Podcasts about microlending

In this exciting episode of Tickers, Thaon Simms and Matthew Preston dive deep into DOLLA Financials' latest developments, including the potential spin-off of its subsidiary, Ultra Financial, and the company's aggressive growth plans. Learn about the microlending strategies fueling DOLLA's rise and what investors can expect from this dynamic company. Could Ultra's spin-off be the next big IPO? Tune in to find out how DOLLA Financial is changing the game in the Jamaican financial landscape!

Claudia Hepburn, CEO at Windmill Microlending, discusses the organization's mission to provide affordable loans and support to skilled immigrants in Canada. By helping newcomers restart their careers and gain financial stability, Windmill Microlending has transformed the lives of over 11,000 individuals and their families. Claudia shares inspiring success stories and emphasizes the importance of building a positive work culture and fostering a learning mindset. GET THE FREE LEADERSHIP GUIDE - YYCLEADERS.COM

Empowering Tomorrow: Green Banks, Resiliency and the Energy Transition E49 In this episode of AZ TechCast, Karen Nowicki and Steve Zylstra explore Arizona’s energy landscape with Earl Collins, Dre Thompson, and Maren Mahoney, highlighting collaborations between public and private sectors and tribal communities. They discuss the fusion of private investment and public funding to drive […]

Empowering Tomorrow: Green Banks, Resiliency and the Energy Transition E49 In this episode of AZ TechCast, Karen Nowicki and Steve Zylstra explore Arizona’s energy landscape with Earl Collins, Dre Thompson, and Maren Mahoney, highlighting collaborations between public and private sectors and tribal communities. They discuss the fusion of private investment and public funding to drive […] The post Empowering Tomorrow: Green Banks, Resiliency and the Energy Transition E49 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Ann Marie Jackson is the co-founder of microlending organization Mano Amiga and works with Casita Linda, which builds homes for families living in poverty in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. She's lived as an expat in Mexico for a decade, is a columnist for Mexico Daily News and recently wrote a novel inspired by her life called the Broken Hummingbird. We talk about: - Why Ann Marie moved her family to Mexico - The joys of living in San Miguel de Allende - Ann Marie's passion for volunteering - Her experience working on human rights in China - The dangers of white saviourism and how to navigate that - The migration of Mexicans and other people to the US - Issues at the Mexico-US border - Casita Linda and how it helps families in poverty - Microlending organisations - The Healing Words Project - Writing a novel - How we can all give back more And more!   If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share it and leave us a 5* review on iTunes or wherever you're listening. Order the ebook or audiobook (narrated by Rachel) versions of Rachel's book, Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause And Beyond at magnificentmidlife.com/book The paperback can be purchased on Amazon or other online retailers: UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/ US & Canada: https://www.amazon.com/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/ Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/ You can listen to all the other episodes and get the show notes at magnificentmidlife.com/podcast. Recommended by the Sunday Times. Feedspot #3 in best midlife podcasts and #14 in best women over 50 podcasts worldwide. You'll find lots of strategies, support, and resources to help make your midlife magnificent at magnificentmidlife.com. Check out Rachel's online Revitalize Experience, a 6-week intensive small group mentoring experience or 1-1 Midlife Mentoring.

Founded in April 2020, MADCash stands for Multiply, Assist, Donate Cash and the startup funds and grows unbanked and underbanked women entrepreneurs, aiming to create an alternative credit scoring to increase their future bankability.The company runs on a proprietary technological platform that allows donors to contribute and see whom their funds are helping at any time, and enables the seamless process of micro-funding application, approval, onboarding, disbursement and of course - repayment monitoring.To help take MADCash to the next stage, the startup announced a pre-series A funding round of RM5 million in October. The round was led by Artem Ventures with strong support from MSW Ventures and ScaleUp Founders Fund.On this episode of Open For Business, you will learn about MADCash's mission, the business model that powers all this, and what the future holds for the platform.

“If we can see the impact and believe in women entrepreneurs… then I think we're going to rewrite history in a way that's very powerful.”- Shelagh CumminsAs you embark on your growth journey and work toward your biggest and boldest goals, being able to access the capital you need in order to invest in your business is crucial! From making a key hire to purchasing machinery to upleveling your advertising, your continued growth requires strategic investment — and getting that cash into your your hands can often feel almost impossible.While women make up 47% of all entrepreneurs, we only receive 16% of all business loans. Why is it still so challenging for women business owners to access capital? Women often own smaller businesses, which can face insurmountable hurdles when seeking loans from banks. When you go in to meet with a Loans Officer, there is a good chance that they are not looking at your business through a lens that allows them to truly see the value, the impact, and the profit that is possible.In this episode, I explore the pros and cons and do's and don'ts of a range of funding options, including banks, credit cards, retirement savings, family, and microlending.In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode of the Road to Seven podcast,‌ ‌you'll discover:‌ ‌The bias that exists against smaller businesses, including micro-businesses, and how it can affect you My personal story of seeking a business loan from two different banks — and what you may expect The Road to Seven Capital Access Program and what you need to know before applying!  Highlights:‌ ‌00:01  Intro03:13  The current capital situation04:54  Bias against micro-businesses06:22  Seeking bank loans09:19  Leveraging savings & retirement plans10:06  Friends & family10:55  Credit cards13:06  Microlending & Capital Access Program17:16  Mentor program19:46  Women's profits23:10  Join the Lives! ‌Links:‌ ‌Capital Access Programhttps://www.theroadtoseven.com/capital-access-program https://www.theroadtoseven.com/investors   To work with me and make your next power move, visit:https://theroadtoseven.com   ‌Stay Connected  Like what you're hearing? Click here to subscribe in iTunes for more episodes to boost your Road to Seven today! I have more episodes with great tips and conversations with women that are revolutionizing the way we do business - don't miss it!   You can also join the Road To Seven Facebook group to meet other like-minded entrepreneurs who want to band together and help each other rise up.  I would be really grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and boost their business too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review.” I'd also love to hear what your favourite part of this episode is in the comments below. Thank you!  Follow me!Instagram: @shelaghcumminsTwitter: @shelaghcumminshttps://facebook.com/ShelaghCummins

Today's conversation is about  financial inclusion in LatAm. In this episode, I meet with Luis Marinelli who is CFO and co-founder of Vana, a fintech from Guatemala in Central America  providing small loans to customers that have no formal access to the banking system. In the podcast, Luis shares with us how Vana started, survived COVID lockdown and successfully established itself  in Guatemala and recently launch in the Dominican Republic - Vana's second  market.

