Impact Investing and Impacting the World S2 Ep 25

Generous Girl

May 14 2024 • 36 mins

Welcome to another episode of Generous Girl. In this episode of Generous Girl, host Kim Moeller engages in a thought-provoking conversation with guests Michele Dudley. They delve into the deep-rooted principles of the Praxis organization and the transformative impact of exposure to different socio-economic realities on cultivating empathy. The discussion also explores the concept of generosity with a spotlight on impactful initiatives, personal stories of engaging in ministries and navigating the delicate balance between work, family, and faith. Join us as we uncover the significance of impact investing, the power of divine guidance, and the call to use our resources to make a lasting difference in the world.

Guests Recommendations:


BraveWorks.org
Strengths Finder or Myers-Briggs
praxislabs.org
https://womendoingwell.org
https://andy-crouch.com/
Andy Crouch - Strong and Weak
Proverbs-16:9


Outline:
(00:06) Grateful for social entrepreneurs empowering women financially.
(03:19) Started engaging with ministries and met trafficking survivors.
(07:43) Deep commitment to Rwanda through family involvement.
(11:53) Chance meeting with Dr. Collins brings comfort.
(16:09) Raising kids in different realities, teaching empathy.
(19:14) Falling ill before flight led to a transformative trip.
(23:12) Family supports the school financially and values community connections.
(26:41) Women learn about impact investing from experienced peers.
(28:33) Embracing learning and time as an empty nester.
(32:06) Windrider Summit in Park City with generous families.
34:27 Grateful for time, listeners, and God's guidance.

About the Guest: Michele Dudley is a compassionate individual who has found purpose in helping those in need. Despite not having prior involvement in the plight of suffering, she has taken steps to make a positive impact. Her journey began organically, without a plan or strategy, but through group conversations and the guidance of her faith, she has found a way to take action. Michele's story is an encouragement to those who have a heart for helping others but may need help knowing where to start. She serves as a reminder that sometimes, all it takes is a willingness to take that next step toward making a difference.

About The Host: Kim Moeller is a generosity coach with the National Christian Foundation in San Diego. She is always on the lookout for the people who are living a generous life – in the areas of faith, family, fitness, finances, and friendships. Her career has been in financial services and business development, as well as serving as a women’s event speaker, teaching leader, and professional life coach. Kim loves to bring transparency, depth, humor, and real-life stories to encourage significance in others. She is a connector who loves connecting women with the other women they need to know and sharing fun bargain ideas and the latest hottest tips. She loves being a wife, mom of four grown children (three girls and a boy), and a yellow lab named Rey.


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