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Sheri Lozano of Link2Lift We had some fun jumping over to the west coast to talk with Sheri Lozano of Link2Lift. Sheri discusses her innovative and collaborative idea to use unused spaces for lifting others.       For the full transcript click below   Websites for Link2Lift Link2Lift website Facebook Palaulinkcenter.org Websites for Sheri Lozano Instagram Linkedin   More Links Jump over to the website for the podcast at www.bonfiresofsocialenterprise.com  Give us a question to the mailbag! Find us on Facebook and Twitter @bonfirespodcast Find out more about Gingras Global at www.gingrasglobal.com and www.gingrasglobalgroups.com  and Facebook of Gingras Global and Twitter @gingrasglobal

Kate Hayes EchoingGreen- Board Health Welcome, welcome, welcome, to the Bonfires of Social Enterprise. Back for another conversation this time with a very inspiring woman, Kate Hayes of Echoing Green. Kate discusses her incredibly interesting journey and love for health human interactions and support. She is a  current leader in the impact investing and social enterprise development space.     For the full transcript click below Websites for EchoingGreen Echoing Green Twitter for Echoing Green Facebook Linkedin Instagram Websites and articles with Katie Hayes Linkedin Katie Hayes Levo page Katie Hayes on Forbes Twitter   More Links Jump over to the website for the podcast at www.bonfiresofsocialenterprise.com  Give us a question to the mailbag! Find us on Facebook and Twitter @bonfirespodcast Find out more about Gingras Global at www.gingrasglobal.com and www.gingrasglobalgroups.com  and Facebook of Gingras Global and Twitter @gingrasglobal

Genusee Wow, what a really great episode on a social enterprise called Genusee. Creatively designing eyewear out of recycled single-use plastic water bottles out of Flint, Michigan. Many of you may have heard some tough stories coming out of Flint. Specific to the water crisis over these past few years. You will meet the founders and designers, Ali Rose Van Overbeke and Jack Burns. They will discuss their journey in Flint and the whole launch process to date.     For the full transcript click below   Websites for Genusee Genusee Main Website Kickstarter Facebook Twitter Instagram Indiegogo Bustle   More Links Jump over to the website for the podcast at www.bonfiresofsocialenterprise.com  Give us a question to the mailbag! Find us on Facebook and Twitter @bonfirespodcast Find out more about Gingras Global at www.gingrasglobal.com and www.gingrasglobalgroups.com  and Facebook of Gingras Global and Twitter @gingrasglobal  

Dr. Paul Thomas with Plum Health DPC We’re back with another episode here on social enterprise. We have a doctor on this show who has been making a big impact in Detroit. It is Dr. Paul Thomas of Plum Health Care DPC. He has a dream of changing the notion of health care from a plastic card in your wallet to true healing from a healing doctor!  What a concept!     For the full transcript click below   Websites for Plum Health DPC with Dr. Paul Thomas Plum Health DPC Website Plum Health DPC Facebook Plum Health DPC Linkedin Plum Health DPC You Tube Dr. Paul Thomas, MD Linkedin Dr. Paul Thomas, MD Twitter   More Links Jump over to the website for the podcast at www.bonfiresofsocialenterprise.com  Give us a question to the mailbag! Find us on Facebook and Twitter @bonfirespodcast Find more about Gingras Global at www.gingrasglobal.com and www.gingrasglobalgroups.com  and Facebook of Gingras Global and Twitter @gingrasglobal  

PalmEraMia Thanks for tuning in for this great episode on a social enterprise out of Miami! Our guest is Andres Restrepo, one of the founders of PalmEraMia, which is a fashion design company for athletic wear. Through their product sales, they support clean water efforts in Columbia. We learn why they chose Columbia and how they became so convicted about clean water for those without access. Stay tuned until the end of the show because we have our first Spanish rapper as our closing song on this episode.   For the full transcript click below   Websites for PalmEraMia PalmEraMia Page PalmEraMia Facebook Page PalmEraMia Instagram Page PalmEraMia Twitter Page PalmEraMia Pinterest Page   More Links Jump over to the website for the podcast at www.bonfiresofsocialenterprise.com  Give us a question to the mailbag! Find us on Facebook and Twitter @bonfirespodcast Find more about Gingras Global at www.gingrasglobal.com and www.gingrasglobalgroups.com  and Facebook of Gingras Global and Twitter @gingrasglobal

