Podcast appearances and mentions of kenton lee

Kenton Lee is the innovative mind behind the "The Shoe That Grows”, a solution (and now an enormously successful non-profit) that has provided shoes for hundreds of thousands of impoverished children in places where soil-borne diseases can take their lives. Today we dive into Kenton's journey from idea to impact, and he shared how any of us might find a way to bridge entrepreneurship with social impact. Turns out, ideas large and small, change the world for others, and we can all be a part of that kind of happiness through helping others! Chapters 00:00 – Intro & Welcome 04:16 – Kenton's Background 06:46 – Inspiration for The Shoe That Grows 19:40 – The Power of Small Things 27:41 – Break 29:56 – Commercial Sale of Shoes 33:45 – Working as a Nonprofit 41:23 – How to Help

1 - In My Mind - Rodney SA 2 - Emaweni Darque & Sykes 3 - Thatha - TheologyHD 4 - LIBRAH(Abstract Dub) - TekniQ 5 - Gods Grace - Botle MusiiQue & KoptjieSA 6 - I Wish(Club Mix) - KingTouch, Andy Keys & Angie Stone 7 - Ocean View - Lulo Café 8 - Boogie With Ex - Exte C 9 - Yela Ma(Extended Mix) - Hypaphonik 10 - I Want You - Moojo & Caiiro(Feat. Szon) 11 - A-Game - M.Patrick 12 - Recall - Hypaphonik 13 - Do 4 Luv(Guitar Mix) - KingTouch & Andy Keys(Feat. Kenton Lee) 14 - Darling - Shimza & Aloe Blacc 15 - I Have Decided - Earful Soul, Kabza De Small & Stakev(Feat. Enosoul & Artwork Sounds)

Tracklist 1 Senior Oat & UMngomezulu feat Jeru - We Lift Your Name (Original Mix) 2 DJExpo SA - Time of your Life(ft. Kenton Lee) 3 UMngomezulu feat Jeru - Love You More (Frank Ru Remix) 4 Lloyd BW, Kali Mija, Kojo Akusa - More (Kojo Akusa Remix) 5 DJbursary - Blue Feather (Original Mix) 6 Beat Soul - Many Faces (Original Mix) 7 Deep Essentials - Lalela 8 C-Moody & Chief Joint - Lost 9 Supreme ZA - The Dogon Maasai 10 Roctonic SA - Hold Me Close (Interlude)

LeadYoung is a new young adult ministry leadership development initiative Kenton Lee is kicking-off. Kenton is the founder of Because International, has planted a church, auditioned for Survivor, and at 38yrs "young" is technically a millennial but strangely uncomfortable referring to himself as a young adult. BONUS: Steve Corbet Interview (2019) PREMIUM (Video): YAMcast interview w/Kenton Lee --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yamcast/message

More of a VISUAL person? Feast your eyes on this interview and get your YAMcast fix in color. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yamcast/message

In July of 2019 Kenny worked at Because International and interviewed Kenton Lee & Steve Corbett. Steve is the author of "When Helping Hurts." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yamcast/message

How can a shoe become a catalyst for global change? Kenton Lee is founder of Because International, an innovative accelerator that uses products as solutions to alleviate poverty. Listen as he shares a simple idea that is now impacting hundreds of thousands of children across the world. Kenton Lee founded Because International after traveling to Nairobi, Kenya in 2007 following graduation from Northwest Nazarene University. While volunteering at a small orphanage, he noticed a little girl wearing shoes much too small for her feet—sparking his idea for The Shoe That Grows. Today, Kenton primarily works on fundraising with major donors and foundation partners. Since graduating from college, he has received master's degrees from Regis University, Regent University and Northwest Nazarene University. He also runs an innovative accelerator helping other entrepreneurs turn their solutions for alleviating poverty into viable companies that make a profound social impact. In his spare time, you can find Kenton with his nose in a good book, taking part in local business organizations or spending time with his wife and two children. What We Discuss with Kenton Lee in This Episode Why and how he came up with the idea for The Shoe That Grows Illustrating the shoe's features Adapting to the needs of end users From 3,000 to 400,000 shoes distributed Why some startup ideas succeed while others don't The importance of passion for your work The power of YES Differentiating conviction from delusion Don't give up – it might be hard, but it will be worth it Style Her Empowered (SHE) school uniforms that grow for girls in Togo How they demonstrate their faith through practical love Creating your own ripple of impact Complete Show Notes: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/business/426-the-shoe-that-grows-with-kenton-lee 

