In this episode of the First Buck podcast, host Nic Cary interviews Amanda Jenkins, Chief Impact Officer at 10x Banking, where she leads the 10x Impact Agenda focused on people, community, and the planet. Amanda shares her journey from the Lloyd's insurance market to senior roles in New York law firms and her passion for tackling inequality. The episode emphasizes the importance of building relationships, mentorship, and fostering inclusivity and sustainability in business for impactful change.

Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:

• Discover the importance of building strong relationships and networks for business success.
• Learn how to leverage mentorship to overcome challenges and accelerate growth.
• Understand the value of inclusivity and diversity in fostering innovation and sustainability.
• Gain insights on implementing impactful corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
• Find out how to align your business values with community and environmental goals for long-term success.

In this episode...

Nic Cary interviews Amanda and they discuss the lessons learned during her career journey including:

• The importance of leveraging community support and mentorship to overcome challenges and grow a business.
• The value of sustainable practices and innovation in creating products that meet market demands and drive success.
• The necessity of resilience and strategic planning in navigating the entrepreneurial journey and achieving long-term goals.

Sponsor for this episode...

This episode is brought to you by Sky's The Limit, one of the largest nonprofit programs for underrepresented young adult entrepreneurs in the US. Sky's The Limit is a quick-growing digital platform that connects entrepreneurs with their peers, volunteer business mentors, training resources, and funding. Our goal is to develop the social capital that founders need to chase their business dreams.

To learn more, visit https://www.skysthelimit.org.