Kathleen Kelly Janus Back for another episode of the Bonfires of Social Enterprise. Kathleen Kelly Janus is our guest discussing her new book, Social Startup Success, How the Best Nonprofits Launch, Scale Up and Make a Difference. Kathleen is an award-winning social entrepreneur, lawyer, and lecturer at Stanford University, where she teaches social entrepreneurship.  And, as usual, we have a great Detroit artist playing a full song at the end of the episode so stay tuned.   For the full transcript click below Websites for Kathleen Kelly Janus Kathleen Kelly Janus about Page Kathleen Kelly Janus Twitter Page Kathleen Kelly Janus Linkedin Page Kathleen Kelly Janus Amazon - Book Kathleen Kelly Janus Standford University Kathleen Kelly Janus Facebook Page More Links Jump over to the website for the podcast at www.bonfiresofsocialenterprise.com  Give us a question to the mailbag! Find us on Facebook and Twitter @bonfirespodcast Find more about Gingras Global at www.gingrasglobal.com and www.gingrasglobalgroups.com  and Facebook of Gingras Global and Twitter @gingrasglobal

Our Common Future Conference - Oct. 27, 2017  Part One Our Common Future conference was held in Detroit, Michigan at the end of October 2017. We have a Part One and a Part Two to give you the top ten.  We will interview several guest speakers that help shape our community. They give us some insight into the work that they do to empower entrepreneurship and Impact Investing.     For the full transcript click below   Links for Dan Cardinali Dan Cardinali at Independent.org Dan Cardinali at Linkedin Dan Cardinali with upswell.org Dan Cardinali with Michigan Foundations.org   Links for Joyce Cade-Hitchye Joyce Cade-Hitchye at Linkedin   Links for Angela Barbash Angela Barbash at Linkedin Angela Barbash co-founder of Reconsider Angela Barbash co-founder of Revalue   Links for Aaron Seybert Aaron Seybert at The Kresge Foundation Aaron Seybert at Linkedin Aaron Seybert with Enterprisecommunity.org   Links for Angela Rogensues Angela Rogensues at Linkedin Angela Rogensues at Playworks Angela Rogensues at recesslab Angela Rogensues at Crain's Detroit Business Play 60 with Detroit Lions     More Links Jump over to the website for the podcast at www.bonfiresofsocialenterprise.com  Give us a question to the mailbag! Find us on Facebook and Twitter @bonfirespodcast Find more about Gingras Global at www.gingrasglobal.com and www.gingrasglobalgroups.com  and Facebook of Gingras Global and Twitter @gingrasglobal  

Our Common Future Conference - Oct. 27, 2017  Part Two Our Common Future conference was held in Detroit, Michigan at the end of October 2017. We have a Part One and a Part Two to give you the top ten.  We will interview several guest speakers that help shape our community. They give us some insight into the work that they do to empower entrepreneurship and Impact Investing.     For the full transcript click below   Links for Melanie Audette Melanie Audette with Missions Investors Exchange Melanie Audette at Linkedin Melanie Audette at Twitter Melanie Audette at Facebook   Links for Brenda Hunt Brenda Hunt with Battle Creek Community Foundation Brenda Hunt at facebook mailto: brenda@bccfoundation.org   Links for Amy Peterson Amy Peterson with Rebel Nell Amy Peterson at Linkedin Amy Peterson Detroit News mailto: amy@rebelnell.com   Links for David Contorer David Contorer with Hebrew Free Loans David Contorer with Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit David Contorer with Max and Marjorie Fisher Foundation David Contorer with International Association of Jewish Free Loans David Contorer at Linkedin David Contorer at Facebook David Contorer at Crains Detroit   Links for Jason Paulateer Jason Paulateer with PNC Jason Paulateer at Linkedin Jason Paulateer at Facebook Jason Paulateer with Michigan Forum for African Americans In Philanthropy mailto: jason.paulateer@pnc.com   More Links Jump over to the website for the podcast at www.bonfiresofsocialenterprise.com  Give us a question to the mailbag! Find us on Facebook and Twitter @bonfirespodcast Find more about Gingras Global at www.gingrasglobal.com and www.gingrasglobalgroups.com  and Facebook of Gingras Global and Twitter @gingrasglobal

Because of a Case Hey Everyone, It’s Romy and I am back with great conversations on the Bonfires of Social Enterprise. Today we have Jamie and Sean Strasberger talking about their business, Because of a Case. And, of course, we have a great song at the end by a Detroit artist for your listening pleasure.     For the full transcript click below   Links Website for Because of a Case Instagram Facebook News Story Twitter   More Links Jump over to the website for the podcast at www.bonfiresofsocialenterprise.com  Give us a question to the mailbag! Find us on Facebook and Twitter @bonfirespodcast Find more about Gingras Global at www.gingrasglobal.com and Facebook of Gingras Global and Twitter @gingrasglobal    

