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GoodMakers
Hosted by goodgigs · EN
Tap into the minds of social entrepreneurs creating a positive impact on people and our planet so you can learn how to live a life of purpose. Dale Wilkinson, founder of goodgigs, a career platform for good, has insightful conversations with thought leaders and good humans dedicated to social impact and elevating humanity through business. You'll learn about personal growth techniques, career and productivity tips, social enterprise, corporate social responsibility, and freelancing for good so you can create a meaningful career that you love. Hit subscribe and get ready to live your purpose!
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The Latest in Social Enterprise with Cory Ames
Oct 26, 202100:36:53Tap to summarize060: Catch up on the latest trends in social enterprise with Cory Ames, CEO and Co-Founder of Grow Ensemble, a social impact media and education platform. Learn how Cory got his start in entrepreneurship and what he learned as a 22-year-old CEO. Follow Cory on Twitter -> https://twitter.com/AmesCory Visit Grow Ensemble -> https://growensemble.com/ Subscribe to The Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation podcast -> https://apple.co/3mdkw1u Find full-time, freelance, and remote jobs at -> www.goodgigs.app
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Listen Again: How To Build a Brand of Purpose with Danny Alexander
Oct 19, 202100:41:49Tap to summarizeListen Again: Get a first-hand account of what was happening inside the walls of a toilet paper brand during the great toilet paper shortage of 2020. In this episode, we speak with Danny Alexander, Co-Founder of popular, good for the planet toilet paper brand, Who Gives a Crap. Not only is the brand good for the planet, being made out of 100 % recyclable paper and sustainable bamboo, but they also donate 50% of their profits to build toilets, to help the 2 billion people without access to proper sanitation. Danny talks us through the thought process behind building such a bold and humorous brand, and what they did in the early days to stand out when they didn't have a marketing budget. He also shares what they look for in candidates when hiring new team members. And how they're able to keep the whole team aligned with the ambitious mission that they've set for the next 30 years. Find gigs with mission-driven companies -> www.goodgigs.app Explore open roles with Who Gives a Crap -> https://goodgigs.app/company/who-gives-a-crap
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Listen again: The Benefits of a Service Mentality with Shawn Finnie
Oct 5, 202100:47:09Tap to summarizeListen Again: From living in his car for four months when he moved to Hollywood to helping diversify the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences membership base, our guest Shawn Finnie explains how coming from a place of service has allowed him to grow as an influential leader. Shawn also advises on how to carve out your own opportunities in the workplace, how to show yourself the love and respect you desire from others, and how to bring ideas to life on your terms. Follow Shawn on Instagram -> www.instagram.com/shawnfinniebeflourishing Find full-time, freelance and remote jobs -> www.goodgigs.app Read the transcript of the episode -> https://bit.ly/3a4srXU
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This Company Is On a Mission To Reimagine Waste with Bob Powell
Sep 28, 202100:44:58Tap to summarize059: How do you turn animal waste and plastic into renewable energy? Bob Powell, CEO of Brightmark, explains how his company has created technology to do just that. Bob and his team are on a mission to reimagine waste. He talks about how their technology works and how their goal is to eliminate the world's waste through circularity. Bob also shares how they've created a company culture of optimism and what attributes he looks for when hiring new team members. Explore the work Brightmark are doing -> www.brightmark.com Follow Bob on Twitter -> https://twitter.com/bobpowell_ Follow Dale on Twitter -> https://twitter.com/DaleWWilkinson Find full-time, freelance, and remote jobs with mission-driven companies -> www.goodgigs.app Read the transcript from the episode -> https://bit.ly/3mbKMrH
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Listen again: How To Deal With The Imposter Syndrome with Eric Nehrlich
Sep 21, 202100:45:00Tap to summarizeListen again: Do you ever have that voice in your head telling you that you're not good enough? In this episode, Dale records his session with Leadership & Executive Coach Eric Nehrlich. They discuss Dale's challenge with the imposter syndrome, and Eric takes him through a powerful visualization technique to help him become more present and control the emotions he's experiencing. A must-listen for anyone that feels stuck and needs a way to move forward! Set up a free introductory call with Eric. Follow Eric on Twitter. Follow Dale on Twitter. Search for full-time, freelance, and remote gigs with mission-driven companies at goodgigs. Explore Steve March's technique.
