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re:Purpose with Buddy TeasterStewardship Over Spotlight: Sean Granahan and the Quiet Turnaround of The Floating HospitalSean Granahan, President and General Counsel of The Floating Hospital, joins Buddy Teaster to share the remarkable story of stepping into a 160-year-old institution on the brink of closure — and choosing stewardship over shutdown. Sean reflects on leadership in crisis, rebuilding trust with staff and board, redesigning care for homeless families, and why planning for succession is one of the most important responsibilities a leader can have. It's a candid conversation about quiet leadership, long-term thinking, and doing the right thing when it matters most.
2026-02-1742 min
The Decision by EO NashvilleBuddy Teaster - How To Rebuild Trust, Culture, and Strategy After MismanagementBuddy Teaster is the President and CEO of Soles4Souls, a global nonprofit that creates opportunities for people through the collection and distribution of shoes and clothing. As a thought leader, speaker, and author, he has written books on leadership and social impact and hosts a podcast about purpose-driven leadership. Before Soles4Souls, Buddy held executive roles in business and nonprofit organizations, including the National Association of Local Advertisers and Executive Business Services (EBS). In this episode… Major decisions often arise when the path forward is unclear — when the numbers don't add up, the pressure moun...
2026-02-0535 minre:Purpose with Buddy TeasterMission, Money, and the Middle Ground: How Bill Strathman Learned to Lead Between Two WorldsBill Strathman — former CEO of Network for Good — shares his remarkable journey from childhood medical challenges to the collapse of Arthur Andersen to leading one of the most impactful digital fundraising platforms in the country. Bill opens up about purpose vs. profit, reinventing Network for Good as a B Corp, and the power of aligning mission with money. With candor and insight, he explains how social enterprise can unleash generosity at scale — and why the small, joyful moments matter most in the end.
2025-12-1847 minre:Purpose with Buddy TeasterFrom Outsider to Community Builder: Hal Cato's Lifelong Mission to Strengthen NashvilleCommunity Foundation of Middle Tennessee CEO Hal Cato opens up about his winding path from real estate to launching Hands-On Nashville, transforming Oasis Center, revitalizing Thistle Farms alongside founder Becca Stevens, and ultimately stepping into one of Nashville's most influential civic roles. Hal shares the lessons he's learned about trust, belonging, and knowing when to stay — and when to walk away. With honesty and heart, he reflects on leading through change, navigating community tensions, and why building a stronger Nashville requires courage, empathy, and all of us working together.
2025-12-0345 minre:Purpose with Buddy TeasterFrom Field to Footwear: Tim Brown's Journey from Footballer to FounderTim Brown, co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Allbirds, joins Buddy Teaster to explore how a professional athlete's mindset can shape a purpose-driven business. From New Zealand soccer fields to the global stage of sustainable design, Tim shares how curiosity, courage, and connection fueled his journey from footballer to founder. He opens up about the early challenges of launching Allbirds, the lessons learned from failure, and the power of partnership in building something that lasts. With humor and humility, Tim reflects on balance, leadership, and why the best teams — whether on the field or in the boardroom — are built on h...
2025-10-2040 minre:Purpose with Buddy TeasterFrom Earthquake to Empowerment: Sam Darguin's Fight for Haiti's FutureFounder of the Haitian American Caucus, Sam Darguin joins Buddy Teaster to share how a moment of crisis reshaped his life, turning a one-week trip into a decade-long mission to rebuild Haiti through education, entrepreneurship, and resilience. What began as an email after Haiti's 2010 earthquake has grown into a movement that empowers women, educates children, and bridges divides across borders. Sam's story is one of heartbreak, determination, and an unshakable belief that giving up on Haiti is simply not an option. Order From Tailspin to Tailwind: Leadership Lessons for Turning Crisis into Clarity here.
