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060: Catch up on the latest trends in social enterprise with Cory Ames, CEO and Co-Founder of Grow Ensemble, a social impact media and education platform. Learn how Cory got his start in entrepreneurship and what he learned as a 22-year-old CEO. Follow Cory on Twitter -> https://twitter.com/AmesCory Visit Grow Ensemble -> https://growensemble.com/ Subscribe to The Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation podcast -> https://apple.co/3mdkw1u Find full-time, freelance, and remote jobs at -> www.goodgigs.app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmakers/message

Listen Again: Get a first-hand account of what was happening inside the walls of a toilet paper brand during the great toilet paper shortage of 2020. In this episode, we speak with Danny Alexander, Co-Founder of popular, good for the planet toilet paper brand, Who Gives a Crap. Not only is the brand good for the planet, being made out of 100 % recyclable paper and sustainable bamboo, but they also donate 50% of their profits to build toilets, to help the 2 billion people without access to proper sanitation. Danny talks us through the thought process behind building such a bold and humorous brand, and what they did in the early days to stand out when they didn't have a marketing budget. He also shares what they look for in candidates when hiring new team members. And how they're able to keep the whole team aligned with the ambitious mission that they've set for the next 30 years. Find gigs with mission-driven companies -> www.goodgigs.app  Explore open roles with Who Gives a Crap -> https://goodgigs.app/company/who-gives-a-crap --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmakers/message

Listen Again: From living in his car for four months when he moved to Hollywood to helping diversify the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences membership base, our guest Shawn Finnie explains how coming from a place of service has allowed him to grow as an influential leader. Shawn also advises on how to carve out your own opportunities in the workplace, how to show yourself the love and respect you desire from others, and how to bring ideas to life on your terms. Follow Shawn on Instagram -> www.instagram.com/shawnfinniebeflourishing Find full-time, freelance and remote jobs -> www.goodgigs.app Read the transcript of the episode -> https://bit.ly/3a4srXU --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmakers/message

059: How do you turn animal waste and plastic into renewable energy? Bob Powell, CEO of Brightmark, explains how his company has created technology to do just that. Bob and his team are on a mission to reimagine waste. He talks about how their technology works and how their goal is to eliminate the world's waste through circularity. Bob also shares how they've created a company culture of optimism and what attributes he looks for when hiring new team members.  Explore the work Brightmark are doing -> www.brightmark.com Follow Bob on Twitter -> https://twitter.com/bobpowell_ Follow Dale on Twitter -> https://twitter.com/DaleWWilkinson Find full-time, freelance, and remote jobs with mission-driven companies -> www.goodgigs.app Read the transcript from the episode -> https://bit.ly/3mbKMrH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmakers/message

Listen again: Do you ever have that voice in your head telling you that you're not good enough? In this episode, Dale records his session with Leadership & Executive Coach Eric Nehrlich. They discuss Dale's challenge with the imposter syndrome, and Eric takes him through a powerful visualization technique to help him become more present and control the emotions he's experiencing. A must-listen for anyone that feels stuck and needs a way to move forward! Set up a free introductory call with Eric. Follow Eric on Twitter. Follow Dale on Twitter. Search for full-time, freelance, and remote gigs with mission-driven companies at goodgigs. Explore Steve March's technique. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmakers/message

058: Do you know what goes into telling a good story? In this episode, we speak with Kelsea Little, Head of Brand Storytelling for GoFundMe, about her lessons on telling compelling human interest stories. We also discuss how Kelsea created this position for herself and how you can move up in your company by following her best practices for building your professional brand. Follow Kelsea on LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelsealittle/ Listen to the GoFundMe Podcast -> https://www.gofundme.com/c/heroes/true-stories-of-good-people Find meaningful work -> www.goodgigs.app Follow Dale on Twitter -> https://twitter.com/DaleWWilkinson Read the transcript from the episode -> https://bit.ly/3k9MXMC --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmakers/message

057: Cardiovascular disease is one of the world's biggest killers. In this episode, we speak with Connor Landgraf about how he wanted to create the Shazam for heartbeats by building Eko, a digital healthcare company that uses AI technology and digital stethoscopes to help healthcare providers give better cardiac care. We also talk about what makes a good Eko team member and what Connor looks for when evaluating candidates.  Explore Eko's open roles -> https://goodgigs.app/company/eko/jobs Email Connor -> connor@ekohealth.com Follow Connor on Twitter -> https://twitter.com/connorlandgraf Follow Dale on Twitter - > https://twitter.com/DaleWWilkinson Find full-time, freelance, and remote jobs -> www.goodgigs.app Read the full transcript from the episode -> https://bit.ly/3BNcdOT --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmakers/message