The payment method for Malaysians has transformed dramatically in the last few years and payments remain the largest fintech segment in the industry. But with margins compressing, no thanks to a very competitive landscape, what does this mean for one of the earliest players - GHL? We ask their Group CEO, Sean Hesh these questions and more.

Helping Immigrants Finance a New Start With Windmill MicroLending When newcomers immigrate to a new country it can be a very stressful situation. The promise of new beginnings can all be lost if there is no help to get started on their journey. Windmill MicroLending specializes in helping immigrants with loans that can be used for training and other expenses with a low return policy and credit background. Lidia May is Bruce's guest today to explain the program and how it works. You can learn more about Windmill MicroLending at www.windmillmicrolending.org  This episode is sponsored by Bison Transport with many opportunities for truck drivers in their fleet across Canada. Bison has significantly increased our base rates for Teams! We have a wide variety of Canada only dedicated team positions available for folks to choose from!   Bison has significantly increased our base rates for Owner-Operators!! Owner-Operators running Canada Only can earn up to 185K per year Owner-Operator Teams can earn up to $360,000 per year Company Team Drivers can earn up to $120,000 per year (per driver)   We have a wide variety of Canada Only positions for Owner-Operators to choose from! AND Bison has the steady freight to keep Owner-Operators moving!   You can learn more about Bison and the opportunities available at www.bisondriving.com  or call 1-800-527-5781 @BisonTransport #bisontransport This episode is also sponsored by The Trucking Network which holds mega job fairs across the Country. You can learn about all the upcoming events at www.thetruckingnetworkevents.ca DriverCheck is a leader in drug and alcohol, cognitive, and workplace testing helping employers have a safe workplace for their staff. Learn how DriverCheck can help you be safe at www.drivercheck.ca About the Show LISTEN TO THE PODCAST- The show is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com  , ITunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. Thanks for listening JOIN THE LEAD PEDAL PODCAST FAN CLUB www.TheLeadPedalPodcastFanClub.com LISTEN TO LEAD PEDAL RADIO at www.LeadPedalRadio.com The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews with industry professionals and truck drivers, trucking information, and other features on the industry are meant to be helpful for truck drivers and those in transportation. The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers has main episodes released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with bonus material on other days. You can learn more about the host and show on our website and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced - Led) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career or business. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn't know about many of these topics. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com Join The Lead Pedal Podcast Fan Club where are loyal fans get first chance at specials, discounts on merchandise and much more.The club is free to join and you can learn more at www.theleadpedalpodcastfanclub.com  

On this episode, our correspondent, Emily Rendell-Watson, introduces us to Windmill Microlending. This innovative charity provides micro loans to help immigrants and refugees continue their careers in Canada. Great for individuals who are making a new home here, and great for our community's labour and economic needs! Links: Find out more about Windmill Microlending. Check out their 2021 Impact Report. Have questions? Connect with Sarah Stuewe, Associate Director of Philanthropy at Windmill Microlending: sarah@teamwindmill.org See more about Jaiganesh (Jay) Ravindrababu – Co-owner/Physiotherapist at Turning Point Physical Therapy. ECF Happenings: Watch the Well-Endowed Web Show! Read the latest on our blog. Check out our ECF […]

What is Microlending? It was pioneered in developing countries as small loans at low interest rates. Access to credit was now available to everyone, not just those with unblemished records. Our guest today is Aanish Shamim, a Microloan Processor at Economic Opportunity, a program of Jannus in Boise, Idaho. The EO Program provides access to credit to support financial resilience, especially when on hard times. Join us as we take a closer look at this largely unknown resource and how it's working to bolster communities.

Microlending is on the rise, particularly in the realm of digital assets like cryptocurrencies. On this episode Keefe Tan, Project Director of Gennix joins to discuss the how and why of microlending for digital assets, NFTs, and more. Listen in to hear the Gennix story, and take an in-depth look at another side of the Decentralized Finance world. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/12/gennix/

Today's letter is about investing in the underinvested. Here's the letter:I'd like to invest in some underinvested entrepreneurs. How can I do this? In today's episode, we discuss 3 approaches:Equity crowdfunding for example through Backstage Capital, Arlan Hamilton's VC.Microlending, for example through an organization like KivaKeep some of your money in a CDFI bank or credit union so people who have historically been locked out of our country's financial system can have access to capital to buy homes, and take out loans and start businesses.Find a CDFI bank or credit union in your state: https://www.cdfifund.gov/programs-training/certification/cdfi/Pages/default.aspxTo submit your letter to the show, email spenddonateinvest@gmail.comTo support the show visit buymeacoffee.com/spenddonateSupport the show

In this episode of the Fun Money Podcast Josh & Ross introduce the topic of Microlending and give a quick overview.  Please let us know if you have any experience with Microlending and if you agree with our views and analysis.     To connect with Josh visit joshhargrove.com To connect with Ross visit rosspowellcpa.comAdditional Resources: https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/news/microfinance-provides-benefits-for-u.s.-recipients-study-finds https://www.sba.gov/loans-grants/see-what-sba-offers/sba-loan-programs/microloan-program%20 https://www.un.org/africarenewal/magazine/august-2015/microfinance-good-poor https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2019/1/15/18182167/microcredit-microfinance-poverty-grameen-bank-yunus https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2016/11/01/500093608/you-asked-we-answer-can-tiny-loans-lift-women-out-of-poverty https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/in-theory/wp/2016/07/01/the-problem-is-bigger-than-payday-loans/ 

I was joined by Arsonic and we discussed: - Arsonic's NFT origin story - Microlending with Top Shot Moments - How Flowty works - Beatboxes - Arsonic's creative process - His "one that got away" #BEATBOXES - Fully immersive (VR) audiovisual generative art. Drop Start Time: Saturday, August 28rd, 7PM UTC Where: http://artblocks.io (under Artist Playground) Total Mints: 841 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nfteach/message

