Social Impact Founder Talks

THIS EPISODE: Every week I'm speaking with an ambitious entrepreneur that is changing the world by doing business and making an impact. In these talks, we share stories about life and reveal the strategies and pitfalls to building a sustainable business. And most of all it's inspiring, insightful, and impactful. In the next episode, I'm speaking with Sonia Lakshman Sonia is an experienced Executive Coach and had a massive wake up call this year to the climate and ecological emergency. It was immediately clear to her that it was the single most important issue of our time. Yet so many of us feel powerless in the face of it, caught up in busy lives, wanting to do more but feeling it wouldn’t make any difference or simply not having the time. So, along with Aimee Higgins, a senior partner, she co-founded The Every One Club to help busy people go beyond good intentions and make a big difference in a few minutes a week. In this talk, you will learn: • New business models to make an impact and do good • How everyone has the power to make a change and save the planet Would you like to attend? In this talk, you will learn: • New business models created to make an impact and do good • How everyone has the power to make a change and save the planet Who is this for? Anyone who wants to support the major global problems we face, but doesn't have the time to figure everything out for themselves. Don't miss this one, it's epic! ABOUT ME: I'm Henk, and I help entrepreneurs accelerate their business by taking the path to social entrepreneurship. More and more studies show that the traditional way of building businesses is no longer sustainable and that we are destroying our well-being. To change this, we need to change the way we think about businesses and how to build them. I believe change starts with a change of mindset and the belief that social impact companies can become widely profitable without external subsidies or funding. I have been +16 years in the digital media industry helping businesses grow online, establishing and building 6-7 figure companies, and I have now made it my mission to support entrepreneurs who are purposeful. I do this by teaching you proven growth models and predictable systems that generate income in your company. I also teach you how with that income you invest in scaling strategies to become broadly profitable and to create impact. TO GET STARTED: Join the FREE Social Impact Business Accelerator (SIBA) community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sibacommunity/ Follow my FREE 60-min Masterclass: Learn Step-by-Step How To Accelerate an eCommerce Business With a Social Mission http://www.henkschepens.com/free-masterclass Visit my website to see what I offer: http://www.henkschepens.com/ And if you’re ready to take the leap in your business and make an impact then Book a free 30min Strategy Session with me in which we discuss the 3 biggest issues to generate income and make an impact http://www.henkschepens.com/schedule-page Otherwise, I look forward to getting to know you and your company at a later stage :) - Henk

THIS EPISODE: Every week I'm speaking with an ambitious entrepreneur that is changing the world by doing business and making an impact. In these talks, we share stories about life and reveal the strategies and pitfalls to building a sustainable business. And most of all it's inspiring, insightful, and impactful. In the next episode, I'm speaking with Stella Airoldi Stella has a background in international law and is living full nomadic for years. She is living of rental income and puts her free time into working for the 22STARS Foundation; empowering families in Uganda. A quick background; Stella founded in 2014 first the social jewelry business 22STARS; selling handmade products from Uganda and using the profit to run social programs on the ground. Stella's heart and passion lies in Uganda and together with the local team on the ground, she makes sure the Foundation keeps running. To share her passion with others, she organizes social impact trips and workstations to Uganda benefiting the 22STARS community. In this talk, you will learn: • What actually a social business is and what a foundation is and how they work together! • Doing business without borders, top 5 things you have to take into account • How to take location independency to your advantage • Finding the right community to help you and building your own family around your brand Who is this for? Everyone who wants to run a social business without borders or wants to travel in a more ethical way to so-called less developed countries Don't miss this one, it's going to be epic! ABOUT ME: I'm Henk, and I help entrepreneurs accelerate their business by taking the path to social entrepreneurship. More and more studies show that the traditional way of building businesses is no longer sustainable and that we are destroying our well-being. To change this, we need to change the way we think about businesses and how to build them. I believe change starts with a change of mindset and the belief that social impact companies can become widely profitable without external subsidies or funding. I have been +16 years in the digital media industry helping businesses grow online, establishing and building 6-7 figure companies, and I have now made it my mission to support entrepreneurs who are purposeful. I do this by teaching you proven growth models and predictable systems that generate income in your company. I also teach you how with that income you invest in scaling strategies to become broadly profitable and to create impact. TO GET STARTED: Join the FREE Social Impact Business Accelerator (SIBA) community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sibacommunity/ Follow my FREE 60-min Masterclass: Learn Step-by-Step How To Accelerate an eCommerce Business With a Social Mission http://www.henkschepens.com/free-masterclass Visit my website to see what I offer: http://www.henkschepens.com/ And if you’re ready to take the leap in your business and make an impact then Book a free 30min Strategy Session with me in which we discuss the 3 biggest issues to generate income and make an impact http://www.henkschepens.com/schedule-page Otherwise, I look forward to getting to know you and your company at a later stage :) - Henk

