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For episode 30 we are joined by Mikaela Kiner - an experienced HR / People Operations professional, executive coach, and founder/CEO of Reverb. In 2015, Mikaela started Reverb by creating a healthy, inclusive culture in startups and growing companies in the Pacific Northwest. A People Operations professional for nearly twenty years, Mikaela enjoys coaching leaders at all levels and promoting gender equality at work. She's been quoted in Fast Company, the Wall Street Journal and The Muse, and is a member of the Forbes Human Resources Council and Puget Sound Business Journal Leadership Trust. A native Seattleite who grew up on Capitol Hill, Mikaela is married to Henry, a musician, artist, and teacher. Their two children, Simon and Sidonie, are good at challenging the status quo and are a constant source of learning and laughter. In this episode you’ll learn: How Mikaela’s early career journey at top companies like Amazon, Microsoft and Starbucks led her to ultimately founding Reverb PeopleThe ever-changing workplace climate, and how Covid & working from home has shifted priorities for peopleHow companies can ensure they are retaining top talent, and why she hasn’t shied away from hiring part-time employees The ways in which companies can support parents, and why that’s importantWhy being able to identify the injustices women still face in the workplace is imperative to being able to make any significant changesFor more info: https://reverbpeople.com/  Connect with Mikaela on IG: @mikaela_firebrand Connect with Reverb on IG:  @reverb_people ----   For more info on Our Gorongosa: ourgorongosa.com   Connect with us on IG: http://instagram.com/ourgorongosa   Use code PODCAST for 15% off your first order

Olayinka Credle (she/her/they) is an award-winning, Social Impact Entrepreneur & Wealth Equity Strategist who works with Economic Justice Organizations and Social Impact Businesses to advance Wealth Equity. Olayinka started her decade-long career working in the United States Congress before she co-founded her first social impact company, Melanin Essentials. She went on to create national social good movements for Dismantle Collective, WeTheChange BCorp Women CEOs, and Common Future, where wealth, capital, housing, are shifted to BIPOC Communities. Today, Olayinka develops strategies all across the U.S. & Canada grounded in shifting capital and agency that is rooted— Empathy & Action. In this episode you’ll learn: How seeing her father hustle as an entrepreneur instilled that entrepreneurial spirit in OlayinkaWhat social entrepreneurship means, and why it’s so important to support these business modelsHow closing the racial wealth gap impacts us all, and how we all have a role to play in working towards closing that gapThe biggest challenges and rewards that come along with building a B Corp business  Connect with Olayinka: olayinkacredle.com   Follow on IG: @olayinkacredle  ---- For more information on Our Gorongosa, please visit ourgorongosa.com   Connect with us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/ourgorongosa   Use code PODCAST for 15% off your first order

For episode 28 I'm joined by Jennifer Norman, founder of Humanist Beauty skincare and The Human Beauty Movement. Humanist Beauty skincare is a company that champions inclusive beauty and wellness for all. Before that, Jennifer spent over 20 years as a marketing executive in the beauty industry. Jennifer is the single mom of a boy who has a severe chronic illness. As such, she is passionate about encouraging people of all ages to be their most exceptional, regardless of ability, race, religion, or gender. Jennifer is the author and publisher of the award-winning children's picture book series, The Adventures of SuperCaptainBraveMan, which promotes early-age friendship, kindness, and understanding of individuals presenting physical or neurological differences. In this episode you’ll learn: The ways in which her son has been her biggest teacher in lifeHer experience in early life as an adoptee, and how experimenting with beauty was always something she exploredHow she parlayed her love of beauty into an illustrious career, and why she eventually founded Humanist BeautyHow Humanist Beauty is creating a community surrounding beauty positivity, inclusivity, and self-love, and what those 3 words really signify to herWhy she decided to start a children’s book series  Connect with Jennifer: : www.the-hbm.com | www.humanistbeauty.com Follow on IG:  @thehumanbeautymovement |  @humanistbeauty | @iamjennnorman ----   For more information on Our Gorongosa, please visit ourgorongosa.com   Connect with us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/ourgorongosa   Use code PODCAST for 15% off your first order

