In this episode, I interview JoAnn Flett, the managing director at Partners Worldwide, which is an organization that mobilizes long-term, hands-on global relationships to form a faith-based network that uses business as the way to create flourishing economic environments in all parts of the world. JoAnn was a professor of social entrepreneurship and also a Fulbright Scholar for a project that she continues to work with in Trinidad and Tobago.
We talk about her process of using business as a model for transformation, a theological framework for social entrepreneurship and we explore some of the projects she's been working with.
What is Social Entrepreneur? A social entrepreneur is a person who pursues novel applications that have the potential to solve community-based problems. These individuals are willing to take on the risk and effort to create positive changes in society through their initiatives. Social entrepreneurs may believe that this practice is a way to connect you to your life's purpose, help others find theirs, and make a difference in the world (all while eking out a living).
You can follow JoAnn Flett on LinkedIn or by emailing her at flettjoann@gmail.com