2025-10-0146 min
The Future Of Teamwork with Dane GroeneveldFrom Tailspin to Tailwind: Curiosity, Trust, and Teamwork with Buddy TeasterIn this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld chats with Buddy Teaster, CEO of Soles4Souls, about how purpose-driven leadership and curiosity fuel strong teams and resilient organizations. Dane and Buddy discuss Buddy’s new book, From Tailspin to Tailwind, which distills lessons learned from turning around Soles4Souls and leading it toward a bold goal of creating $1 billion in economic impact by 2030. The conversation looks at the ripple effect of partnerships, from global brands donating shoes to local entrepreneurs in Honduras, Haiti, and beyond who create jobs, opportunity, and dignity in their communities. If you’...
2025-09-0950 minre:Purpose with Buddy TeasterFrom Connection to Transformation: Jose Carrera's Mission in GuatemalaJose Carrera is a purpose-driven business leader from Antigua, Guatemala. In this episode, Jose shares his entrepreneurial journey owning and managing cemeteries and funeral homes with his wife, as well as their founding CCI, a transformative program equipping at-risk youth with business skills and emotional intelligence to successfully navigate adulthood. Jose's story is rooted in continuous learning, spiritual community, and cultural awareness as he works to make his country a place of more opportunity for everyone. His human-centered philosophy and commitment to social impact make this a must-listen for anyone seeking to lead with head and heart to lead...
2025-08-1941 min
Everyday People, Extraordinary LivesE63. From Surviving To Thriving: Buddy Teaster And The Revival Of Soles4SoulsCEO Buddy Teaster joins Kerry to discuss his career at the helm of Soles4Souls. Buddy walks through the challenges he overcame and the victories he achieved to transform a non-profit struggling with finances and media backlash into the mission-fulfilling organization it is today. Buddy also talks about the inspiration and background for his new book, "From Tailspin to Tailwind: Leadership Lessons for Turning Crisis into Clarity." To learn more about Buddy or his work, visit buddyteaster.com; his book is available on Amazon. To discover more about Soles4Souls and how to contribute to its cause, visit soles4...
2025-08-1841 min
You Matter NashvilleSoles4Souls with Buddy TeasterFrom bankruptcy to billion-dollar impact: Nashville nonprofit leader Buddy Teaster shares how Soles4Souls transformed simple shoe donations into life-changing opportunities across 130 countries.When Buddy took over as CEO in 2012, Soles4Souls was losing $2.5 million annually and facing devastating press coverage. Today, they're on track to achieve one billion dollars in global economic impact by 2030. Their innovative model sells donated shoes and clothing to entrepreneurs in developing countries while providing new items to children experiencing homelessness.In this inspiring conversation, Buddy reveals the TEAM values framework that rebuilt their culture, explains their groundbreaking For Every...
2025-08-071h 00re:Purpose with Buddy TeasterFrom Rejection to Reinvention: Andy Bailey's Entrepreneurial EvolutionAndy Bailey, a serial entrepreneur, coach, and founder of Boundless.me, sits with Buddy Teaster to share his journey—from flunking out of college to building and selling multiple companies. His story is one defined by resilience, reinvention, and a deep desire to live with purpose. He shares how early business failures shaped his leadership, how he built Petra into a leading coaching organization, and why he's now focused on helping others design lives that matter. Through candid stories and hard-won insight, Andy reminds us that success isn't the summit—it's the climb. Order From Tails...
2025-08-0533 minre:Purpose with Buddy TeasterFrom Fear to Fulfillment: Tamra Ryan's Path to Courageous LeadershipTamra Ryan, longtime CEO of the Women's Bean Project and a powerful advocate for employment-based social enterprise joins Buddy Teaster to discuss her thoughts on leadership, and her plans for what's next. Over two decades of transformative leadership, Tamra has helped thousands of women move from crisis to stability while guiding her organization through major growth and cultural evolution. As she prepares to step away from her role, she reflects on the challenges of leadership, the lessons in vulnerability, and why she refuses to let fear be the reason she holds back. Order From Tailspin to Tailwind...
