Gentle Earth Business Network Podcast: Inspiring Stories From Change-Making Entrepreneurs

Podcast #010 Wendy Baldwin & Nahuel Arruda-Starzenski of The Fabric of Humanity Hear how an economist/business consultant and a veteran in the clothing industry combined their talents and expertise to create a social enterprise with a built-in philanthropic angle. We talk about the ins & outs of crowd-funding, the challenges and pleasures of entrepreneurship, and of course, the difference this remarkable company is making in communities in India, Nepal and Columbia. Hear Wendy & Nahuel's story and how their work is taking social enterprise to whole new level. Click PLAY above to listen to our conversation or subscribe on iTunes so you don’t miss an episode. Find out more about Wendy & Nahuel and The Fabric of Humanity: Website: https://thefabricofhumanity.com Facebook: @thefabricofhumanity Instagram: @thefabricofhumanity Twitter: @TFOHclothing Introducing this podcast: Janet Viirre of TresBello I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode or about this podcast series. Please leave your comments below.

Podcast #009 Laurinda Lee of Kind Karma Company Laurinda Lee of Kind Karma Company saw a need close to home and decided she could do something to make a difference. Her business offers others a skill and a chance to change their circumstances; a chance to create a life of their own choosing.     Hear Laurinda's story and how her work is offering an opportunity for those often overlooked to gain confidence, skills and choices. Click PLAY above to listen to our conversation or subscribe on iTunes so you don’t miss an episode. Find out more about Laurinda and Kind Karma Company: Website: https://www.kindkarmaco.com Facebook: @kindkarmaco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindkarmaco/ Introducing this podcast: Jen & Bryan Danger of ZenBox Design I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode or about this podcast series. Please leave your comments below.  

Podcast #008 Anélia Victor & Renée Macpherson of The Original Smiths Could you be business partners with your best friend? Hear how it works for Anélia Victor & Renée Macpherson of The Original Smiths. Plus the women share their professional and personal challenges beginning a business that blends their talent for up-cycling vintage clothing with their desire to make a difference. They offer great advice for other entrepreneurs too, whether seasoned professionals or those at the starting gate. Hear Anélia & Renée's story and how their work empowers others through creative projects, plus the joys and challenges of owning your own business. Click PLAY above to listen to our conversation or subscribe on iTunes so you don’t miss an episode. Find out more about Anélia & Renée and The Original Smiths: Website: https://www.theoriginalsmiths.com Facebook: @ogsmiths Instagram: #ogsmiths Introducing this podcast: Krista Jefferson of Just One I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode or about this podcast series. Please leave your comments below.  

Podcast #007 Nada Nosseir of Turath Nada Nosier of Turath is passionate about maintaining heritage craftsmanship; not only for the beauty that these skilled artisans bring to their work, but to maintain workmanship that has been a part of her native Egypt for hundreds of years. Anxious to keep these dying practices alive, Nada's work supports the livelihoods of communities while maintaining quality products and workmanship that many of us have forgotten or never known in today's fast fashion era. Hear Nada's story and how Turath helps maintain heritage craftsmanship while helping communities in her home country of Egypt. Click PLAY to listen to our conversation or subscribe on iTunes so you don’t miss an episode. Find out more about Nada and Turath: Website: http://www.turathegypt.com Facebook: @TurathEgypt Instagram: #turathegypt Introducing this podcast: Veronica Sinclaire of Social Gem I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode or about this podcast series. Please leave your comments below.  

Podcast #006 Laura Baer of LauraBaer.ca "Jack Of All Trades" is a title that can be used to describe Laura Baer. If it has something to do with your health and well-being, Laura can likely help you. In this episode, you'll hear how Laura's work is helping people live more wholistic lives. But more than that, she is passionate about helping you really know and understand your body, and she's prepared to help you find ways to support your body's wellness, from the inside out.  She offers a few fun and unique methods to bring you and your loved ones back to the basics and restore your vitality. Hear Laura's story and how her work is helping people find their way back to optimal health, quickly and easily. Click PLAY above to listen to our conversation or subscribe on iTunes so you don’t miss an episode. Find out more about Laura's work: Website: http://laurabaer.ca Facebook: @laurabaerRMT Introducing this podcast: Wendy Baldwin & Nahuel Arruda-Starzenski of The Fabric of Humanity I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode or about this podcast series. Please leave your comments below.

