#8 | A Villa: Mikayla Cluxton

This conversation with Tim was one of my favorites. He combines his experience in engineering and business to create truly impactful solutions, and The Other Side Academy is one example of that. Tim talks through what makes their organization more effective than traditional rehab solutions. Give it a listen!

Mikayla has been involved with many good causes throughout her life, and her latest endeavor is a service-based tech startup focused on connecting the elderly to real-life caregivers in their communities. The goal is to combat loneliness in aging populations and provide support for both caregivers and seniors. I loved this conversation for so many reasons - it was a fantastic discussion on the importance of this issue and how God and religion are an inseparable part of our businesses.

This episode is incredible, touching on everything from human-centered design to effective impact measurement to scaling your social venture. Talmage is a great example of building solutions from the bottom up rather than the top down. Give it a listen, you won't regret it!

Happy new year everyone! Enjoy this insightful conversation with Ryan where we talk about some of his experiences in Ghana and Kenya: the importance of education, sustainable waste management and removal, and (my personal favorite) some little-known facts about black soldier fly larvae. I learned a lot from him and I'm sure you will too.

I really enjoyed my conversation with Adam around the impact of financial literacy training on organizations and individuals. We dove into finding product market fit, the challenges of measuring impact within economic development, and unexpected applications of Finlit software and training. Adam also shared some incredible stories about specific individuals he's been able to work with to help change the trajectory of their lives. If you're interested in this space and looking for some inspiration, check this one out!

Jeremy is the founder of Tidey, an organization with a dual-sided mission to eliminate poverty and reduce waste. This episode is chock-full of stories and actionable insights and is a window into the world of a social impact entrepreneur. If you're interested in economic development and sustainability, give this one a listen!

In this episode we dive into Chandler's journey as a tech startup founder, beginning with his own addiction recovery experience as a young man. He talks about building Relay and the people-centered approach that he's cultivated within their team in solving addiction-related problems. From Y Combinator to social impact metrics to other important lessons learned along the way, this is not one you want to miss! www.joinrelay.app

Jump into an awesome episode with Ryan Smith, the brains behind Recyclops, as we dig into the incredible journey of building his business. In this episode, Smith share the story of how Recyclops came to life, touching on the the highs and lows that shaped its story. We discuss what the average person should know about recycling as well as the challenges of building a social-impact startup, balancing work and personal life, and what it takes to survive as an entrepreneur.

James Oakes currently serves as the Director of Product at Mentors International. He brings deep insights within the realm of microfinance and is a firm believer in the power of education and personal development to create social impact. His extensive experience living in developing countries and his understanding of the needs of small business operators have shaped his perspective and allowed him to create meaningful change. Join Talmage Morgan and James Oakes on this episode of the Lasting Impact podcast as they delve deeper into Oakes' journey in social impact through small business, micro lending, education, and an individual-centered approach.