by Drew Zoller
Interviews with founders, makers and entrepreneurs from many backgrounds and communities who share their challenges and lessons learned to create businesses that matter.
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5/13/2024
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September 8, 2024
<p>Kim is the founder of Words with Boards, which is a line of brilliant and environmentally friendly gifts that has gotten noticed by some of the most influential folks out there. She tells us how she built her business by being fearless about asking for help, even from complete strangers, and by following through on every opportunity. </p> <p>Enjoy!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow Kim and Words with Boards at @www.facebook.com/wordswithboards, @http://instagram.com/wordswithboards# and https://wordswithboards.com/</p> <p><br></p> <p>Theme music by Luna Cantina.</p>
July 7, 2024
<p>Alisha is a maker and business person who is doing what many founders dream of: she's built a business doing what she loves, in an amazing and beautiful place. </p> <p>Her business today doesn't look exactly like she expected it to, but as Alisha tells us, she's hit her stride and is creating a sustainable and fulfilling business that resonates with her customers. As we'll hear, Alisha has followed a remarkable path with lessons for anyone interested in building a business that matters. </p> <p>Follow Alisha at @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alisha.merrick" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">alisha.merrick</a>, @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/fern.sji" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">fern.sji</a> and <a href="https://alishamerrickart.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">alishamerrickart.com</a></p> <p>Inspirational makers Alisha mentions in our interview: Amy McNee @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/inspiredtowrite" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">inspiredtowrite</a>, Aremy Stewart @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/aremyart" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">aremyart</a></p> <p>Theme music by Luna Cantina.</p> <p><br></p>
May 13, 2024
<p>In a profit-driven world, there's a new kind of entrepreneur making waves. On Made to Matter, host Drew Zoller spotlights the founders as passionate about their mission as their bottom line.<br>This isn't your typical business podcast. Drew seeks out the hidden gems - the small-town makers, ethical product pioneers, and voices often overlooked in mainstream entrepreneurship.<br>Get inspired by companies putting sustainability, social impact and conscious consumerism first. From cruelty-free cosmetics to fair trade fashions, these businesses walk their talk.<br>Spotlighting women, LGBTQ, rural, African-American and other underrepresented founders, Made to Matter features all kinds of creators who faced uphill battles to get their brands off the ground. Hear authentic stories of struggle, perseverance and doing things a better way.<br>As consumers demand more corporate accountability, this podcast explores an emerging wave blending profitability with purpose. While big names keep growing, Made to Matter showcases the brave few charting their own ethical path.<br>Brace yourself for a refreshingly real, insightful and fun look at entrepreneurship's cutting edge. You'll meet the inspiring risk-takers building businesses designed to matter. A must-listen for conscious consumers and aspirational entrepreneurs!</p>
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