the market - one that was meant for comfort and performance, but was a more natural solution for the consumer and better for the planet overall. She uses Tencel, which is a tree based fiber that is naturally cooling, resistant to bacteria and biodegradable. Why is this important? Because every single fabric sheds micro fibers so when washing synthetic  materials, those plastics and chemicals end up in our water and food supply. By making activewear with Tencel, Mary is creating a solution to the problem - instead of just treating the symptom. Alongside Reprise, Mary shares some tips on being more sustainable in your everyday life and how we can be better consumers moving forward.

    Our podcast theme song is "Pico & Westwood" by Esbie Fonte. For more info, visit https://www.esbiefonte.com/

    39 min
  • Episode 3. Building better brands for a new generation of women with Maggie Winter - Cofounder + CEO of AYR

    Maggie Winter is the cofounder and CEO of AYR: A digitally native fashion brand built for a new generation of women. AYR creates seasonless, timeless and ageless essentials as an alternative to fast fashion. In our conversation we talk about the realities of being a female entrepreneur, from financing an early stage company to balancing self care. For Maggie, the most important thing in life is how she spends her time and she spends it objectively well - being bicoastal, choosing to be present in everything she does and creating a relatable brand for the new generation of women with two of her best friends. She talks about the dynamic between the three co founders, why trust, understanding and communication are essential when working together and how support systems can get you through the tough times - just as they help you celebrate the ‘champagne moments’. Maggie is a pioneer in redefining what a business, brand and executive looks like and is helping to pave the way for other new leaders in society - one that her 15 year old self would definitely be proud of.

    Our podcast theme song is "Pico & Westwood" by Esbie Fonte. For more info, visit https://www.esbiefonte.com/

    42 min
  • Episode 2. Jessica Francis - Wellness Entrepreneur & Marketing Wiz

    Jessica Francis is a wellness entrepreneur and marketing expert. After working for 10 years in advertising she made the transition to wellness entrepreneur by first becoming a certified Pilates instructor and then eventually making the leap to being a studio owner. Her work in advertising helped her to conceptualize and create the brand and space that is Pilatesmith - athletic, inviting, and overall gender neutral.  In our conversation we discuss how building a business starts with small steps, solid branding and simple excel spreadsheets but its growth comes from connecting to a community and having amazing team members. Jessica also talks about the inevitable burnout that comes along with being a business owner and why it’s so important to hold yourself accountable to your own wellness needs - especially when you’re partially responsible for the well-being of others!

    50 min
  • Episode 1. Intro: The Social Impact Startup

    Each week we talk with founders from various industries about how they’re making an impact through business while investing in their current and future selves.

    The era of profit first business and a lifestyle that promotes burnout is over. In this new era, we’re investing in ourselves, our community and the future.

    So tune in and get inspired by social impact!

    New episodes drop each Monday. Available wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Our intro theme song is “Pico & Westwood” by Esbie Fonte. Check her out here:

    https://www.esbiefonte.com/

    2 min

About The Social Impact Startup

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The future of business starts now and it's women-led & impact driven. Each week we feature female founders who are building a sustainable future through innovative and impactful business models.