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The Must-Know Secrets of Brand Storytelling with Kelsea Little
Sep 14, 202100:38:57Tap to summarize058: Do you know what goes into telling a good story? In this episode, we speak with Kelsea Little, Head of Brand Storytelling for GoFundMe, about her lessons on telling compelling human interest stories. We also discuss how Kelsea created this position for herself and how you can move up in your company by following her best practices for building your professional brand. Follow Kelsea on LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelsealittle/ Listen to the GoFundMe Podcast -> https://www.gofundme.com/c/heroes/true-stories-of-good-people Find meaningful work -> www.goodgigs.app Follow Dale on Twitter -> https://twitter.com/DaleWWilkinson Read the transcript from the episode -> https://bit.ly/3k9MXMC
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How AI Can Be Used To Prevent Heart Disease with Connor Landgraf
Sep 7, 202100:31:58Tap to summarize057: Cardiovascular disease is one of the world's biggest killers. In this episode, we speak with Connor Landgraf about how he wanted to create the Shazam for heartbeats by building Eko, a digital healthcare company that uses AI technology and digital stethoscopes to help healthcare providers give better cardiac care. We also talk about what makes a good Eko team member and what Connor looks for when evaluating candidates. Explore Eko's open roles -> https://goodgigs.app/company/eko/jobs Email Connor -> connor@ekohealth.com Follow Connor on Twitter -> https://twitter.com/connorlandgraf Follow Dale on Twitter - > https://twitter.com/DaleWWilkinson Find full-time, freelance, and remote jobs -> www.goodgigs.app Read the full transcript from the episode -> https://bit.ly/3BNcdOT
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How Tech Can Fight Child Sexual Abuse with Julie Cordua
Aug 31, 202100:41:47Tap to summarize056: Online child sexual abuse material has exploded in the age of the internet. In this episode, we speak with Julie Cordua, CEO of nonprofit Thorn. Julie helped create Thorn in 2012 as an organization focused on building technology to defend children from sexual abuse. Under Julie’s leadership, Thorn has developed products and programs deployed today in 55 countries, has reached more than 3 million people, and has helped identify more than 19,000 victims of abuse. We talk about their product development process, how the organization has evolved over the ten years, and what type of people Julie looks for when hiring for the team. Learn more about Thorn -> https://www.thorn.org/ Watch Julie's TED talk -> https://bit.ly/3kCM4v1 Follow Julie on Twitter -> https://twitter.com/juliecordua Find full-time, freelance, and remote jobs -> www.goodgigs.app Follow Dale on Twitter -> https://twitter.com/DaleWWilkinson Read the transcript from this episode ->
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How To Confidently Grow Your Career with David Fano
Aug 24, 202100:48:45Tap to summarize055: If you hate the job search process, you're not alone. In this episode, we speak with David Fano, Founder & CEO of Teal, about making the job search not suck. Fano is a repeat founder & entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience building products & services to help people leverage technology and achieve more with less. Fano is focusing his passion on empowering people with tools & resources to grow their careers with Teal. In under 1 year, the team at Teal has grown the platform & community to over 20,000 users committed to growing their careers. We talk about how David came up with the idea for Teal and how he was able to validate it. He also talks about what job seekers should do to help their chances of securing their dream job, how to present yourself as the solution to the company's problem, and why he advises against presenting yourself as a generalist. Sign up for Teal -> www.tealhq.com Follow David on Twitter -> https://twitter.com/davidfano Find mission-driven jobs on goodgigs -> www.goodgigs.app Follow Dale on Twitter -> https://twitter.com/DaleWWilkinson Read the transcript from the episode ->
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The Secret To Building Successful Partnerships with Karen Goldfeder
Aug 17, 202100:36:13Tap to summarize054: Have you been struggling to bring in business for your social impact campaign? We speak with Karen Goldfeder, former VP of Business Development of DoSomething, about effectively finding and doing cold outreach to potential clients, donors, or partners. Karen also breaks down what a business development professional does and how it differs from a sales position. Find do-good campaigns on DoSomething -> https://www.dosomething.org/us Learn about DoSomething partnerships -> sponsorships@dosomething.org Follow Karen on LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-goldfeder-bba74928/ Find meaningful work at goodgigs -> www.goodgigs.app Read the transcript of this episode -> https://bit.ly/2VoIxbo
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