Charting a Course for Business and Social Good with Deb Alcadinho
03/07/24 • 43 min
Unlock the secrets to a more meaningful and profitable business with our latest episode featuring Deb Alcadinho, a powerhouse of social entrepreneurship. Deb invites us to reimagine the role of business in society as she shares her own path to creating Business for Social Good. Her story is not just one of triumph but a blueprint for embedding purpose in your profit-making endeavours. We discuss the symbiotic relationship between financial success and social impact, demonstrating that the two are not mutually exclusive but rather essential components of modern entrepreneurship.
When it comes to integrating personal values into your business, Deb’s insights are like finding a map to buried treasure. She walks us through the transformation of an ordinary accounting firm into a champion for ocean conservation, showing us that any business can become a force for positive change. This episode reveals the magnetic pull of authenticity and how it can attract clients, engage employees, and forge a lasting legacy. By weaving impact into your company’s culture, you're not just selling a service or product — you're inviting your audience to join an impactful story.
This dialogue with Deb Alcadinho is a masterclass in purpose-driven collaboration and the profound effects it can have on both the community and the corporate world. We dissect the challenges and opportunities of aligning your business strategy with a cause close to your heart. From utilizing network equity to volunteering and sharing wisdom, we uncover how to amplify your impact without relying solely on financial resources. Whether you are at the helm of a start-up or leading an established enterprise, this episode will inspire you to lead with purpose and harness the power of business to make a tangible difference in the world.
LISTEN HERE
Itunes: http://bit.ly/3IFxaR7
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4a6WQly
LINKS TO ACCESS DEB + FREE DOWNLOADS
https://business4socialgood.ca/
https://business4socialgood.ca/finding-purpose/
ABOUT THE HOST
Trisha Miltimore is a thought leader and practical strategist with expertise in WorkLife Wellness, Productivity and Impact Leadership. Looking for a speaker or trainer for your company or conference? Contact us and let’s chat about your needs.
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(0:00:02) - Passion for Impact in Business (11 Minutes)
This chapter, I welcome Deb Alcadinho, a serial entrepreneur and social impact expert, to share her journey and insights on creating a business that serves a greater purpose. We explore the idea that we are all born with a purpose and have the capacity to make the world a better place, emphasizing that the responsibility to address broad social issues should not fall on governments alone. Deb recounts her personal connection to the cause of ending violence against women and girls, and how this passion fueled her dedication across various sectors, leading to the creation of Business for Social Good. We discuss the importance of aligning business with social values and how profit with a purpose can be achieved through a conscious approach to entrepreneurship.
(0:10:57) - Embedding Impact in Business Culture (8 Minutes)
This chapter examines how service-based businesses can intertwine their work with environmental and social causes, using the example of an accounting firm passionate about ocean conservation. I explain how the firm aligned its mission with Sustainable Development Goal 14, providing specialized workshops for farmers and fishers to improve their financial sustainability, and partnering with Surfrider Foundation to amplify conservation efforts. We discuss the benefits of embedding a cause into a business's DNA, transitioning from traditional marketing to impact storytelling, and engaging both employees and the community in meaningful action. The firm's approach not only helps the environment but also strengthens their client relationships and overall business impact.
(0:19:10) - Exploring Purpose and Impact in Business (11 Minutes)
This chapter focuses on the significance of personal values and purpose in shaping the impact of a business. We explore the importance of aligning a company's mission with the business owner's individual beliefs and the causes they are passionate about, even if those issues are not directly related to their products or services. By identifying what truly matters to them on a personal level, business owners can find ways to integrate their convictions into their company's operations and contribute to their community or global ...
Unlock the secrets to a more meaningful and profitable business with our latest episode featuring Deb Alcadinho, a powerhouse of social entrepreneurship. Deb invites us to reimagine the role of business in society as she shares her own path to creating Business for Social Good. Her story is not just one of triumph but a blueprint for embedding purpose in your profit-making endeavours. We discuss the symbiotic relationship between financial success and social impact, demonstrating that the two are not mutually exclusive but rather essential components of modern entrepreneurship.
When it comes to integrating personal values into your business, Deb’s insights are like finding a map to buried treasure. She walks us through the transformation of an ordinary accounting firm into a champion for ocean conservation, showing us that any business can become a force for positive change. This episode reveals the magnetic pull of authenticity and how it can attract clients, engage employees, and forge a lasting legacy. By weaving impact into your company’s culture, you're not just selling a service or product — you're inviting your audience to join an impactful story.
