Choosing to be mindful in all interactions with others helps me stay focused on what’s important—kindness, compassion, respect, and appreciation for the fact that everyone is fighting a hard battle. CJ Scarlet knows first-hand how violence can destroy lives. A survivor of sexual assault as a college freshman and while …
so·cial en·tre·pre·neurs: people who establish an enterprise with the aim of solving social problems or effecting social change These ten social entrepreneurs answered our questions on IdeaMensch and blew us away with their stories. Read more about their organizations and how they’re making our world a better place, one organization …
Learn From Them10 Social Entrepreneurs And The Advice They Have For Us
Take a step back, look at the bigger picture and ask yourself some questions. Steven Andiloro is an accomplished businessman in the security industry. His company, Professional Security Solutions, LLC is a highly-respected and well-established business in the North Carolina area. With his hard work, leadership and adept skill in …
Learn From ThemSteven Andiloro – Founder of Professional Security Solutions
Do the things you are afraid to do. Elizabeth Pudwill works directly with the public on a daily basis at the Houston Chronicle as Executive Assistant to the Editor and Chronicle Reader Representative. She is all around problem solver. A solution minded woman, helping people and finding solutions is what …
Learn From ThemElizabeth Pudwill – President of I Know Somebody Houston
Wisdom comes from experience, mistakes, failures, successes and everything in between. Jacquie Mahan is the Co-founder and CEO of The Awesome Company, an organic custom goods brand that celebrates what you think is awesome. It’s a simple yet powerful idea that Jacquie knew would resonate with others. So she channeled …
Learn From ThemJacquie Mahan – Co-founder and CEO of The Awesome Company
My advice to anyone interested in engaging in business startups or ventures is this: Don’t be afraid to take risks as “nothing ventured nothing gained.” Joel Landau is a community-minded entrepreneur with decades of experience helping companies and nonprofits which serve a human need. He is an innovator, investor, founder, …
I trust and believe that people will do their best, work with integrity and perform well when given the opportunity to do so. Kim Walls is an activist for women, health, and the environment and the founder of Best Ever Baby. She was named one of the “9 Wonder Women …
No matter what challenge I’m about to face, I will be able to overcome it, no matter how insurmountable they first appear. Nate Lind is a seasoned entrepreneur based out of Corrales, New Mexico that has started several successful businesses and communities. However, success doesn’t come easy. It requires hard …
Be patient. Enjoy the ride. Smell the roses. Trained in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and Critical Care at the Mayo Clinic, Jon Belsher has over twenty years of experience and success in private, public sectors, for-profit and nonprofit organizations in healthcare. As a serial physician entrepreneur/implementer, Jon has three healthcare …
Learn From ThemJon Belsher – Chief Medical Officer at MedSpring Urgent Care
To bring an idea to life, do not focus on the main goal but think what steps you can take right now to start. Apart from being a consultant for BMW North America, Ula has held strategic roles in Human Resources working for Fortune 500 companies like ZARA US and …