Douglas Bitonti Stewart Today we head over to the Impact Investing Inglenook to chat with Douglas Bitonti Stewart about his recent article titled ‘Impact Investing and the Development Professional: Learning to Ride the Wave’. You can find this published article in the Fall 2017 Issue of Advancing Philanthropy Magazine.  Doug shares his very unique perspective on fundraising in the philanthropic space and how that relates to impact investing. Stay tuned until the very end for a special song from a Detroit artist.   For the full transcript click below   Links Website for Douglas Bitonti Stewart Link to the article Impact Investing and the Development Professional: Learning to Ride the Wave Twitter page Facebook page National Center for Family Philanthropy Linkedin Michigan Foundations Advancing Philanthropy Magazine Mission Investors Exchange Jewish Funders Network MaxMFisher.org   More Links Jump over to the website for the podcast at www.bonfiresofsocialenterprise.com  Give us a question to the mailbag! Find us on Facebook and Twitter @bonfirespodcast Find more about Gingras Global at www.gingrasglobal.com and Facebook of Gingras Global and Twitter @gingrasglobal  

DIME Detroit Time for another episode of the bonfires of social enterprise. Hear from the founders who took a chance, traded London for Detroit and began to engage with the young music talent of Detroit and then Denver. As usual, stay to the end and enjoy a full song from one of the student artists from DIME.       For the Full Transcript click below       Website for DIME Detroit Facebook Page     More Links   Jump over to the website for the podcast at www.bonfiresofsocialenterprise.com  Give us a question to the mailbag! Find us on Facebook and Twitter @bonfirespodcast Find more about Gingras Global at www.gingrasglobal.com and Facebook of Gingras Global and Twitter @gingrasgloba  

Stephen of Charity Charge Welcome back to another episode of The Bonfires of Social Enterprise. My name is Romy and I'm your host and guide here. This time, we hear from Stephen Garten, the founder and CEO of Charity Charge in Austin Texas. Stephen discusses the moment the idea came together along with the current and I guess, ongoing issues of a social enterprise today. As we do over here, there's a great song at the end of this episode, so stay tuned all the way to the end.     For the full transcript - click below     Website for Charity Charge   https://www.charitycharge.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CharityCharge/     More Links Jump over to the website for the podcast at www.bonfiresofsocialenterprise.com  Give us a question to the mailbag! Find us on Facebook and Twitter @bonfirespodcast Find more about Gingras Global at www.gingrasglobal.com and Facebook of Gingras Global and Twitter @gingrasgloba

Detroit Mushroom Factory with Deana & Chris Hello out there in listener land, this is Romy bringing you another episode of the Bonfires of Social Enterprise. This episode is all about mushrooms! Did you know there are all different types of mushrooms that can be grown indoors, and, that there is a mushroom factory in Detroit?  Well, you will meet Deana and Chris and hear all about their story from concept to now.  As customary, I also like to introduce a song from a Detroit artist at the end of each episode so stay tuned to the end.   For the full transcript - Click below     Website for Detroit Mushroom Factory   http://www.detroitmushroomfactory.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DetroitMushroom/     More Links Jump over to the website for the podcast at www.bonfiresofsocialenterprise.com  Give us a question to the mailbag! Find us on Facebook and Twitter @bonfirespodcast Find more about Gingras Global at www.gingrasglobal.com and Facebook of Gingras Global and Twitter @gingrasgloba    

Detroit S.O.A.R. - Sisters On A Roll, Mobile Cafe' Hey there, I am back with another guest from the great city of Detroit. This is Romy, and I have the pleasure of introducing you to Chef Bee and Jasmine of social enterprise Detroit S.O.A.R!  They have an inspiring story of joining together around health food for some very interesting reasons. This is a true story of how we are better together!  Stay tuned at the end for a really fun song by a Detroit artist. As a matter of fact, you might want to find your dancin’ shoes while you are listening, so you are ready.     For the full transcript- click below   Website for Detroit S.O.A.R https://www.detroitsoar.com/   More Links Jump over to the website for the podcast at www.bonfiresofsocialenterprise.com  Give us a question to the mailbag! Find us on Facebook and Twitter @bonfirespodcast Find more about Gingras Global at www.gingrasglobal.com and Facebook of Gingras Global and Twitter @gingrasglobal  

