Thriving As A Social Entrepreneur With Madeleine Shaw

"We are living in a linear world and yet we are cyclical beings…We are in an override mode with our nervous systems and our minds…Yes we want solutions that work for the planet AND we need to not drive ourselves crazy or burn ourselves out as we approach those goals." Madeleine Shaw

Madeleine Shaw's new book, The Greater Good, as described on her website, is an inspiring, practical and deeply personal look at a growing movement of non-traditional entrepreneurs whose ventures are focused on creating social and environmental change.

Here, Madeleine talks with Julie about the core elements she writes about in her book and expands our notions of what it can look like to be in business in a way that honors who we are and what we have to give. Her own path from feminist activist to social entrepreneur was a radical shift of focus and put her on a transformational path that continues today.

Madeleine shares from her new book "The Greater Good":
• We are cyclical beings and can design our lives to work with our humanity
• Thriving doesn't have to mean scaling
• Madeleine's first product design was a personal solution to period pads
• Alternative ways to structure your business
• Empowering people on the fringes
• Her vision for the future and the role of everyday people starting businesses that solve the world's problems

 

Madeleine's Info

Instagram: @greatergoodbook | @ohmadeleine

Twitter: @greatergoodread | @gg_madeleine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-good-book 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ohmadeleine/ 

URL: https://madeleineshaw.ca/

Book URL: https://greatergood.work/

 

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Dr Suzanne Simard and Finding the Mother Tree

Kate Raworth and Doughnut Economics

Dr Melanie Rieback and Post-growth Entrepreneurship

 

Julie's Info:

Mentoring/Coaching /Experiences for creatives of all kinds: https://www.paintbiglivebig.com

The Creative Cure for Anxious Times: Every Friday, open to everyone – Pay from the Heart  www.paintbiglivebig.com/the-creative-cure-for-anxious-times/

The Creativity Lab- Online Wednesdays: https://paintbiglivebig.com/weekly-painting-group/
Intuive Painting Retreats: https://paintbiglivebig.com/live-painting-events/retreats/

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