Today Brandon (@brandonminert) and Jordan (@jordbhansen) speak with Kenton Lee. Kenton is a great guy and was a pleasure to speak with. He's a keynote speaker, TED speaker, and someone that wants to build businesses that make the world a better place. Learn more about Kenton at his website - https://kentonlee.com/ Learn more about his non profit, Because International - https://becauseinternational.org/the-shoe-that-grows

Oh my friends—I can't wait for you to hear this conversation with my friend, Kenton Lee! If you have have been dreaming with God about how to make a positive difference in the world, but you aren't sure where to begin, this is your episode! Perfectionism doesn't have to paralyze us anymore. Kenton Lee is the founder of Because International and the creator of their first project The Shoe That Grows. After spending time living at a small orphanage in Kenya he had the idea for a shoe that could expand its size. It took six years to work on the idea, but he and his friends succeeded in developing a shoe that can grow five sizes and last for years. The cause accidentally went viral in 2015, and now there are over 350,000 pairs of The Shoe That Grows on the feet of kids in over 100 countries. To learn more about Kenton's work and Because International, visit https://becauseinternational.org. ----------- I always love connecting with you and hearing how the podcasts are making a difference in your pursuit of wholeness! Feel free to reach out to me on Instagram at @carlycommunicates. If there is any way I can support you or your organization through speaking or worship leading, feel free to reach out to me at carlycommunicates.com/contact.

What does accelerated learning look like in a pandemic - especially when opportunities flip from in-person, to hybrid, to virtual? We sit down with Leslie Kelly, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning - and Kenton Lee, Executive Director of Accelerated Learning, to discuss district initiatives and special learning programs.

Today we have, Kenton Lee, as our guest. Kenton Lee is the founder of Because International and the creator of their first project The Shoe That Grows. After spending time living at a small orphanage in Kenya he had the idea for a shoe that could expand its size. It took six years to work on the idea. But he and his friends succeeded in developing a shoe that can grow five sizes and last for years. The cause accidentally went viral in 2015. And now there are over 350,000 pairs of The Shoe That Grows on the feet of kids in over 100 countries. Kenton and his wife Nikki live in Nampa, Idaho with their two kids. For more info on how to get involved visit: https://becauseinternational.org/ And follow both on Instagram and Facebook @becauseinternational

Over 1.5 billion people all over the world suffer from soil transmitted diseases. After Because International founder, Kenton Lee, spent 6 months in Africa, God laid upon his heart to create a shoe that would last longer than one size. Kenton shares with me the conception of The Shoe That Grows and how the organization has distributed over 350,000 shoes to help fight disease and poverty worldwide. Purchase a pair of these shoes here: https://becauseinternational.org/the-shoe-that-grows

Over 1.5 billion people all over the world suffer from soil transmitted diseases. After Because International founder, Kenton Lee, spent 6 months in Africa, God laid upon his heart to create a shoe that would last longer than one size. Kenton shares with me the conception of The Shoe That Grows and how the organization has distributed over 350,000 shoes to help fight disease and poverty worldwide. Purchase a pair of these shoes here: https://becauseinternational.org/the-shoe-that-grows