Podcast #005 Krista Jefferson of Just One Krista Jefferson is a wife, a mother of three daughters, a photographer, a traveler, a reader and a lover of life. Krista founded “JustOne” – an organization offering African, handcrafted, one of a kind fashion pieces made by former child soldiers from Kony's army, AIDS victims, and people struggling to meet their basic needs. This is what she calls World Changing Fashion. Hear Krista's story and how her work is helping people in Uganda and Kenya. Click PLAY above to listen to our conversation or subscribe on iTunes so you don’t miss an episode. Find out more about Krista and Just One: Website: https://www.iamjustone.ca Facebook: @IAmJustOne.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i_am_justone/ Twitter: IAmJustOne.ca Introducing this podcast: Anélia Victor & Renée Macpherson of The Original Smiths I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode or about this podcast series. Please leave your comments below.

Podcast #004 Jen & Bryan Danger of ZenBox Design Jen & Bryan Danger took the road less traveled and set off to find adventure only to return home to find bliss in their own backyard. If you're interested in living minimally (even if that only means rethinking how you function better in the space you currently have), then Jen and Bryan have great advice for you. In this episode, Jen & Bryan share their journey to ZenBox Design's creation. They also share how they support each other, how each brings their unique skills to the table and what success means to them. Hear Jen & Bryan's story and how their work is helping people live comfortably with less, without sacrificing design, function or style. Click PLAY above to listen to our conversation or subscribe on iTunes so you don’t miss an episode. Find out more about Jen, Bryan and ZenBox Design: Website: http://www.zenboxdesign.com Facebook: @zenboxdesign Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenboxdesign/ Introducing this podcast: Nada Nosseir of Turath I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode or about this podcast series. Please leave your comments below.

Podcast #003 Veronica Sinclaire of Social Gem Veronica Sinclaire started her social enterprise in 1993, before fair trade was even a thing. Veronica shares why and how she got started, some of the challenges and lessons learned in her 20+ years as a social entrepreneur, and she shares what she feels the world needs more (and less) of. Hear Veronica's story and learn how and where her work is helping communities and supporting the education of young girls. Plus hear how you too can help with a unique way to support her change-making work. Click PLAY above to listen to our conversation or subscribe on iTunes so you don’t miss an episode. Find out more about Veronica and Social Gem: Website: https://www.socialgem.org Facebook: @SocialGemNetwork Introducing this podcast: Laura Baer of LauraBaer.ca I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode or about this podcast series. Please leave your comments below.  

Podcast #002 Janet Viirre of TresBello Janet once dreamed of having a shop that sold products from far off lands. Now her very unique shop does that and more. "The things I buy for TresBello (Three Beautiful) are reminders that the world is small, the world is beautiful, and the people of the world are beautiful. Come join me, and be a part of that." Hear Janet's story and about how and where her work is making a difference in the world. Click PLAY above to listen to our conversation or subscribe on iTunes so you don't miss an episode. Find out more about Janet and TresBello: Website: http://www.tresbello.com Facebook: @1TresBello Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tresbello/ Twitter: @tresbello_janet Introducing this podcast: Laurinda Lee of Kind Karma Company I'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode or about this podcast series. Please leave your comments below.  

Podcast #001 Introduction: What Is This Podcast About? Welcome to The Gentle Earth Business Network Podcast! In this podcast series you will be introduced to entrepreneurs who are making it their business to make the world a better place. If you're a consumer who wants to support businesses that are making a positive difference in the world, or you're in the change-making business yourself and want to be inspired by the stories of other like-minded business owners, then YOU are in the right place. Why am I doing this podcast series and what can you expect to hear? Have a listen to this short episode and find out. I bring you, The Gentle Earth Business Network Podcast. Get ready to be INSPIRED! Hit PLAY above to find out more. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this podcast. Please leave your comments below, or on any of the podcast pages.