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
A Drone, A Tree, A Carbon Credit: How India’s Farmers Are Turning Forests Into Futures
A conversation with social entrepreneur Krutika Ravishankar about connecting smallholder farmers with global carbon markets and using drones and satellites to count every tree. The article was originally posted at:
The Beauty of Tax
Most tax systems tax work far more than pollution. Femke Groothuis explains why shifting that balance could unlock jobs, raise incomes, and drive sustainable growth. The article was originally posted
Who Decides What We Remember?
A conversation with idris brewster about immersive tech, memory as power, and public space as a canvas for truth, imagination and belonging. The article was originally posted at: %xml_tags[post_author]% %author_name%
‘Life-changing’ international learning scheme in Wales at risk of closure
Taith programme, set up after UK’s post-Brexit withdrawal from Erasmus+, faces uncertain future over fundingA “life-changing” international learning programme set up in Wales after Brexit is at risk of being
Don’t Give Up On The Law—Reclaim It
A conversation with social entrepreneur Vivek Maru, founder of Namati, on building a global movement of community paralegals and people who know, use, and shape the law. The article was
Culture Isn’t Built in Meetings. It’s Built in Moments.
Culture Isn’t Built in Meetings. It’s Built in Moments. Five Ways Conscious Leaders Show People They Count Leadership doesn’t start with strategy. It starts with consciousness. Conscious Leadership is the process by which a
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