Wendy Bird, founder of Pearls with Purpose, is known as a Social Impactor, Certified High Performance Coach, International Keynote Speaker and Humanitarian. But her most important role is mother of 5 amazing kids, and grandmother to 6 spectacular grandchildren who fill her heart with love and her days with joy, laughter, and last-minute adventures! In 2002 Wendy founded the Pearls with Purpose Foundation, a grass-roots organization which blends micro-enterprise training with humanitarian assistance. Through this nonprofit, she has inspired and motivated people all over the world with her hand-up vs. hand-out approach to long term self-reliance. She partners with like-minded organizations (Operation Underground Railroad, Mentors International, Rising Star Outreach, Believe International and etc) to create dignity for women recovering from sex-trafficking or abusive/disadvantaged situations. She has an adventurous spirit and for years her motto has been “Life begins where your comfort zone ends.” She has accomplished several bucket list items such as (but definitely not limited to): learning to ski at age 40; riding LOTOJA; skydiving over Wallongong Beach in Australia; Hiking Havasupai Falls (Arizona), The Narrows; Angels Landing (Zions) Machu Pichu, (Peru) and Tigers Nest, (Bhutan). She loves planking all over the world despite 50 surgeries! She has also designed and published a 'mindfulness' planner called Planning With Purpose. (Available in hard-cover or digital download). Her upcoming book titled, #PurposeDriven- offers an inspiring and motivational look into her personal life and the lives in developing countries she has been blessed to interact and train with. Addressing the needs of individuals seeking a more purposeful life, The Purple Dress is the first in a series of long-awaited children's stories and is beautifully illustrated by artisans in the Philippines. For the podcast version of this episode visit: For the full interview:  Last Life Ever is broadcast live in our Facebook group Mondays at 7 pm EST/4 pm PST. Join us!  #lastlifeever​ #purposedriven​ #veronikaventures #shorts #2021goals​ #productive​ #focused​ #kindmorning​ #manifestation​ #purpose​ #bestlife​ @lastlifeever @jeffreyholst @jilliansidoti @veronikaventures @Pearlswithpurpose Last Life Ever FB Page: ​ Last Life Ever Free E-book:  Last Life Ever Kind Challenge:​ Last Life Ever Facebook Private Group:  www.coachwendybird.com www.pearlswithpurpose.org Facebook and Instagram: @pearlswithpurpose @wendylynnbird LinkedIn: Wendy Bird Twitter: @pearlspurpose Pinterest: pearlswithpurpose *** FTC LEGAL DISCLAIMER *** Some links found in the description box of our videos may be affiliate links, meaning we will make a commission on the sales you make through these links. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links and or codes, it's just one more way to support us and our channel.

Warren was initiated in the Lambda Gamma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma in 1985. He is an author, entrepreneur, and renowned expert in the Microlending space. Warren shares his Greek story and the inspiration behind Warren Galloway and Associates.

Every app now wants to lend you money. It's driving some users into debt and foreshadows a broader crackdown.Read the article by Zeyi Yang: https://www.protocol.com/china/chinese-microlending-out-of-controlNarrated by Anthony Tao.

What this episode is about? Nobody comes to Canada with expectation of not being successful. Immigration to a new country, however, often puts newcomers into unfortunate circumstances. Too many immigrants are unable to fulfill their potential because their professional certification is not valid in Canada. Getting certified in Canada is challenging to the absolute majority of newcomers, as it requires significant financial resources. Financial challenges are aggravated by the fact that newcomers often have low credit scores in Canada and thus are subject to terrible interest rates for their loans. Well, there is a solution to this "no money - no certification, no certification - no money" loop! Windmill provides microloans of up to $15,000 to skilled immigrants and refugees so they can succeed in their careers. They support clients to obtain the Canadian licensing or training required to work in their field, or to secure a position which matches their level of education, skills, and experience. Their loans can pay for exams, training, assessments, books and materials, living allowance, relocation costs, professional association fees, and other expenses related to advancing their career. Thanks to these loans newcomers are included in the labor market in Canada and can compete for high wage jobs fully applying their foreign experience and knowledge. Higher wages mean higher taxes. As a result newcomers pay higher taxes and spend their hard-earned money in Canada thus stimulating economy. About today's guest of the Canadian Immigration Podcast Paula Calderon National Director, Client Success Originally from Colombia, Paula has spent her career leading workforce development projects that support the economic integration of newcomers to Canada. In the past, she pioneered ESL programs, worked on paid internship programs and oversaw various employment services and bridging programs supporting internationally trained professionals. She has also worked as a professor in the Career Development Practitioner program at George Brown College, has served as a mentor to newcomers and is the former President of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Colombian Professional Association. In 2018, Paula completed the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunity program and became an Aspen Institute Economic Opportunity Fellow. You can reach out to Paula via: LinkedIn: Windmill Microlending Twitter: @windmillcanada Facebook: Windmill Microlending Contact Windmill Microlending: 1-855-423-2262, windmillmicrolending.org About the host of the Canadian Immigration Podcast Mark Holthe is a Canadian Immigration Lawyer based in Lethbridge, Alberta. He has started his legal career with a large national law firm in Calgary where he initiated the business immigration practice at the firm. Since those early days, he has had the opportunity to work in a wide variety of law firm configurations before finally realizing that the best place for him was within the confines of an immigration boutique firm of his own making. As a Canadian immigration lawyer, Mark has particular experience in assisting clients with all aspects of Canadian immigration law. He assists large national and multinational companies in navigating the complex world of Canadian immigration and provides strategic immigration advice to international and domestic companies seeking to recruit and retain foreign skilled and semi-skilled personnel. Mark also assists temporary foreign workers with their transition to permanent resident status in Canada and over the past few years, he has taken great satisfaction in helping individuals and families with their various immigration related needs. Mark finds no greater satisfaction than helping to facilitate the reunification of families. While attending law school, Mark worked as an Immigration officer for Citizenship and Immigration Canada on the Alberta/Montana border. While completing his final year of law school, he worked as a pro bono student to the Canada Border Services Agency Hearings Officers representing the minister before the Immigration Appeal Division in Calgary, Alberta. As a result of his prior experience as an immigration officer, Mark has been able to enhance the services he offers to his cross-border and overseas clients. Since that time, he has continued to work hard fostering positive relationships with the various immigration related government departments and has focused a significant portion of his practice on cross-border matters. About the Sponsor of the Canadian Immigration Podcast This episode sponsored by Canadian Immigration Institute, a platform designed to help people navigate Canadian immigration on their own. On this platform, I offer Do-It-Yourself (DIY) video courses guiding you through the process of submitting your immigration application without a need to hire a lawyer. These video courses not only allow people to better understand Canadian immigration but also earn me sufficient revenue to continue pushing out great free content on Canadian immigration. Visit Canadian Immigration Institute: https://www.canadianimmigrationinstitute.com Listen to the Canadian Immigration Podcast on Spotify and iTunes Canadian Immigration Podcast is being broadcasted on our iTunes and Spotify channels. If you have enjoyed this podcast and think someone else would, too, please subscribe and share this episode! Subscribe to our various social media channels If you want to connect with me or retain Holthe Immigration Law to assist you with immigration to Canada feel free to book a consultation on our official website: www.holthelaw.com Additionally, consider subscribing to our social media channels to stay up to date with the news on Canadian Immigration: Canadian Immigration Institute Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgvm03Tm2e-ndNkWhiiQUlA Canadian Immigration Institute Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CanadianImmigrationInstitute Express Entry Law Private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CanadianImmigrationInstitute Holthe Immigration Law LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/holthe-business-immigration-law Holthe Immigration Law Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/holthe.immigration.law/ Holthe Immigration Law Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/HoltheLaw