056: Online child sexual abuse material has exploded in the age of the internet. In this episode, we speak with Julie Cordua, CEO of nonprofit Thorn. Julie helped create Thorn in 2012 as an organization focused on building technology to defend children from sexual abuse. Under Julie’s leadership, Thorn has developed products and programs deployed today in 55 countries, has reached more than 3 million people, and has helped identify more than 19,000 victims of abuse. We talk about their product development process, how the organization has evolved over the ten years, and what type of people Julie looks for when hiring for the team.  Learn more about Thorn -> https://www.thorn.org/ Watch Julie's TED talk -> https://bit.ly/3kCM4v1 Follow Julie on Twitter -> https://twitter.com/juliecordua Find full-time, freelance, and remote jobs -> www.goodgigs.app Follow Dale on Twitter -> https://twitter.com/DaleWWilkinson Read the transcript from this episode -> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmakers/message

055: If you hate the job search process, you're not alone. In this episode, we speak with David Fano, Founder & CEO of Teal, about making the job search not suck. Fano is a repeat founder & entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience building products & services to help people leverage technology and achieve more with less. Fano is focusing his passion on empowering people with tools & resources to grow their careers with Teal. In under 1 year, the team at Teal has grown the platform & community to over 20,000 users committed to growing their careers. We talk about how David came up with the idea for Teal and how he was able to validate it. He also talks about what job seekers should do to help their chances of securing their dream job, how to present yourself as the solution to the company's problem, and why he advises against presenting yourself as a generalist.  Sign up for Teal -> www.tealhq.com Follow David on Twitter -> https://twitter.com/davidfano Find mission-driven jobs on goodgigs -> www.goodgigs.app Follow Dale on Twitter -> https://twitter.com/DaleWWilkinson Read the transcript from the episode -> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmakers/message

054: Have you been struggling to bring in business for your social impact campaign? We speak with Karen Goldfeder, former VP of Business Development of DoSomething, about effectively finding and doing cold outreach to potential clients, donors, or partners. Karen also breaks down what a business development professional does and how it differs from a sales position.  Find do-good campaigns on DoSomething -> https://www.dosomething.org/us Learn about DoSomething partnerships -> sponsorships@dosomething.org Follow Karen on LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-goldfeder-bba74928/ Find meaningful work at goodgigs -> www.goodgigs.app Read the transcript of this episode -> https://bit.ly/2VoIxbo --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmakers/message

053: Have you been struggling to stand out as a job seeker or even as a business owner? In this episode, we speak with Colin McIntosh, Founder & CEO of Sheets & Giggles, an ethical and sustainable bedding company, about his advice on how to capture your listener's attention. We also discuss how the idea for Sheets & Giggles originated, his storytelling principles, and what type of candidates stand out to him when hiring for his team. Download Colin's resume template -> www.sheetsgiggles.com/resume Buy Sheets & Giggles bedding -> www.sheetsgiggles.com Follow Colin on Twitter -> https://twitter.com/ColinDMcIntosh Find jobs with mission-driven companies -> www.goodgigs.app Follow Dale on Twitter -> https://twitter.com/DaleWWilkinson Read the transcript from this episode -> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmakers/message

052: For too long Black professionals have had to deal with racism and bias in the workplace. One company that is helping advance the opportunities for Black talent is Valence, a community for career development and opportunities for Black professionals. In this episode, we speak with one of its co-founders Emily Slade. We discuss the unique challenges Black professionals face and several strategies that can help them succeed at work. Emily also shares how companies can help advance and support their Black executives to ensure a safe and inclusive workplace. Emily also gives the lowdown of what she looks for when hiring team members for Valence and helpful tips on preparing for an interview. Join the Valence community -> https://valence.community/bonds Follow Emily on LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyslade/ Use Videoask to send videos -> https://videoask.com/ Find meaningful work with -> http://goodgigs.app/ Read the transcript of the episode here -> https://bit.ly/3i71xDK --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmakers/message

051: If you've tried to come up with a name for a business or product, you know how time-consuming and stressful it can be. In this episode, we speak with Brad Flowers, founder of an impact branding agency, Bullhorn, and author of 'The Naming Book, 5 steps to creating brand and product names that sell'. We talk about why it's crucial to spend the time coming up with a brand name that stands out, why you should set goals for your name, and the common pitfalls business owners make when developing a name. Buy the book 👉 https://www.thenamingbook.com/ Follow Brad on Twitter 👉 https://twitter.com/BullhornBrad Reach out to Bullhorn 👉 https://bullhorncreative.com/ Find full-time, freelance, and remote jobs with mission-driven companies 👉 www.goodgigs.app  Read the transcript from the episode 👉 https://bit.ly/3Bkbo0x --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmakers/message