This is Entrepreneurs of Faith, a Sunday episode of Monetization Nation. I'm Nathan Gwilliam, your host. In today's episode, we're going to discuss ways we can embrace adversity and have the attitude of, “Come what may.”    Come What May   In 2008, Joseph Wirthlin, an American businessman, and the religious leader gave a sermon titled, “Come What May, and Love It.” In his sermon, he shared a simple, yet powerful message he learned from his mother.    When Wirthlin was a young boy, he loved to play sports. After a tough loss during a football game, he came home feeling discouraged. His mother listened to his story and said, “Joseph, come what may, and love it.”   When we experience hardships and disappointments we have to learn how to pick ourselves back up and move on. While we can't control what trials we encounter, we can control how to react to them.    “[E]very life has peaks and shadows and times when it seems that the birds don't sing and bells don't ring,” Wirthlin said. “Yet in spite of discouragement and adversity, those who are happiest seem to have a way of learning from difficult times, becoming stronger, wiser, and happier as a result.”   As entrepreneurs, we need to learn how to continue on after failures and adversity. There will be times when we lose an investment, a partner betrays us, or a client falls through. Yet despite these setbacks, we can find ways to smile and move forward.   How to Embrace Adversity    As we experience adversity in our businesses, we can find ways to embrace it.    Learn to Laugh   Wirthlin said the first thing we can do is learn to laugh. He asked, “Have you ever seen an angry driver who, when someone else makes a mistake, reacts as though that person has insulted his honor, his family, his dog, and his ancestors all the way back to Adam?” Instead of cursing at the world, we need to learn to laugh at these small hardships.    Laughter can help reduce stress hormones, release tension in our muscles, increase endorphins to boost happiness levels and reset the brain to be more positive (Source: University of St. Augustine). As we laugh in our companies and stressful careers, we will actually improve our state of mind and enter into a better mindset to continue on despite adversity.    “The next time you're tempted to groan, you might try to laugh instead,” Wirthlink said. “It will extend your life and make the lives of all those around you more enjoyable.”   Having a sense of humor is a trait many great entrepreneurs have. For example, Elon Musk has a sense of humor about failure. When SpaceX finally reached one of their goals, they posted a blooper reel showcasing all the mistakes they made along the way, including failed engine sensors and a collapsed landing leg (Source: Entrepreneur). They even posted a video titled, “How Not to Land an Orbital Rocket Booster.”   When we have a sense of humor and learn to laugh, we will be encouraged to try again even after the most devastating failures.    Keep the Big Picture in Mind    Whenever we experience adversity, we should keep the big picture in mind. We may be stuck in a rut on the road to a much greater destination. Wirthlin calls this seeking for the eternal.  “You may feel singled out when adversity enters your life,” Wirthlin said. “You shake your head and wonder, ‘Why me?' But the dial on the wheel of sorrow eventually points to each of us. At one time or another, everyone must experience sorrow. No one is exempt.” We need to understand that no one on earth has lived or will live a life without any pain, disappointment, or struggle. If we can remember this, it won't feel like the end of the world when we hit a roadblock. Instead, it will feel like another hurdle we can jump over to continue on our journey. “Learning to endure times of disappointment, suffering, and sorrow is part of our on-the-job training,” Wirthlin said. “These experiences, while often difficult to bear at the time, are precisely the kinds of experiences that stretch our understanding, build our character, and increase our compassion for others.” As we keep the bigger picture in mind, we will recognize that adversity is only temporary.  Trust in the Lord   Having faith and trust in the Lord will help us learn to accept and embrace adversity. We can know that the Lord would never give us a trial He knew we couldn't handle. Each hardship in our lives has been given to us for a reason.    Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV) says, “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” As we trust in God, he will help direct our paths and bless us.    Kenton Lee is the founder and inventor of the “shoe that grows.” He created a shoe that expands five sizes so that it can grow with an impoverished child for over five years. He has helped send more than 100,000 pairs of shoes to children in over 90 countries. However, this success didn't come until after six years of adversity.     “[W]hatever God was calling me to, I really felt like I could do it, but I knew it wasn't going to happen overnight,” Lee said. He continued, “People often ask me, ‘Why didn't you quit? Didn't you get so discouraged during those six years trying to work on this idea?' We had a lot of ups and downs and a lot of rejection and failure during those six years. As people asked me that, I kind of said I never got discouraged really because my expectation wasn't that this was going to happen overnight.” (Source: Technology of Work)   Lee kept the bigger picture in mind over the six years and continued forward with trust in God. He believed that God would help direct him down the path he needed to take. Sometimes we just have to do the best we can and then leave the rest in God's hands.    Look Back at Our Accomplishments    A great way to overcome adversity and keep a positive mindset is looking back at and express gratitude for our previous accomplishments. It may feel like we go through failure after failure when starting a new business, but if we look back at where we started we may be surprised to see how far we've come.    Arthur Godfry, an American radio and television broadcaster and entrepreneur, was able to do this in his career. He said, “Looking back on my achievements, it is fair to say that I am extremely proud of what I have done and accomplished so far.”   Godfrey went through much adversity in his life. Early in his career, he suffered severe injuries in a car accident. While he was in the hospital, he listened to the radio hour after hour, and when he was released, he got into radio and eventually got his own morning show on CBS radio (Source: New York Times). Godfrey didn't let his adversity stop him from progressing. He continued moving forward, looking back on his previous accomplishments, and being grateful for where he was.    Refuse to Give Up   We shouldn't give up just because we experience adversity.    