Everyone has the ability to make a difference, but how does one ensure they are using their unique passions, gifts and talents to create the greatest impact possible? Oftentimes taking the first step can be the biggest hurdle in one's journey to impact and knowing which direction to take can become overwhelming. Journey To Impact will explore the variety of routes one can navigate on their personal impact journey through a variety of topics focusing on impact investing, philanthropy, social enterprise, donor advised funds, and much more so that you can begin to strategically impact your neighborhood, community, or even the world! Your guide on this journey is Ed Gillentine. Ed is the principal of Gillentine Group where he engages the hearts of people who want to use their wealth to create significant impact, but he is also personally invested in global philanthropy and impact projects. Whether this is your first destination on your journey to impact, or you consider yourself a guide, you'll learn something new from Ed and his guests who will share invaluable lessons learned through successes and failures along their own journeys to impact. Now it's time to get off the bench, let's do this!
Allison Karnes returns in this episode to discuss the need for sustainability in an organization. She is the founder of WRAPS, which you can learn about in Episode 67. Because WRAPS gives away a lot its products to those in need, she chose to produce and sell other goods and run a cafe to create additional streams of revenue to run the ministry rather than allowing it to be solely dependent on donations. Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactWRAPS:FacebookDonate to WRAPS:Global OutreachThe Forsaken ChildrenBooks:Journey To Impact by Ed GillentineBuilt to Last by Jim CollinsGood to Great and the Social Sectors by Jim Collins
Today you'll hear from Allison Karnes, the founder of WRAPS. She started this ministry that makes and gives away Washable, Reusable, Affordable Pads to girls in Ethiopia. This gives young girls the chance to continue their education rather than dropping out of school because of the embarrassment that can come from not having access to feminine hygiene products once they begin puberty.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactWRAPS:FacebookDonate to WRAPS:Global OutreachThe Forsaken ChildrenBooks:Journey To Impact by Ed GillentineA Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
This is a fantastic episode where Ed sits down with Vinessa Brown, the Executive Director of LifeLine To Success. This organization helps equip and transform former criminal offenders "into productive members of society."Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphis:www.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.orgLifeLine To Successwww.lifeline2success.org
This episode features Robert Fockler, the President at Community Foundation of Greater Memphis. Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactCommunity Foundation of Greater Memphis:www.cfgm.orgLinkedInBooks:Journey To Impact by Ed GillentinePuritan Boston and Quaker Philadelphia by E. Digby Baltzell
Ed talks with STS Enterprise about how they are providing young people with learning opportunities and helping them to develop skills so they can be successful in their careers and communities. Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphis:www.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.orgSTS Enterprisewww.stsenterprise.orgLinkedInInstagram: @stsenterpriseEmail: contactus@stsenterprise.org
In this episode, Ed Gillentine interviews Meg George, the Co-founder & President of George Philanthropy Group. They discuss a number of topics including Meg's new children's book that aims to help children understand what philanthropy is and learn to become philanthropic. Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactGeorge Philanthropy Group:www.georgephilanthropy.comwww.megtgeorge.comLinkedInInstagram: @georgephilanthropyBooks:Journey To Impact by Ed GillentineWhat's Philanthropy to Philomena? by Meg GeorgeFair Play by Eve Rodsky
Ed and Jared discuss the benefits of a mentoring relationship and what makes a mentorship effective.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphis:www.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.org
In this episode, Ed Gillentine talks with Bob Collins form TrustBridge Global Foundation. Bob explains how TrustBridge helps break down barriers to global giving. He also discusses four major vehicles used to steward significant resources for charitable giving: Donor-Advised Funds, Private Foundations, Supporting Organizations, and Charitable Trusts.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactTrustBridge Global Foundation:www.trustbridgeglobal.comLinkedInBooks:Journey To Impact by Ed GillentineFortune's Children by Arthur T. VanderbiltWhen Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert
Ed and Jared discuss the significance of redirecting young people who are headed down the detrimental path towards the criminal justice system.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphis:www.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.org
In this episode, Ed Gillentine interviews Ross Overline who is the Co-Founder and CEO of Scholars of Finance. Ross discusses how he believes finance is the biggest lever for driving change and why it is consequently so important to instill the values of integrity, humility, compassion, courage, curiosity, and impact into the financial leaders of tomorrow. Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactScholars of Finance:www.scholarsoffinance.orgInstagram: @scholarsoffinancePodcast: Investing in IntegrityEmail: ross@scholarsoffinance.org | hello@scholarsoffinance.orgBooks:Journey To Impact by Ed GillentineA Force for Good by John G. TaftStewardship by John G. TaftSapiens by Yuval HarariPrinciples for Dealing with the Changing World Order by Ray DalioProgress by Johan Norberg
Ed and Jared discuss organizations that help individuals navigate the challenges associated with reentering society after going through the justice system.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphis:www.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.orgReferenced Episode:027: Heart + Analytics = Greater Impact
In this episode, you'll hear from Lincoln Vallett who is the Co-founder and Executive Director of Elevate Ethiopia. This non-profit organization aims to empower and educate families so that they can break the cycle of poverty and go on to produce impact themselves.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactElevate Ethiopia:www.elevateethiopia.orgInstagram: @elevateethiopiaBooks:Journey To Impact by Ed GillentineThe Jesus I Never Knew by Philip YanceyGiving Done Right by Phil Buchanan
