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Be the Lighthouse with Jess Ekstrom
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Length:
53 minutes
Released:
Jun 17, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
This week's episode is an inspiring display of differing perspectives on the themes of trust, expectations, and generosity in life and in work. Author, speaker, and founder of Headbands for Hope, Jess Ekstrom, provides shocking personal anecdotes revealing unique insights about loss and new beginnings, motivation versus validation and giving versus receiving. Listen in to see how Jeff and Jess find common ground among complex ideas. The Social Impact Leader Podcast explores the ambitious world of change-makers through interviews with pioneers in business, sports, activism, and entertainment. Hosted by Jeff Shinabarger, founder of Plywood People - get curious about the balance between empathy and productivity. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, or simply curious about making a difference, this podcast will be your guide. Follow: www.instagram.com/socialimpactleaderwww.socialimpactleader.comFollow: www.instagram.com/plywoodpeoplewww.plywoodpeople.comMore on Jess and her work: https://jessekstrom.comThis Podcast is brought to you by WABE, part of the NPR Podcast Network.www.wabe.com/podcastsEdited By: DJ OP DiggyProduced By: LaTasha BrownMusic By: DJ OP DiggySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Released:
Jun 17, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (96)
Introducing The Plywood Podcast: Welcome to the Plywood Podcast: Real talk for social entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders. In this episode, meet the team and hosts, and hear the why behind us creating another podcast! Plywood is a nonprofit in Atlanta leading a community of startups doing good. Over the past 12 years, we have worked with over 800 startup founders and nonprofit leaders wrestling with the tensions of starting, growing, and sustaining. Think of The Plywood Podcast as a kitchen table conversation debating the pros and woes of running a business and sustaining a nonprofit. We dive into building business plans, sustaining relationships (personal and professional), diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, forming values while being a part of true cultural change for good, and so much more. Learn more: PlywoodPeople.com by Social Impact Leader