TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: WAYNE ELSEY Title From Soles to Souls: Turning Shoes into Opportunity Tagline When we give what we no longer need, we create opportunity for others. April 21st | 3 PM EST Topic: Social entrepreneurship, global impact, sustainability, community fundraising, and transforming adversity into opportunity. Description: In this purpose-driven Teatime, Miss Liz welcomes Wayne Elsey, a global social entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author dedicated to creating meaningful impact worldwide. As the founder and CEO of Funds2Orgs, Wayne has built a powerful model that connects communities in the United States with micro-entrepreneurs in developing countries. Through shoe drive fundraisers, gently worn shoes are collected and repurposed—supporting families, reducing waste, and helping individuals build sustainable businesses in places like Haiti, Guatemala, and Cambodia. Wayne’s work proves that profit and purpose can go hand in hand. His mission is rooted in one belief: When we come together as a community, we can turn challenges into opportunities for everyone. This Teatime explores leadership, innovation, and the impact of doing something meaningful with what we have. “Welcome to Teatime with Miss Liz, where I don’t serve a beverage — I serve real-life changemakers. Today, I sit with Wayne Elsey, a man turning everyday items into global impact—proving that small actions can create big change. ”Wayne reminds us that change starts with action. When we choose to give, collaborate, and think beyond ourselves, we create opportunities that ripple across communities and countries. Wayne Elsey is a social entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder of Funds2Orgs. Through innovative shoe drive fundraisers, he connects U.S. communities with micro-entrepreneurs in developing countries, creating sustainable income opportunities while reducing waste. His work demonstrates how business and social impact can work together to transform lives globally. His T-E-E Message Overcoming the Odds • Believing in a Better World • Making a Better World Reality One Word Optimistic Resources Website: https://funds2orgs.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funds2orgs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbEQYY7fPH6XUK-pWSSx9g #TeatimeWithMissLiz #WayneElsey #Funds2Orgs #SocialImpact #TranscendEmbraceEnvision