Each week Sara Chambers is inspiring creative women to use their collective power for good by highlighting women who care about the world around them. We’ve all heard the age old question, ‘what do women want,’ but we want to know: what do women care about? What issues call them to action and wh…
In This Episode, We Chat About: Empowering and teaching the next generation for a better world. The personal growth and development skills we should be aware of. Fostering positive female friendships and relationships. Disrupting harmful beliefs to pave way to a progressive, adaptable future. Resources + Links: Connect with Mary & Jill on Instagram | @girlsmentorship Learn more and get involved at https://www.girlsmentorship.com/! For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project. Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity. Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative Website | ellyandnoracreative.com Apply to be a guest on the podcast! Show Notes: Are you ready to give a hoot to the chicks who are a hoot? Today, we have not one but two special guests: Mary & Jill, the incredible minds behind Girls Mentorship! They have found their higher purpose in educating young women and girls with life and development skills they need to know. Jill Petersen is a serial optimist with a bubbly personality and animated expressions. She is a wife, mother of two boys, and seeks fun in everything she does! She is an experienced coach & former leader at lululemon, where she spent nearly a decade building her passions and career. Her superpower lies within connecting & building trust quickly with others to help people find their greatness.Jill holds a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies (Communication) and (Mass Communication) from Arizona State University. She received a certificate in Mindfulness Leadership from ASU in 2018 and is Yoga Alliance 200-hour certified. Mary Frances is an avid community supporter, adult cheerleader, experienced coach & leader. Part of her joy as a mentor is not just being the one who leads but also having the ability to raise others to live into their leadership potential. She has a B.S. in Exercise and Wellness from Arizona State University and an MBA in the school of hard knocks. She started her entrepreneurship journey as a certified Crossfit L2 coach and gym owner, where she worked with hundreds of kids, teens, and adults.She is an H-O-T leader: Humble, Open, and Transparent, sharing about her tumultuous past dealing with family trauma, abuse, CPS, and a broken home, all of which have led to a strong desire to break the mold and assist others in doing the same. Together, we'll dive into a deep conversation about personal growth, development, and the real world tools we all need to lead our best lives. Who needs personal development and why? How can we raise a better generation with more emotional intelligence, curiosity, and empathy? What should we do to encourage personal growth in our kids and in ourselves? Join us for a brand new season and find out how we can start empowering and impacting the world we live in for the better! 01:20 Meet the dynamic duo: Mary & Jill of Girls Mentorship, the organization helping tweens and teens learn personal growth and development skills! 03:10 How did you two meet? 07:35 What moments led up to the decision to create a new venture together? 11:15 How did 2020 help you two grow closer? 13:40 What kicked off Girls Mentorship? 15:50 Why do we need to have a sense of curiosity? 18:25 The secret to success. 20:35 Where do you hope to grow Girls Mentorship? 21:50 What programs do you offer currently and how do they impact the future? 26:05 Why is it important for kids to have awareness about personal development? 27:40 What is empowering about female friendships? 30:55 How are you helping to foster more positive female relationships? 35:20 How can we raise better, more emotionally intelligent children? Why do we need to? 40:35 What are the best things parents can do to encourage personal growth in their own kids? 43:35 The power of compassion and empathy. 45:50 What kind of parent do you want to be for your kid? 49:45 What is the impact of Girls Mentorship?
In This Episode, We Chat About: Engaging philanthropists and cultivating donors for a nonprofit organization. Building, maintaining, and managing relationships to better serve and build a community. How to find the right nonprofit for you to get involved in. The future of philanthropy and how to engage newer generations in giving. Resources + Links: Connect with Darcy on Instagram | @vivalasdarcy Check out these incredible organizations: Outdoor Afro Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women Rosie's House For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project. Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity. Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative Website | ellyandnoracreative.com Apply to be a guest on the podcast! Show Notes: How can you serve your community in the best way possible? Our special guest today is Darcy Hill, the Director of Development and Communications at Rosie's House! Darcy works with philanthropists in nonprofits to serve clients and impact communities in need. In this episode, we will talk about nonprofit organizations, modern philanthropy, and advocacy, and what we can do to get involved and make a change! We'll go over the key to engaging philanthropists, cultivating donors, and managing relationships for your organization. What is the power of connections? How do you sustain relationships and build community through donors? What can we do to engage newer generations of philanthropists? And for those looking to get involved in giving, we'll discuss the qualifiers you should look for in a nonprofit so you can find the right organization and cause for you! No matter how big or how small, we all have an impact only we can make. So tune in and join us in becoming the change you want to see! 01:20 Meet the amazing Darcy Hill, a philanthropist serving communities and making an impact through nonprofit work! 05:45 What does your day-to-day look like working for a nonprofit? 08:10 The similar values of nonprofit and for-profit organizations. 10:45 Why are relationships key to providing resources and building community? 13:45 How do you show, not tell, your positive impact on a community? 16:55 How do you engage your philanthropists? 20:00 What are the best ways to maintain relationships? 23:50 Assessing and choosing the right organization for you. 28:30 What can people do as advocates? 30:05 What qualifiers should we look for in nonprofits? 34:15 Staffing and turnover costs in nonprofits. 35:30 How does our generation engage in philanthropy differently from older generations? 38:05 Why should we treat all gifts equally? 40:30 What are ways to engage in nonprofits other than giving directly? 43:20 Why do we need to pay attention to all levels of donors? 44:35 What organizations are you currently donating to? 45:50 What work does your nonprofit do?
