In the Business of Change features stories of changemakers who use the power of business to address society’s most pressing problems.
Elisa Birnbaum is the publisher and editor-in-chief of SEE Change Magazine, a digital publication of social entrepreneurship and social change. You may recall her interview from June 2017. Elisa has a new book out, In the Business of Change: How Social Entrepreneurs are Disrupting Business as Usual.
The book highlights how social entrepreneurs are using business savvy to create change in their communities. Elisa tells stories from a wide-range of sectors, including employment, food, art, education, and social justice. Each chapter focuses on lessons learned and measurable impact. The book provides practical tips for starting and scaling a social enterprise.
Social Entrepreneur Quotes by Elisa Birnbaum:
[spp-tweet tweet=”“It’s part storytelling and part lessons for those who want to start their own social enterprise.” @ElisaBirnbaum @SEEChangemag”]
[spp-tweet tweet=”“It’s for the average person who wants inspiring storytelling.” @ElisaBirnbaum @SEEChangemag”]
[spp-tweet tweet=”“Look at all of this amazing work being done.” @ElisaBirnbaum @SEEChangemag”]
[spp-tweet tweet=”“I wanted to provide a broad spectrum of people doing things in different sectors.” @ElisaBirnbaum @SEEChangemag”]
[spp-tweet tweet=”“The book has actually been on my mind for a long time.” @ElisaBirnbaum @SEEChangemag”]
[spp-tweet tweet=”“It’s good to tell stories in different medium.” @ElisaBirnbaum @SEEChangemag”]
[spp-tweet tweet=”“You want to get these stories out there in as many ways as you can.” @ElisaBirnbaum @SEEChangemag”]
[spp-tweet tweet=”“This was a lot more strategic.” @ElisaBirnbaum @SEEChangemag”]
[spp-tweet tweet=”“There were a couple of chapters that ended up changing.” @ElisaBirnbaum @SEEChangemag”]
[spp-tweet tweet=”“You have to be flexible.” @ElisaBirnbaum @SEEChangemag”]
[spp-tweet tweet=”“Social entrepreneurs are taking a bigger role in systems change.” @ElisaBirnbaum @SEEChangemag”]
[spp-tweet tweet=”“I didn’t start writing until I had a contract.” @ElisaBirnbaum @SEEChangemag”]
[spp-tweet tweet=”“I had a book on my mind for many years.” @ElisaBirnbaum @SEEChangemag”]
[spp-tweet tweet=”“People don’t get to see the grit, the passion, and the work that goes into it.” @ElisaBirnbaum @SEEChangemag”]
[spp-tweet tweet=”“These stories, I find so inspiring.” @ElisaBirnbaum @SEEChangemag”]
[spp-tweet tweet=”“I enjoyed the process more than I imagined I would.” @ElisaBirnbaum @SEEChangemag”]
Social Entrepreneurship Resources:
- Book: In the Business of Change: How Social Entrepreneurs are Disrupting Business as Usual: https://amzn.to/2ILp2OA
- Elisa Birnbaum’s previous interview on Social Entrepreneur: https://tonyloyd.com/storytelling-platform-social-entrepreneurs-elisa-birnbaum-see-change-magazine
- SEE Change Magazine: http://www.seechangemagazine.com
- SEE Change Magazine on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seechangemagazine
- SEE Change Magazine on Twitter: https://twitter.com/seechangemag
- SEE Change Magazine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seechangemag
- In the Business of Change podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/in-the-business-of-change/id1214748429
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