What this episode is about? Nobody comes to Canada with expectation of not being successful. Immigration to a new country, however, often puts newcomers into unfortunate circumstances. Too many immigrants are unable to fulfill their potential because their professional certification is not valid in Canada. Getting certified in Canada is challenging to the absolute majority of newcomers, as it requires significant financial resources. Financial challenges are aggravated by the fact that newcomers often have low credit scores in Canada and thus are subject to terrible interest rates for their loans.  Well, there is a solution to this "no money - no certification, no certification - no money" loop! Windmill provides microloans of up to $15,000 to skilled immigrants and refugees so they can succeed in their careers. They support clients to obtain the Canadian licensing or training required to work in their field, or to secure a position which matches their level of education, skills, and experience. Their loans can pay for exams, training, assessments, books and materials, living allowance, relocation costs, professional association fees, and other expenses related to advancing their career. Thanks to these loans newcomers are included in the labor market in Canada and can compete for high wage jobs fully applying their foreign experience and knowledge. Higher wages mean higher taxes. As a result newcomers pay higher taxes and spend their hard-earned money in Canada thus stimulating economy.  About today’s guest of the Canadian Immigration Podcast Paula Calderon National Director, Client Success Originally from Colombia, Paula has spent her career leading workforce development projects that support the economic integration of newcomers to Canada. In the past, she pioneered ESL programs, worked on paid internship programs and oversaw various employment services and bridging programs supporting internationally trained professionals. She has also worked as a professor in the Career Development Practitioner program at George Brown College, has served as a mentor to newcomers and is the former President of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Colombian Professional Association. In 2018, Paula completed the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunity program and became an Aspen Institute Economic Opportunity Fellow. You can reach out to Paula via: LinkedIn: Windmill Microlending Twitter: @windmillcanada Facebook: Windmill Microlending Contact Windmill Microlending: 1-855-423-2262, windmillmicrolending.org   About the host of the Canadian Immigration Podcast Mark Holthe is a Canadian Immigration Lawyer based in Lethbridge, Alberta. He has started his legal career with a large national law firm in Calgary where he initiated the business immigration practice at the firm. Since those early days, he has had the opportunity to work in a wide variety of law firm configurations before finally realizing that the best place for him was within the confines of an immigration boutique firm of his own making. As a Canadian immigration lawyer, Mark has particular experience in assisting clients with all aspects of Canadian immigration law. He assists large national and multinational companies in navigating the complex world of Canadian immigration and provides strategic immigration advice to international and domestic companies seeking to recruit and retain foreign skilled and semi-skilled personnel. Mark also assists temporary foreign workers with their transition to permanent resident status in Canada and over the past few years, he has taken great satisfaction in helping individuals and families with their various immigration related needs. Mark finds no greater satisfaction than helping to facilitate the reunification of families. While attending law school, Mark worked as an Immigration officer for Citizenship and Immigration Canada on the Alberta/Montana border. While completing his final year of law school, he worked as a pro bono student to the Canada Border Services Agency Hearings Officers representing the minister before the Immigration Appeal Division in Calgary, Alberta. As a result of his prior experience as an immigration officer, Mark has been able to enhance the services he offers to his cross-border and overseas clients. Since that time, he has continued to work hard fostering positive relationships with the various immigration related government departments and has focused a significant portion of his practice on cross-border matters. About the Sponsor of the Canadian Immigration Podcast This episode sponsored by Canadian Immigration Institute, a platform designed to help people navigate Canadian immigration on their own. On this platform, I offer Do-It-Yourself (DIY) video courses guiding you through the process of submitting your immigration application without a need to hire a lawyer. These video courses not only allow people to better understand Canadian immigration but also earn me sufficient revenue to continue pushing out great free content on Canadian immigration. Visit Canadian Immigration Institute: https://www.canadianimmigrationinstitute.com Listen to the Canadian Immigration Podcast on Spotify and iTunes Canadian Immigration Podcast is being broadcasted on our iTunes and Spotify channels. If you have enjoyed this podcast and think someone else would, too, please subscribe and share this episode! Subscribe to our various social media channels If you want to connect with me or retain Holthe Immigration Law to assist you with immigration to Canada feel free to book a consultation on our official website: www.holthelaw.com Additionally, consider subscribing to our social media channels to stay up to date with the news on Canadian Immigration: Canadian Immigration Institute Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgvm03Tm2e-ndNkWhiiQUlA Canadian Immigration Institute Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CanadianImmigrationInstitute Express Entry Law Private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CanadianImmigrationInstitute Holthe Immigration Law LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/holthe-business-immigration-law Holthe Immigration Law Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/holthe.immigration.law/ Holthe Immigration Law Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/HoltheLaw

Decision Vision Episode 98: Should I Make Social Impact Investments? – An Interview with Mark Croswell, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Mark Croswell leads the social impact initiative for the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. He joined host Mike Blake on this edition of “Decision Vision” to address factors to consider in making social impact […]

Decision Vision Episode 98: Should I Make Social Impact Investments? – An Interview with Mark Croswell, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Mark Croswell leads the social impact initiative for the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. He joined host Mike Blake on this edition of “Decision Vision” to address factors to consider in making social impact […] The post Decision Vision Episode 98: Should I Make Social Impact Investments? – An Interview with Mark Crosswell, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

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CEO of Grameen America, Andrea Jung tells how micro-loans, innovative financing and a community built on trust are helping women entrepreneurs pull through the coronavirus crisis. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