In This Episode, We Chat About: Bringing more awareness and access to mental health & wellbeing, especially for at-risk demographics. How to create opportunities for mental wellness as female leaders and entrepreneurs. The relation between mental health and physical health. Modeling and teaching mindfulness and emotional intelligence to the next generation. How to tap into your inner child and find joy and self care in your daily life. Resources + Links: Follow Black Girls Smile on Instagram | @blackgirlssmile Connect with Lauren | lcarson@blackgirlssmile.org Find out more and get involved at https://www.blackgirlssmile.org/ For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project. Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity. Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative Website | ellyandnoracreative.com Apply to be a guest on the podcast! Show Notes: How does creating more spaces for mental wellness empower those around us? More importantly, how does it empower you? Today, we are joined by Lauren Carson, the executive director and founder of Black Girls Smile Inc., a non-profit organization focused on mental health education for Black girls and women! She is here to share her wisdom on all things related to mental health, so we can learn the key to building a better, healthier future! We'll discuss what we can do as female thought leaders to spread awareness, create more access, and destigmatize one of the most important aspects of our health. How are mental health and physical health interconnected? What does self care really mean, and how can we practice it in our daily lifestyle? Why do we need to model good mental health to the next generation? We'll be answering all these questions and more as we take a deep dive into mental health & wellness, one step at a time. It's time to prioritize your mental wellbeing and start uplifting and empowering the world around you! 01:20 Give a warm welcome to our guest, the executive director and founder of Black Girls Smile Inc., Lauren Carson! 04:00 How can we find balance and grace as women? 07:25 Why is it important for leaders to encourage mental wellbeing within their teams? 08:15 What can we do to create more spaces for mental wellness? 13:00 Setting boundaries for a healthy work-life balance. 15:45 What inspired you to create Black Girls Smile? 18:05 How did your experience with mental health impact this? 21:30 Why is it so important to understand and be aware of our own mental wellbeing? 23:00 What does the privilege of access to mental health resources look like? How can we generate more access for others? 26:55 Modeling mental wellness to younger generations. 28:15 Why do we need to prioritize our mental health alongside our physical health? 31:10 How does mental health affect our bodies? 33:30 Mindfulness and meditation practices versus traditional disciplining methods. 34:50 What is the impact of teaching emotional intelligence to our kids? 36:50 How can we re-parent ourselves and tap into our inner child? 39:55 What is self care actually about? 43:25 What can we do to fight back against societal pressures? 46:20 The importance of serving yourself before serving others. 47:50 How can we get involved with Black Girls Smile?
In This Episode, We Chat About: How having a beginners mindset is a superpower. Ways to discover your passion and pivot your career at any age. How Liz took Sseko Designs from selling shoes out of her car to creating a global company. The unique challenges and clarity that come with running a sustainable business. Resources + Links: Follow Liz on Instagram | @lizbohannon Check out Liz's book | Beginner's Pluck: Build Your Life of Purpose and Impact Now Tune in to Liz's podcast | Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon Follow Sseko Designs on Instagram | @ssekodesigns For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project. Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity. Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative Website | ellyandnoracreative.com Apply to be a guest on the podcast! Show Notes: What do a podcaster, chicken farmer, and founder of a global fair trade fashion brand have in common? In this case they all happen to be today's guest, Liz Bohannon! Liz is here sharing her journey from graduating with her degree in journalism, to testing out careers she felt curious about (yes including starting a chicken farm) and finding a surprising passion for creating a sustainable fashion company. It's about closing the gap between your interests and values, and translating that into your career. Ultimately, what that meant for Liz, has been taking her value of sustainability and helping women and girls all over the world, into making an impact for everyone that comes in contact with Sseko Designs. Tune in to hear some incredible investigative questions Liz has asked herself to guide her path, and how tapping into being a beginner can be a superpower at any age or season of your career. 05:00 Who are some well known guests that surprised you with their vulnerability? 11:15 What advantages do beginners have? 18:30 Drawing inspiration from beginners at any age. 23:00 The power of taking your life experience with you and diving into learning as a beginner. 29:40 How Liz pivoted from one career to another to find her passion. 32:15 The opportunities that can come when you investigate what you are curious about. 35:00 What did the journey look like from selling sandals out of your car to creating a global impact? 40:30 How running a sustainable company provides its own unique challenges and clarity. 43:15 Building a business as a for profit model vs a non-profit.
In This Episode, We Chat About: How social enterprises are creating a better, sustainable future. The impact having access to fresh produce has on rural communities. The importance of fresh produce to your health. Making a change, no matter who or where you are. Resources + Links: Connect with Emily Bland on Instagram | @AllButBland Follow SucSeed on Instagram | @sucseedcanada Learn more at https://sucseed.ca/ For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project. Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity. Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative Website | ellyandnoracreative.com Apply to be a guest on the podcast! Show Notes: Who's ready to help the world grow in a whole new way? Today, we are joined by Emily Bland, social entrepreneur, third generation farmer, and the “Seed-EO” of SucSeed! She'll be showing us how we can make a change and create impact for a more sustainable world, one step at a time. Our talks will cover the positive impact of social enterprises on communities in need around the world. We'll also discuss the importance of fresh produce to a person's health, and how is SucSeed creating more opportunities for access to fresh produce in a sustainable, eco-friendly way. Join us and start planting the seeds for a better tomorrow! 01:20 Introducing Emily Bland: social entrepreneur, “Seed-CEO” of SucSeed, and third generation farmer from Newfoundland! 02:00 What is your history with agriculture? 04:45 A look into the student-run social enterprise programs that are helping students make a change in the world. 08:30 What was your biggest takeaway from your student-run social enterprise experience? 11:35 What did you decide to do after you graduated? 14:25 What is the best advice you've ever gotten? 15:30 How did you plant the seeds of SucSeed as a young entrepreneur? 18:25 What is the technology you've developed? 19:45 The impact of hydroponic gardens for communities and their health. 21:35 What did the lack of fresh produce look like? 24:30 When and why did you make a shift towards education? 27:05 How has the transition been going? 29:05 What is the significance of knowing and keeping to your values? 32:25 What is more important than the result? 34:20 The future of SucSeed.