2025-07-2242 minre:Purpose with Buddy TeasterFrom Sidelines to Strategy: David Wright's Playbook for Authentic LeadershipDavid Wright, Chief Commercial Officer of the U.S. Soccer Federation, sits down with Buddy Teaster for a revealing conversation about leadership, resilience, and the unexpected parallels between athletics and business. Over his 20-year career in sports management, David has navigated everything from gender equity battles to career reinventions — lessons that have shaped his unique approach to building winning teams both on and off the field. Order From Tailspin to Tailwind: Leadership Lessons for Turning Crisis into Clarity here: https://a.co/d/frNERnv
2025-07-0832 minre:Purpose with Buddy TeasterFrom Relapse to Resilience: Becca Stevens' Blueprint for a Love EconomyIn this heartfelt interview captured live, Rev. Becca Stevens, founder of Thistle Farms and President of the Center for Contemplative Justice, joins Buddy Teaster for a deep dive into the power of mission-driven business. She unpacks the ideas of a "love economy" and "justice enterprises," where purpose outweighs profit, and reflects on her journey from working directly with survivors to leading a national movement. With wisdom shaped by her faith and calling as an Episcopal priest, Becca shares honest insights about community, compassion, and navigating the inevitable "tailspins" of meaningful work. She also offers a moving perspective on leadership...
2025-06-2426 min
The Authority CompanyHow Buddy Teaster and Soles4Souls Turned Crisis into Clarity—and Shoes into OpportunityJoe Pardavila sits down with Buddy Teaster, President and CEO of the global nonprofit Soles4Souls, which transforms lives through clothing and shoe donations. Buddy opens up about steering the organization through crisis, turning financial turmoil and reputational challenges into a thriving mission that serves millions. Discover how Soles4Souls balances philanthropy with earned revenue, using innovative programs like For the Planet, For Opportunity, For Relief, and For Every Kid to create lasting impact. Buddy shares hard-earned leadership lessons from his book From Tailspin to Tailwind, including the critical role of board governance, the emotional weight of succession planning, and...
2025-06-1132 minre:Purpose with Buddy TeasterFrom Crisis to Clarity: Adam Witty's Page-Turning PivotAdam Witty, founder and CEO of Forbes Books, joins Buddy Teaster to explore his remarkable 20-year journey from fledgling entrepreneur to publishing industry leader. Adam shares his journey of overcoming early missteps, embracing vulnerability in leadership, and creating a company culture rooted in transparency and purpose. What emerges is a candid portrait of a leader who transformed early stumbles into hard-won wisdom, building a company that helps others share their stories while staying true to his own purpose. Order From Tailspin to Tailwind: Leadership Lessons for Turning Crisis into Clarity here: https://a.co/d/frNERnv
2025-06-1032 minre:Purpose with Buddy TeasterFrom Hustle to Harmony: Michelle Poole's Redefinition of SuccessMichelle Poole, former President of Crocs and a seasoned global executive with over 30 years of experience in the footwear and apparel industry, joins Buddy Teaster for a candid reflection on her decision to step down after a decade of transformative leadership, sharing how she navigated the transition from a high-powered career to a more intentional, slower-paced life. She discusses the importance of thoughtful succession planning, the value of celebrating small wins, and the challenges of rediscovering herself beyond her professional identity. Pre-order From Tailspin to Tailwind: Leadership Lessons for Turning Crisis into Clarity here.
2025-05-1329 minre:Purpose with Buddy TeasterFrom Barriers to Belonging: Angela Harrell's Mission for InclusionAngela Harrell, Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity & Corporate Responsibility Officer at Voya Financial joins Buddy Teaster to share how her experiences have shaped her purpose-driven leadership. She reflects on the lessons learned through challenges, the power of inclusion, and how she balances corporate success with meaningful community engagement. Tune in as Angela opens up about building cultures where everyone belongs, learning from setbacks, and why service is at the heart of everything she does. Pre-order From Tailspin to Tailwind: Leadership Lessons for Turning Crisis into Clarity here.
