Welcome to the DO GOOD X podcast, your trusted source for insights and inspiration to help you build impactful businesses! In this episode, hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis welcome Dr. Sara Minard for an engaging conversation on redefining development and fostering social entrepreneurship. Together, they dive into topics like the transformative power of informal markets, economist Amartya Sen's profound work, and social capital's critical role in driving sustainable change. Dr. Minard also shares valuable strategies for measuring and demonstrating impact, navigating fundraising pitfalls, and embracing multidimensional approaches to human well-being. Stay tuned for a thought-provoking discussion, resourceful insights.
IN THIS EPISODE:
(00:00) Introduction
(03:24) Dr. Minard’s journey of social entrepreneurship and sustainable investing
(09:53) Discussion of the work of Amartya Sen
(14:24) Dr. Minard discusses some fundraising pitfalls
(16:18) How can social entrepreneurs measure and demonstrate their impact
(19:57) Head to DO GOOD X to explore resources
(20:16) Dr. Minard answers questions “off the cuff.”
(25:08) The hosts discuss their guilty pleasures and encourage the listener to indulge for a moment
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Although informal markets are often overlooked, they are rich in social capital and trust and demonstrate remarkable resilience and resourcefulness in low-income communities.
- Actual development focuses on human well-being and capabilities, going beyond GDP measurements to include multidimensional aspects such as education, trust, and community values.
- Trust and reciprocity are critical in addressing market imperfections and fostering collective action in communities facing economic challenges.
RESOURCES:
GUEST BIOGRAPHY:
Dr. Sara Minard, Ph.D. in Economics from Sciences Po, Paris (highest honors), conducted groundbreaking research on social entrepreneurship in Senegal under Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen. Founder and CEO of Manarine LLC, she specializes in impact measurement, sustainable investing, and participatory governance, with over 25 years of experience working globally with organizations like the World Bank, OECD, and NGOs. Dr. Minard is the Associate Director of the Mockler Center for Faith and Ethics at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a professor at Columbia University, teaching sustainable investing and impact management. Fluent in French and Wolof, she also lives on a family farm in New Jersey and is a certified yoga and meditation instructor.
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!