This episode of Old Fox Young Fox tackles international aid, with the help of industry insider Catherine Fitzgibbons. We explore a very different perspective on Africa and the role of Development Aid in this fascinating conversation. With the pressure on the NHS and funding for schools, shouldn't we be looking after our own before spending money on Aid to Africa? African culture still respects the wisdom of the Elders. With 75% of the population under the age of 30 what's happening to the traditional African respect and role for the wisdom of the Elders? Topics covered: Does the African tradition of 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_philosophy (Ubuntu)' potentially provide us with a 21 Century inclusive model for managing our economy? What can our socially and economically deprived Regions learn from our experiences of Aid to Africa? Microlending via Kiva: https://kiva.org (https://kiva.org) ID and credit checks. Blockchain as a potential solution Lending $15 USD and a mobile phone to provide the means for entrprenuers to build their own future https://my.captivate.fm/M-pesa mobile money transfer (M-Pesa mobile money transfer) https://reliefweb.int/report/world/food-aid-dilemma (The Food Aid dilemma) https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/ (Save The Children) http://www.fao.org/home/en/ (The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)) About our guest Catherine Fitzgibbons is an International Development Consultant with a lifetime of experience in NGOs including Country leadership with Save the Children and most recently, consulting for the World Bank, The World Health Organisation and UK local bodies. Contacting our guest Catherine can be reached via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-fitzgibbon-33997048/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-fitzgibbon-33997048/) Subscribe to Old Fox Young Fox: https://www.oldfoxyoungfox.com/listen (https://www.oldfoxyoungfox.com/listen) Support the show As an independent podcast, Old Fox Young Fox is listener-funded. You can support us via Patreon: https://donate.oldfoxyoungfox.com (https://donate.oldfoxyoungfox.com). This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp Support this podcast

One of the saddest things to see is for skilled immigrants and refugees to sacrifice so much to come to Canada and then not have the ability to continue working in their chosen profession once they get here. One of the more common barriers is the cost of applying for certification. Often newcomers are unable to afford the application fees upon arrival and end up working in lower paying positions which only leave them with enough income to survive...never being able to afford the application fees. So what's the solution? .....Windmill Microlending. Listen in to my interview with Onai Abote who shares the remarkable Windmill story and how it has helped countless immigrants realize their dream of working in their chosen profession in Canada. Onai Petra Abote, is the Community Relationship Specialist with Windmill Microlending (formerly Immigrant Access Fund) in Calgary. Onai joined Windmill Microlending from Postmedia, publishers of the Calgary Herald and Calgary Sun where she was part of the advertising management team working as Media Coordinator and also featured as a columnist for both brands. Her achievements include developing clear internal communications for her department, successfully organizing high profile events, ensuring deadlines were met and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders. She also served as a committee member on the Calgary Herald Christmas Fund Committee - a fund that awards grants to some of the cities agencies working with vulnerable groups. Onai is a qualified journalist with over 10 years' experience working as a journalist in Zimbabwe - where she was born and raised. She worked as a freelance television producer for Reuters, and then later as Project Coordinator (and journalist) for The Source – Zimbabwe's first business and financial news agency launched and supported by Thomson Reuters Foundation and European Journalism Centre. As the Windmill Microlending Community Relationship Specialist in the Calgary office, Onai's focus includes executing Windmill Microlending ongoing strategic outreach plan - deepening the organization's extensive referral network of immigrant-serving organizations, learning institutions, regulatory bodies, professional associations and ethno- and occupation-specific groups. While the primary geographic focus is Calgary and Edmonton, she has also represented Windmill Microlending across British Columbia, and built referral networks across Canada in collaboration with counterparts in other provinces. In this episode Onai and I covered the following areas: who is Windmill Microlending; what they do; why they do it; and how they do it. Sponsor: Canadian Immigration Institute - Founded by Immigration Lawyer Mark Holthe Affiliate Program: Click on this link to become an affiliate of the Canadian Immigration Institute: https://www.canadianimmigrationinstitute.com/become-an-affiliate OR, go to the Canadian Immigration Institute main page and scroll down to the very bottom and click on “Affiliate”. Earn 30% when someone purchases via your affiliate link [Tweet "Windmill Microlending...an amazing company."] Additional Resources: Windmill Microlending: https://windmillmicrolending.org/ How to apply: https://windmillmicrolending.org/applicants/eligibility/ Canadian Immigration Institute: https://canadianimmigrationinstitute.com/

One of the saddest things to see is for skilled immigrants and refugees to sacrifice so much to come to Canada and then not have the ability to continue working in their chosen profession once they get here. One of the more common barriers is the cost of applying for certification. Often newcomers are unable to afford the application fees upon arrival and end up working in lower paying positions which only leave them with enough income to survive...never being able to afford the application fees. So what's the solution? .....Windmill Microlending. Listen in to my interview with Onai Abote who shares the remarkable Windmill story and how it has helped countless immigrants realize their dream of working in their chosen profession in Canada. Onai Petra Abote, is the Community Relationship Specialist with Windmill Microlending (formerly Immigrant Access Fund) in Calgary. Onai joined Windmill Microlending from Postmedia, publishers of the Calgary Herald and Calgary Sun where she was part of the advertising management team working as Media Coordinator and also featured as a columnist for both brands. Her achievements include developing clear internal communications for her department, successfully organizing high profile events, ensuring deadlines were met and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders. She also served as a committee member on the Calgary Herald Christmas Fund Committee - a fund that awards grants to some of the cities agencies working with vulnerable groups. Onai is a qualified journalist with over 10 years’ experience working as a journalist in Zimbabwe - where she was born and raised. She worked as a freelance television producer for Reuters, and then later as Project Coordinator (and journalist) for The Source – Zimbabwe’s first business and financial news agency launched and supported by Thomson Reuters Foundation and European Journalism Centre. As the Windmill Microlending Community Relationship Specialist in the Calgary office, Onai's focus includes executing Windmill Microlending ongoing strategic outreach plan - deepening the organization’s extensive referral network of immigrant-serving organizations, learning institutions, regulatory bodies, professional associations and ethno- and occupation-specific groups. While the primary geographic focus is Calgary and Edmonton, she has also represented Windmill Microlending across British Columbia, and built referral networks across Canada in collaboration with counterparts in other provinces. In this episode Onai and I covered the following areas: who is Windmill Microlending; what they do; why they do it; and how they do it. Sponsor: Canadian Immigration Institute - Founded by Immigration Lawyer Mark Holthe  Affiliate Program: Click on this link to become an affiliate of the Canadian Immigration Institute: https://www.canadianimmigrationinstitute.com/become-an-affiliate OR,  go to the Canadian Immigration Institute main page and scroll down to the very bottom and click on “Affiliate”. Earn 30% when someone purchases via your affiliate link [Tweet "Windmill Microlending...an amazing company."] Additional Resources: Windmill Microlending: https://windmillmicrolending.org/ How to apply: https://windmillmicrolending.org/applicants/eligibility/ Canadian Immigration Institute: https://canadianimmigrationinstitute.com/

Taylor Simpson and Josh Abalos are on a mission to create opportunities of trust to disrupt the banking industry. Their company, The Halo App (www.thehaloapp.com) is bringing funders and borrowers together, allowing them to set the rate and payment structure. They're also creating #PositivityBombs by encouraging 0% loans to people that need short term loans, so they can get access to money, without having to go through the long process for a short term loan- or agree to high interest "payday" loans. I'm very impressed with The Halo App, and wanted to interview this 100% minority owned and operated company, let alone a tech company! I think you'll be impressed with the mission and vision of The Halo App.

