Empowering Communities through Business as Mission with Samara Mendez
05/01/23 • 32 min
Samara Mendez is a passionate leader in the Business as Mission movement, having dedicated years of her life towards empowering communities through sustainable business practices.
With roots originating from the Amazon region of Brazil, Samara brings a wealth of experience from her time as a missionary in South Africa and Mozambique, as well as her training in Colorado's Business as Mission School. Now leading the Business as Missions movement in Brazil, Samara's vision for fostering economic, spiritual, social, and environmental growth has made a significant impact on the lives of countless individuals.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Discover the transformative power of Business as Mission movement on local communities.
- Uncover new possibilities for sustainable impact through strategic business and mission partnerships.
- Develop stronger employee relationships to effectively influence society.
- Explore the vital role social enterprises play in addressing social and environmental concerns.
- Embrace the undeniable value of fostering women's leadership in business and mission endeavors.
LINKS & RESOURCES:
- Read Business as Missions by Mike Barr to gain a deeper understanding of the connection between business and missions.
- Consider joining the BAM Global Team to connect with other entrepreneurs and business people who are using their businesses for missions.
- Anthologies from the Forefront: Getting Closer to God
ABOUT SAMARA MENDEZ
Samara Mendez went from Colorado to South Africa where she worked with an NGO that trained church volunteers and entrepreneurs to manage their businesses. She was thrilled to be a part of this community and watched as people grew in wisdom and started saving money to invest in their businesses.
Through her work, she saw how important it is for people to see themselves in their own actions and put their gifts and talents to work. For African people, who often feel unable to succeed, this was a paradigm shift. Samara was proud to help people learn how to grow on their own terms and build businesses that could employ others.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Anthologies from the Forefront
Find the entire Anthologies from the Forefront trilogy on Amazon.
Samara Mendez is a passionate leader in the Business as Mission movement, having dedicated years of her life towards empowering communities through sustainable business practices.
With roots originating from the Amazon region of Brazil, Samara brings a wealth of experience from her time as a missionary in South Africa and Mozambique, as well as her training in Colorado's Business as Mission School. Now leading the Business as Missions movement in Brazil, Samara's vision for fostering economic, spiritual, social, and environmental growth has made a significant impact on the lives of countless individuals.
Follow or Subscribe
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➡️ Amazon
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Discover the transformative power of Business as Mission movement on local communities.
- Uncover new possibilities for sustainable impact through strategic business and mission partnerships.
- Develop stronger employee relationships to effectively influence society.
- Explore the vital role social enterprises play in addressing social and environmental concerns.
- Embrace the undeniable value of fostering women's leadership in business and mission endeavors.
LINKS & RESOURCES:
- Read Business as Missions by Mike Barr to gain a deeper understanding of the connection between business and missions.
- Consider joining the BAM Global Team to connect with other entrepreneurs and business people who are using their businesses for missions.
- Anthologies from the Forefront: Getting Closer to God
ABOUT SAMARA MENDEZ
Samara Mendez went from Colorado to South Africa where she worked with an NGO that trained church volunteers and entrepreneurs to manage their businesses. She was thrilled to be a part of this community and watched as people grew in wisdom and started saving money to invest in their businesses.
Through her work, she saw how important it is for people to see themselves in their own actions and put their gifts and talents to work. For African people, who often feel unable to succeed, this was a paradigm shift. Samara was proud to help people learn how to grow on their own terms and build businesses that could employ others.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Anthologies from the Forefront
Find the entire Anthologies from the Forefront trilogy on Amazon.
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A Miracle in Kenya: Elizabeth Braswell's Life-Changing Journey
Being a leader will take you out of your comfort zone - to places you would never have expected. This is a story of how being proactive and led by God took Elizabeth Braswell into the far reaches of the world.
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- How has Elizabeth Braswell’s physical suffering given her a greater understanding of what really matters in life?
- What is the miraculous story of how Elizabeth Braswell was connected to two children in Kenya who she now has adopted?
- How has the promise of returning to Kenya transformed the relationship between Elizabeth Braswell and her two adopted children?
LINKS & RESOURCES:
- Contact Elizabeth by email
- Visit Elizabeth’s website and get her daily thoughts
- Anthologies from the Forefront - Getting Closer to God (on Amazon)
ABOUT ELIZABETH BRASWELL
Elizabeth Braswell is a powerful leader, a passionate advocate for children, and an experienced traveler. After sponsoring two children from Kenya for three years, she adopted them. She’s traveled multiple times to Kenya and has experienced the Lord’s presence in her life.
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Anthologies from the Forefront
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From ego-driven to empowering: Pierce Brantley's journey into humility and the unexpected twist that revolutionized his approach to leadership. You won't believe the game-changing realization he made - and the open loop left will leave you questioning your own leadership style.
“If you start with a posture of humility, both towards God and towards people, that'll get you 90% of the way there.” - Pierce Brantley
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LINKS & RESOURCES:
- Check out Pierce Brantley's latest book, “Not Your Job,” for practical advice on delegation and building trust in your team.
- Visit Pierce Brantley's website to learn more about his work and access additional resources on leadership and personal development.
- Sign up for Pierce Brantley's newsletter to stay up to date on his latest projects and receive exclusive content and offers.
- Connect with Pierce Brantley on Facebook or LinkedIn to join the conversation and engage with like-minded individuals.
- Check out Scott’s book, Anthologies From the Forefront: Getting Clsoer to God.
- Listen to Pierce's previous appearance on Leaders Moment.
ABOUT PIERCE BRANTLEY
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By acknowledging these roadblocks, Pierce was able to implement a new approach to delegation, allowing him to trust his team members and effectively scale his business. In doing so, he learned that one's identity should no longer be rooted in expertise, but rather in the vision and mission of the company.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Anthologies from the Forefront
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