In This Episode, We Chat About: Sustainable, eco-fashion for modern people in a modern world. Authenticity, diversity, and representation in the fashion industry. The power of expression and human connection via fashion. The ethics behind the garment industry. Resources + Links: Learn more and shop at https://birdsong.london/ Follow Birdsong on Instagram | @birdsonglondon For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project. Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity. Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative Website | ellyandnoracreative.com Apply to be a guest on the podcast! Show Notes: What is always in style? Creating a positive impact, of course! Today we are pleased to have the lovely London-based Sophie Slater sharing her knowledge and know-how of the eco-fashion world! Sophie is the CEO and co-founder of Birdsong, the award-winning eco-friendly, ethical & sustainable fashion brand that has been creating meaningful, lasting impact through their designs and garments. This episode, we're taking a deep dive and close look into the fashion industry: What does authenticity look like in a culture that breeds ideals? How has the industry been shifting towards more diversity and representation? What are the ethics behind garment-making and sweatshops, and how are brands like Birdsong making strides to change it? Most of all, we'll explore what makes fashion such a powerful tool for expression, connection, and change in today's modern age! By the end of this episode, you'll walk away knowing how to both look good and do good! 01:50 Meet Sophie Slater, CEO and co-founder of the award-winning ethical eco-fashion brand, Birdsong! 02:45 How did you start your company? 06:00 What is Birdsong all about? 09:00 What are the values of Birdsong? 11:15 Authenticity versus Photoshop. 13:00 How do you cast your models in comparison to the rest of the fashion industry? 17:00 What has changed in the fashion industry concerning diversity and representation? 20:10 How are brands being held accountable in today's age? 22:55 Why are socio-enterprises so important to making meaningful change more accessible? 26:10 The power of individual expression through fashion. 30:05 How do you design clothes for a modern world? 32:40 What is the beauty of being a small brand? 34:50 Why is it better to form deep, meaningful connections? 38:05 What organizations do you support through your supply chain? 41:10 Unethical behavior of sweatshops in the garment industry. 43:20 How does Birdsong create its products sustainably and ethically? 48:20 Finding and spreading your vision.
In This Episode, We Chat About: The function, importance, and power of the bra. The impact women can make as consumers. How to create a business model that gives back. What we can do to get involved. Resources + Links: Follow The Bra Recyclers on Instagram | @thebrarecyclers Learn more at https://www.brarecycling.com/! For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project. Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity. Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative Website | ellyandnoracreative.com Apply to be a guest on the podcast! Show Notes: Are you taking your bra for granted? Our guest today is Elaine Birks-Mitchell, the CEO and founder of The Bra Recycler, a social enterprise that is built around the value of giving back! This episode, Elaine will be sharing her passion of supporting women in more ways than one. We'll explore the business side of things, such as the differences between social enterprises and nonprofits, the power women hold as consumers, as well as a look into how the textile recycling industry works. Then, we dive into the incredible stories of real women and girls to see the function, importance, and difference the right bra can make. Listen in and find out what makes bras a girl's best friend! 01:30 Meet the amazing CEO and founder of The Bra Recycler, Elaine! 02:20 What inspired you to make The Bra Recycler? 07:05 Do you have to be nonprofit to make an impact? 09:15 Creating a business model that gives back. 12:25 How have you been giving businesses opportunities to define their values? 14:35 How do you make it easy for people to be more environmentally friendly? 16:30 Keeping companies accountable. 19:10 What is the power women hold as consumers? 20:45 Why are bras so important to women? 23:15 What is the difference a bra can make? 28:40 Seeing bras from outside of the male gaze. 31:15 What has been your journey with textile recycling? 34:15 What is coming up next for you? 36:00 How can we all get involved?
In This Episode, We Chat About: What food justice advocacy means and its core issues. How we can create opportunities for fresh, healthy, local produce. The ties between food, culture, and art via the human experience. The impact individuals can make to help empower their communities. Resources + Links: Connect with Meag on Instagram | @meagsargent @fullcourtswish Follow Urban Growers Collective on Instagram | @urbangrowerscollective Follow Farm from a Box on Instagram | @farm.from.a.box Learn how to get involved at Urban Growers Collective! For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project. Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity. Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative Website | ellyandnoracreative.com Apply to be a guest on the podcast! Show Notes: Is that your stomach growling, or are you just excited for today's episode? Our special guest today is horticulturist, food justice advocate, and artist: Meag Sargent! She has been working with organizations like Urban Growers Collective and Farm from a Box to help create more opportunities for local access to fresh, healthy foods. We'll explore what food justice looks like, what it means, and how it's impacting communities in positive and empowering ways. Then, we dive into the shared human experience and how it connects food, art, and culture altogether to bond us as people. How do food justice organizations get the next generation involved? What is the link between art and advocacy? What can we do as individuals to help make a real difference? By the end of this episode, you'll be hungry for more! 01:20 Give a warm welcome to Meag, a horticulturist working with Urban Growers Collective & Farm from a Box for food justice advocacy! 02:30 Where did your passion for food come from? 03:50 Where is advocacy often born from? 06:30 What does food justice mean and what are its core issues? 09:30 Approaching control & distributing power. 12:20 How does food bring us together through a shared human experience? 16:40 What does the Urban Growers Collective do to help increase food access? 18:50 How are you getting kids involved? 20:25 Eliminating the unknown. 24:45 What does Farm from a Box do? 26:50 How does it make starting a farm easier? 28:55 What is the link between art and advocacy? 31:15 Creating spaces for dialogue. 33:05 How does art foster empathy? 34:20 What are the next steps after awareness? 36:00 What can we do to make a difference?
