Prioritizing Social Impact in Small Business with Charmion N. Kinder

Bright Voices in Business

"Think about what you are excellent at, and figure out how to contribute some of that back to the world. Whether you call it social impact or not, there are ways to be a change agent wherever you may be." -Charmion N. Kinder

In today’s episode, I had a chat with the incredible Charmion N. Kinder, a social impact advocate and corporate responsibility strategist. We dove into the world of social impact and how you can weave this powerful concept into the fabric of your business, no matter the size.

During our conversation, Charmion shared her inspiring career journey, from working on the Obama campaign, to Disney, and now the Peace Corps. We explored how standing for a cause not only aligns with your values, but also attracts like-minded talent and clients. Charmion also gave us practical advice on making a difference in what matters to you - even without a hefty budget.

Join us to hear more about:

• Charmion's background in advocacy and her transformative work
• The magnetic power of aligning your business with your values
• Creative ways to contribute to social change without extensive financial resources
• The connection between social impact and establishing thought leadership
• The importance of authenticity and sharing personal stories in business

You don’t want to miss hearing about Charmion's story - it is a testament to the huge power that advocacy and strategic communication play in making a difference.

Remember, no matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey, you have the power to be a change agent. Let's take those small steps together and watch the ripples of impact spread far and wide.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

FREE GUIDE: Steps to Building Your Authentic Authority

The Minority Leaders podcast episode with Charmion N. Kinder

University of Pennsylvania Social Impact Strategy program

University of Georgetown School of Continuing Studies Social Impact Storytelling online certificate

CONNECT WITH CHLOE DECHOW & WEST HAVEN:

West Haven Website: www.westhavencoaching.com

West Haven Instagram: @westhavencoaching

Chloe Dechow LinkedIn: @chloedechow

CONNECT WITH CHARMION N. KINDER:

Website: www.charmionkinder.com

LinkedIn: @charmionkinder

Instagram: @charmionkinder