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Connections: What is a MasterMind?
Is A MasterMind, Peer-to-Peer Advisory Board, Sounding Board, Forum Or An Accountability Circle For Me? These groups set out to achieve better business outcomes through; camaraderie, honesty, challenges, synergies, accountability, professional companionship, results, leveraging and trust. They work on the premise that – No two minds ever come together without thereby creating a third invisible intangible force, […]
Facilitation skills that disrupt, innovate and empower
Good Facilitators Are Worth … When was the last time you were in a room with an incredible facilitator? Think about it. It is rare to see someone facilitate a group well. Without realising it, as changemakers and leaders, you often find yourself facilitating meetings, processes, activities and teams. Are you the fabulous facilitator you […]
Happily Made Monkeys Employ Cambodian Women To Empower
Veronica Sherman employs women in Cambodia to create social change What I design gorgeous products that are ethically produced in Cambodia. I then sell them over here in Australia. I am hoping to expand to Bangladesh & India. Why I lived in a Cambodian village for over two years and had front row […]
giving food businesses and conscious consumers a voice
Travel and find ethical and sustainable food Why do you give a damn? I have always loved to travel, see amazing places, particularly natural environments with incredible landscapes, plants and animals. I believe it is our responsibility to look after our world and at the very least, not make it worse than it was before […]
YHER | Women Are The Best Levers For Change | YGAP
YHER a Female-focused program run by YGAP Why Do You Give A Damn? We believe that investing in local impact entrepreneurs will help the anticipated economic growth on the African continent in the next few decades be equitable. One of the best ways to achieve this equitable growth will be to invest in female African entrepreneurs. We know […]
Circular Food is part of this change
Inspiring Peeps The environment is a major passion for the whole founding team. Why I give a damn: I read a relevant ancient Chinese Proverb just this morning – “if we do not change our direction, we are likely to end up where we are headed.” For the population of earth, where we are […]
My passions are the well-being of nature, animals, and people.
Inspiring Peeps Introducing Dr. Mahdi Mason Why I give a damn: My passions are the well-being of nature, animals, and people. My passions have led me to work in, and complete a doctoral degree in environmental management, start up a blog on how we can lessen our impacts on the planet, become an energetic healer […]
Reduce eWaste ReUse Technology
Inspiring Peeps Introducing Mardi Brown and Cat Harding Why we give a damn We are all entitled to basic needs, yet some of us spend our days fighting for food, shelter, safety, water, medication, sanitation, education, care, connection – and sometimes even fighting for our lives. Having travelled extensively in developing countries and […]
BROTHABOY | Opportunities For Indigenous Students
Inspiring Founders Introducing Andrew Taylor Why I give a damn As a proud Aboriginal man, I have seen many young people drop out of school and lose their way in life. I want to help them stay at school, get a job and have a productive life. What I do At Brothaboy we employ 20 […]
Moral Fairground Monthly Networking Event
FRI 26th AUGUST 2016 When: Friday 26th August, 2016 Time: DOORS OPEN 6.30pm for 7pm START Where: Docklands Library 107 Victoria Habour Promenade, Docklands VIC Adults: $27.12 per person Member: $21.89 MFG members / student concession Light food & Refreshments will be served, together with a great opportunity to meet ‘One on One’ and network with other like-minded businesses and […]
Aromababy skincare inspired by the birth of a baby
Raffaele Caputo a researcher, writer and editor recently met Catherine Cervasio, the founder of Aromababy, at an event and inspired by her story he wanted to share it. When Catherine Cervasio fell pregnant for the first time, she was concerned she would have to use skincare products on her baby that contained unnatural ingredients. Her previous […]
Papermaking elevates social inclusion and hope
Inspiring Peeps Why I give a damn: Loneliness underpins so many social ills. Through breaking down barriers to social inclusion, I hoped to create a richer social experience for marginalised people through opportunities for meaningful occupation. My daughter is living with a disability, so I understand the effects of marginalisation on an individual and […]
Kisaku | Indonesian Art and Craft
Meet Felicia and Lenny – Kisaku Why we give a damn We founded Kisaku with two objectives in mind. Promote the tradition and assist the artisans. We wish to promote and raise awareness of Indonesian rich culture and heritage. While we have lived away from home for more than 15 years, we can’t wait to introduce Indonesia’s rich […]