In This Episode, We Chat About: Finding, keeping, and reinventing our identities. Becoming aware and listening to our true selves. Understanding your purpose. The common threads that tie us together. Resources + Links: Connect with Mission ONE on Instagram | @partnerwithmissionone Learn more about Mission ONE! For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project. Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity. Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative Website | ellyandnoracreative.com Apply to be a guest on the podcast! Show Notes: What are the common threads that tie us all together? Today's guest, Olivia Mulerwa, is here to untangle those threads for us to see! As the interim president of Mission ONE, Olivia has valuable wisdom to share about identity, purpose, authenticity of the self, and much more. How do we define and redefine our identities? How can we learn to listen to our intuition? What can we do to show up authentically on online spaces? By the end of the episode, you'll be walking away with a new understanding of what your true self really means! 01:20 Meet the interim president of Mission ONE with a passion for justice and human rights, Olivia Mulerwa! 02:15 How did you get to where you are today? 07:55 Being the person who says yes. 09:35 How were you able to keep pieces of your identity after moving to Arizona? 12:00 Using your privilege. 15:00 What are the ways we restrict our purpose? 16:30 How do we choose to show up? 20:40 What are you grateful about from your journey? 22:30 What is the power of being able to reinvent yourself? 26:45 How do we become aware of ourselves? 29:45 Learning to listen. 33:00 How do we attract others to our authentic selves? 35:35 Recognizing the season of life you're in. 37:45 How does Mission ONE align with your purpose? 40:05 What attracted you to Mission ONE? 43:40 How can we see the good and humanness in others? 46:10 What is your vision as you step into a leadership role? 48:10 Nonprofit work versus full profit work. 50:40 How do you establish a true culture?
In This Episode, We Chat About: The actions we can make as individuals to create a change. Leading by example, not shame. Keeping companies accountable as consumers. Tips for shopping sustainably and responsibly. Resources + Links: Connect with Kate on Instagram | @katepepler Follow The Tare Shop on Instagram | @thetareshop Find out more on thetareshop.com For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project. Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity. Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative Website | ellyandnoracreative.com Apply to be a guest on the podcast! Show Notes: What is the true power of the consumer? Hint: It might be more powerful than you think! Today, we have guest Kate Pepler, the founder, owner, and CEO of The Tare Shop, a package-free grocery brand! Kate is here to share her passion for sustainability and taking action. We'll discuss what we can do as conscientious consumers to create change as individuals and keep businesses accountable. We'll explore the truth behind recycling, leading by example, what greenwashing is and how to look out for it, and more. Tune in and find out how you can start making a real difference today! 01:20 Give a warm welcome to the founder and CEO of The Tare Shop, Kate Pepler! 04:55 What is The Tare Shop? 06:50 How do you push through overwhelming news in order to make a change? 11:05 How can we pressure businesses to create change? 12:15 Leading by example. 14:10 Can small individual actions create significant change in the world? 18:20 Why is it so important to communicate our values as consumers? 20:05 What is the B Corp? How do they hold companies accountable? 24:35 What is “greenwashing”? 27:25 What is the actual percentage of recycling? 30:45 Shopping sustainably at The Tare Shop. 33:45 How can people start shopping sustainably in their areas?
In This Episode, We Chat About: Cultural shifts towards spiritual entrepreneurship. The value and power of fluidity and flexibility. Divine servant leadership and how we can pursue it ourselves. Answering your soul purpose calling. Resources + Links: Connect with Sarah Rose on Instagram | @spiritualCEO Learn more at sarah-rose.net! For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project. Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity. Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative Website | ellyandnoracreative.com Apply to be a guest on the podcast! Show Notes: Are you ready to answer the call of your soul? Today, we are joined by divine leadership coach and soul-led business mentor, Sarah Rose! Our discussions this episode will take us on a soul-centered journey exploring spiritual entrepreneurship and what it means, its impact on humanity, and what we can do to achieve it for higher elevation. Along the way, we'll talk about fluidity and flexibility in business spaces, building intent and integrity behind a purpose, and much more. Get ready to join us for an episode full of heart, spirit, and soul! 01:20 Meet Sarah Rose, divine leadership coach and soul-led business mentor helping people find their spiritual entrepreneurship! 02:20 What does being a “soul-led” business mentor mean? 04:00 How do your clients recognize their calling? 06:10 What are key indicators for people to identify their calling? 11:25 The power of fluidity and flexibility. 13:20 Why would businesses benefit from a more fluid way of thought? 18:05 How has the power dynamic between employers and employees recently shifted in our culture? 21:50 How are “soft skills” changing business? 24:00 The importance of intent and integrity. 27:25 What is “divine servant leadership”? 30:05 What is an example of unconditional servant leadership? 33:00 During your journey, what made you step into your own power? 35:45 What was your experience with the higher power? 39:45 How do you help your clients move forward on their spiritual journey?
