conversations with leaders changing (y)our world.
Social Entrepreneurship and Leadership with Devon Davey, Ep. 35
SIPS & Leadership Episode 35 with Devon Davey on Social Entrepreneurship and Leadership
EPISODE SUMMARY
Power. Relationship. Trust.
These are critical for teams working well.
On this episode, my guest, social entrepreneur and strategist, Devon Davey, and I discuss these important aspects in addressing human challenges, the projects that give her energy and joy such as collaboration and coaching, some trends she sees in social impact, having empathy for yourself, oppressive dynamics within an organization and much more.
Devon Davey has been an entrepreneur since she was a child. As a strategist for non-profit foundations, she facilitates plans guided by her core values of social justice, integrity, and co-creation.
A FEW KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
Leadership is not only about power, but power sharing with others and having deep humility.
Identify the gaps that stop you from implementing your vision. Build processes and build people so that the vision can be accomplished more effectively.
Impact is agnostic to geography. It’s agnostic to business models. And it’s agnostic to industry. Seeing the common problems helps identify the next steps people should take.
Everyone is a leader and has the potential to develop their leadership skills.
SHAMELESS PLUG
Take care of ourselves so we can take care of everyone around us.
QUESTION FOR REFLECTION
What does it mean to show up as your authentic self at your workplace and is it safe for that to happen?
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE
OTHER EPISODES OF INTEREST
SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 26): Jennifer Gresham of Work for Humanity
SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 24): Linda Calhoun of Career Girls
SIPS & Leadership is a monthly livestream on LinkedIn, highlighting leaders changing the world who are engaged in social impact and public service (SIPS).
Start Small Think Big - How Partnerships Build Equity for Communities, Ep. 34
EPISODE SUMMARY
In the last of our Start Small Think Big series, Hana Kamal and Shrima Pandey from Start Small Think Big and Estefania Cardona Betancourt from Centro Community Partners are talking about community partnerships as critical in the small business ecosystem.
CLICK HERE to listen to our conversation as we discuss why communities should be at the center of small businesses, the balance of stepping up and stepping back in leadership, and the importance of genuine curiosity to effectively lead others.
A FEW KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
The importance of humility
Healing your own traumas, building trust by being vulnerable, and the importance of listening
Being strategic with outreach services so that more people are being reached and that feedback is taken seriously
SHAMELESS PLUG
QUESTION FOR REFLECTION
How do you foster community engagement in your organization?
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE
OTHER EPISODES OF INTEREST
SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 33) Volunteering as Social Impact
SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 32) The Critical Impact of Small Businesses in Building Stronger Communities
SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 31) How Corporate Social Responsibility is Making Impact for Small Business
SIPS & Leadership is a monthly livestream on LinkedIn, highlighting leaders changing the world who are engaged in social impact and public service (SIPS).
Start Small Think Big - Volunteering as Social Impact, Ep. 33
EPISODE SUMMARY
The conversation continues on the Start Small Think Big Series. Volunteers are the heart of Start Small Think Big. Two prominent volunteers are Jimmy Newson, a multi-faceted entrepreneur, and Sofija Bulic, an Executive Director and Head of Content at JP Morgan Chase. Caroline Enjalbert is the Volunteer Experience & Engagement Manager at SSTB, and Rajit Unnithan is a Program Director at SSTB.
CLICK HERE to listen to our conversation as we discuss the unique volunteering model that is used, the impact of various projects from volunteers to small business owners, and helping business owners focus on taking the next right step.
A FEW KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
Being the best version of you so you can be the best for others
The benefits of skill based volunteering verses service based volunteering
The importance that digital marketing services have played for the businesses accessing services through Start Small Think Big
SHAMELESS PLUG
Start Small Think Big Resources
Think about volunteering at Start Small, Think Big.
QUESTION FOR REFLECTION
How can companies best support volunteers?
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE
OTHER EPISODES OF INTEREST
SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 32) The Critical Impact of Small Businesses in Building Stronger Communities
SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 31) How Corporate Social Responsibility is Making Impact for Small Business
SIPS & Leadership is a monthly livestream on LinkedIn, highlighting leaders changing the world who are engaged in social impact and public service (SIPS).
Start Small Think Big -The Critical Impact of Small Businesses in Building Stronger Communities Ep. 32
Start Small Think Big with Ellie Stephens and Jenn Chowdhury on The Critical Impact of Small Businesses in Building Stronger Communities, ep. 32
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EPISODE SUMMARY
Ellie Stephens is the Senior Director of Client Relationship Management and Start Small Think Big, an organization that advances equity and inclusion in entrepreneurship by connecting small businesses with the resources and community they need to thrive. Jenn Chowdhury is the founder of In Full Bloom Coaching and offers various coaching services.