2025-04-2232 minre:Purpose with Buddy TeasterFrom Embarrassment to Empowerment: Heidi Zak's Fight for InclusivityBuddy is joined by Heidi Zak, co-founder and CEO of ThirdLove, a revolutionary lingerie brand known for its inclusive sizing and body-positive messaging. Heidi shares her inspiring journey of building ThirdLove from the ground up, taking on industry giant Victoria's Secret, and creating a brand that supports and empowers women. But her flight to success was far from easy. Like many entrepreneurs, Heidi's journey was met with challenges, setbacks, and moments of required reinvention. Pre-order From Tailspin to Tailwind: Leadership Lessons for Turning Crisis into Clarity here.
2025-04-0829 minre:Purpose with Buddy TeasterFrom Resilience to Relevance: Matt Priest Finds His FootingIn the inaugural episode of re:Purpose, Buddy sits down with Matt Priest, President and CEO of the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA). With nearly 16 years at the helm of FDRA, Matt has transformed the organization into a powerhouse in the footwear industry. But his journey wasn't always smooth sailing. In this episode, Matt shares how he navigated the challenges of taking over FDRA during the Great Recession, built a strong team, and finally found his footing as a leader. Pre-order your copy of From Tailspin to Tailwind: Leadership Lessons for Turning Crisis into Clarity...
2025-03-2530 minre:Purpose with Buddy TeasterIntroducing re:Purpose with Buddy TeasterJoin Buddy Teaster, CEO of Soles for Souls, as he embarks on a brand new journey of transformation and resilience. This inspiring new show features candid conversations with influential leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who have faced challenges head-on, turning their setbacks into stepping stones and their tailspins into tailwinds. From moments of failure to ultimate success, these conversations reveal the power of vulnerability, perseverance, and the importance of discovering your own why. It's time to reimagine your purpose. Pre-order your copy of From Tailspin to Tailwind: Leadership Lessons for Turning Crisis into Clarity by Buddy Teaster.
2025-03-1403 min
The Donna Drake ShowSuccess Is Not How High You Have Climbed, But How You Make a Positive Difference To The World with Felicia Madison - #080Richard Martin and Andrew Cotto of Appetito magazine join the show!; Evan Hirsch attends the Image Awards CFDA, with interviews with Sasha Prendes, Sonya Keshwani, Buddy Teaster, Joe Preston CEO of New Balance,Nicholas Raefski, David Granados, Según Oduolowu, William McDonough, Brandon Blackwood, Gita Omri Brown; Felicia Madison is a mother of 3 who lives on the Upper East side, which makes for great material as a stand-up comedian. She shares the news of her upcoming hour long special that was filmed at West Side Comedy Club.; Award winning actress, Gisela Adisa, talks with Donna abo...
2023-07-3158 min
Purpose and Profit with Kathy Varol59. Buddy Teaster on Building Trust Through Transparency and Dignity Through ShoesBuddy is President & CEO at Soles4Souls, a not-for-profit social enterprise creating opportunity through the collection and distribution of shoes and clothing around the world. Teaster’s experience at Soles4Souls, along with the organization’s global economic impact, is chronicled in his book, shoestrings: how your donated shoes and clothes help people pull themselves out of poverty. Previously, Buddy was President of StarKart and the National Association of Local Advertisers, and served as Chief Network Officer for the nonprofit Young Presidents’ Organization. In 2012 he joined Soles4Souls to rebuild the organization after a period of leadership turmoi...
2023-07-0557 min
C Suite and SourEP 17: Buddy TeasterGreat business leaders need drive and ambition on top of skills, but leading a nonprofit organization requires taking those traits to a whole new level.
This week, we sit down with Buddy Teaster, CEO of Soles4Souls and author of Shoestrings: How Your Donated Shoes and Clothes Help People Pull Themselves Out Of Poverty.