In This Episode, We Chat About: The value creatives make in their communities and economies. The impact women make through opportunities for growth and flexibility. Removing the gatekeepers in a nontraditional marketplace. Resources + Links: Connect with Hannah on Instagram | @hannahpobar Find out more about Home Studio list | https://www.homestudiolist.com/ Follow Home Studio List on Instagram | @homestudiolist For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project. Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity. Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative Website | ellyandnoracreative.com Apply to be a guest on the podcast! Show Notes: What amazing things can women do when given the opportunity? Today is all about finding out the answer! In this episode, we are joined by Hannah Pobar, the founder and CEO of Home Studio List! We'll explore how Hannah has been empowering women by creating more opportunities for them to utilize their assets and tap into their creativity. How has she fostered a supportive community of women? How do we eliminate the gatekeepers in creative spaces? What is the impact women make with access to more income and better flexibility? You won't want to miss your opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business! 01:20 Meet the innovative founder and CEO of Home Studio List, Hannah Pobar! 02:20 How did you get started? 07:00 What has it been like working with a community of women? 09:30 What are your thoughts on the development of shared economy? 11:10 Eliminating the gatekeepers. 13:00 How does shared economy create new opportunities for women? 16:50 What did you learn from working with larger brands? 19:00 How does budgeting and pricing affect accessibility? 23:10 How has the opportunity to generate more income and flexibility helped women to create a bigger impact? 27:35 Changing the way we view design. 28:30 What is coming up next for you and your business?
In This Episode, We Chat About: Making positive social change and innovation. Avoiding making a negative impact. The power of self-awareness and decision making. Decentering yourself and being a part of a community. Resources + Links: Connect with Servane on LinkedIn | @servanemouazan Check out Servane's Instagram | @servanemouazan Grow your brand, income, and impact!Learn more on our website ellyandnoracreative.com Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative @ellyandnoracreative For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot Follow along with the podcast on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot Apply HERE to be featured on Chicks Who Give A Hoot! Show Notes: How do you know if the change you're making is a good one? In this episode, we're going to dive into social change and innovation alongside our guest, Servane Mouazan, a conscious innovation coach! Servane is passionate about building vibrant social impact ecosystems, and the Thinking Environment. In the past 20 years, she acquired global senior experience in social enterprise, philanthropy, social investment and built the capacity of ca 10,000 entrepreneurs, movement leaders, finance providers and innovators – mainly women - across various social enterprise, gender equality and tech-for-good ecosystems. As a result, individuals and teams have built trust and skills, and used their imagination to develop strategic actions, that transform people's lives. We'll discuss what we can do to create a positive impact in a community, and how to avoid making a negative one. We also explore the importance of understanding the values, decision making, and intentionality behind the impact we make. We all have the power to create a change in this world, so join us to start making real, better changes today! 01:35 Say hello to guest Servane, conscious innovation coach and CEO of Ogunte! 02:15 What is the work that you're doing now? 03:55 The trifecta of imagination, trust, and resources. 05:15 Who do you primarily work with? 06:20 When is an entrepreneur ready to create social change? 10:15 The difference between fact and perception. 12:15 What is the effect of self-awareness and intentionality on decision making? 16:15 How can we make sure the social change we make is positive? 18:30 What do we need to be aware of when creating social innovation? 21:45 What approach can businesses adopt to make a better impact? 25:25 Why should you remove yourself from the center? 30:55 How can smaller scale businesses create impact? 32:10 What does the idea of “small” mean? 36:20 Exploring your values. 39:35 What are you currently working on, and what do you have planned for the future?
In This Episode, We Chat About: Moringa trees as a sustainable superfood and its benefits. How to build a more sustainable and ethical business model for the future. The shift towards ethical consumerism and its impact. The careers and passions that empower women. Resources + Links: Connect with Lisa on Instagram| @lisamcurtis Check out Kuli Kuli's products | https://www.kulikulifoods.com/ Grow your brand, income, and impact!Learn more on our website ellyandnoracreative.com Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative @ellyandnoracreative For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot Follow along with the podcast on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot Apply HERE to be featured on Chicks Who Give A Hoot! Show Notes: How do empowered women empower those around them? Our guest for today, the founder of Kuli Kuli Foods, Lisa Curtis, is the answer to that question! She's passionate about creating a positive change in the world by making sustainable, ethical consumption accessible to everyone. This episode, we take a deep dive into the sustainability and benefits of superfoods such as moringa. Then, we discuss what we can do as consumers to find more ethical ways to consume products, and what businesses can do to build sustainable models for the future. It's time to learn how we can work together for a more sustainable planet, so join us for a super amazing episode about superfoods! 01:40 Meet Lisa Curtis, founder of Kuli Kuli Foods and moringa super-fan! 02:15 How did you start Kuli Kuli? 04:25 What is moringa? Why do people not really know about it? 07:15 What is it like being an advocate for products unknown to the widespread market? 09:15 The process behind moringa. 11:35 How has your business helped support other women? 14:40 What is the impact of social enterprise? 17:55 How has your business helped another woman grow and expand her own community? 21:15 How are you creating a more beautiful and sustainable planet? 24:40 The benefits of value-based branding. 26:30 What can companies do to build a more sustainable and ethical supply chain? 29:00 What do you think has caused the recent shift towards ethical consumerism? 32:30 How have you been helping other women pursue their passions? 34:30 What is your advice to another woman who has an idea? 37:30 What are some of the new moringa products you developed? 40:25 What are the moringa products and where can we find them?