THIS EPISODE: Do you want to know how to start a sustainable jewellery brand? How to find the perfect life balance between building an eco-friendly company and a having a great lifestyle? How you can leverage your growth with online marketplaces? In this episode, I'm speaking with Matthieu Chauveau. Matthieu is a French serial entrepreneur living in Bali, following his dream of surfing every day and of finding the right balance between work and personal life. After having worked for 8 years for AccorHotels in Europe and Asia, he realized there was more in life than running after a title and more money in big corporations. He took a year off to pursue an MBA at INSEAD and launched his first startup, Scéona, a sustainable fine jewellery brand whose mission is to craft beautiful jewellery while protecting the planet and its people. Next to that he recently launched a real estate venture in Bali, to facilitate the connections between investors and developers and to accompany the investment and development processes in Indonesia. Don't miss this one if you are willing to start your own online eco-friendly brand! ABOUT ME: I'm Henk, and I help entrepreneurs accelerate their business by taking the path to social entrepreneurship. More and more studies show that the traditional way of building businesses is no longer sustainable and that we are destroying our well-being. To change this, we need to change the way we think about businesses and how to build them. I believe change starts with a change of mindset and the belief that social impact companies can become widely profitable without external subsidies or funding. I have been +16 years in the digital media industry helping businesses grow online, establishing and building 6-7 figure companies, and I have now made it my mission to support entrepreneurs who are purposeful. I do this by teaching you proven growth models and predictable systems that generate income in your company. I also teach you how with that income you invest in scaling strategies to become broadly profitable and to create impact. TO GET STARTED: Join the FREE Social Impact Business Accelerator (SIBA) community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sibacommunity/ Follow my FREE 60-min Masterclass: Learn Step-by-Step How To Accelerate an eCommerce Business With a Social Mission http://www.henkschepens.com/free-masterclass Visit my website to see what I offer: http://www.henkschepens.com/ And if you’re ready to take the leap in your business and make an impact then Book a free 30min Strategy Session with me in which we discuss the 3 biggest issues to generate income and make an impact http://www.henkschepens.com/schedule-page Otherwise, I look forward to getting to know you and your company at a later stage :) - Henk

THIS EPISODE: How to Master Email Marketing to Generate Consistent Sales Online? How to prepare your email marketing channels for the end of the year? How can you be more effective with email marketing with advanced targeting? Every week I'm speaking with an ambitious entrepreneur that is changing the world by doing business and making an impact. In these talks, we share stories about life and reveal the strategies and pitfalls to building a sustainable business. And most of all it's inspiring, insightful, and impactful. In the next episode, I'm speaking with Kathya Bustamante. Kathya is an Eco Biz Strategist and helps eco-friendly, organic and sustainable e-commerce brands master email marketing to generate consistent sales online. Even now, in 2020, email marketing still has the highest ROI and is essential for any business to thrive. Passionate about creating a world where eco-friendly and ethical brands are the norm and not the exception, Kathya knew ecopreneurs was the niche she wanted to support. Previously, Kathya worked in finance in NYC focused on SRI (Socially Responsible Investments) and as co-owner of the first certified organic restaurant in NY. Enjoy! ABOUT ME: I'm Henk, and I help entrepreneurs accelerate their business by taking the path to social entrepreneurship. More and more studies show that the traditional way of building businesses is no longer sustainable and that we are destroying our well-being. To change this, we need to change the way we think about businesses and how to build them. I believe change starts with a change of mindset and the belief that social impact companies can become widely profitable without external subsidies or funding. I have been +16 years in the digital media industry helping businesses grow online, establishing and building 6-7 figure companies, and I have now made it my mission to support entrepreneurs who are purposeful. I do this by teaching you proven growth models and predictable systems that generate income in your company. I also teach you how with that income you invest in scaling strategies to become broadly profitable and to create impact. TO GET STARTED: Join the FREE Social Impact Business Accelerator (SIBA) community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sibacommunity/ Follow my FREE 60-min Masterclass: Learn Step-by-Step How To Accelerate an eCommerce Business With a Social Mission http://www.henkschepens.com/free-masterclass Visit my website to see what I offer: http://www.henkschepens.com/ And if you’re ready to take the leap in your business and make an impact then Book a free 30min Strategy Session with me in which we discuss the 3 biggest issues to generate income and make an impact http://www.henkschepens.com/schedule-page Otherwise, I look forward to getting to know you and your company at a later stage :) - Henk

