Start Small Think Big - How Partnerships Build Equity for Communities, Ep. 34

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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

The Street Vendor Project

John Lewis on Love 

Emergent Strategy Book

QUESTION FOR REFLECTION

How do you foster community engagement in your organization?

LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

Start Small, Think Big

The Street Vendor Project

John Lewis on Love 

Emergent Strategy Book

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

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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

Start Small, Think Big

Think about volunteering at Start Small, Think Big.

QUESTION FOR REFLECTION

How can companies best support volunteers?

LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

JP Morgan Chase

Start Small Think Big

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

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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

Start Small, Think Big

Prudential Financial

Jennifer DaSilva

Rene Deida

Lucy Del Gaudio

Lindsey Tullman

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.

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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

Nonprofits Make New York

LinkedIn 

QUESTION FOR REFLECTION

What is a myth that you believed about the nonprofit sector and why?

LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

Lakimja Mattocks on LinkedIn

Black Women Talk Tech

Ahead of The Curve

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).

Legacies of War on Storytelling as Part of Leadership with Sera Koulabdara Ep. 29

EPISODE SUMMARY

Serving in multiple leadership roles throughout her career, Sera Koulabdara knows a thing or two about being mission driven as Executive Director of Legacies of War, the only international U.S.-based advocacy and educational organization working to address the impacts of the American Secret War in Laos and conflict in its neighboring countries of Cambodia and Vietnam during the Vietnam War-era, including the removal of unexploded ordinance (UXO) and victims/survivor assistance. 

On this episode, as we discuss leadership in our personal and professional lives, communication and how self-care makes you serve others more effectively.

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A FEW KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE

6 things on being an aspirational leader

• Belief in what you do and live it everyday

• Persistence

• Learning from our mistakes

• Ask for help

• Over communicate because things can be misinterpreted. Come from positive intentions

• The importance of being kind to others and self-care for yourself

• The importance of storytelling to demonstrate leadership

• Feeling safe is a human and universal right

SHAMELESS PLUG

Write to your members of congress on the things you care about

Directory of Representatives

Legacies of War

QUESTION FOR REFLECTION

What would it take for you to feel safe in your neighborhood or community?

LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

Legacies of War

Sera Koulabdara on Twitter

Sera Koulabdara on LinkedIn

Nelson Mandela quote : “It always seems impossible until it’s done.”

OTHER EPISODES OF INTEREST

SIPS & Leadership (Ep 35): Devon Davey on Social Entrepreneurship and Leadership

SIPS & Leadership (Ep 25: Gary Bagley of New York Cares

SIPS & Leadership is a monthly livestream ‌on LinkedIn, highlighting leaders changing the world who are engaged in social impact and public service (SIPS).