In This Episode, We Chat About: The story behind Moringa School and its transformation on education in Africa. The benefits, impacts, and challenges behind education. Self-discovery and exploration. Masculine and feminine energies and how to find balance between them. Resources + Links: Check out Audrey's blog! | https://audrey-cheng.medium.com/ Follow Audrey on Twitter | @audreypcheng Grow your brand, income, and impact!Learn more on our website ellyandnoracreative.com Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative @ellyandnoracreative For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot Follow along with the podcast on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot Apply HERE to be featured on Chicks Who Give A Hoot! Show Notes: Today we're taking you back to school! This episode, our guest is the incredible Audrey Cheng, founder and former CEO of Moringa School in Kenya! She's here to share her story behind Moringa and how it has created a positive impact for local communities. We'll discuss the importance of access to education and empowering students for the future. Then, we dive into Audrey's journey with self-discovery over the past year. What has she learned about herself, and what can we take away from her experiences? Whether it's transforming higher education or finding ourselves through self-discovery, today is all about learning! 01:35 Say hello to the founder and current board member of Moringa School, Audrey Cheng! 02:10 What is your story behind Moringa? 04:35 What are the benefits of investing in the local economy and business? 08:45 Why did you want Moringa to teach technical skills? 12:00 How have you seen the impact of Moringa on your students and graduates? 14:05 The challenges behind education. 16:10 What is the impact of having versus not having access to employment after education? 19:00 What have you been recently working on? 21:35 The four discovery questions. 25:15 What have you learned about yourself this past year? 28:50 How does knowing yourself help to dissolve fears? 31:40 How have you been helping to resource women? 33:05 Exploring your feminine energy. 35:40 How do you balance feminine and masculine energy in your business?
In This Episode, We Chat About: The mission behind the massage experience at Squeeze! Learnings from scaling Drybar that have translated into creating Squeeze. How to create company culture and make sure your employees feel valued. Ways to give back with your business NOW! Resources + Links: Connect with Brittany on Instagram | @britdrisc Tune in to Brittany's Podcast | Girlfriends in Business For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project. Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity. Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative Website | ellyandnoracreative.com Apply to be a guest on the podcast! Show Notes: Chicks Who Give a Hoot is BACK and we couldn't be more excited to be joined by Co-Founder of Squeeze and co-host of the Girlfriends in Business Podcast, Brittany Driscoll! Highlighting women who are doing big things to give back through their businesses is something we're big fans of here, and today we get to hear ways Brittany is giving back in ways that align with everything Squeeze is about. Having helped scale Drybar from 30 million to over 100 million, Brittany shares how she has taken lessons and applied them to creating a better, new massage experience in a “saturated market”. Regardless of the industry you're in, this episode is full of amazing takeaways from how to uplevel the experience you give your clients, to messaging that resonates, and ways to create a solid company culture! Of course with a feel good focus on giving back! 03:30 Meet Brittany Driscoll!06:20 Scaling Drybar from 30 million to over 100 million, and taking that knowledge into creating Squeeze! 10:40 What inspired you to create The Feel Good Company? 19:00 How an abundant mindset will help you grow your business. 23:15 How do you create your company culture? 26:40 Questions we ask in our interview process that flows into our company culture. 28:00 Ways to show up for your employees so they feel heard and appreciated. 34:15 What does “overnight success” really look like? 37:20 How did you decide on the organization to support with your business? 41:00 The benefit of giving back NOW, not waiting until you have a larger business.
This purpose, this mission of ours to elevate the voices of women, is something that has been swirling around in my mind since I finished our first season of the podcast. Having interviewed 40 + incredible women, I still felt this tug to bring back these meaningful conversations with women who are making waves in the world. In the absolute best way! My hope is that I'm able to shine a light on women who are making an impact in a way that YOU can see yourself in her, and create the change you uniquely can in the world. Thanks for being here! Thanks for giving a hoot, and please subscribe! We can't wait for you to join us on this mission of elevating the voices of women, sharing their stories, and empowering you - one of a powerful community of Chicks Who Give a Hoot! In This Episode, We Chat About: The inspiration behind Chicks Who Give A Hoot My hope for you as you tune into the podcast A teaser of what you can expect in this brand new season! Resources + Links: For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project. Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity. Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative Website | ellyandnoracreative.com Apply to be a guest on the podcast!
Each week Sara Chambers is inspiring creative women to use their collective power for good by highlighting women who care about the world around them. Through these interviews, we're inspiring women to get involved, be change, and do good.
Molly is the Executive Director and Founder of the Idaho Horror Film Festival and Boise Film Foundation. She launched the film festival in 2014 to support Idaho’s emerging filmmakers. In this episode, Molly is talking about how the Idaho Horror Film Festival started with arts legislation at the forefront, how the festival has created a ripple effect in the local economy, and how this women-run festival is inspired by the survivalism of women in horror films. 000001A9 000001A7 00006F51 00006F51 0001ABDB 0001ABDB 00007C9C 00007E94 00005C0A 00005C0A
Sarah Sterling is a coach and consultant at Co-Lab Leadership Group, which supports purpose-driven leaders, helping them sustain and scale their impact. In this episode, Sarah is sharing how her organization, Co-Lab Leadership Group, is empowering leaders from all different industries to create a working culture that is driven by purpose. We're also talking about the power of mentorship and how we can help to make sure our fellow female co-workers are heard by echoing their ideas and opinions.