Buddy dives into the challenges nonprofits face and what really sets them apart from for-profit businesses, uncovering how team alignment and personal growth are huge drivers for organizational performance.
Get involved at soles4souls.org.
Shoestrings: How Yo...
2023-06-0250 min
The Courageous Podcast with Ryan BermanBuddy Teaster - CEO at Soles4Souls, IncBe clear on the ‘why’, flexible on the ‘how’. Let’s walk in the shoes of Buddy Teaster. Buddy is using shoes and clothing to create opportunities for millions as he runs Soles4Souls, where they collect and distribute shoes and clothing around the world. In his conversation with host Ryan Berman, Buddy gives listeners actionable advice to move towards a purposeful career, and also reminds us that you don’t necessarily need to switch jobs to start making an impact. Buddy also touches on how Soles4Souls has been able to help people through the power of shoes in places like...
2023-05-1743 min
Deep Dish ConversationsDDC S2: Buddy Teaster, President and CEO of Soles4SoulsAs CEO, Buddy uses a mix of entrepreneurship, C-level leadership skills and extensive non-profit experience to lead Soles4Souls, the largest not-for-profit shoe and apparel social enterprise in the US. In addition to the free distribution of new footwear and apparel, Soles4Souls distributes shoes and clothes through its micro-enterprise programs to create sustainable jobs in developing countries.
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2022-09-0742 minDeep Dish ConversationsDDC S2: Buddy Teaster, President and CEO of Soles4SoulsAs CEO, Buddy uses a mix of entrepreneurship, C-level leadership skills and extensive non-profit experience to lead Soles4Souls, the largest not-for-profit shoe and apparel social enterprise in the US. In addition to the free distribution of new footwear and apparel, Soles4Souls distributes shoes and clothes through its micro-enterprise programs to create sustainable jobs in developing countries.
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2022-09-0742 min
Logistics with PurposeActing on Sole Purpose: Delivering Dignity and Agency with Soles4Souls CEO Buddy TeasterSo you want to help. Now how do you actually pull it off? Look no further than Soles4Souls CEO Buddy Teaster for answers on how to turn goodwill into on-the-ground impact. In this episode, he joins co-hosts Enrique and Kristi to talk about the behind-the-scenes realities of creating opportunity, delivering agency and preserving the dignity of those served. Learn more about the value of the micro enterprise, what a pair of shoes can really mean, the organization's recent Ukraine relief efforts in Moldova and what's next for this multifaceted leader and ultramarathoner (yes, you read that right!).
2022-03-3049 min
Ideagen RadioPresident & CEO of Soles4Souls discusses No PovertySend us a textBuddy Teaster, President, and CEO of Soles4Souls sits down to discuss UN SDG #1, No Poverty with Soles 4 Souls Chief Business Development Officer, Nancy Youssef during Ideagen's 17 Days of Sustainability.
2021-10-0524 min
Clean & Green LivingTurning The Unwanted into Opportunity with Buddy TeasterWhat if I told you the shoes and clothing that you no longer want don’t have to go to waste? What if those shoes could provide relief and create jobs? What if they could empower people to break the cycle of poverty? What if you could turn shoes and clothing into opportunity? That is the work of Soles4Souls and of today’s guest, Buddy Teaster. Since 2006, Soles4Souls has distributed more than 51 million pairs of shoes to 127 countries and all 50 U.S. states. Not only do they donate shoes to those in need, but t...
2021-09-2133 min
Clean & Green LivingEP 46: Turning The Unwanted into Opportunity with Buddy TeasterWhat if I told you the shoes and clothing that you no longer want don’t have to go to waste? What if those shoes could provide relief and create jobs? What if they could empower people to break the cycle of poverty? What if you could turn shoes and clothing into opportunity? That is the work of Soles4Souls and of today’s guest, Buddy Teaster. Since 2006, Soles4Souls has distributed more than 51 million pairs of shoes to 127 countries and all 50 U.S. states. Not only do they donate shoes to those in need, but t...