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Microlending is touted as a way to lift women out of poverty - with stories of small loans transforming lives in developing countries. But is that the reality? Kim Chakanetsa speaks to two women who lead microfinance organisations in India and the US. Julie Hanna is an Egyptian-born entrepreneur and chair of the board of Kiva, a US-based non-profit organisation that allows people to lend money via the internet to people on low incomes in over 90 countries. Julie herself came to the US as a child refugee, fleeing civil wars in Jordan and in Lebanon, where her family were living. She says it shaped her as a person. In 2015, President Obama named her Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship. Vijayalakshmi Das is the CEO of Friends of Women's World Banking, India, which is based in Ahmedabad. The organisation looks to not only provide women in India with microloans but also, through a group structure, provide support, knowledge and education for women in poverty so that they're able to use their new access to finance in a positive way. Image: L - Image and credit: Julie Hanna R - Image and credit: Viji Das

In this episode Vladimir has the Privilege of talking to Dr.Garcia Contreras the director of the social innovation initiative at the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Walton College of Business of the University of Arkansas. The discussion takes on questions of personal responsibility in the social and economic prosperity of ones own community and nation.

Old Fox Young Fox explores the concept of the Circular Economy with Peter Desmond, Strategic Advisor to both companies and communities seeking to adapt and survive in our ever changing world. Ask a 10 year old in today's world, and they will tell you about climate change and how we all need to recycle. In this episode, Old Fox Young Fox digs deeper to explore how businesses and communities could evolve beyond a produce, use and throw away economy - by adopting a circular approach. Topics covered include; What is the Circular Economy? How does it differ from our current Linear Economy? What can we learn from innovation in the Developing world? How is our world changing and what can we do about it? Practical advice for “treading lightly” on the planet https://www.circularbrightonandhove.uk/ (Circular Brighton & Hove) https://kiva.org (Kiva.org Microlending site) About our guest Peter Desmond is a Strategic Advisor to business and local government on the Circular Economy. With extensive experience working in the Developing world (particularly in South Africa), Peter draws on innovation spawned from necessity and applies learnings to tackling issues around sustainability, profitability and ethics. Contacting our guest LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/peterdesmondce/ (linkedin.com/in/peterdesmondce/) Support the show As an independent podcast, Old Fox Young Fox is listener-funded. You can support the show via Patreon: https://donate.oldfoxyoungfox.com (https://donate.oldfoxyoungfox.com). This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp Support this podcast

It’s been months in the making and today we’re delighted to share a conversation between Hilary and Meg Gray, the Director of Customer Success and Operations at Kiva. Kiva is an international nonprofit, founded in 2005 and based in San Francisco, with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. They support people looking to create a better future for themselves, their families and their communities.By lending as little as $25 on Kiva, anyone can help a borrower start or grow a business, go to school, access clean energy or realize their potential. For some, it’s a matter of survival, for others it’s the fuel for a life-long ambition.To date Hilary & Hatch Tribe have issued over 147 loans to women entrepreneurs in 66 countries, and we’re just getting started. We believe it’s our responsibility to pay it forward and give back, furthering Hatch Tribe’s mission to help women entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses across the world.Today on the show you’ll hear from Meg Gray. She believes that technology has the power to create opportunity for all. In her current role as the Director of Customer Success and Operations at Kiva, she engages lenders and partner organizations to grow the impact Kiva has through its online microlending platform.Meg has always gotten a thrill out making systems work better, especially when alleviating poverty is the goal. Through a mix of process development, product management and testing new ideas, she is focused on increasing efficiency to facilitate sustainable growth. These traits show up in her previous roles at Kiva as well as her past work at SHARE El Salvador, the Child Care Resource Center and as Chair of the Board of the Refugee Center Online.Outside of work, Meg is an avid baker and reader who dreams of running the perfect little bookstore/cafe in an alternate life. (We love this! And hey, it could happen in this lifetime!)We explore these hot topics!The impact of microlending The lack of access to capital for women, barriers such as collateral, and what Kiva is doing to change thatHow entrepreneurs in the United States can access a 0% interest loan through Kiva. Learn more HERE. “Income smoothing” and how entrepreneurship increases wellbeing and care for families (ie. being able to feed your children & take a sick one to the doctor versus have to choose one or the other)The intersection of women’s rights, womens empowerment, and entrepreneurshipAnd Kiva’s recent announcement of a MOU with the government of Sierra Leone to develop a true “Credit Bureau”. Read more HERE. DO 1 THING:This week your mission is to Issue a loan via Kiva! With just $25 you are creating new opportunity & possibility for entrepreneurs across the world. Join the Hatch Tribe lending team at this link and then let us know what loans you invest in!Together we can change the world. For realz.Connect with Hilary Johnson & Hatch Tribe:WebsiteMembers CircleInstagramFacebookFREE BOOK DOWNLOAD!Get a FREE copy of "The Girls Guide to Surviving the Startup" written by Hilary Johnson, founder of Hatch Tribe. Download HERE.

Never miss another interview! Join Devin here: http://bit.ly/joindevin. Read the full Forbes article and watch the interview here: http://bit.ly/2I9m7zH. You’ve probably heard of Kiva, but if you aren’t among the 1.7 million people who have made loans on the platform, you may not really know what it is. This crowdfunding platform is, in effect, a bank funded by people who lend their money with an expectation of losing only a little, to 2.9 million people who stand to gain a lot. Kiva co-founder and president Premal Shah, 42, joined me for a conversation about the site and how it works to not just make loans but also to change lives in 85 countries around the world—including here in the US. Watch the interview in the player at top of the article. Kiva lenders receive on average about 96% of their money back and agree not to receive interest. “It is done philanthropically,” Shah says. For many, presumably, it is their first impact investment. Read the full Forbes article and watch the interview here: http://bit.ly/2I9m7zH. Be a hero! Join the elite group of supporters who ensure that videos like this can continue to be shared! Visit heroes4good.org to become a hero now.

Michael Schlein, President and CEO of Accion, visits the ICE House to discussing how fintech, microlending, and seed investment is opening up access to capital and lifting millions across the globe out of poverty.  Accion’s mission for the last fifty years has been to give people the financial tools they need to improve their lives and Michael sees fintech as the pathway to an inclusive financial system of the future.   Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/podcast/inside-the-ice-house

Never miss another interview! Join Devin here: http://bit.ly/joindevin. Offering banking services to unbanked, vulnerable populations is a model for lifting people out of poverty. It is also a model for indentured servitude and even modern day slavery. Microvest Capital Manages has invested over $1 billion in in microlending firms. Candace Smith, the firm’s head of risk, joined me to talk about how the firm ensures that it invests only on microlending companies that improve lives with a sustainable business model. Check out my free webinar where I share the secrets of successful nonprofit crowdfunding at http://crowdfundingforsocialgood.org.