Cheryl is the President Tirzah International, which is a global organization that partners with women leaders in their own nations to combat poverty, exclusion from education, modern-day slavery, HIV/AIDS, and violence against women and girls. Through her work with various non-profits, Cheryl has lived and worked in Mexico, Honduras, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and South Carolina - and has enjoyed them all! She now lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two sons. In this episode, Cheryl is sharing how her organization, Tirzah International, is empowering women all over the world, how she believes women are uniquely created to transform communities, and how the organization is working to transcend global divides such as religion. 000001E5 000001E3 00007C14 000073EB 0023A23E 0023A23E 00007F47 00007BA0 002362AC 002362AC
Carolina Vee is a fierce advocate for at-risk high school students and victims of sexual assault, through her social campaign, Shorts Not Shouts. She’s also the woman behind the podcast, The Way I See It, which explores her life experiences with themes including sexual assault, estranged family, mental illness, heartbreak, and self-discovery. In this episode, Carolina is sharing how her early life inspired her to help at-risk high school students see their potential through mentorship, how she shows up in the world despite a battle with mental illness, and how her experience with catcalling turned into a social movement.
Sam Harper is a self-proclaimed hippie and previous behavioral health therapist. She got her degree in professional counseling, specializing in trauma and expressive art therapy. These days she spends her time managing a team in the humanitarian space and her 5-year-old son, Quinn. In this episode, Sam is sharing how she battled cancer three times, how she used her background in expressive art therapy to heal herself, and how being vulnerable about her recent treatment helped her to grow and finally identify as a cancer survivor.
Laura Ellen is a self-proclaimed Diet and fitness industry escapee and certified life coach who is out to revolutionize the nutrition and diet industry that has left people misinformed, vulnerable, and manipulated. She hopes that through a combination of community and science, people can learn to stop the cycle of self-hate and eliminate food fear. In this episode, Laura tells her personal story and how she went from a fitness competitor with a severe eating disorder to life and food coach. She sharing her extensive knowledge of the science of behavior formulas and how she helps her clients by starting with their beliefs. She's also spilling her top 3 secrets for starting your journey to better health with food. 0000021B 0000021A 00006457 000064C1 00005A4E 00005A4E 00007DA6 00007E95 00005A34 00005A34
Sarah Cronk is the founder of The Sparkle Effect, a national nonprofit organization that creates cheerleading and dance programs that bring together students with and without disabilities. Since 2009, The Sparkle Effect has generated over 200 teams that directly impact over 10,000 students. Sarah’s work with The Sparkle Effect has appeared in numerous national news and media outlets, including People Magazine, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, and NBC Nightly News. Sarah graduated from Whitman College in 2015 with a degree in Psychology. Today, in addition to serving as Chief Development Officer for The Sparkle Effect, Sarah works as a marketing strategist for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and serves on the board for the National Inclusion Project. In this episode, Sarah is sharing about why she started The Sparkle Effect, how it's affecting the high school experience for all students, and how the inclusivity movement is changing entire communities. 00000306 00000305 0000BF2A 0000BF2A 0005426D 0005426D 0000843A 0000843E 00005E97 00005E97
Cassie is an educator, performer, and activist. After graduating summa cum laude from Northern Arizona University, she began her career teaching middle school science at a public school. She spends her evenings and weekends performing as a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and actor, as well as volunteering at Arizona's oldest and largest no-kill shelter, Arizona Animal Welfare League. Cassie has many passions, but perhaps her largest is her desire to enact change through civic engagement, and encouraging others to be informed and active voters. In this episode, Cassie is sharing about the Red for Ed movement in Arizona, the importance of education in a modern society, and why we should all be engaged in politics. 0000015B 00000159 0000DD8D 0000DD8D 0000F23E 0000F23E 00007E9F 00007E43 00005E2F 00005E2F
Sara Blanco has always been interested in women’s empowerment and has become especially passionate about women’s political leadership since joining Running Start, which is a nonpartisan organization that supports the young women who will shape tomorrow’s world by addressing the absence of equal representation in the halls of government. She has had the opportunity to speak to audiences large and small about women in politics and appreciates the small nonprofit experience of wearing many hats and doing every kind of work. In this episode, Sara is sharing how Running Start is making politics accessible to women, the importance of women representation in government, the reasons that women are discouraged from running for office, and how the current political climate has resulted in women running for public office in record numbers. 00000298 00000297 0000CA81 0000CA81 00031168 00031168 00007EC4 00007EB5 00005F4E 00005F4E
Maia Bittner is the Co-founder of Pinch was previously the Co-founder and CTO Rocksbox. She’s passionate about empowering women in tech. She’s an Angel investor in women-owned startups. She was included last year’s Forbes 30 under 30 and she runs a brunch called Series XX that connects female investors, engineers, and startups. In this episode, Maia is sharing how she's created an inclusive hiring system that challenges traditional practices and how her app Pinch is helping minimize income and housing inequality by making good credit accessible to those who rent their homes. 00000295 00000294 0000919F 000088BB 0029BA59 0029BA59 00007EE7 000078B0 00297AC6 00297AC6
In this episode, Founder and Executive Director of PERIOD, Nadya Okamoto is sharing all about PERIOD and the key reasons that menstruation is one of the foundational issues in the fight for general equality. She's talking about how her own personal experiences with housing instability led her to start PERIOD, how starting a movement at any age all comes down to passion, and why men need to be just as invested in the conversations around periods. 000000F5 000000F3 00006663 00005F0C 001CD968 001CD968 00007EC3 00007DF5 00005A82 00005A82
Maline is the woman behind Nooma Consulting, which helps adoptive parents better understand their children, giving them a perspective on adoption that is not sold in the media, through agencies, or in orphanages. She helps parents explore the difficult truth that the completion of one family is the loss of another, giving them advice and resources for their journey. She’s also the author of several books on adoption. In this episode, Maline is sharing her extensive knowledge and personal experience around the difficulties of adoption. We're talking about the connections between adoption and human trafficking, the complexities of interracial adoption, and resources that prospective adoptive parents can access when considering adoption. 00000247 00000246 0000681D 00006126 0036C815 0036C815 00007ED7 00007ED7 0000F51A 0000F51A
Ann Muno has been doing girls' empowerment work for over 20 years. She co-founded Powerful Voices and directs a statewide non-profit called The Justice for Girls Coalition of Washington State. Her articles that capture what works to empower girls have been published in academic and peer-reviewed journals including Social Work in Education, Crime & Delinquency and After School Matters. In this episode, Ann and I are chatting about the issue of girl's empowerment and what that really means. Ann is sharing her extensive knowledge and experience on how she helps girls realize their power by overcoming a scarcity mindset, redefining what a leader looks like, learning how to have healthy conflict, and letting go of the shame associated with our identities. 0000028D 0000028C 0000AD7B 0000AD7B 00106058 00106058 00007E35 00007D64 002BF734 0000FAB6
Taylor Morrison is a quasi-creative, communicator, and a change agent. She leads employee engagement at a telematics startup by day, a brand strategy firm and an e-commerce shop by night, advocates for water and sanitation health in her spare time, and writes every moment in between. In this episode, Taylor and I are chatting about the importance of diversity and representation across industries, the reasons that water and sanitation are women's issues, and how to have hard conversations with people who have opposing views.