2021-09-2133 min
Blueprint Creative Group - Do it the Tesla & Red Bull WayBuddy Teaster, Soles4SoulsBuddy Teaster started Soles4Souls as a non-profit collecting shoes for women and families across the globe that now helps women become more self sufficient by helping them making money by reselling donated shoes.
Blueprint Creative Group features 19 Nashville CEOs who each share their perspectives on the outlook for Nashville's continued economic growth, the region's tech infrastructure, and how they've had to pivot their businesses in response to COVID-19.
Featured Nashville CEOs on the podcast represent a range of industries from healthcare and technology to non-profit and consumer services, and includes the CEOs of Brookdale Senior Living, Reliant Bank, YWCA...
2020-07-1224 min
The Engage For Good Podcast with Alli MurphyDSW and Soles4Souls Help Consumers Donate Shoes, Support Micro-Entrepreneurs (Halo Winner)We're back with another special edition of Cause Talk Radio in which we feature a deep dive conversation with one of this year's Halo Award winners.This episode features the Gold Winner in the Consumer-Activated Corporate Donation category, a partnership between DSW & Soles4Souls.Megan is joined by Amy Stevenson, Chief Marketing Officer for DSW and Buddy Teaster, CEO of Soles4Souls. They discuss this 10-year partnership and how the partners really doubled down in 2019 to solve a unique business challenge for DSW: how to provide consumers with a way to donate their gently-used shoes...
2020-06-1733 min
Real Leaders PodcastEp. 93 Determining Your PathBuddy Teaster, CEO at Soles4Souls joins the podcast today to explain the impact a shoe can have on the soul, what motivated him to switch to the nonprofit sector, and how to determine a path that gives you the most juice.
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2020-05-1145 min
The Running4Soles PodcastAn Interview With Soles4Souls CEO Buddy TeasterBack in November of 2018, I interviewed Soles4Souls CEO, Buddy Teaster. It was one of the most influential interviews I've ever conducted. Listen to that conversation here: An Interview with Buddy Teaster.Our conversation impacted my running journey. Buddy is an ultra runner. Listening to him describe a running journey that went from a few miles here in the tiny town of Ashland, Virginia where I live, to 100 mile races all over the country, inspired me to want to run longer in my own journey. More importantly, though, Buddy inspired my love for his organization, S...
2020-04-2800 min
Sheer ClarityPutting Core Values Into PracticeEvery organization has or should have core values in place. However, just writing them down and displaying them on a poster isn’t enough. The hard part comes in living them. Today, I’m talking with Buddy Teaster, CEO of Soles4Souls. Buddy talks about his organization, what they do and how their core values have been integral to Soles4Souls’ success. We go in depth about what it means as a leader to put your core values into practice and how that benefits not only your organization’s bottom line, but also provides meaning to everyone...
2020-04-0153 min
The Beyond Capital PodcastStepping Out of Poverty: Buddy Teaster of Soles4Souls"As you work from home or shelter in place, if cleaning out your closet is one of the tasks you decide to tackle, folks can donate their used shoes and clothes to Soles4Souls and our amazing partner Zappos will pay for the shipping! Just visit this link to learn more and get a pre-printed shipping label. We believe generosity is good for the soul, especially if you’re social distancing!” -- Soles4Souls One in five children in developing countries survive on $1.90/day. That’s nearly 385 million girls and boys living in extreme poverty worldwide, who often...
2020-03-3137 min
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2020-03-2934 min
Shoe-InWhat's new with Soles4Souls! - A Chat with President and CEO, Buddy TeasterOn this episode we check in with Buddy Teaster, President and CEO of Soles4Souls. The Shoe-In Show team learns all about the new happenings over at Soles4Souls, some of the hardships they face helping countries in need, entrepreneurs, and more.
2020-03-0923 min
The Running4Soles PodcastAn Interview with Ultra Runner and Soles 4 Souls CEO Buddy Teaster - Episode 71What you'll hear on this episode.