THIS EPISODE: Today we celebrate episode #10 In this episode, I'm speaking with Karen Thomas. Karen is the Founder of KINDpreneurs a marketplace to connect Conscious Shoppers with Kind Entrepreneurs using their business as a force for good. This is after she already successfully built another startup ConsciousCrafties. Karen realized what little support entrepreneurs have when running a mission-led business and how lonely it can be. She wanted to create a way for other social entrepreneurs to firstly connect to kind shoppers and grow their business via their Kindpreneurs shop, but also find a place they belonged in the Kind Club, where KINDpreneurs become FRIENDpreneurs. Karen hopes that Kind Shopping will become the new normal and force businesses to develop more sustainable and kind practices. We talked about: Bringing conscious people together by building marketplaces How to create online communities can save lives in times like these How to take care of your health while working on your passion and doing good Another great episode broadcasted here for you. ABOUT ME: I'm Henk, and I help entrepreneurs accelerate their business by taking the path to social entrepreneurship. More and more studies show that the traditional way of building businesses is no longer sustainable and that we are destroying our well-being. To change this, we need to change the way we think about businesses and how to build them. I believe change starts with a change of mindset and the belief that social impact companies can become widely profitable without external subsidies or funding. I have been +16 years in the digital media industry helping businesses grow online, establishing and building 6-7 figure companies, and I have now made it my mission to support entrepreneurs who are purposeful. I do this by teaching you proven growth models and predictable systems that generate income in your company. I also teach you how with that income you invest in scaling strategies to become broadly profitable and to create impact. TO GET STARTED: Join the FREE Social Impact Business Accelerator (SIBA) community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sibacommunity/ Follow my FREE 60-min Masterclass: Learn Step-by-Step How To Accelerate an eCommerce Business With a Social Mission http://www.henkschepens.com/free-masterclass Visit my website to see what I offer: http://www.henkschepens.com/ And if you’re ready to take the leap in your business and make an impact then Book a free 30min Strategy Session with me in which we discuss the 3 biggest issues to generate income and make an impact http://www.henkschepens.com/schedule-page

THIS EPISODE: Every week I'm speaking with an ambitious entrepreneur that is changing the world by doing business and making an impact. In these talks, we share stories about life and reveal the strategies and pitfalls to building a sustainable business. And most of all it's inspiring, insightful, and impactful. In this episode, I'm speaking with Matthew Isaacs. Matthew is the co-founder of My Emissions, a new food carbon labeling company. My Emissions started as a 'lockdown project': both co-founders wanted to live more sustainably, but were frustrated by the lack of clear environmental data and so began researching and collecting the average food emissions. They initially published a food emissions calculator on their website, and now offer the first carbon label for food blogs and websites. This is Matthew his first venture. He and his co-founder have experience in a tech start-up that manages the commercial lettings in Schools (think AirBnB but for Schools). In this show we will talk about the challenges Matthew has faced both starting an environmental data company and as a young founder. So this is for all young founders out there, but also for the more experienced one to support these guys in their journey. It’s gonna be great again! Another amazing show on the podcast. ABOUT ME: I'm Henk, and I help entrepreneurs accelerate their business by taking the path to social entrepreneurship. More and more studies show that the traditional way of building businesses is no longer sustainable and that we are destroying our well-being. To change this, we need to change the way we think about businesses and how to build them. I believe change starts with a change of mindset and the belief that social impact companies can become widely profitable without external subsidies or funding. I have been +16 years in the digital media industry helping businesses grow online, establishing and building 6-7 figure companies, and I have now made it my mission to support entrepreneurs who are purposeful. I do this by teaching you proven growth models and predictable systems that generate income in your company. I also teach you how with that income you invest in scaling strategies to become broadly profitable and to create impact. TO GET STARTED: Join the FREE Social Impact Business Accelerator (SIBA) community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sibacommunity/ Follow my FREE 60-min Masterclass: Learn Step-by-Step How To Accelerate an eCommerce Business With a Social Mission http://www.henkschepens.com/free-masterclass Visit my website to see what I offer: http://www.henkschepens.com/ And if you’re ready to take the leap in your business and make an impact then Book a free 30min Strategy Session with me in which we discuss the 3 biggest issues to generate income and make an impact http://www.henkschepens.com/schedule-page Otherwise, I look forward to getting to know you and your company at a later stage :) - Henk