In Episode 54, Ed and Jared discussed professional certifications and their role in career advancement . This episode features Robert Montague from Tech901, a non-profit that offers training and certifications in the IT industry. These education programs allow individuals to start or advance an IT career and move towards earning a better living.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphis:www.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.orgTech901:www.tech901.orgInstagram: @tech901
In this episode, Ed talks about legacy planning and impact investing with Phil Cubeta. Phil has been educating in this arena for quite a while and his passion and thoughtfulness regarding philanthropy are undeniable as he and Ed dive deep into a range of topics.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactPhil Cubeta:LinkedInBooks:Journey To Impact by Ed GillentineA Spectrum of Legacies by Mark A. WeberWealth in Families by Charles W. Collier
Ed discusses with Jared Barnett from Slingshot Memphis how some professional certifications can be useful for getting a job or advancing a career where others may have no perceivable value.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphis:www.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.org
In this episode, Ed sits down with JW Gibson who has grown up in Memphis and made an impact on the city in a number of different ways. Mr. Gibson explains his plans for continued impact as he runs to be the next mayor of Memphis.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactJW Gibson:www.jwgibsonformayor.comBooksJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineThe Art of War by Sun Tzu
In Episode 50, Ed talked with Jared Barnett from Slingshot Memphis about the benefits of private transportation. This episode continues with that theme as Ed sits down with My City Rides, a non-profit organization that helps make it possible for individuals in the Memphis area to own affordable transportation.To learn even more about My City Rides, revisit Episode 24.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphis:www.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.orgMy City Rides:www.mycityrides.orgInstagram: @mycityrides
In episode 49, Ed and Munit discussed the challenges women face working in the country of Ethiopia. During that trip, Ed also got to sit down with Mintewab Abebe and talk about the obstacles she has overcome in pursuing her education and now practicing corporate law in Ethiopia. Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactBooksJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineAnimal Farm by George Orwell
Today, Ed Gillentine and Jared Barnett discuss how owning a private vehicle rather than being completely reliant on public transportation can lead to financial and even health benefits.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphiswww.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.org
Today's interview is going to sound a bit different. On our podcast, you'll frequently hear Ed reference Ethiopia and the business he helped start there called Highland Harvesters. This is one of two interviews Ed did while in Ethiopia and it features a Highland Harvesters employee named Munit Bekele. She talks about the challenges women face in her country and how she has fought hard to overcome those challenges.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactHighland Harvesters:www.highlandharvesters.comBooksJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineJust Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
Today, Ed Gillentine and Jared Barnett revisit their conversation about training programs for technical careers as a means to alleviate poverty. They interview Karen Treas who is the Chief Administrative Officer and Vice President of Career Services and Industry Relations for Moore Tech. You'll hear how Moore Tech is providing technical training and placements. If you missed the first episode, you'll want to go back and revisit that here. Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphis:www.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.orgMoore Tech:www.mooretech.eduLinkedInInstagram: @moore.tech
In this episode, you'll hear from Dr. Steve Winstead, the Lead Pastor at the International Evangelical Church in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He and Ed discuss some of the things you need to consider when doing work internationally.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactDr. Steve Winstead:www.iecinaddis.orgInstagram: @sswinsteadwww.winsteadfam.orgBooksJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineForeign fo Familiar by Sarah A. LanierWhen Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert
Today, Ed Gillentine and Jared Barnett discuss training programs for technical careers as a means to alleviate poverty. You'll hear interesting ways that some programs are training individuals and even developing future employees. Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphiswww.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.org
Today, Ed Gillentine and Jared Barnett discuss the importance of recognizing the urgency of need in the world while still being wise with your resources and how you approach those needs.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphiswww.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.org
Today, Ed Gillentine and Jared Barnett discuss how easily impact organizations and donors can get distracted by things like how many people are being served. Ultimately, the more important focus is the magnitude of benefits and outcomes in the lives of those being served.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphiswww.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.org
Today Ed talks with Joe Bridges, Founder of The Forsaken Children. They discuss the work that's being done in Ethiopia to help at-risk children living in poverty on the streets. Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactThe Forsaken Children:theforsakenchildren.orgInstagram: @theforsakenchildrenmyminternational.orgBooksJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark ComerWhen Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert
Today, Ed Gillentine and Jared Barnett discuss the interconnected nature of poverty, and consequently, how poverty fighting efforts can be interconnected as well. Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphiswww.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.org
Today Ed talks with David Montague. David started his career as a stock broker, but his journey to impact has led him to become the Founder and Executive Director of Memphis Teacher Residency, where their mission is “Christian love expressed in equal education.”Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactMemphis Teacher Residency:www.memphistr.orgLinkedInwww.edgap.orgwww.litgap.orgBooksJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineA Testament of Hope by Martin Luther King Jr.
