Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Social entrepreneurs are leading a movement to create a sustainable, purpose-first economy that addresses society’s most vexing problems and leaves no one, especially vulnerable populations, behind. Here, we track the latest news from purpose-first businesses and innovators who are creating jobs, fueling economic growth and improving their communities through the principles of free enterprise.

photo of Stedman Graham, an entrepreneur and the longtime partner of Oprah Winfrey

Stedman Graham: Self-Leadership and Finding Your Own Identity

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May 20, 2020

In this video discussion with Kevin Edwards of Real Leaders Magazine, Stedman Graham talks about his "Nine-Steps Success" program and the importance of finding your identity.

Video: Solving the Single-Use Plastic Problem With Emma Rose of FinalStraw

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May 14, 2020

Social entrepreneur Emma Rose talks with Kevin Edwards of Real Leaders Magazine about "Foreverables," fun, sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics, and America's recycling problem.

Video: Why Mary Kay, Inc. Is Accelerating Women Entrepreneurs

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May 12, 2020

Kevin Edwards of Real Leaders Magazine talks to Deborah Gibbins, COO of Mary Kay, Inc., about the Women's Entrepreneurship Accelerator, a worldwide initiative launched in partnership with six UN agencies.

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Mary Kay, Inc. Aims to Empower Women Through Women's Entrepreneurship Accelerator

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May 12, 2020

The Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator will offer a guided digital curriculum, on-the-ground training and mentorship while working to eliminate roadblocks for women in business.

this photo shows a character featured in the Papinee Club, a children's program on YouTube

Social Enterprise Takes Kids on Global Journey of the Imagination to Cope With Pandemic

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May 11, 2020

Inspired by the stories his mother told him in childhood, Dev Suj founded Papinee, which offers storytelling kits and free programming on Youtube for kids coping with the pandemic.

Dr. Stephanie Raible Seeks Social Entrepreneurs to Participate in Leadership Study

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April 23, 2020

The study will explore the leadership approaches, philosophies and practices of social entrepreneurs who have been fulltime in their roles for 3.5 years or longer.