Troubadours & Raconteurs, Do You Believe in the Invisible Hand and the Sandman? We have for your listening pleasure Episode 260 of "Troubadours and Raconteurs with E.W. Conundrum Demure" Small Batch Radio crafted In North Eastern Pennsylvania... Heard All Over The World. This week we have a conversation with Chicago based Community Building Activist Brad McConnell. Brad and I discuss His Work for Mayor Rahm Emanuel as Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer at the City of Chicago’s Department of Planning and Development, the History & Importance of Microlending, Business Driven Community Activism, Trust Circles, Meaningful Work. This week's sixty minutes includes an EW Essay titled "Morrison." Our Associate Producer & Resident Essayist Dr. Michael Pavese (aka Uncle Cesare) shares another wonderfully written and beautifully read piece titled "The Notebooks of Brady O'Leary." We have a poem called "Freakin' Mall." Our music this week is provided by these wonderful artists: Django Reinhardt, Stephan Grapelli, Courtney Barnett, the Doors, Thao & the Get Down Stay Down, Nat King Cole, Vassar Clements, Branford Marsalis and Terrence Blanchard. Commercial Free, Community Radio at its Finest. Share this episode with whomever you choose. Tell your Friends and Neighbors...

Julia Kurnia is the CEO and founder of Zidisha, an online microlending community directly connecting lenders and entrepreneurs, bypassing local banks and intermediaries charging high interest rates. Zidisha offers a person-to-person platform that lets lenders and entrepreneurs communicate openly and instantly. Julia shares how, without a background in technology but with guidance from Y Combinator, she was able to pursue her passion and create a platform/marketplace connecting borrowers with lenders half a world away, at a fraction of the cost offered by larger, better funded organizations.

Research shows that one of the leading predictors of the stability of a country is not its GDP or its resources; it’s the way its women are treated. And one way to empower women is through access to energy. Kathleen O’Dell talks to Tanya Ott about the link between gender inequality and the energy sector, making a case for looking at energy projects through a gender lens.

Global Approaches to Microlending panel at LendIt USA 2015 with Yang Peng, of Xintong; Liezl Van Riper, of Kiva; Stephen Vogel, of Vogel Partners; and moderator Jacob Haar, of Community Investment Management. The panelists discussed current global approaches to microlending. Major topics from this panel include the global challenges of the microfinance industry and how they use innovative ways to approach these problems and challenges.

The number of millionaires increases every year. These folks have more and more freedom to make choices they want. Thinking back, one failing I've had was not talking to clients more about giving. I've left clients alone to do what's right for themselves. Since I was never comfortable getting into deeper conversation, I left them to choose their own course. In the past, the most I've discussed with my clients is the idea of giving appreciated stock. I've been private about this higher-level stuff. This is the first time I've put it all out there. I don't want it to come off as bragging in any way. Instead this is an encouragement to myself and others. The level of difference we can make is 10 times what we think we can make. There's a step change available if you grow your own capacities and awareness around it. Your time will come, and you'll say, "Wow! This is my chance to knock it out of the park." But to get there, it’ll involve building your skills, understanding how money works, and investing.   IWDP08

February 5, 2015 - Read the full Forbes article and watch the interview here: http://onforb.es/1EHDsKc. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes by clicking here: http://bit.ly/ymotwitunes or on Stitcher by clicking here: http://bit.ly/ymotwstitcher. Unitus, one of the early entrants in microlending in the developing world and, as a result, in impact investing, is continuing to innovate. The Unitus Seed Fund provides venture capital for people near the base of the pyramid in India. Yesterday, Unitus announced a partnership with Pfizer PFE +0.44%, PATH , Manipal Hospitals and Narayana Health to provide up to $85,000 each to healthcare entrepreneurs in India in the form of “non-dilutive” capital. Dave Richards, Managing Director of Unitus Seed Fund, said, “There is a massive seed funding gap in most emerging markets due to a lack of a local culture for high-risk ‘angel’ investing by those with wealth. This is particularly true for high demand/low supply emerging sectors such as education, healthcare, retail, agriculture, water and even many technology driven businesses that have substantial brick-and-mortar elements.” Richards went on to explain their thinking about making these investments to make money for investors. “Some people have suggested that this type of seed funding can only be done by philanthropy. We believe that this can only be done well and scaled if it’s on a for-profit basis. We invest mostly in first-time entrepreneurs seeking to build a venture-backed business. So, we spend a lot of time helping them to understand the whole investor world and perspective and then function as their investment bankers as they seek to raise scale-up capital.” “We believe that many of the next billion dollar businesses delivering affordable products or services in areas such as education, healthcare and livelihoods will be built in India … and then exported,” Richards concluded. Please consider whether a friend or colleague might benefit from this piece and, if so, share it.

December 4, 2014 - Read the full GoodCrowdinfo article and watch the interview here: http://bit.ly/1yPm1SR. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes by clicking here: http://bit.ly/ymotwitunes or on Stitcher by clicking here: http://bit.ly/ymotwstitcher. Brian Dally, co-founder and CEO of GROUNDFLOOR, has created a way for individuals within communities to come together to invest in real estate in a way that will have a positive impact on their community. “People can now invest money in such a way that investments stay local, and this creates tangible impacts at the community level” Brian says. “GROUNDFLOOR grows your investment while making an impact. If you want to renovate a neighborhood, you could rally your friends together to back properties within the same neighborhood,” Brian continues. “This not only improves the community, but backers also see a higher return on their investment than with a traditional savings account. 100% of our loans are available to participation by everyone.”

Brian Dally joins us for a discussion of his Groundfloor.us, the real estate microlending marketplace. We discuss how the Internet is "blowing up" investment strategies in the real estate industry.

Roger Voorhies, Founder and Former CEO, OIBM talks about the bank’s institution building, the bank’s experience with technology - cards, m-banking, ATMs, and whether the OIBM experience can be replicated in other regions.

Mark Schreiner, Director, Microfinance Risk Management talks about the poverty scoring as a way for microlenders to measure how poor their clients are in a quantitative way and why funders could be interested in poverty scoring.

Richard Rosenberg, consultant to CGAP, discusses how the Compartamos IPO affected investors and competitors, and whether the experience was a singular event or is likely to be repeated.