CLICK HERE to listen to our conversation as we discuss the importance of leadership as an inside game, rooted in honesty, integrity, and recognizing the role of community and support in building stronger businesses.
A FEW KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
Leadership is about integrity, care for others, and using power for the benefit of the community.
Access to resources and support is crucial for the success of small businesses.
Leadership is not a fixed concept, but rather an ongoing journey of self-improvement and growth. By constantly learning and adapting, leaders can better serve their teams and communities.
SHAMELESS PLUG
Check out from Jenn Choudhury In Full Bloom Coaching
From Ellie Start Small, Think Big Application and Events Online
QUESTION FOR REFLECTION
What services do you think are still needed for people of color in the small business community?
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE
Jenn Choudhury In Full Bloom Coaching
Start Small, Think Big Application and Events Online
OTHER EPISODES OF INTEREST
SIPS & LEADERSHIP, EP. 31START SMALL THINK BIG - HOW CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IS MAKING IMPACT FOR SMALL BUSINESS
SIPS & LEADERSHIP EP. 18, SUCCESSFUL CO-LEADERSHIP IN BUILDING EQUITY FOR ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES WITH ANITA GUNDANNA AND VANESSA LEUNG
SIPS & Leadership is a monthly livestream on LinkedIn, highlighting leaders changing the world who are engaged in social impact and public service (SIPS).
Start Small Think Big - How Corporate Social Responsibility is Making Impact for Small Business, Ep. 31
SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 31) Start Small Think Big - How Corporate Social Responsibility is Making Impact for Small Business
EPISODE SUMMARY
Start Small Think Big is a nonprofit dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion in entrepreneurship by connecting small businesses with the resources and community they need to thrive. I am joined by Jennifer DaSilva and Lindsey Tullman of Start Small Think Big and Rene Deida and Lucy Del Gaudio of Prudential Financial as they share their definitions of leadership which include walking the talk as a leader and the intimate connections that can still happen in big corporations such as Prudential.
CLICK HERE to listen to our conversation as we discuss the impact of shopping locally, the win-win relationships in corporate partnerships, and leveraging skill sets through volunteerism.
A FEW KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
Providing people opportunities leverages their skill sets as well as ours as leaders.
Small businesses rooted in the community make the community stronger.
Giving back is not a one and done transaction.
SHAMELESS PLUG
From Lindsey and Jenny: shop locally particularly of BIPOC shop on their tab on start small think big, and encourage to visit corporate partnership
QUESTION FOR REFLECTION
Who is a small local business you support and why?
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE
Prudential Financial
OTHER EPISODES OF INTEREST
SIPS & Leadership (Ep.35) Devon Davey on Social Entrepreneurship and Leadership
SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 25) Gary Bagley on Creating Lasting Impact through Purpose Driven Leadership
SIPS & Leadership is a monthly livestream on LinkedIn, highlighting leaders changing the world who are engaged in social impact and public service (SIPS).
NYC, Nonprofits, and Equity with Lakimja Mattocks, Ep. 30
EPISODE SUMMARY
Our first connection was on LinkedIn, and a serendipitous moment happened in person at a Black Women Talk Tech event as I overheard someone say, “Non-profit is my thing.” I turned to see who it was and saw that the comment came from my guest Lakimja Mattocks.
Lakimja has been in the non-profit space since 2004. Her work has focused on government contracts management, program development and management, cohort-building and leadership development in partnership with nonprofit leaders, staff and board members.
We discuss the myths of non-profit organizations, what equity is in the non-profit sector, the gap that exists in community-based organizations and more.
CLICK HERE to listen to our conversation
A FEW KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
Leadership is about action and behavior, not about the title, hierarchy or salary.
There are bright spots in pay equity in the nonprofit sector, and around coalitions coming together to build the work and tell the story.
As a leader, it’s important to sit in discomfort to come to a solution when convening and bringing people together.
SHAMELESS PLUG
QUESTION FOR REFLECTION
What is a myth that you believed about the nonprofit sector and why?
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE
OTHER EPISODES OF INTEREST
SIPS & Leadership (Ep 25): Gary Bagley of New York Cares
SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 7): Rahsaan Harris, PhD of Citizens Committee for NYC
SIPS & Leadership is a monthly livestream on LinkedIn, highlighting leaders changing the world who are engaged in social impact and public service (SIPS).