If you're trying to evaluate the effectiveness of a poverty fighting program, here are 4 questions you can ask. Ed Gillentine and Jared Barnett will break these down in today's episode of Slingshot Stories. Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphiswww.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.org
Today, Ed Gillentine and Jared Barnett discuss benefit-cost ratio as it relates to impact. Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphiswww.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.org
Today Ed sits down with TJ Britton, CEO of Highland Harvesters. You'll hear about their journey of getting into the business of growing apples in Ethiopia and how they created the business to be a vehicle for impacting the lives of the people there. Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactHighland Harvesterswww.highlandharvesters.comLinkedInBooksJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineThe Infinite Game by Simon Sinek
For you to make an impact, you don't necessarily need to do something totally new or outside of your comfort zone. In fact, you may have the greatest impact if you are using your unique gifts and operating out of what Ed refers to as your impact sweet spot. Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphiswww.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.org
Long-term, effective impact work takes heart. However, heart alone is insufficient and can even lead to causing more harm than good. Find out how in this episode of Slingshot Stories.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphiswww.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.org
Are you excited about volunteer work or is it another thing you check off your list? In this Episode, Ed talks with Dr. Sarah Petschonek. She is the Founder and CEO of Volunteer Odyssey which helps volunteers get plugged into and explore various service opportunities in the Memphis area. You'll get to hear about the work she's doing as well as why she believes volunteering should be a little bit selfish.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactVolunteer Odysseywww.volunteerodyssey.comLinkedInInstagram: @volunteerodysseyBooksJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineSoundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking by Jon Acuff
In the business world, people often base their decisions on collected data in order to have a greater chance of success. Why should philanthropy and impact efforts be any different? Data-driven decision making is today's topic on this episode of Slingshot Stories.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphiswww.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.org
Today, we're looking at the arts as a means of impact as Ed sits down with Elizabeth Rouse, President and CEO of ArtsMemphis. They discuss the economic and community impact the arts can have as well as how supporting the arts can even have impact on the artists themselves.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactArtsMemphiswww.artsmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @artsmemphisBooksJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineRange: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein
Any time you're investing in a company, it's wise to do your research first. The same holds true with impact organizations. In this episode of Slingshot Stories, Ed and Jared discuss some things you should consider before making a financial investment in an impact organization.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphiswww.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.org
In this episode, Ed talks with Andre Fowlkes, the President of Start Co. Andre calls Start Co. a venture architect company and you're about to hear what that involves as well as the vision they have for the city of Memphis.Show LinksEd GillentineEdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactStart Co.www.neverstop.coBooksJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineThe Moral Consequences of Economic Growth by Benjamin M. Friedman
We've added a new series called Slingshot Stories. These will be 10-15 minute, targeted episodes on various impact topics. The show is hosted co-hosted by Ed Gillentine from Journey To Impact and Jared Barnett, CEO of Slingshot Memphis, Inc. We hope you find today's topic on poverty to be insightful and helpful.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphiswww.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.org
In this episode you'll hear from Aimee Minnich, Co-founder and General Counsel at Impact Foundation and author of The Profitable Charity. Ed and Aimee have a really interesting discussion about impact investing and the connection between business and charity.Show LinksEd GillentineEdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactImpact Foundationwww.impactfoundation.orgBooksJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineThe Profitable Charity by Aimee MinnichHumility by Andrew Murray
In this episode, Ed chats with two gentlemen from 4:13 Strong, a non-profit in Nashville, TN. 4:13 Strong runs a faith-based program to teach men the necessary vocational and life skills to break free from the cycle of poverty, crime, and dependency.In the conversation, you'll hear from Dr. Chris Frost who is a medical doctor contributing to the organization's impact because he brought his unique skills and a willingness to get off the bench. Hopefully this will remind and encourage you that no matter what your skill set or area of expertise, there is a place that needs what you have to offer. Show LinksEd GillentineEdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impact4:13 Strongwww.413strong.orgInstagram: @413strongBooksJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineWalking With God by John EldridgeGrit by Angela DuckworthMy Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman
