Our guest this week on the pod is Irina Gerry. Irina is the Chief Marketing Officer of Change Foods, a precision fermentation food tech company creating animal-free dairy products. Prior to joining Change Foods, Irina worked in 2 of the largest plant-based food and beverage brands - Silk and So Delicious. Irina holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of the host, Paul Zelizer. Consider a Strategy Session if you can use support growing your impact business. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Change Foods site Irina Gerry TedX Talk Bored Cow milk Brave Robot Ice Cream Better Whey PCDN Career Campus Social Change Career Podcast Pitch an Awarepreneurs episode Book a Strategy Session with Paul

This week on the pod is our monthly solo episode with Paul Zelizer.  Paul is one of the first business coaches to specialize in working with social entrepreneurs and the host of the popular Awarepreneurs podcast.  This episode explore 5 strategies to engage Gen Z in impact workplaces. This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of our host, Zelizer Consulting Services. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Social Enterprise Alliance site Radical Business by David GainesUniversity of New Mexico's Business for Good programIntrapreneurship episode with Art BellThe UN's Sustainable Development GoalsPaul's Strategy SessionsPitch an Awarepreneurs episode

Our guest this week on the pod is Karla Causey. Karla grew up in Albuquerque and graduated from the University of New Mexico. She had a 25 year career at Sandia National Labs doing HR and contracts work and then went to the Public Service Company of New Mexico where she also worked in HR. She then thought she was retired - until the Board Chair of the Black Chamber of New Mexico asked her to step in as President. In the 18 months that Karla has been at the helm, the organization’s membership has grown 300% and today it’s a highly esteemed organization in the New Mexico ecosystem. This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of the host, Paul Zelizer. Consider a Strategy Session if you can use support growing your impact business. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Black Chamber of New Mexico site US Black Chambers site Pitch an Awarepreneurs episode Book a Strategy Session with Paul

Our guest this week on the pod is Angel Lance. Angel is a visionary founder and CEO with an impressive track record of creating and leading successful companies that solve big problems. In over 2 decades of serial entrepreneurship, she has launched and scaled 4 self-funded, profitable enterprises from the ground up, demonstrating an unparcelled business acumen and commitment to living her passion for environmental stewardship. This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of the host, Paul Zelizer. Consider a Strategy Session if you can use support growing your impact business. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Motive Power site SB 253 bill info Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Sir Ronald Cohen's site Carbon Collective site Navigating Challenges in the Social Impact Startup Space blog Pitch an Awarepreneurs episode Book a Strategy Session with Paul

Our guest this week on the pod is Sarah Sterling.  Sarah is the Executive Director of Entrepreneurship for SOCAP, which brings together social entrepreneurs, investors, foundation leaders, government leaders and more for live and digital experiences.  The goal is to accelerate the movement to a more just and sustainable economy. She has worked with and trained international organizations and accelerators such as Mercy Corps, Oxfam International, Village Capital, Swiss EP and Agora Partnerships. This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of the host, Paul Zelizer. Consider a Strategy Session if you can use support growing your impact business. Resources mentioned in this episode include: SOCAP siteWarriorSage Executive Black Belt trainingMiller Center for Social Entrepreneurship siteOutliers book #opendoorclimate on LinkedInPitch an Awarepreneurs episodeBook a Strategy Session with Paul

This week on the pod is our monthly solo episode with Paul Zelizer.  Paul is one of the first business coaches to specialize in working with social entrepreneurs and the host of the popular Awarepreneurs podcast.  The topic is how to navigate 3 common challenges social impact startups face in 2024. This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of our host, Zelizer Consulting Services. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Crunchbase article on less startup funding The Economist article on climate backlash CNN article on attacks on DEIThe Lean StartupJohnny Crowder on LinkedIn #OpenDoorClimate on LinkedInPaul's Strategy SessionsPitch an Awarepreneurs episode

Our guest this week on the pod is Satyen Raja.  Satyen is the Founder and CEO of WarriorSage and is a renowned Teacher, Mentor and Guide for his ability to move companies beyond the old business model of struggle into a new paradigm of passion, purpose, freedom and the magic of flow.  Satyen has been founding, building and scaling businesses for over 30 years. This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of the host, Paul Zelizer. Consider a Strategy Session if you can use support growing your impact business. Resources mentioned in this episode include: WarriorSage site WarriorSage retreats Pitch an Awarepreneurs episode Book a Strategy Session with Paul

Our guest this week on the pod is Tamika Bickman.  Tamika is the Founder and CEO of TB Media Group.  She's an award winning journalist and podcast host who helps CSR and ESG leaders build brand trust and loyalty through non-fiction video production. This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of the host, Paul Zelizer. Consider a Strategy Session if you can use support growing your impact business. Resources mentioned in this episode include: TB Media Group site Tamika's podcast Pitch an Awarepreneurs episode Book a Strategy Session with Paul

Our guest this week on the pod is Sandra Nomoto.  At 25 years old, Sandra founded Conscious Public Relations Inc, an award-winning vitural agency that certified as a B Corp. After a decade in business, she wrote The Only Public Relations Guide You'll Ever Need in 2019.  More recently, Sandra pivoted to working with vegan businesses and authors,  Her new book is Vegan Marketing Success Stories. This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of the host, Paul Zelizer. Book a Strategy Session if you can use support growing your impact business. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Vegan Marketing Success Stories bookThe Only Public Relations Guide You'll Ever Need bookSandra's siteSandra on InstagramVegan Hospitality siteGoddess Garden sitePitch an Awarepreneurs episodeBook a Strategy Session with Paul