I recently had a chance to sit down with Sole for Souls CEO, Buddy Teaster. We talked a lot about ultra running, mainly Buddy's recent Grindstone 100 run, a race he ran after just 3 training runs in the year leading up to it. We talked about the Hard Rock Ultra - why Buddy loves that race enough to run a 100 mile race like the Grindstone with limited preparation, just to qualify for a lottery to get in the Hard Rock.
But we spent most of our time talking about Buddy's tr...
2018-11-1900 minShoe-InThe Ongoing Fight to Wear Out Poverty with Buddy Teaster of Soles4SoulsBuddy is back to outline the latest and greatest in the Soles4Souls mission and ways in which the impactful charity is meeting the needs to those less fortunate worldwide. From distribution trips to the opening of regional donation centers to Buddy's new book, Soles4Souls is focused on its mission to wear out poverty. Jasmine joins in for the World Famous Watcha Got? Whatcha Gettin'? segment.
2018-10-0835 min
Giving Back PodcastThe Simple Power of a Pair of Shoes — Buddy Teaster with Soles4SoulsBuddy Teaster, the CEO of Soles4Souls and the author of Shoestrings, is back for another episode of the Giving Back Podcast! Buddy has delivered over 30 million shoes to impoverished areas all over the world. Through Buddy's shoe program, he is helping impoverished people transform their lives in a sustainable way that carries over to the next generation. All from just a pair of shoes! Key Takeaways: [3:15] This is Buddy's second guest appearance! [5:00] Buddy gives a quick recap of what Soles4Souls does. [8:15] You might not know it yet, b...
2018-09-0355 min
In the Business of ChangeThe Power of Shoes: Buddy Teaster of Soles4SoulsHow one social enterprise is using new and used shoes to disrupt the cycle of poverty by offering short-term help to those in immediate need as well as long-term solutions for small business owners.
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2018-06-2527 min
Retail Gets RealEntrepreneurship’s role in social changeSoles4Souls was established as a way to help those affected by catastrophic natural disasters. Since 2006, the non-profit social enterprise has distributed over 30 million pairs of shoes in 127 countries and all 50 U.S. states. In this episode, CEO Buddy Teaster discusses how the organization serves communities in crisis, as well as entrepreneurs in developing countries.
2018-02-1220 min
#2: Three Things For-Profits Can Learn from NonprofitsBuddy Teaster, CEO of Soles4Souls (the largest provider of free shoes to children in the world), joins us to discuss the top three things that for-profit businesses can learn from nonprofits. With loads of successful experience in both the for-profit and nonprofit arenas, his invaluable ideas and advice are thought-provoking and practical.
2017-09-2500 minShoe-InWearing Out Poverty with Buddy Teaster & Soles4SoulsMatt and Andy are joined by Buddy Teaster, President and CEO of Soles4Souls, as they explore the critical mission of distributing shoes worldwide to those in need. After 10 years and 30 million pairs of shoes distributed, Soles4Souls is just getting started. Jasmine rocks the Shoe-In Show world as she unveils the Pizza Hut Pie Tops and the Rihanna Puma Satin Shoe.
2017-04-2436 min
The Engage For Good Podcast with Alli Murphy116: How Soles4Souls Raises Money with Stride Rite, PUMAToday on Cause Talk Radio, Megan and Joe talk to Buddy Teaster, CEO of Soles4Souls.
Nashville-based Soles4Souls is a global not-for-profit focused on fighting the devastating impact and perpetuation of poverty.
Soles4Souls advances its anti-poverty mission by collecting new and used shoes and clothes from individuals, schools, faith-based institutions, civic organizations and corporate partners. They distribute those shoes and clothes both via direct donations to people in need and by provisioning qualified micro-enterprise programs designed to create jobs in poor and disadvantaged communities.
Soles4Souls is fortunate to have many co...
2015-03-1727 min