Josh recaps the conversation with Amy McLaren and highlights several key takeaways:
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Core business offering does not have to be tied in with your cause.
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Be very sure on starting your own charity instead of supporting and existing one.
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Your ability to produce and bring in funds is a major contribution to an organization.
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Sustainability--plan for the long term
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Taking the core area of professional expertise and combining that with charitable ventures.
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Show Notes:
What is a social venture aside from World Teacher Aid that we all should check out?
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Free The Children -- An international charity and educational partner, working both domestically and internationally to empower and enable youth to be agents of change.
What online resource that all social entrepreneurs should use?
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Zoom -- Video Conferencing
What is one piece of advice you would give an inspiring change agent
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Go with your gut!
What is your favorite fun escape?
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Traveling to Thailand and other parts of Southeast Asia
What is the first thing we can do to start changing the world?
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Believe that you can!
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Change does not have to be big, but requires action and more than just talk.