Can your business change the world and still turn a profit? On this episode of DO GOOD X, hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis dive deep into social good, breaking down four powerful questions every founder should ask before scaling further. From community flourishing to environmental responsibility, they explore how a social good footprint rooted in impact and principles can guide purpose-driven business decisions every single day. With real stories from Homeboy Industries, Patagonia, and Goodr, this episode is a must-listen for anyone building a lasting legacy that outlasts the bottom line and inspires future generations.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

✅ Discover how social entrepreneurship identifies positive impact by exploring which communities truly flourish because your business exists.

✅ Learn the four pillars of social good, including harm reduction and restorative business, so your work targets real injustice at its roots.

✅ Understand how a social good footprint blends impact and principles to guide purpose-driven business decisions from day one.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 A conversation on the state of social good and why this topic matters

04:29 Stephen asks the bottom-line questions

07:12 Defining the four pillars of social good: flourishing, harm reduction, thriving communities, and restorative work

15:42 Introducing the social good footprint: impact and principles shaping purpose-driven business.

20:50 Real-world examples of social good in action, including Homeboy Industries, Patagonia, and Goodr.

25:58 Reflection on questions on legacy and the principles guiding your purpose-driven business.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

💎 Legacy isn't built at the finish line; it's shaped by every decision inside your purpose-driven business from day one.

💎 True social impact requires targeting injustice at its roots, not just improving conditions for those already stable.

💎 A social good footprint works like a carbon footprint for your values, tracking the principles that shape your supply chain and staffing.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

DO GOOD X - Website

DO GOOD X - LinkedIn

Measuring Impact with Amelia Conrad: Seeing Beyond the Numbers

Mastermind Retreat | DO GOOD X

Connect with Hosts:

Kimberly Daniel LinkedIn

Stephen Lewis LinkedIn

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