Carlos Danel, Co-CEO and founder of Compartamos, speaks about the necessary stepping stones for mobilizing savings and shares his views on the lessons from the IPO of Compartamos.

Carlos Danel, Co-CEO and founder of Compartamos, speaks about the ways in which the bank managed to weather the crisis and continue its strong growth.

Carlos Danel, founder and Co-CEO of Compartamos, speaks about the link between the growth story and the issue of pricing or the interest rate policy.

Carlos Danel, Founder and Co-CEO of Compartamos, speaks about the factors that enabled the MFI to become the regional industry leader and to provide financial services to more than one million poor women in the rural areas of Mexico.

Richard Rosenberg, consultant to CGAP, speaks about the spectacular success and controversy around the IPO of Compartamos, one of the leading MFIs in Latin America.

Richard Rosenberg, consultant to CGAP, speaks about the spectacular success and controversy around the IPO of Compartamos, one of the leading MFIs in Latin America.

Richard Rosenberg, consultant to CGAP, speaks about the spectacular success and controversy around the IPO of Compartamos, one of the leading MFIs in Latin America.

What do a children’s book, a Nobel Prize, and the World Bank have in common? More than you would think. The book One Hen tells the story of how a very small loan made a very big difference—it’s the story of the effect of microlending. Although microlending has been around for about 30 years, and [...]

Microlending is a practice that provides funds for entrepreneurs in developing countries who couldn't normally get loans. Tune in as Josh and Chuck discuss the pros and cons of microlending in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Microlending is a practice that provides funds for entrepreneurs in developing countries who couldn't normally get loans. Tune in as Josh and Chuck discuss the pros and cons of microlending in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Please go here on Monday, March 19th, as Bill and I host our one-hour of this this important Talk-a-Thon between 8 and 9 AM (CDT) on Monday. Thanks. 24-Hour Talkcast for Microlending and www.kiva.org - Sunday March 18th Hello Art, A 24-hour live interactive podcast charity event for Kiva (http://www.kiva.org) is being held starting Sunday, March 18th at noon on TalkShoe (http://www.talkshoe.com). The event will raise awareness and money for Kiva, web-based microfinancing organization which enables individuals to lend money to people in developing countries for starting small businesses. Below is more detailed information about the event and Kiva. Please help us spread the word. Find more information at http://www.Talkathon.org. Thanks. Dave Nelsen Founder and CEO 724.935.TALK (office) 412.779.2788 (mobile) 413.677.9117 (eFax) daven@talkshoe.com Live Interactive Podcasting! TalkShoe 12300 Perry Highway, Suite 306 Wexford, PA 15090 PODCASTERS TO HOST 24 HOUR LIVE PODCAST TO BENEFIT KIVA, A WEB-BASED MICROFINANCING CHARITY Talk-a-thon to Begin at Noon on March 18th, 2007 Podcasters will unite to raise money and awareness for Kiva.org, (www.kiva.org) a web-based microfinancing charity that enables individuals to lend money to people in developing countries for starting small businesses. "Microlending is a way for those of us who have benefited from the Internet and the prosperity of the Western world to give something back," commented Dave Nelsen , CEO of TalkShoe. The 24 hour Talk-a-thon will start at noon (US Eastern Time) on Sunday March 18th 2007 on TalkShoe (www.talkshoe.com). Anyone and everyone can join in the live interactive podcast to listen, talk and text-chat. During the Talk-a-thon (www.talkathon.org) podcast hosts will raise awareness about Kiva and microlending, and ask listeners who are so inclined to contribute money to a dedicated PayPal account. TalkShoe will administer lending of this money to developing nations' entrepreneurs thru Kiva, a website that has been implemented as an efficient and effective microlending program. 100% of the funds raised, including $500 contributed by Dave Nelsen of TalkShoe, will be perpetually reinvested thru Kiva. Periodic progress reports will be given on TalkShoe’s blog. "We feel that those of us who get so much information, entertainment and community from the Internet should also explore its use to make the world a better place for all its peoples", says Randolph Resnick, who had the idea during a live TalkShoe podcast about aging and retirement. Kiva has receive accolades throughout the world from organizations including NPR, the New York Times, the BBC, PBS, ABC News, Business Week, the Wall Street Journal, CNN, The Village Voice, and the general blogosphere. The following quotes are from the Kiva website. Vinod Khosla, founding CEO of Sun Microsystems and a partner at the venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins, has called microlending "one of the most important economic phenomena since the advent of capitalism and Adam Smith." The New York Times, in its article Web-Based Microfinancing, December 10, 2006 said, “At Kiva.org, a schoolteacher in Kansas can partner with an expert seamstress in countries like Kenya, Mexico and Ecuador to jump-start a tailor shop.” “Friends and neighbors have been lending one another money forever, but as the Web makes virtual neighbors of strangers, Kiva, which is Swahili for ‘agreement’ or ‘unity,’ is harnessing the power of social networking to support micro-enterprise in the developing world,” said Business Week in A Little Money Goes a Long Way, July 31, 2006. Kiva is “…revolutionizing how donors and lenders in the US are connecting with small entrepreneurs in developing countries,” commented BBC News, March 1, 2006. About Kiva (from Kiva’s website) Kiva lets you connect with and loan money to unique small businesses in the developing world. By choosing a business on Kiva.org, you can "sponsor a business" and help the world's working poor make great strides towards economic independence. Throughout the course of the loan (usually 6-12 months), you can receive email journal updates from the business you've sponsored. As loans are repaid, you get your loan money back. Kiva partners with existing microfinance institutions. In doing so, we gain access to outstanding entrepreneurs from impoverished communities world-wide. Our partners are experts in choosing qualified borrowers. That said, they are usually short on funds. Through Kiva.org, our partners upload their borrower profiles directly to the site so you can lend to them. To unsubscribe click here. -- Listen to "Your Home-Your Money Mortgage Talk Radio" about the things that matter "second most" in your life. www.YourHome-YourMoney.com Saturday mornings at 9 on Madison 1670 - the Pulse. Co-hosted by Bill Quigley and Art Blanchet, The Mortgage Experts. Have you heard our Internet Radio Show? Check it out at http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=1009

Stranova Vol. 20, published June 5, 2006. One of the most profound strategic innovations in business in the last quarter century has been the invention and deployment of microfinancing organizations, such as Bangladesh’s Grameen Bank. In our current installment of Stranova, we talk with entrepreneur Betsy Brill about her plan to implement such a venture in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the challenges in making her vision a reality, and the powerful transformation of the entire business – and human – ecosystems in that country that they could make possible.