Soichiro Honda, the founder of Honda Motor Co., Ltd, said, “Success is 99% failure.” At 15 years old, Honda left high school to work in an auto repair shop. He eventually opened his own branch and while working at the shop, he created automotive parts for Toyota, but they were rejected (Source: Quality Logo Products). However, he didn't let this rejection stop him.   When gas became scarce after World War II, he created a small 2-stroke motor that would need little gas to operate. Now, Honda is worth about $52 billion (Source: Macro Trends).    As we go through adversity, we should find an opportunity for growth.    “I do believe that the way we react to adversity can be a major factor in how happy and successful we can be in life,” Wirthlin said. “If we approach adversities wisely, our hardest times can be times of greatest growth, which in turn can lead toward times of greatest happiness.”    Key Takeaways   Here are some of my key takeaways from this episode:   Let adversity come and choose to embrace it.  We should learn to laugh. Laughter can reduce stress hormones, release tension, boost happiness levels, and reset the brain to be more positive. Whenever we experience adversity, we should keep the big picture in mind. We may be stuck in a rut on the road to a much greater destination.  As we trust in God, he will help direct our paths and bless us.  A great way to overcome adversity and keep a positive mindset is looking back at our previous accomplishments.  As we go through adversity, we should find an opportunity for growth.    Join Entrepreneurs of Faith If this episode of Entrepreneurs of Faith resonated with you, please subscribe for FREE to Monetization Nation so you can receive future episodes of Entrepreneurs of Faith. Subscribe to the free Monetization Nation eMagazine. Subscribe to the Monetization Nation YouTube channel. Subscribe to the Monetization Nation podcast on Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.  Follow Monetization Nation on Instagram and Twitter. 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I often say Thought Leaders provide out of the box solutions to everyday problems. Today's thought leader, Kenton Lee, is a speaker and the Founder of Because International, an organization that provides growing shoes to children in need. After traveling to Nairobi, working at a small orphanage, he saw a child with ill-fitting shoes and cuts on her feet. He used his innovative mind to ask the question, what if there was a shoe that could adjust and expand its size? Thus, Because International was born with the mission to help those in need, and what started as a small business began a worldwide movement. Let's jump right into this episode and learn how Kenton did something small that made a huge difference, and how you can be one of these heroes too. [00:01 - 07:02] Opening Segment Let's welcome our guest for today, Kenton Lee Kenton gives a bit of background Because International Located in Idaho Using products as solutions to alleviate poverty The Shoe that Grows 10 years of service I talk about how my book applies to Kenton's work Gratitude economy Kenton's story Traveled the world after college Saw the need in Kenya first-hand Donations only offer one-time solutions Started as a hobby for six years Went viral in 2016 Distributed over 300,000 pairs of growing shoes to kids in 100 countries Bringing jobs to the areas [07:03 - 16:20] A Small Thing that Makes a Big Difference Kenton talks about why shoes are so important 300m kids in Africa alone without shoes 1.5b people worldwide with soil-transmitted diseases Shoes provide protection Shoes as a requirement to attend school Kids in orphanages are the same as our kids Happiness and confidence Potential being realized Trying to create a solution to a clear problem There's power in small things Kenton talks about problem-solving It doesn't have to be the perfect solution This stops you from moving forward All of us can do small things to make a big difference [16:21 - 24:51] Seven Heros to Save One Person The conspiracy of goodness There is a wave of goodness that is not reaching the internet The story from Le Chambon France 7 rescuers to every 1 person saved Kenton shares the story of people asking for his shoes Gro-Five owned by the non-profit Money from here goes back to the kids Kenton talks about being part of the story Being a small part of a big conspiracy of good [24:52 - 36:03] The Gratitude Economy; Businesses Run with Good Hearts Kenton talks about his work Does the world need more non-profits? We need more good businesses with good hearts Believing in the small What people can do Making money while doing good things It can be done, and you can be the one You don't need to be the next giant See where the journey takes you Work with what you're passionate about Figure out what makes you go Being happy to wake up in the morning How Covid has come into play Forcing us to pause Taking lemons and making lemonade We have no control, so what will we do with what we have Humans are good at adapting to their circumstances How we can change the future I talk about my book Storm before the calm We leap forward together [36:04 - 47:17] Closing Segment What keeps Kenton hopeful in the world There's power in small things Everybody can do small things The example of Kenton's Mayor People are encouraged by the small things Your actions can be magnified How people can reach out and support Kenton Links below What reminds you that it's still an amazing world? Kenton talks about his children and family You can learn from the littlest ones among us Seeing life through the eyes of a child Final Words and Announcements Tweetable Quotes: “Shoes are small things that make a big difference. In Africa alone, there are 300M kids without shoes…” - Kenton Lee “Kids in a small orphanage in a developing country in Africa, they are just the same as my kids… Kids anywhere, they have what they need, to be able to succeed.” - Kenton Lee “I saw a problem so clearly, and I knew I just had to do something.” - Kenton Lee Resources Mentioned: Interview with Kenton Lee Ever Widening Circles Article with Kenton Lee GroFive Expandals You can reach out and support Kenton on Instagram, Twitter, and kentonlee.com. Also, visit his website https://becauseinternational.org/ to learn more about how you can donate and get involved. Ever Widening Circles Links: https://everwideningcircles.com/ EWC Ed: https://ed.everwideningcircles.com/ Conspiracy of Goodness Summit Recordings: https://www.cogsummit.com/ Donate! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=I-nvmUrlbDfU67bRoWWdOhFxiAM_W81jtIFBGCYzfCL6fG8oSUOg9ONIL9WR8LDjLEeYj0&country.x=US&locale.x=US EWC APP: https://everwideningcircles.com/good-news-app-ever-widening-circles-app/ Dr. Lynda's Book: https://www.dr-lynda.com/book/happiness