Latrice McClendon of Impact Community Health Thanks for tuning in to the Bonfires of Social Enterprise. This is Romy, and I have a friend of mine on the episode today. Latrice McClendon is quite an entrepreneur and just an all around amazing person. On this episode, we will hear about one of her businesses. She has at least one other venture with her husband.  And, of course, you know I love music around here, so we will hear from another Detroit artist and their full song at the end of the episode so stay tuned!     For the Full Transcript - Click below   Website for Latrice McClendon   https://www.facebook.com/Impact-Community-Health-1455422941143144/   More Links Jump over to the website for the podcast at www.bonfiresofsocialenterprise.com  Give us a question to the mailbag! Find us on Facebook and Twitter @bonfirespodcast Find more about Gingras Global at www.gingrasglobal.com and Facebook of Gingras Global and Twitter @gingrasglobal

Bogobrush: Heather and John McDougall Hey there! This is Romy here for another episode of the Bonfires of Social Enterprise!  On this episode, we are going to hear from a creative brother and sister team making toothbrushes for some good causes. Fun!  And, of course, at the end, we have a great song from a Detroit artist….always one of my favorite parts of the episode.     For the full transcript - click below   Website for Bogo Brush https://www.bogobrush.com/   More Links Jump over to the website for the podcast at www.bonfiresofsocialenterprise.com  Give us a question to the mailbag! Find us on Facebook and Twitter @bonfirespodcast Find more about Gingras Global at www.gingrasglobal.com and Facebook of Gingras Global and Twitter @gingrasglobal

Hamilton Perkins   For the full transcript - click below   Websites for Hamilton Perkins https://hamiltonperkins.com/ https://twitter.com/HamiltonPerkins?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor http://www.threadinternational.com/g2g/hamilton-perkins-collection/ https://www.instagram.com/hamiltonperkins/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/HAMILTONPERKINS/     More Links  Jump over to the website for the podcast at www.bonfiresofsocialenterprise.com  Give us a question to the mailbag! Find us on Facebook and Twitter @bonfirespodcast Find more about Gingras Global at www.gingrasglobal.com and www.gingrasglobalgroups.com  and Facebook of Gingras Global and Twitter @gingrasglobal  

Mile High Workshop What's going on in Denver social enterprise manufacturing these days?! Romy catches up with Andy Magel of the Mile High Workshop manufacturer in Denver, Colorado. Great song the end!   For Full Transcript   MILE HIGH WORKSHOP WEBSITE More Links Jump over to the website for the podcast at www.bonfiresofsocialenterprise.com  Give us a question to the mailbag! Find us on Facebook and Twitter @bonfirespodcast Find more about Gingras Global at www.gingrasglobal.com and Facebook of Gingras Global and Twitter @gingrasglobal  

Job Creation & Impact Investing with Don Lee Today, we are moving to the Impact Investing Inglenook to talk to Don Lee. Don has been quite a visionary around social enterprise local investing and has begun to change the way many people are investing in the Detroit area. His has passionate rationale and incredible enthusiasm – It is quite contagious actually. We have a very special surprise artist at the end of this episode for your listening pleasure so stay tuned! Full Transcript - click below   More Links  Jump over to the website for the podcast at www.bonfiresofsocialenterprise.com  Give us a question to the mailbag! Find us on Facebook and Twitter @bonfirespodcast Find more about Gingras Global at www.gingrasglobal.com and Facebook of Gingras Global and Twitter @gingrasglobal

Nique Love Rhodes We have a social entrepreneur of a different kind, she is a rapper!  You will have an opportunity to learn how the social and business sides come together for impact with Nique Love Rhodes! We featured her once before on one of the other episodes, Bags to Butterflies, I think. You will have to check it out. And, since she is an artist herself, we will get to hear TWO songs today, one of which is an exclusive debut before her album even releases! For the full transcript of the episode click below:   Websites for Nique Love Rhodes http://www.niqueloverhodes.com/ https://twitter.com/niqueloverhodes https://www.facebook.com/NiqueLoveRhodes/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHp40HguZQI   More Links Jump over to the website for the podcast at www.bonfiresofsocialenterprise.com Give us a question to the mailbag! Find us on Facebook and Twitter @bonfirespodcast Find more about Gingras Global at www.gingrasglobal.com and Facebook of Gingras Global and Twitter @gingrasglobal