DO GOOD X

Ep. 105 Social Entrepreneurship: Defining Legacy, Impact, And Social Good

7/14/26

Can your business change the world and still turn a profit? On this episode of DO GOOD X, hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis dive deep into social good, breaking down four powerful questions every founder should ask before scaling further. From community flourishing to environmental responsibility, they explore how a social good footprint rooted in impact and principles can guide purpose-driven business decisions every single day. With real stories from Homeboy Industries, Patagonia, and Goodr, this episode is a must-listen for anyone building a lasting legacy that outlasts the bottom line and inspires future generations.

In This Episode

00:00 A conversation on the state of social good and why this topic matters
04:29 Stephen asks the bottom-line questions
07:12 Defining the four pillars of social good: flourishing, harm reduction, thriving communities, and restorative work
15:42 Introducing the social good footprint: impact and principles shaping purpose-driven business.
20:50 Real-world examples of social good in action, including Homeboy Industries, Patagonia, and Goodr.
25:58 Reflection on questions on legacy and the principles guiding your purpose-driven business.

Key Takeaways

Legacy isn't built at the finish line; it's shaped by every decision inside your purpose-driven business from day one.
True social impact requires targeting injustice at its roots, not just improving conditions for those already stable.
A social good footprint works like a carbon footprint for your values, tracking the principles that shape your supply chain and staffing.

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, it is her commitment to produce effective processes and create authentic, “sticky” brands that are community-centered.

In addition, Kimberly has nearly 10 years of experience as a certified life coach and has facilitated workshops, spoken to communities, and written about innovation and entrepreneurship centered on social impact. She is co-author of A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation (2021).

In any aspect of her work, she is deeply passionate about purpose, meaning, and the common good.

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Stephen Lewis

Stephen Lewis is the president of the Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) and creator and co-founder of DO GOOD X, a start-up accelerator for diverse Christian social entrepreneurs. He is an organizational change strategist and a leadership development specialist, focused on inspiring the next generation of faith-inspired leaders and entrepreneurs to live and work on purpose. Stephen is the co-author of Another Way: Living and Leading Change on Purpose (2020) and A Way Out of No Way: Approach to Christian Innovation (2021).