Tim Milburn and Cameron Cryder interview Kenton Lee. Kenton Lee is an inspirational speaker and the creator of The Shoe That Grows, a shoe that can grow along with a child’s foot. The Shoe That Grows now has over 100,000 pairs in 90 countries.Read More →

Listen to the interview with AfriMusic Song Contest 2020 finalist Kenton Lee who represented South Africa with the song "Echo". Sebastian Mnich met with an artist and chat about the mentioned above song, musical development, dream collaborations but most of all about released after contest song "Undefeated" which became an anthem dedicated to people fighting with a global pandemic. The material was created thanks to the partnership between AfriMusic Song Contest organizers and Destination Eurovision who is an official media partner of this event.

Kenton Lee, found of Because International, returns to the Purpose Podcast to discuss his latest projects - the Pursuit Incubator. He also shares advice for entrepreneurs facing uncertainty during COVID-19.

Welcome to the My WHIM Life show where it is our mission is to create a significant impact in this world by sharing WISDOM, HUMOR, INSPIRATION & MOTIVATION in such a way that YOU will use it to affect actual real change in your own life and the lives of others creating a ripple effect of goodness! This week's guest is Kenton Lee, a man who believed that a child shouldn't have to wear shoes that were too small, regardless of their circumstances. So he gathered his closest friends and came up with a solution. It didn't happen over night, but it did happen. The Shoe That Grows! Please help me welcome, Kenton Lee. Where you can reach him: info@becauseinternational.org Check out their website: www.becauseinternational.org or Google "The Shoe That Grows" Give them a call: 208-697-4417 Kenton's Fun Facts: Q: What was your first word? A: Ball Q: School achievements? A: "biggest cheeks" award as a baby. Not sure I had any in middle school or high school. Q: What was your nickname as a child? A: Hedly (from my Dad) Q: What was your imaginary friend's name and a description of them? A: I loved playing ball. I was always throwing around a ball - kind of a cheap, bouncy ball. And I usually made up a friend to throw the ball with. It was always a different imaginary person. Q: Who is your favority celebrity and why? A: Stephen Baldwin. Loved him when I was in high school and college. Not sure why I liked him so much. Just always thought he was awesome! Q: What was your most embarrassing moment? A: I haven't had any huge ones. But I do remember one time when I was walking up some stairs at college - and I slipped and dropped a HUGE large iced chai. Classic fall and spill. It went everywhere. :) Q: Favorite food? A: Sizzler Q: Most disgusting food? A: Coleslaw Q: Do you sleep on your... A: Back Q: Which superpower would you want to have and why? A: Flying. How fun would that be?! Q: What is your greatest fear? A: My kids being kidnapped. Q: What is your biggest dream? A: To work on my projects with people I love. Q: What is your stance on pineapple on pizza? A: Not for me. Q: If you were a flower, which one would you be? A: Not sure. Not a big flower guy. Q: In a zombie apocalypse, what is your weapon of choice? A: Helicopter Q: If you had 10 dogs and someone took one, how many dogs would you have left? A: 9 dogs Q: If you had to wear a disclaimer statement everywhere you went, what would it say? A: Let me know if my shirt is wrinkled. Q: If you were losing your hair, would you transplant or comb over? A: Shave it Thank you so much for joining us today! Please take a moment to subscribe so you don't miss a moment of the goodness! And then share it with all of your friends who need a little WISDOM, HUMOR, INSPIRATION & MOTIVATION in their life! Hugs, Wendy Full transcript available on our website at www.https://wendyalexandre.com/show-transcripts/

Chuck Swoboda sits down with Kenton Lee, inventor of The Shoe That Grows and Founder of Because International. They discuss the benefits of making things personal, the problem with experts, the power of practical compassion, and the difference between founding a company & running it.

