MY WISHES FOR IWD2024
From the desk (or couch) of Suzanne F. Stevens to magnificent you! In a world of diverse hues and myriad views, My wish for International Women’s Day 2024 is true. Respect and dignity
Grow Your Social Impact and Business: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Making a Difference and a Profit
Welcome to the age of the conscious entrepreneur, where blending passion with profit isn’t just possible—it’s imperative. As an innovator on the front lines of change, you’re not just running
7 Strategies to Create a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
To engage diverse talent, leaders need to create a culture where colleagues feel safe and valued, and where there is an opportunity to grow and do meaningful work. YouMeWe Social Impact
What do hoarding toilet paper, contributing, and your mental health have in common?
I was curious when I heard people’s response to COVID-19 was to bolt to Costco to buy toilet paper by the cartload. Shelves at local grocery stores where Cashmere and
Embrace your community responsibility
As we reflect, repurpose, and respond to our individual and collective situation during this global pandemic, many of us are seeking ways to pivot our businesses while making short term
Suzanne F. Stevens, Wave•Maker, YouMeWe Social Impact Group
Suzanne F. Stevens doesn’t just tell stories—she invests in women who change systems. Founder, YouMeWe Social Impact Group · Host, YouMeWe Amplified Podcast
Sydney Graham, Sydney Graham Consulting
Sydney Graham's work bridges policy, practice, and lived experience—ensuring that care is not only clinically sound, but humane, collaborative, and accessible.
Amanda Kelly, Co-Founder, AWAKE
Amanda Kelly — Co-Founder of AWAKE | Reimagining legacy through science, sustainability, and care
Dana Kaluzny, Co-Founder, Endswell Beer
Dana Kaluzny, Co-Founder of Endswell Beer, stopped waiting to be reflected—and built a business rooted in community impact.
Marcia Hubbs, Realtor, Royal Lepage
Marcia Hubbs, Realtor, Royal LePage - top 1% contributors to Royal LePage’s Shelter Foundation, she turns every transaction into a lifeline.
Jessica Flynn, The Flynn Collaboration
Jessica Flynn, The Flynn Collaboration- When young people—are empowered to believe in their ideas and take aligned action, they change their lives and their communities.
The Leadership Crisis Sabotaging Your Business — And How to Fix It
The Leadership Crisis Sabotaging Your Business — And How to Fix It This Isn’t a Story About Customer Service It’s a story about agency — or more accurately, what happens to human
What Is Social Impact? (And Why Most People Get It Wrong.)
What Is Social Impact? (And Why Most People Get It Wrong.) By Suzanne F. Stevens — Wave-Maker, Conscious Leadership Advocate, Founder of the YouMeWe Social Impact Group and YouMeW Summit Let’s be honest. Everyone
The Power of Small Business— and the Price of Ignoring Purpose
The Power of Small Business— and the Price of Ignoring Purpose October is Small Business Month — a time to celebrate the entrepreneurs who build communities, fuel innovation, and spark change. Small businesses
Feedback or Fallout? How Conscious Leaders Keep Collaboration Intact While Speaking Up
Feedback or Fallout? How Conscious Leaders Keep Collaboration Intact While Speaking Up Let’s be honest: Feedback is one of those words that makes people either brace… or bolt. And yet—nothing meaningful happens
Curiosity vs. Prying: The Leadership Line You’d Better Not Cross
Curiosity vs. Prying: The Leadership Line You’d Better Not Cross Curiosity is not just a charming trait—it’s a leadership advantage. A relational catalyst. A bridge to insight, empathy, and innovation. But like
The Prosecutor Who Pioneered A New Path Home From Prison
How Hillary Blout, a social entrepreneur and former prosecutor, is revolutionizing second chances through resentencing laws. The article was originally posted at: %xml_tags[post_author]% %author_name% Source%post_title%
Strengthening Civic Health: How CivicLex Is Revitalizing Local Democracy
A conversation with CivicLex founder Richard Young in Lexington, Kentucky, about redefining what's possible in community and civic life. The article was originally posted at: %xml_tags[post_author]% %author_name% Source%post_title%
Turning Difficult Conversations Into Trust
Conscious Leadership: Turning Difficult Conversations Into Trust Conscious leadership isn’t just about making decisions—it’s about feeling everything, deeply. Yes, even the discomfort. Especially the discomfort. Leadership demands that we not only
How Hurt Sharpens Your Leadership
The Uncomfortable Truth: How Hurt Sharpens Your Leadership Are you wondering how hurt sharpens your leadership? Well, let’s start here. What makes you feel hurt? Is it that micro-aggression from a colleague, a friend