How do we know what we know about someone? Well, if we have a personal relationship, our understanding comes from direct connection, from the memories that we share, from the stories they have told us, from the actions that we have witnessed, from the growth we have...
What defines a good social enterprise? Is it social and/or environmental impact? is it qualitative data (numbers and measurable information)? Or, perhaps, quantitative data (people’s experience with it)? The students of Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation at...
Imagine a world where stories don’t just entertain, but ignite empathy. Where words don’t just fill pages, but bridges divide and challenges injustice. Imagine a publishing house where profit isn’t the driving force, where stories aren’t just...
The world of wine has long been celebrated for its rich diversity of flavors and aromas. When it comes to the faces behind the bottles, however, the industry has been slower to embrace the same level of diversity. To be sure, beyond the captivating flavors and...
After spending over twenty years building a successful business from scratch, I decided I wanted to teach. I planned to take what I had learned from my business experience and share it with those who wanted to do the same. I was in my early fifties and had no teaching...
A Birmingham social enterprise that has supported nearly 1300 people with convictions has secured £100,000 of social investment to launch a new ethical recruitment agency and refurbish its training academy. New Leaf Initiative, which is based in Allcock Street in...