050: Do you have trouble achieving your goals or sticking to new habits? Dale shares a simple yet effective technique that will increase the chances of accomplishing everything you set out to achieve. It's this same tactic that has helped us reach 50 episodes! 🥳 Next steps: Hit subscribe to get more career tips and advice each week! Find the transcripts to all episodes here: https://goodgigs.app/podcast Find full-time, freelance, and remote jobs with mission-driven companies at: www.goodgigs.app  Follow Dale on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaleWWilkinson  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmakers/message

049: Are you wondering how your business, or the company you work for, can give back to the community? Holly Copeland, Sr. Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability, and Impact at Horizon Therapeutics, shares her strategies to create initiatives that align with your company and that will have the most impact on the communities you're involved with.    You'll learn: What Holly learned from working in the nonprofit, government, and for-profit sector How to create authentic CSR initiatives for your business How to find nonprofit partners that align with your company's giving strategy What to think about when making a career choice between nonprofit and for-profit Next steps: Hit subscribe to get more career tips and advice each week! Explore Horizon Therapeutics: https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/ Watch 'Nora's Forever Home': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Htc79mEykHM Follow Holly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-copeland-35b33664/ Find full-time, freelance, and remote jobs with mission-driven companies at: www.goodgigs.app  Follow Dale on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaleWWilkinson   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmakers/message

048: Do you speak badly of yourself in public? "I suck at public speaking," "I'm no good at writing," "I hate reading". It's time to cut this limiting language from our conversations and replace it with verbiage to reframe how we approach activities we want to get better at.  You'll learn: Why the words you use are crucial to building the life you desire. How to start noticing the limiting language you use. How to find alternative, positive words that will put you in an abundant mindset. Next steps: Hit subscribe to get more career tips and advice each week! Find full-time, freelance, and remote jobs with mission-driven companies at: www.goodgigs.app  Follow Dale on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaleWWilkinson    --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmakers/message

047: Did you know that 70% of our freshwater use goes to Agriculture? And 70% of freshwater contamination comes from agriculture? In this episode, we speak with David Rosenberg, Founder, and CEO of AeroFarms, the first vertical farming company to be certified a B corp, about how their technology is reimagining how we can sustainably feed the future.  You'll learn how: David looked for a crucial problem to address and then developed a viable business idea to solve it. Their propriety vertical farming technology is having a massive impact on both environmental and societal issues. David changed his approach to hiring, which helped create a team full of problem-solving innovators. Next steps: Hit subscribe to get more career tips and advice each week! Find AeroFarms in stores: https://www.aerofarms.com/store-locator/ Careers at AeroFarms: https://www.aerofarms.com/careers/ Follow David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-rosenberg-519a191/ Find full-time, freelance, and remote jobs with mission-driven companies at: www.goodgigs.app  Follow Dale on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaleWWilkinson    --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmakers/message

046: If you're feeling unfulfilled in your current job, and are thinking about changing your career, listen to this episode to learn what you should do first to set you up for success. Dale shares a simple exercise that you can do to help create a blueprint for the career exploration phase you're about to enter. This exercise takes less than an hour, and will have you feeling more determined, motivated, and excited for your future! Hit subscribe to get more career tips and advice each and every week! Find full-time, freelance, and remote jobs with mission-driven companies at: www.goodgigs.app  Follow Dale on Twitter and reach out once you've done the exercise: https://twitter.com/DaleWWilkinson    --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmakers/message

045: If you're thinking about approaching a nonprofit with an idea you think could help them, first listen to this episode! We speak with Sasha Purpura, Executive Director of nonprofit Food for Free, about the best way to approach nonprofits you'd like to help. Sasha talks about why it's best to first volunteer at the nonprofit, and how you need to take on the responsibility of working out how you can help. Sasha explains how thinking on your feet and having deep ties with the community you serve is essential when leading a team through a disaster. She also shares her story of how she transitioned from a career in tech to leading a nonprofit working on an issue she is passionate about, and Sasha also has advice for those who are wanting to change careers. Get involved with Food for Free: https://foodforfree.org/ Follow Sasha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sasha-purpura-96a182/ Follow Dale on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaleWWilkinson Find full-time, freelance, and remote work at: http://goodgigs.app/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmakers/message

044: Are you looking for work but you're not on Twitter? You have to listen to this episode! Dale explains why Twitter is an incredible tool to use when you're on the hunt for full-time or freelance work. He walks you through 9 steps on how to use it to your advantage when looking for a gig. He also talks about how Twitter can help you build a support network, your authority, and your professional brand. Use TweetDeck: https://tweetdeck.twitter.com Follow Dale on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaleWWilkinson Find jobs with mission drive companies at: http://goodgigs.app/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmakers/message