In this episode Topher and Wendy interview the following guests: Patti Steel and Nick Clark joined us from The Trashcan Bandits. Health Kenton Lee (M.S., CSCS) •Fayetteville, Arkansas Native •Manager of HOTWORX Fayetteville •Former Razorback Cheerleader •Former Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at The University of Central Arkansas -M.S. Kinesiology & M.S. Sports Nutrition - NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist In the Green Zone Trisha Guting is a Pinay American artist based in Fayetteville, Arkansas where she founded Out of Hand Artist Collective. A maker of trash art, Guting uses Traditional leatherworking and bamboo construction methods as well as repurposed materials to blend the visual and healling arts. Follow on instagram: @outofhandartistcollective Music Andrew McLaughlin is an acoustic singer songwriter based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Andrew is a self-taught guitar, mandolin, banjo and harmonica-playing songwriter. Born and raised in Arkansas, Andrew's music is thick with an apparent love for nature and the earth and has a front-porch folk feel along with an alone in the desert sensation. He released his single "2000 Volts" on Bike Rack Record's Vol 1 under previous folk duo The Silver Lining. https://www.facebook.com/fay.cbd.kava.yoga/ https://www.facebook.com/nwanaturallivingllc/ https://purelynaturalonline.com/ https://highlandsmortgage.com/mortgage-lenders/bentonville/ https://karashealthcare.com/ https://www.litsmokingsupplies.com/ Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewendyloveedgeshow Many thanks to Out of Hand Artist Collective and Hair Extensions by Miss J. Thanks to our supporters, patrons, crew and collaborators! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewendyloveedgeshow/support

Steve spent a couple days consulting with the Because team on our mission, goals, and future. We could not pass up the opportunity to ask some fun and some in-depth questions. Together we discuss life, mission, Change Theory, and preferred dental fluoride flavors;)

In this episode, we'll meet Kenton Lee, founder of Because International and creator of The Shoe That Grows™. We'll learn about how a trip to Nairobi, Kenya transformed an average man from Idaho into an inventor whose product has improved the lives of kids all over the world. Mr. Lee was recently recognized by the United States Patent and Trademark Office with the US Patent For Humanity Award. See the patent for the shoe that grows.This episode is sponsored by Worldwide IP SolutionsThis episode was produced by At Will Media on behalf of Intellectual Property Owners Education Foundation See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today’s show features Kenton Lee, representing The Shoe That Grows campaign.Read More →

What do you do if you have an idea that you are convinced is compelling? How many years would you pursue it? Kenton Lee went to Africa and saw how powerful it would be if there was a shoe that grew as a child grows. But it took 6 years and countless rejection for his innovation to come to life. Hear Kenton detail the winding path that his practical compassion, his evolving storytelling, and his cultural ethos that has now impacted so many lives for the better. Be one of the thousands that has engaged in their work. Follow The Shoe That Grows on Facebook by clicking here. Learn more at their website by clicking here. Talk with Jimmy and Wyatt on Facebook and keep this conversation going. Tell us about an idea that you've had and how your patience has paid off. As it turns out, social justice is hard. It takes more than a podcast. 

Do you remember Emma Yang, the 14 year old tech genius building an app for Alzheimer's disease patients? How about Kenton Lee, founder of Because International, and genius behind the Shoe That Grows? So much has happened since we featured them on the show. You'll be amazed to hear how much impact these extraordinary individuals have made and are bound to make in the coming months. On this episode, we're also sharing why everybody should look forward to Sincerely, Hueman Season 2! Find Emma Yang: timeless.careFind Kenton Lee: grofive.comThis show is produced by Hueman Group Media.Sincerely, Hueman is on Instoneagram @sincerelyhueman.Also Facebook and Twitter. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelyhueman/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sincerelyhueman/support

