Ep. 42 Exploring Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Impact with Dr. Sara Minard
2/11/25
Welcome to the DO GOOD X podcast, your trusted source for insights and inspiration to help you build impactful businesses! In this episode, hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis welcome Dr. Sara Minard for an engaging conversation on redefining development and fostering social entrepreneurship. Together, they dive into topics like the transformative power of informal markets, economist Amartya Sen's profound work, and social capital's critical role in driving sustainable change. Dr. Minard also shares valuable strategies for measuring and demonstrating impact, navigating fundraising pitfalls, and embracing multidimensional approaches to human well-being. Stay tuned for a thought-provoking discussion, resourceful insights.
In This Episode
- [3:24] Dr. Minard’s journey of social entrepreneurship and sustainable investing
- [9:53] Discussion of the work of Amartya Sen
- [14:24] Dr. Minard discusses some fundraising pitfalls
- [16:18] How can social entrepreneurs measure and demonstrate their impact
- [19:57] Head to DO GOOD X to explore resources
- [20:16] Dr. Minard answers questions “off the cuff.”
- [25:08] The hosts discuss their guilty pleasures and encourage the listener to indulge for a moment
Key Takeaways
- Although informal markets are often overlooked, they are rich in social capital and trust and demonstrate remarkable resilience and resourcefulness in low-income communities.
- Actual development focuses on human well-being and capabilities, going beyond GDP measurements to include multidimensional aspects such as education, trust, and community values.
- Trust and reciprocity are critical in addressing market imperfections and fostering collective action in communities facing economic challenges.
About The Hosts
Kimberly R. Daniel
Kimberly R. Daniel catalyzes entrepreneurs and organizations to do good. She is co-founder and project director of DO GOOD X, a community that provides programs and support for faith-driven social entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on positive change.
Kimberly also helps purpose-driven organizations clarify and design compelling brand and communication strategies. With over 15 years of experience developing and leading communications efforts, she is committed to producing effective processes and creating authentic, “sticky” brands that are community-centered.
In addition, Kimberly has nearly ten years of experience as a certified life coach. She has facilitated workshops, spoken to communities, and written about innovation and entrepreneurship centered on social impact. She co-authored A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation (2021).
She is deeply passionate about purpose, meaning, and the common good in any aspect of her work.
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Stephen Lewis
Stephen Lewis is the president of the Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) and the creator and co-founder of DO GOOD X. This community provides programs and support for faith-driven social entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on positive change.
He is an organizational change strategies and leadership development specialist focused on inspiring the next generation of faith-inspired leaders and entrepreneurs to live and work purposefully. Stephen co-authors Another Way: Living and Leading Change on Purpose (2020) and A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation (2021).
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