This week on the pod is our monthly solo episode with Paul Zelizer.  Paul is one of the first business coaches to specialize in working with social entrepreneurs and the host of the popular Awarepreneurs podcast.  The topic is how to sustain profitability in uncertain times. This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of our host, Zelizer Consulting Services. Resources mentioned in this episode include: WordtrackerUbersuggestCraig Zelizer siteMarissa Nordstrom sitePaul's Strategy SessionsPitch an Awarepreneurs episode

Our guest this week on the pod is Satyam Vyas.  Satyam is a visionary social entrepreneur who is the Founder and CEO of Arthan and Climate Asia.  Arthan is an orgaization with a bold vision to transform the social impact sector in India and Asia.  And Climate Asia is provides people with opportunities for impactful climate careers and the latest insights what is happening in the sector.  They have 50,000+ professionals in their network and have listed 5,000+ jobs in the past year. This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of the host, Paul Zelizer.  Book a Strategy Session if you could use support growing your impact business. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Arthan siteClimate Asia siteSatyam on LinkedInPitch an Awarepreneurs episodeBook a Strategy Session with Paul

Our guest this week on the pod is Diego Tomasino. Diego is an executive coach who specializes in business diversity, the founder of Coach Map and the regional director of Casin & Asociados. His latest book COME OUT!: The Ultimate Guide for Inclusivity in the Business was released in English in September 2023. This episode is sponsored by the Awarepreneurs Impact Podcast Accelerator - because your message deserves to be heard! Resources mentioned in this episode include: Casin & Asociados site Coach Map site COME OUT! book Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico site Pitch an Awarepreneurs episode Impact Podcast Accelerator

Our guest this week on the pod is Cecilia Pacheco.  Cecilia is the Program Manager - Tribal Entrepreneurship at the University of New Mexico's Rainforest Innovations and the host of the Indigenous Entrepreneurs Podcast. This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of our host, Zelizer Consulting Services. Resources mentioned in this episode include: UNM's Rainforest Innovations Tribal Entrepreneurship ProgramUNM Rainforest InnovationsIndigenous Entrepreneurs podcastSmart Tribe 275 Pitch an Awarepreneurs episodePaul's Strategy Sessions

This week on the pod is our monthly solo episode with Paul Zelizer.  Paul is one of the first business coaches to specialize in working with social entrepreneurs and the host of the popular Awarepreneurs podcast.  The topic is how to launch a social impact product or service effectively and without burnout.  This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of our host, Zelizer Consulting Services. Resources mentioned in this episode include: MIT Blog on Why Launches FailGenevieve Chavez Mitchell's bookGoogle Glass info Info on AcequiasWisdom 2.0 Market Research Awarepreneurs episodeSeth GodinPaul's Albuquerque Business Coach pagePaul's Strategy SessionsPitch an Awarepreneurs episode

Our guest this week on the pod is Erika Allen. She is the Co-Founder and CEO-Strategic Development & Programs for the Urban Grower’s Collective and the President of Green ERA Education and Co-Owner of Green ERA Sustainability Partners. She has been involved in the community food and justice space since 2002. This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of our host, Zelizer Consulting Services. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Urban Growers Collective site Green ERA Chicago site Pitch an Awarepreneurs episode Paul's Strategy Sessions   Topics: Community food, urban gardening, community agriculture

Our guest this week on the pod is Zoë Dove-Many.  Zoë is on a mission to get climate solutions out of the lab and into the mainstream with the power of storytelling.  As a brand strategist and designer her well crafted pitch decks helped raise a total of $22.8M in 2022.  She writes a weekly newsletter on storytelling, brand strategy and climate solutions at Helloë Creative. This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of our host, Zelizer Consulting Services. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Helloë Creative site Free Pitch Deck Guide Enduring Planet site Pitch an Awarepreneurs episode Paul's Strategy Sessions

Our guest this week on the pod is the Co-Founder and Director of Lead for Good, a crowd lending platform to support the growth of impact enterprises and the Co-Founder & Director of Red Hat Impact, which mobilizes capital to finance impact ventures in the Asia-Pacific Region. This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of our host, Zelizer Consulting Services. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Red Hat Impact site Lend for Good site Zebras Unite site Kiva site Paul's Strategy Sessions

This week on the pod is our monthly solo episode with Paul Zelizer.  He shares 5 powerful social entrepreneur resiliency strategies to help you enhance your wellbeing and increase your success in 2024. Paul is one of the first business coaches to specialize in working with social entrepreneurs and the host of the popular Awarepreneurs podcast.   This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of our host, Zelizer Consulting Services. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Paul on LinkedIn Podcast Accelerator Support Sessions Pitch an Awarepreneurs episode

Our guest this week on the pod is John Simon.  John is the Co-Founder and Board Chair of the Green Light Fund and an active entrepreneur and investor in both the for profit and nonprofit sectors. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Green Light Fund site Green Light Boston Green Light Bay Area Sigma Prime Ventures site Paul's Strategy Sessions

Our guest this week on the pod is Tanya Beja.  Tanya is a serial entrepreneur passionate about for profits with a social conscience and non-profits with a sustainable business model.  She is a General Partner at AlleyCorp where she leads the Social Impact Team. Resources mentioned in this episode include: AlleyCorp Social ImpactAlleyCorp siteRobin Hood FoundationUpwageTom Vozzo interviewSocial Change Career PodcastNew Mexico Impact Investing CollaborativePaul's Strategy Sessions