THIS EPISODE: Every week I'm speaking with an ambitious entrepreneur that is changing the world by doing business and making an impact. In these talks, we share stories about life and reveal the strategies and pitfalls to building a sustainable business. And most of all it's inspiring, insightful, and impactful. In the next episode, I'm speaking with Eller Everett. Eller was brought up surrounded by Permaculture and is now studying Innovation and Circular Economy. She is passionate about working for people and the planet. She is the co-founder of BøthOfUs, a company that uses technology, design and illustration to accelerate the SDGs and bring about positive social and environmental change. We talked about: How communication problems at companies with social impact can be solved with technology How every decision and action in someone's life supports the SDGs How cooperation and trust between people is the only way to change something Her personal goal is to bring together Circular Economy, Biomimicry and Permaculture to accelerate the SDGs. Another amazing show on the podcast. Enjoy! ABOUT ME: I'm Henk, and I help entrepreneurs accelerate their business by taking the path to social entrepreneurship. More and more studies show that the traditional way of building businesses is no longer sustainable and that we are destroying our well-being. To change this, we need to change the way we think about businesses and how to build them. I believe change starts with a change of mindset and the belief that social impact companies can become widely profitable without external subsidies or funding. I have been +16 years in the digital media industry helping businesses grow online, establishing and building 6-7 figure companies, and I have now made it my mission to support entrepreneurs who are purposeful. I do this by teaching you proven growth models and predictable systems that generate income in your company. I also teach you how with that income you invest in scaling strategies to become broadly profitable and to create impact. TO GET STARTED: Join the FREE Social Impact Business Accelerator (SIBA) community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sibacommunity/ Follow my FREE 60-min Masterclass: The path to Social Entrepreneurship - Blueprint http://www.henkschepens.com/free-masterclass Visit my website to see what I offer: http://www.henkschepens.com/ And if you’re ready to take the leap in your business and make an impact then Book a free 30min Strategy Session with me in which we discuss the 3 biggest issues to generate income and make an impact http://www.henkschepens.com/schedule-page Otherwise, I look forward to getting to know you and your company at a later stage :) - Henk

THIS EPISODE:   Every week I'm speaking with an ambitious entrepreneur that is changing the world by doing business and making an impact.  In these talks, we share stories about life and reveal the strategies and pitfalls to building a sustainable business. And most of all it's inspiring, insightful, and impactful.   In the next episode, I'm speaking with Akhil Sivanandan the co-founder of Green Story (www.greenstory.ca). He has 13 years of experience in the sustainability sector, having worked on consulting projects for multinational companies in the space. He has given presentations and interviews on the topic for multiple publications including the New York Times. Green Story’s vision is to get every consumer to ask “What’s my Impact?” before they make a purchase.   Through credible data and engaging visuals along the customer journey, the company helps brands show their impact so that consumers can make greener choices.  We talked about:  - the importance of transparency if you want to make a social impact   - how showing metrics on a brand's website increases trust at the consumer side  - how social topics become more relevant during these times - and how consumer behavior is changing  - …..   Green Story has worked with over 90 brands in 15 countries to measure and showcase their impact on over 10 million consumers.   Great to have a real tech-for-impact story this time.    Enjoy! ABOUT ME:  I'm Henk, and I help entrepreneurs accelerate their business by taking the path to social entrepreneurship. More and more studies show that the traditional way of building businesses is no longer sustainable and that we are destroying our well-being.   To change this, we need to change the way we think about businesses and how to build them. I believe change starts with a change of mindset and the belief that social impact companies can become widely profitable without external subsidies or funding.   I have been +16 years in the digital media industry helping businesses grow online, establishing and building 6-7 figure companies, and I have now made it my mission to support entrepreneurs who are purposeful.    I do this by teaching you proven growth models and predictable systems that generate income in your company. I also teach you how with that income you invest in scaling strategies to become broadly profitable and to create impact. TO GET STARTED:   Join the FREE Social Impact Business Accelerator (SIBA) community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sibaccommunity Follow my FREE 60-min Masterclass: The path to Social Entrepreneurship - Blueprint http://www.henkschepens.com/free-masterclass Visit my website to see what I offer: http://www.henkschepens.com/ And if you’re ready to take the leap in your business and make an impact then Book a free 30min Strategy Session with me in which we discuss the 3 biggest issues to generate income and make an impact  Otherwise, I look forward to getting to know you and your company at a later stage :)   - Henk

