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episode 16: 016: STORYTIME: STARTING A BUSINESS, MISTAKES, CHALLENGES, & OPPORTUNITIES
In this episode of Long Story Short, Alyssa takes us on a journey through the creation and growth of UNITE 2030, a nonprofit organization that aims to equip young change makers with the skills and resources to tackle pressing global issues. From personal struggles to the power of community, Alyssa shares valuable insights that inspire and motivate us to create positive change in our own lives.
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- Convert negatives ➡️ positive actions for healing & progress.
- ???? Supportive communities are heartbeats for global aims.
- Entrepreneurs' toolkit ????️: resilience, adaptability & teamwork.
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[00:02:16] Empowering 30,000 Youth Worldwide to Solve Global Issues.
[00:08:26] Turning Negative Energy Into Something Positive.
[00:14:04] Young People Seek Meaningful Careers, Crave Impact.
[00:17:22] Adapt to Change, Build As You Go.
[00:24:05] Unexpected Opportunity Leads to Starting Own Business.
[00:27:11] Small Community, Shaky Start, Need for Conviction.
[00:36:23] Wishing We Were a For-Profit Business.
[00:41:22] Community Shapes Organization, Relaunched Popular Program.
[00:47:48] Creating Space for Young People to Flourish.
[00:50:01] Reddit Post Exposed Me, Lost Support.
[00:54:40] People Will Like Me or They Won’t.
[01:03:28] Entrepreneurs From Different Industries Collaborate Weekly.
[01:07:45] Fiscal Year Starting Soon, Need to Adapt.
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