Ed sits down with Jared Barnett who is the CEO of Slingshot Memphis. Slingshot, as you may remember from Episode 5 of the podcast, uses a data-driven approach to fight poverty by helping to maximize the effectiveness of impact organizations. Ed's last conversation with Slingshot Memphis is still one of the most downloaded episodes of the show, so be sure to go back and listen to it if you haven't already.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactSlingshot Memphiswww.slingshotmemphis.orgLinkedInInstagram: @slingshotmemphisEmail: disrupt@slingshotmemphis.orgBooksJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineThe Voice of the Heart: by Chip Dodd
Today's guest, Greg Spillyards, shares with Ed about his journey to impact in the commercial real estate space. He explains how he went from a transactional model of real estate to a more redemptive approach.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineCushman & Wakefield/Commercial AdvisorsBooksToxic Charity: by Robert D. LuptonWhen Helping Hurts: by Steve Corbett and Brian FikkertThe Divine Conspiracy: by Dallas Willard
In today's episode, Ed sits down with a panel to discuss America's involvement in Afghanistan as a case study on impact. Multiple impact principles from the book, Journey To Impact, are touched on in this conversation and I hope it gives you insight and wisdom that you can apply to your own impact journey.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineBooksWhen Helping Hurts: by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert
Today, Ed sits down with Andy Nix and Megan Klein from MyCityRides. Their organization provides an affordable motor scooter lease-to-own program so that the need for transportation is no longer a barrier for people to pursue the work and the lives they want.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineMyCityRidesMyCityRides.orgInstagram: mycityridesFacebook: @MyCityRidesLinkedInBooksThirst: by Scott HarrisonToxic Charity: by Robert D. Lupton
Business can be a means of impact in so many ways. Today's guest is Bryan Barringer who is the Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship + Innovation at Christian Brothers University. Bryan not only impacts the businesses around him with his expertise, but he's also teaching young entrepreneurs the real world skills they can use to be effective in business. Remember, no matter what your passion is, there are ways to use it to impact the world. You just need to embrace your gifts and skills, build a plan, and act.Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineBryan Barringer - Director, Center for Entrepreneurship + InnovationEmail: bbarring@cbu.eduCenter for Entrepreneurship + InnovationLinkedInFacebookDr. Leslie McAbee - Director, Center for Community EngagementEmail – lmcabee@cbu.eduCenter For Community EngagementLinkedInBooksThe Lean Startup: by Eric RiesThe Startup Way: by Eric RiesCrack the Funding Code: by Judy RobinettTesting With Humans: by Giff ConstableTalking To Humans: by Giff Constable
Today Ed sits down with Virginia Stallworth who is the Executive Director of the Memphis Child Advocacy Center. This organization not only works directly with children who are victims of abuse, but they also focus on child abuse education and prevention.Show Links:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineMemphis Child Advocacy CenterThe Age of Overwhelm by Laura van Dernoot LipskyComing of Age in Mississippi by Anne Moody
Ed sits down with Steve Nash, Founder and Executive Director of Advance Memphis. The mission of Advance Memphis is "to empower adults in South Memphis to break cycles of unemployment, establish economic stability, reconcile relationships, and restore dignity through knowledge, resources, and skills by the power of Jesus Christ."Show Links:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineAdvance MemphisInstagram: @advancememphisThe Body Keeps Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.Suffering and the Heart of God by Diane Langberg
Ed sits down with Lauren Young as she discusses leaning into her fear after being robbed at gunpoint by several young men. Instead of giving in to the fear, she was compelled to use her passion for food and her bakery business to teach baking and job skills to young people that had been charged with multiple offenses and were going through an intervention program. You'll get to hear what inspired her, what drives her, and hopefully you'll walk away encouraged as you to take that next step or perhaps your first step on your impact journey.Show Links:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineSweet LaLa's BakeryKemmons Wilson Family FoundationJIFFYouth Villages
We are wrapping up our series on the basics of impact based on the principles of Ed Gillentine's book, Journey To Impact. Ed has guided you through this process to help you discover your own definition of impact and build a framework for having impact on your world.As he closes this initial series, you'll hear a couple of stories of people that went on their own impact journeys. I hope this will inspire you to believe that you can truly have an impact, regardless of where your skills and interests are. I hope it will also motivate you to get started and take action so that the world can experience the impact that only you can create.In future episodes you'll get more information and resources to help you on your impact journey and you'll hear insightful interviews from people directly involved in various impact organizations.Show Links:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineAdvance Memphis
We are nearing the end of our series on the basics of impact. Today, Ed shares maybe the most important piece of the entire Journey to Impact which is taking the first step and getting started. It's time to get off the bench.Show Links:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactJourney To Impact by Ed Gillentine