Never miss another interview! Join Devin here: http://bit.ly/joindevin. A Kickstarter campaign for a commercial version of the nonprofit Because International’s “the shoe that grows” donated by the thousands to kids in the developing world called “Expandels” is growing quickly well past the goal of $10,000. Kenton Lee, co-founder of GroFive and inventor of the shoe that grows explains that when you buy a pair of Expandels via Kickstarter you can choose to donate a pair to a kid in the developing world who can’t afford to buy one. The donated shoes are manufactured in Ethiopia to ensure that donated shoes aren’t displacing net jobs in the places that most need them. Check out my free webinar where I share the secrets of successful nonprofit crowdfunding at http://crowdfundingforsocialgood.org.

In 2007, Kenton Lee was in Kenya when he noticed the children wore shoes that didn't fit, that were often cut open to accomodate growing feet.

Have you ever wanted to help a cause? While (donations are wonderful), Kenton Lee wanted to do something long lasting to help the orphanage he was volunteering in Kenya. SO after 6 long years he created the Shoe That Grows. A shoe that grows as the feet grow to help specially children who outgrew their or didnt have any at the orphanage (I know, incredible!) and it's durable, long lasting but that's just the beginning. This episode is going to leave you gasping and planting seeds for you and I to imagine, believe and think of the impossible MORE importantly have the audacity (like Kenton Lee) to then create it, Kenton shares how. Listen IN.

After a life-changing experience in Nairobi, Because International Founder Kenton Lee was inspired to design and create a shoe that grows with the children that wear them. The Shoe That Grows is a shoe that can adjust and expand 5 sizes and last up to 5 years. It comes in a SMALL (fitting kids ages 5-10) and LARGE (fitting kids ages 10-15). So far The Shoe has been in 20 countries impacting thousands of children helping them have long-lasting shoes to protect their feet. Stay tuned, as we get to dive into how this company is making things better by making better things. - - - - - For more information on Because International, visit: http://becauseinternational.org/

After a life-changing experience in Nairobi, Because International Founder Kenton Lee was inspired to design and create a shoe that grows with the children that wear them. The Shoe That Grows is a shoe that can adjust and expand 5 sizes and last up to 5 years. It comes in a SMALL (fitting kids ages 5-10) and LARGE (fitting kids ages 10-15). So far The Shoe has been in 20 countries impacting thousands of children helping them have long-lasting shoes to protect their feet. Stay tuned, as we get to dive into how this company is making things better by making better things. - - - - - For more information on Because International, visit: http://becauseinternational.org/

NAACL 2018 paper, by Matt Peters, Mark Neumann, Mohit Iyyer, Matt Gardner, Chris Clark, Kenton Lee, and Luke Zettlemoyer. In this episode, AI2's own Matt Peters comes on the show to talk about his recent work on ELMo embeddings, what some have called "the next word2vec". Matt has shown very convincingly that using a pre-trained bidirectional language model to get contextualized word representations performs substantially better than using static word vectors. He comes on the show to give us some more intuition about how and why this works, and to talk about some of the other things he tried and what's coming next. https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Deep-contextualized-word-representations-Peters-Neumann/4b17597b856c087f109381ce77d60d9017cb6f9a

Kenton Lee, founder of Because International and The Shoe That Grows, discusses talking the talk and walking the walk (literally) when it comes to purpose.

Have you ever tried walking for miles in debris-filled soil with shoes that don't fit, or worse, no shoes at all? In 2007, Kenton left the US for a trip to Kenya after a long-term girlfriend broke his heart. Soon after arriving, Kenton noticed a little girl in a white dress outside a small orphanage. He looked down and was shocked to see that her shoes were cut open in the front, and her toes were sticking out. Years later, a stubborn dream of creating shoes that would grow alongside children's feet turned into reality. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelyhueman/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sincerelyhueman/support