For episode 27 I'm joined by Urvashi Agarwal, founder of JP’s Originals. JP's Originals was born in 2020, with a mission to revolutionise the tea industry. Named after the founder's grandfather, Mr. JP who was a tea grower in Assam, Urvashi struggled to find the same quality of teas in an accessible form in the UK. All of our teas are plastic free and after an unexpected health condition, CBD wellbeing teas were born. In this episode you’ll learn: What life was like growing up with first generation immigrants as parents, and how much she learned from her father’s determination and gritHer early career journey + what drew her into the world of teaWhat sleep hygiene and why it's so important to your overall healthThe ways in which sustainability is at the forefront of JP’s OriginalsConnect with JP’s Originals: www.jpsoriginals.com ----   For more information on Our Gorongosa, please visit ourgorongosa.com   Connect with us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/ourgorongosa   Use code PODCAST for 15% off your first order

For episode 26, I’m joined by Christy Rogers - a seasoned sales professional who’s helping us continue to support Our Gorongosa’s mission to significantly elevate the standard of living of communities around Gorongosa National Park by dedicating 100% of profits to support sustainable development and conservation initiatives. In this episode you’ll learn: Her early life in a typical, quant city in the U.SHow her love of wine and her competitive nature led her to her first role in salesWhy working for an impact based company aligns with her valuesHer selling style and core values when  it comes to selling Use code GIRLS for 20% off your first purchase! Connect with us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ourgorongosa/     ----   For more information on Our Gorongosa, please visit ourgorongosa.com   Connect with us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/ourgorongosa   Use code PODCAST for 15% off your first order

For episode 25 we are joined by Rachel Kois,  CEO & Founder of SimpleSwitch.org - an online marketplace for ethical and impactful shopping. (Think “like Amazon” except every one of the 3,000+ products has a positive social or environmental impact.) They aim to shift some of the HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS spent online this year to everyday products and gifts that support orphan care, plant trees, combat climate change, and more. Simple Switch exists to bring ease and convenience to ethical and impactful online shopping, and change the world through positive impact purchasing. Rachel believes deeply in the power of entrepreneurship to solve some of our most serious global problems. In this episode you’ll learn: what her early career journey looked like + first entrepreneurial venture selling Harry Potter scarveswhere she came up with the concept for Simple Switch, and how she got startedwhy it's important to normalize + destigmatize ethical shoppingthe power of harnessing capitalism for positive impact Use code GIRLS for 20% off your first purchase! Connect with Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachelfromsimpleswitch Connect with Simple Switch: https://www.simpleswitch.org/   ----   For more information on Our Gorongosa, please visit ourgorongosa.com Connect with us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/ourgorongosa Use code PODCAST for 15% off your first order

For episode 24, we’re joined by Lisa Cooper, CEO & Founder of Figure 8 Investments. Lisa Cooper has worked in sustainable and impact investing before people even started using those terms. For over three decades, Lisa has been a trailblazer in the ESG investing space, managing portfolios for high net worth and institutional investors at Smith Barney Asset Management (now Clearbridge Investments) in New York and Trillium Asset Management, based in Boston, before founding Figure 8 in 2016. Figure 8 is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm founded in 2016, with a diverse staff hailing from three continents, speaking six languages, and having earned decades of investment experience. From their headquarters in Boise, Idaho, Figure 8 manages hundreds of millions of dollars for clients across 20+ states.  In this episode you’ll learn: what led her into the investment world, and to founding Figure 8 Investmentsthe wonderful name origin story behind Figure 8 the most common misconceptions people have around investmentswhy it’s important for Figure 8 to be woman-ledher top tips for anyone looking to get started in investing Connect with Figure 8: https://figure8investing.com/    ----   For more information on Our Gorongosa, please visit ourgorongosa.com   Connect with us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/ourgorongosa   Use code PODCAST for 15% off your first order

For episode 23, we are excited to be sharing this inspiring interview featuring Sarah Jordan. Sarah Jordan is a multi award-winning entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Y.O.U underwear, a sustainable underwear business that was recently certified as the top-scoring B Corp in the UK and highest-scoring fashion brand globally. Sarah’s previous experience includes more than 25 years and senior leadership roles across the not-for-profit, commercial and publishing sectors, as well as successfully running her own strategic digital consultancy business for many years. Sarah was volunteering in Uganda in 2016 when she discovered the challenges faced by women and girls who didn’t have access to underwear. She changed direction completely and set up Y.O.U underwear as a social enterprise trying to change lives one pair of pants at a time. In this episode you’ll learn: How her 20+ year career gave her the experience and knowledge to start her entrepreneur journeyThe incredible ways Y.O.U Underwear is giving back to communities with their 2-1 give back ratioWhy sustainability is the focal point of everything Y.O.U. Underwear stands for, and what they attribute their top-scoring B Corp certification toHow underwear and period poverty are linked to girls’ education, and what Y.O.U Underwear is doing to combat this issue Connect with Y.O.U. Underwear: https://www.instagram.com/youunderwearuk/?hl=en  ---- For more information on Our Gorongosa, please visit ourgorongosa.com Connect with us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/ourgorongosa Use code PODCAST for 15% off your first order