Less = More | creating a new wedding culture
Planning a wedding? Consider sustainable, ethical and minimal options Profile Snippet Less stuff more meaning why we give a damn In recent years, the trend towards wedding consumerism has led to many questioning the traditional wedding. With an average wedding spend of $35,000, it’s not surprising that some couples are choosing to return to smaller, […]
Field Trip | Youth | Make Your Mark
The Field Trip Youth leadership, youth employment, youth group Australia Profile Snippet We asked met Paul Kooperman at the 2015 Purpose.do conference and asked him – Why he gives a damn.. Why? Young people want to find their passion, peers and path. Young people need meaningful employment The world needs givers, initiators, innovators, instigators […]
Penh Lane | empowering people through business
We believe in honest design, fair trade and empowering people through business Penh Lane – beautiful products; handcrafted with love. Snippet Profile We give a damn because everyone has the right to enjoy their job, be paid fairly for their time and effort, but above all, everyone should have the opportunity to grow and explore what […]
Clare Voitin |One World|Organic|Bees|Real Food
One world worth savouring. Inspiring Snippets Why I give a damn? We’ve experienced many peaks and troughs through our farming endeavours. I’ve found a purpose and greater understanding of our natural world, as well as an appreciation of the trials and tribulations endured through farming and primary production. To see and experience first hand the […]
Ali Capp | Sustainable Style | Women Weaving
#communitytocouch #womenwhoweave #sustainable #style Inspiring Profiles My name is Ali and my social business, The People’s Fabric. I give a damn because I’m not sure how not to give a damn. I used to think how easy life would be to turn a blind eye on injustices in the world however I have only been fulfilled by […]
Ruby Silver | #GirlsForGirls | Education |India
Inspiring Snippets My name is Jess and I run a social enterprise called Ruby Silver that supports the education of women and girls in India. We are connected to Social Traders and Good Spender. why I give a damn I give a damn because the girls that we support give a damn. I’ve known most […]
treeHIVE + Michael Norton
Snippet What inspires me to do what I do? I deeply care about this beautiful planet we live on, and my dream is that we can find a way for people and planet to thrive together. I believe we must evolve individually and collectively for this to happen, and my inspiration comes from helping people […]
Super Sensitive Skin Inspires… Paleo Skincare
Snippet Crystal Fieldhouse “I have super sensitive skin and struggled with acne and dermatitis for over 15 years.” Failing to find a moisturiser that met my personal standards and didn’t irritate my skin or flare up my skin issues, I started making my own, with great results. But knowing the frustration, shame and embarrassment that […]
What Inspires the “Buy The Change” Co-Founders
Inspiring Snippets Buy The Change Srey Oun lives in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. She was the victim of an acid attack 15 years ago that completely blinded her. She keeps her face covered because it is severely disfigured. This tragedy could have stopped her but it didn’t. Using only her sense of touch she crochets beautiful […]
I Give a Damn: Vinita Baravkar
Inspiring Snippets Bhumi Organic Cotton Why do I Give a damn? I have seen too much of the truth behind the textile industry to not stay quiet …The impact on the earth and the people is devastating and I will stand up for what I believe in and strive to make a positive impact. Vinita […]
Why Do I Give A Damn – Michelle Monk – Animal Physiotherapist
Inspiring Snippet Dogs In Motion Canine Rehabilitation Because I believe the bond between a dog and owner is sacred, and once you have experienced this – itsa love like no other. When our dogs are injured or sick, its soul destroying. We feel helpless and responsible and just want them to get better Why do […]
Why do I give a damn – The Rogue Ginger
Inspiring Snippets The Rogue Ginger I don’t want the next generation to have to clean up our rubbish. I try to live zero waste and plastic free, so that I have less of a negative impact on the environment and other people. Erin Rhodes The Rogue Ginger
B the Change! Be a B Corp(oration)
The B Corp movement is a systemic solution to address society’s greatest challenges by offering a concrete, market-based and scalable resolution. Success in business has a new definition and it’s being redefined by a global movement of Certified B(enefit) Corporations. These business leaders are shifting the paradigm to benefit all business stakeholders, not just shareholders. […]