Kenton Lee - Shoes That Grow Founder Giving Every Child Hope by Protecting Their Feet THE PROBLEM Over 2 billion people suffer from soil-transmitted diseases and parasites. They live in areas that do not have adequate sanitation.  They struggle with proper hygiene.  They do not have the right clothing, resources, or healthcare.  And being sick = struggling.  Kids miss school, can’t help their families, suffer with pain. Many of these diseases and parasites get into the body because people don’t have shoes. There are over 300 million children who do not have shoes.  And countless more with shoes that do not fit. Sometimes they receive donations of shoes, but these are kids.  Their feet grow.  And they outgrow donated shoes within a year.  Right back where they started.  Kenton first came up with the idea for a shoe that grew while working at an orphanage in Kenya in 2007.  He noticed a girl in a little white dress who had holes cut into her shoes so her growing feet could push through the toe box of the shoes, giving her feet room and helping her to avoid painful feet. But Kenton thought something had to be done.  Why couldn't we come up with a shoe that would grow with a child? However, rejection from shoe manufacturers and others discouraged him initially. But his belief that children living without shoes was unacceptable and his perseverence eventually led to the development of the The Shoe That Grows (theshoethatgrows.org).  I truly enjoyed this interview with Kenton and was inspired by his drive and passion for helping children around the world. This is a significant health problem and Kenton is on to something powerful here that could change health outcomes for millions of children.  As well, his organization is now manufacturing shoes in partner countries where the shoes are most needed, creating jobs, and opportunity for people to work their way out of poverty. 

Kenton Lee is in and telling us about the shoe that grows. A shoe that grows five sizes and lasts for years. With this shoe, a kid can always have a pair of shoes that fit. They can stay healthy and happy – ready to take the next steps to their future.Read More →

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Social entrepreneur, Kenton Lee, is the founder of The Shoe That Grows which was inspired during a trip he was on in Nairobi Kenya. His shoes solve a problem billions of children in poverty face by expanding to adjust for their growth. Learn how he brought this idea to life and what plans the business has to impact more lives.

Grab some tips to makeover your clothes closet with Genevieve Gorder, and make a difference for kids with shoes that grow five sizes. Today's guests are helping us get empowered and inspired to downsize Theresa's shoe 'collection.' Designer Genevieve Gorder, first known as the barefooted designer on TLC's 'Trading Spaces,' shares her design talent on HGTV's 'Genevieve's Renovation,' 'Dear Genevieve,' 'HGTV Star,' 'A Hero's Welcome Home,' and hosting HGTV's White House Christmas Specials, and her new lifestyle web series A Well Designed Life on ulive.com. An alumna of The School of Visual Arts, Genevieve Gorder has worked in studios throughout Europe and New York City. Kenton Lee created 'The Shoe That Grows' while he was living and working in Nairobi, Kenya in 2007. One day he noticed a little girl in a white dress who had shoes that were way too small for her feet. That led to questions about why. And finally an idea: “Wouldn't it be great if there was a shoe that could adjust and expand – so that kids always had a pair of shoes that fit?” Boom. More than 2 billion people in the world suffer from soil-transmitted parasites and diseases.  The Shoe That Grows adjusts five sizes and last five years, providing better protection and better health for children who have shoes that don't fit, or no shoes at all. You can buy a pair on TheShoeThatGrows.org or order the $10 shoes for a child in Ecaudaor, Haiti, Ghana, Kenya, or around the world with Hands of Hope.

Grab some tips to makeover your clothes closet with Genevieve Gorder, and make a difference for kids with shoes that grow five sizes. Today's guests are helping us get empowered and inspired to downsize Theresa's shoe 'collection.' Designer Genevieve Gorder, first known as the barefooted designer on TLC's 'Trading Spaces,' shares her design talent on HGTV's 'Genevieve's Renovation,' 'Dear Genevieve,' 'HGTV Star,' 'A Hero's Welcome Home,' and hosting HGTV's White House Christmas Specials, and her new lifestyle web series A Well Designed Life on ulive.com. An alumna of The School of Visual Arts, Genevieve Gorder has worked in studios throughout Europe and New York City. Kenton Lee created 'The Shoe That Grows' while he was living and working in Nairobi, Kenya in 2007. One day he noticed a little girl in a white dress who had shoes that were way too small for her feet. That led to questions about why. And finally an idea: “Wouldn't it be great if there was a shoe that could adjust and expand – so that kids always had a pair of shoes that fit?” Boom. More than 2 billion people in the world suffer from soil-transmitted parasites and diseases.  The Shoe That Grows adjusts five sizes and last five years, providing better protection and better health for children who have shoes that don't fit, or no shoes at all. You can buy a pair on TheShoeThatGrows.org or order the $10 shoes for a child in Ecaudaor, Haiti, Ghana, Kenya, or around the world with Hands of Hope.

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Kenton Lee, the founder of Because International, joins me and talks about the nonprofit organization that exists to improve the way aid is delivered to those living in extreme poverty. Through the use of innovative designs and techniques, and with … Continue reading →