For episode 22 we are thrilled to be chatting with Lyn Wineman, President & Chief Strategist at KidGlov. You will be hard pressed to find anyone more passionate about marketing than Lyn Wineman. As founder of B-Corp Certified, full-service, boutique advertising agency KidGlov, she is surrounded by a talented team with the mission of helping the organizations that are changing the world. Lyn is a member of her local AMA Hall of Fame and has been named Marketer of the Year. She has been recognized with AAF Lincoln’s Silver Medal, Inspire Women’s Leadership Awards for Excellence in Entrepreneurship, and is a member of the AMA National Diversity, Equity and Inclusion CoHort. In this episode you’ll learn: How her lifelong affinity for creative pursuits drew Lyn to the advertising industryThe many positive aspects of marketing & advertising, and how they can be used as a force for goodWhy creating a company culture centered around people and sustainability is so importantThe surprising marketing trend Lyn is most looking forward to for 2022 Connect with Lyn: https://www.instagram.com/lynwineman/  Connect with KidGlov: https://www.instagram.com/kidglov/    ----   For more information on Our Gorongosa, please visit ourgorongosa.com   Connect with us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/ourgorongosa   Use code PODCAST for 15% off your first order

For episode 21, we are thrilled to be joined by Dr. Marisa Rodrigues -  Director of Sustainable Development at Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique.  Dr. Rodrigues earned a PhD in Animal Breeding and Genetics from São Paulo State University, Brazil.  The Gorongosa Sustainable Development department catalyzes economic benefits for the communities that live near Gorongosa Park through the sustainable use of natural resources– including eco-tourism, forestry, and agricultural products. The Department creates access to the market value chain for farm families. The Department has two core missions: create inclusive value chains and support livelihoods that restore and protect biodiversity.  In this episode you’ll learn: What growing up in a small village instilled in MarisaHow she started her career, and what ultimately led her to Gorongosa National ParkThe long standing connection Marisa’s family and GNPWhat the Sustainable Development Department does, and what she’s most excited about that’s in the works  Connect with Gorongosa National Park: https://www.instagram.com/gorongosapark  ---- For more information on Our Gorongosa, please visit ourgorongosa.com   Connect with us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/ourgorongosa   Use code PODCAST for 15% off your first order

For episode 20, we’re excited to be bringing you Sarah Goodman, founder and CEO of Chiwis. Sarah is a nutritionist and serial entrepreneur with a ridiculous love of snacks. She spent seven years in tech before making the switch to the CPG food biz when I launched Chiwis February 2021!  At Chiwis they’re passionate about creating 100% natural snacks that taste amazing and pack a nutritional punch. They use upcycled fruits and use as much of the fruit as possible (including the skin!) for a fiber filled delicious superfood snack to bring for your lunch bag, on the go, or on top of a mountain. In this episode you’ll learn: Tips for securing financing as a female entrepreneurWhat being a serial entrepreneur has taught SarahHow the idea for Chiwis was years in the makingThe biggest challenges she’s experienced while growing ChiwisWhy remaining women-owned is a huge priority for Chiwis as they continue to growBuy Chiwis: https://chiwis.co/  Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chiwis_snacks/  ----   For more information on Our Gorongosa, please visit ourgorongosa.com Connect with us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/ourgorongosa Use code PODCAST for 15% off your first order!

With over 17 years of experience leading non-profits, Anna developed a passion to address the issues facing under-resourced families and communities, through looking deeper into the policies, practices and mindsets requiring change. She holds a degree in Sociology: Criminal Justice and Peace and Justice Studies and completed a Fellowship in Policy at Furman University. Invested in engaging community and building supports, Anna is invested in closing the opportunity gap for children and ensuring access to mentors with skills in nourishing the social, emotional and mental health of youth. In this episode you’ll learn: Anna’s journey to creating a career in non-profitswhat strategies can work well for communities when they're looking to address the disparities in access to extracurricular programmingthe positive effects of extracurricular + enrichment programmingConnect with the Idaho Out-of-School Network: https://www.instagram.com/idaho_outofschool/  ---- For more information on Our Gorongosa, please visit ourgorongosa.com   Connect with us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/ourgorongosa   Use code PODCAST for 15% off your first order!