Promise Tangeman-Wurzell (and yes, that's her real name) is a graphic designer, certified digital marketing strategist, style curator, and owner of the web design firm, Go Live Hq. She's also the co-founder of Designer Vaca, an annual collaborative vacation for female designers in Palm Springs. In this episode, Promise is sharing about her business, how she copes with perfectionism and the importance of cultivating a spirit of generosity by giving back.
In this episode, content creator Caroline Lee is sharing about her travels as a humanitarian photographer, her thoughts on the future of social media, and the way that she's helping other photographers use their talents for good.
In this episode, Arielle Estoria is sharing about how being vulnerable in her spoken word poetry is vital to her art, the importance of an arts education, and how a trip to Thailand led her to be involved in a mission to end human trafficking and exploitation.
In this episode, Blythe Hill is sharing about how her fun fashion challenge of wearing a dress everyday in December morphed into an anti-trafficking movement, how she started the Dressember Foundation even through she didn't have a background in nonprofit, and how you can get involved.
In this episode, Sandra Chile is sharing how she uses her wedding photography business to give back to her community and how she encourages her couples to make small intentional choices that create social change for others.
In this episode, Amber is sharing her passion for making change in the world through her social enterprise Eleventh Candle Company, how she's tackling the complex issue of human trafficking, and her thoughts on the community that stretches from Africa to Ohio.
In this episode, Beth Allen is sharing the lessons she learned while working in Bolivia, her advice to young people who are out to save the world, and some profound truths behind the glamorization of humanitarian work.
In this episode, Lauren Constantine, the powerhouse behind Creative for a Cause, is sharing her observations around philanthropy, inspiring us to all use our talents for good, and sharing more about the launch of her new platform.
In this episode, I'm speaking to Ashlyn Carter who is a copywriter and calligrapher to creatives. She's sharing her story on overcoming perfectionism, an eating disorder, and mental illness. She's also sharing her thoughts on stewardship and the organizations she gives back to through her business.
In this episode, sexual empowerment coach and author Amy Jo Goddard shares the common struggles she sees with sexual identity, the dangerous consequences of avoiding comprehensive sexual education for young people, and the shocking truths found in her documentary called At Your Cervix.
In this episode musicians and veteran recording artists Anne Montone and Jennifer Cook share more about their musical project for kids, Again Again, how music can help kids learn, and why it's important for women to give time and energy to their passions.
In this episode, internationally recognized artist and Creative Coach Carrie Seid shares her thoughts on creativity, how stereotypes about artists are damaging, and how art can start conversations leading to social justice and positive change.
In this episode the Chief Operating Officer at The Veterans Directory, Joanna Sweatt, is sharing her story of transition from military into civilian life and how she came to help other veterans, especially women share their experiences, find community, and live among those they fought to serve for so long.
In this episode, Michelle Gifford is sharing how she used her talent of photography to start Beauty Revived, the power of leaning into your desire to do good, and how just being willing to help is more than enough.
In this episode, Diana Oestreich is sharing her powerful story of war and how it lead her to choose to fight for peace, inspiring us to show up for the things that matter. She's also sharing some of her experiences as a sexual assault nurse and how we can all be advocates for those who have been affected.
In this episode, Tali Love shares her personal experience with family estrangement and how her work seeks to build a community for others in similar situations as well as dispel the stigmas attached to adults estranged from their parents. Her insights are both eye-opening and poignant.
In this episode, Life and Business Success Coach, Reina Pomeroy, is sharing her wisdom on building a positive working culture for women to thrive, thinking of creativity as self-care, and the work she's doing with Pencils of Promise.
In this episode, Cleo Barnett of The Amplifier Foundation is sharing more about the power of art to inspire action and create conversations. She's giving us insight into her role as a curator and how Amplifier Foundation created a movement in a divisive time in American politics.
In this episode, Globe InCo-Founder and Director of Marketing, Liza Moiseeva is talking to us about micro-finance as a sustainable solution to poverty, how we have to think beyond our donations, and how her passions led her to start a company that connects remote artisans to global consumers.