Impact Entrepreneurship

June 24, 2025

How These Female Founders Got Started Working on Their Impact Ventures

Behind every mission-driven business is a powerful story—a moment, experience, or calling that sparked something deeper. For these inspiring women, that spark led to action. Here, female founders from the […]

June 3, 2025

William Campbell is Shifting Culture by Starting Within

My name is William Campbell and I’m a Product Manager and Digital Strategist with a mission to help humanity level up. I’m in the process of launching my studio, Cylon […]

May 29, 2025

Beyond May: Understanding & Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage

May is more than a month — it’s a reminder to honor, amplify, and explore the stories of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) […]

April 7, 2025

Announcing the Launch and Finalists of the Narwhal Tank: Pioneering Impact and Innovation at Parsons School of Design

With great enthusiasm, Parsons School of Design’s Entrepreneurs Lab and The Impact Entrepreneurship Initiative are set to launch the highly anticipated Narwhal Tank. This innovative and impactful venture pitching event […]

February 7, 2025

Empowering Girls Through Leadership: A Conversation on Impact, Challenges, and Growth

Introduction In a world where young girls face increasing social pressures, the importance of mentorship and empowerment cannot be overstated. In this episode of the Let’s Talk Impact Podcast, guest hosted […]

February 6, 2025

Second Row Is A Bold New Approach to Fashion and Inclusivity

Fashion Shows Beyond the Glamour Fashion shows have long been synonymous with luxury, exclusivity, and an air of unattainable glamour. Every year, high-profile runway shows are staged in cities like […]

January 27, 2025

Let’s Talk Impact Podcast with Jermaine Myrie (hosted by Justyna Kedra @WERULE)

Introduction Mentorship has long been a key element in professional and personal development. Yet, despite its longstanding importance, the understanding and application of mentorship have evolved significantly in recent years. […]

January 14, 2025

Let’s Talk Impact Podcast Conversation with Michelle Tucker from United Way

Introduction In a world increasingly driven by technology and rapid changes, it is refreshing to hear from leaders who value community, collaboration, and the power of human connections. In an […]

January 8, 2025

How Your Business Can Make a Positive Impact on Your Community

Around the world, women entrepreneurs are proving that businesses can do more than just make a profit—they can transform lives and uplift communities. Such founders are harnessing their success to […]

January 3, 2025

Unlocking Authenticity and Finding True Alignment: A Conversation with Mariella Borschow

Welcome to another episode of Let’s Talk Impact! My name is Justyna Kedra (founder of WERULE), and I am thrilled to host this episode of our podcast alongside our guest […]

December 31, 2024

Recording 50+ Episodes of “Let’s Talk Impact”: Lessons Learned and Insights Gained by Justyna Kedra

The Power of Podcasting and Why I Started When I first started recording episodes for my podcast, Let’s Talk Impact, to support the work of the Impact Entrepreneurship Initiative here at […]

December 27, 2024

Unleashing the Power of Imagination for Impactful Entrepreneurship: A Conversation with Chinedu Echeruo

Introduction In the latest episode of Let’s Talk Impact, hosted by Justyna from the Impact Entrepreneurship Initiative and founder of WERULE, the conversation dives deep into the mind of an […]

December 20, 2024

Leela Shamash: Empowering Queer and Trans Writers with Ophelia House – A Literary Haven for Sadgirls

Tell us about your venture/work! Ophelia House is a network for queer and trans sadgirl writers on the cutting edge of literature. We empower our community members by providing space […]

December 18, 2024

Alex Helander Leads the Way in Sustainable Fashion and Mentorship for Impactful Entrepreneurs

Tell us about your venture/work! My work focuses on providing consulting and mentorship for businesses and individuals in the Fashion, Beauty, and Consumer Products industries. Through Fashion Mentorship, I help […]

December 18, 2024

Working with The New School’s Impact Entrepreneurship Initiative On Connecting Future Leaders with Mentors (by Justyna Kedra)

A Dream Come True As someone who has always believed in the power of creativity to drive change, working with The New School’s Impact Entrepreneurship Initiative is more than just a professional […]

December 17, 2024

Dom Farnan Building Strong Teams and Cultures with DotConnect

Tell us about your venture/work! My company, DotConnect, builds teams, companies and cultures. We are recruiters and conscious culture builders. How long have you been working on your venture? Why […]

December 13, 2024

Lauren Fleming Creating Impact with Hem Support Wear for Women’s Pelvic Health

Tell us about your venture/work! Hem Support Wear is a purpose-driven company focused on women’s pelvic health, creating thoughtfully designed garments that provide real support. After my diagnosis of Pelvic […]

December 11, 2024

Koshie Mills Builds Heirs Of Afrika to Connect Africans and the Diaspora Through Media and Cultural Unity

Tell us about your venture/work! Heirs Of Afrika Inc. (HOA) is a global multimedia enterprise and movement formerly known as The Diaspora Dialogues. Ghanaian-American media executive, Koshie Mills founded Heirs […]

December 9, 2024

The Story Behind Creative CEO Vanessa Farino Her Mission to Transform Business for Women of Color Empowering Women Entrepreneurs

Tell us about your venture/work! Creative CEO is a platform I started to uplift women entrepreneurs, especially women of color, through real, actionable business strategies and powerful community experiences. When […]