THIS EPISODE: Every week I'm speaking with an ambitious entrepreneur that is changing the world by doing business and making an impact. In these talks, we share stories about life and reveal the strategies and pitfalls to building a sustainable business. And most of all it's inspiring, insightful, and impactful. In the next episode, I'm speaking with Sarah Jordan, Founder, and CEO of Y.O.U underwear Sarah is an award-winning entrepreneur who moved from the world of charities and digital technology to underwear in 2016. A trip to Uganda led to her discovering some of the problems faced by women and children who didn’t have access to underwear. Prior to that Sarah was a recognized industry leader in the ‘tech for good’ space, with a 20+ year career spanning the not-for-profit, commercial, and education sectors like Oxfam, MS Society, and her own consultancy firm. You will have noticed, this is another epic episode to learn and get inspired. Enjoy! ABOUT ME: I'm Henk, and I help entrepreneurs accelerate their business by taking the path to social entrepreneurship. More and more studies show that the traditional way of building businesses is no longer sustainable and that we are destroying our well-being. To change this, we need to change the way we think about businesses and how to build them. I believe change starts with a change of mindset and the belief that social impact companies can become widely profitable without external subsidies or funding. I have been +16 years in the digital media industry helping businesses grow online, establishing and building 6-7 figure companies, and I have now made it my mission to support entrepreneurs who are purposeful. I do this by teaching you proven growth models and predictable systems that generate income in your company. I also teach you how with that income you invest in scaling strategies to become broadly profitable and to create impact. TO GET STARTED: Join the FREE Social Impact Business Accelerator (SIBA) community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sibacommunity/ Follow my FREE 60-min Masterclass: The path to Social Entrepreneurship - Blueprint http://www.henkschepens.com/free-masterclass Visit my website to see what I offer: http://www.henkschepens.com/ And if you’re ready to take the leap in your business and make an impact then Book a free 30min Strategy Session with me in which we discuss the 3 biggest issues to generate income and make an impact http://www.henkschepens.com/schedule-page Otherwise, I look forward to getting to know you and your company at a later stage :) - Henk

THIS EPISODE: Every week I'm speaking with an ambitious entrepreneur that is changing the world by doing business and making an impact. In these talks, we share stories about life and reveal the strategies and pitfalls to building a sustainable business. And most of all it's inspiring, insightful, and impactful. In the next episode I'm speaking with Jenny Allan, founder and designer of Jenerous. Born in the UK, Jenny has a degree in Fashion Design and Marketing and had the dream of starting her own fashion label for many years. After a visit to India in 2007, she was excited to be bringing to life her vision and ideas by starting Jenerous. A fashion brand as a way to help people like those she met in India, find freedom from poverty. Jenny is determined to try and make a positive difference, and to help bring transformation to individuals and communities in India. Another inspiring and passionate story. Enjoy! ABOUT ME: I'm Henk, and I help entrepreneurs accelerate their business by taking the path to social entrepreneurship. More and more studies show that the traditional way of building businesses is no longer sustainable and that we are destroying our well-being. To change this, we need to change the way we think about businesses and how to build them. I believe change starts with a change of mindset and the belief that social impact companies can become widely profitable without external subsidies or funding. I have been +16 years in the digital media industry helping businesses grow online, establishing and building 6-7 figure companies, and I have now made it my mission to support entrepreneurs who are purposeful. I do this by teaching you proven growth models and predictable systems that generate income in your company. I also teach you how with that income you invest in scaling strategies to become broadly profitable and to create impact. TO GET STARTED: Join my FREE Masterclass: How To Accelerate Your Product Business Fast & Make Social Impact http://www.henkschepens.com/free-mast... Visit my website to see what I offer: http://www.henkschepens.com/ And if you’re ready to take the leap in your business and make an impact then Book a free 30min Strategy Session with me in which we discuss the 3 biggest issues to generate income and make an impact http://www.henkschepens.com/schedule-page Otherwise, I look forward to getting to know you and your company in a later stage :) - Henk