Ep. 21 Harnessing Business for Social Good: Stephen Lewis’ Journey
9/3/24
Welcome to the DO GOOD X podcast, hosted by Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis. In today's episode, we turn the spotlight on Stephen Lewis as we dive into his journey and the inspiration behind founding DO GOOD X. Stephen shares his belief that business can be a powerful force for good in the world, highlighting examples of companies that drive social justice and make meaningful contributions to society. You'll hear about the thought process that led him to create DO GOOD X and his passion for building values-driven organizations that leave a lasting legacy.
In This Episode
- [1:48] Stephen Lewis is the focus of this episode. We will get to know more about him and his journey
- [5:25] Stephen believes business can be a force to do good in the world, and Stephen shares some examples
- [8:30] Stephen reveals what impetus and thought process created DO GOOD X
- [13:57] Stephen discusses how he admires businesses that create change in social justice and make our lives better
Key Takeaways
- We can do better. We don't have to accept the world as it is; we can actually create the world as it could be. This requires building organizations grounded in values and being heard within our communities.
- We need to ask ourselves to think about our social footprint. What are the values that you're going to put out in the world through your business? What legacy do you want to leave through your business that will benefit those in the next generation?
- Know what your (X) is. Identify that and then DO GOOD on that spot (X).