This dialogue with Deb Alcadinho is a masterclass in purpose-driven collaboration and the profound effects it can have on both the community and the corporate world. We dissect the challenges and opportunities of aligning your business strategy with a cause close to your heart. From utilizing network equity to volunteering and sharing wisdom, we uncover how to amplify your impact without relying solely on financial resources. Whether you are at the helm of a start-up or leading an established enterprise, this episode will inspire you to lead with purpose and harness the power of business to make a tangible difference in the world.
LISTEN HERE
Itunes: http://bit.ly/3IFxaR7
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4a6WQly
LINKS TO ACCESS DEB + FREE DOWNLOADS
https://business4socialgood.ca/
https://business4socialgood.ca/finding-purpose/
ABOUT THE HOST
Trisha Miltimore is a thought leader and practical strategist with expertise in WorkLife Wellness, Productivity and Impact Leadership. Looking for a speaker or trainer for your company or conference? Contact us and let’s chat about your needs.
--------- EPISODE CHAPTERS WITH FULL SUMMARIES ---------
(0:00:02) - Passion for Impact in Business (11 Minutes)
This chapter, I welcome Deb Alcadinho, a serial entrepreneur and social impact expert, to share her journey and insights on creating a business that serves a greater purpose. We explore the idea that we are all born with a purpose and have the capacity to make the world a better place, emphasizing that the responsibility to address broad social issues should not fall on governments alone. Deb recounts her personal connection to the cause of ending violence against women and girls, and how this passion fueled her dedication across various sectors, leading to the creation of Business for Social Good. We discuss the importance of aligning business with social values and how profit with a purpose can be achieved through a conscious approach to entrepreneurship.
(0:10:57) - Embedding Impact in Business Culture (8 Minutes)
This chapter examines how service-based businesses can intertwine their work with environmental and social causes, using the example of an accounting firm passionate about ocean conservation. I explain how the firm aligned its mission with Sustainable Development Goal 14, providing specialized workshops for farmers and fishers to improve their financial sustainability, and partnering with Surfrider Foundation to amplify conservation efforts. We discuss the benefits of embedding a cause into a business's DNA, transitioning from traditional marketing to impact storytelling, and engaging both employees and the community in meaningful action. The firm's approach not only helps the environment but also strengthens their client relationships and overall business impact.
(0:19:10) - Exploring Purpose and Impact in Business (11 Minutes)
This chapter focuses on the significance of personal values and purpose in shaping the impact of a business. We explore the importance of aligning a company's mission with the business owner's individual beliefs and the causes they are passionate about, even if those issues are not directly related to their products or services. By identifying what truly matters to them on a personal level, business owners can find ways to integrate their convictions into their company's operations and contribute to their community or global ...
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(00:01) Passion for Impact
(04:44) Journey of Passion and Purpose
(15:33) Choosing What I Love
(20:54) Building a Legacy Through Authenticity
(31:24) Book Recommendations and Wisdom Insights
(00:01) Passion for Impact
This chapter welcomes Amy Nicole Cohen, an expert in creating impactful experiential events, retreats, and micro-conferences. I discuss with Amy her passion for using beauty, education, and community to bring happiness and confidence to people. We explore the concept of experiential events and how they incorporate multi-layered experiences to enhance traditional events, from mini massages to make-your-own smoothies, adding a dimension that leaves attendees energized. Amy's charisma and networking skills are highlighted as key factors in her ability to empower individuals and create memorable, transformative experiences.
(04:44) Journey of Passion and Purpose
This chapter uncovers the inspiring journey of a Canadian entrepreneur from her early beginnings in a small Manitoba town where she embraced the camaraderie and lessons of team sports, to earning a soccer scholarship that catalyzed her shift from paramedic studies to a business focus. We explore how her innate passion for beauty guided her academic projects, eventually leading to the establishment of a successful makeup school business. Her story demonstrates the importance of following one's intuition, the willingness to try new experiences, and how aligning personal passion with professional pursuits can shape a fulfilling career. Highlighting the significance of community and empowerment, she shares insights into the evolution of her business ventures, including the launch of the Chic Experience, and imparts wisdom on maintaining personal and professional alignment amidst life's twists and turns.
(15:33) Choosing What I Love
This chapter focuses on the importance of passion and choice in work, the dedication required when engaging in less enjoyable tasks like training new team members, and the significance of personal growth and knowledge gain through such experiences. I share insights into the intricacies of event planning, from selecting locations to the emotions and values infused into each event, emphasizing that even the most mundane tasks are undertaken with a vision of growth and connection. The discussion also covers the variety of events I organize, from intimate retreats to large-scale conferences, all with the intent to empower, develop, and elevate participants. Moreover, I reflect on the legacy I wish to leave, one that illustrates the joy my work brings and the collective success achie...
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