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March 23, 2020 51 mins
On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind listen to my conversation with Yaz, founder of the World's Biggest Garage Sale who have diverted over 3.3 million kilograms of goods from Landfill.
 
We discuss why leading with authenticity builds stronger connections, the power of transparency in business and how you can get involved with the circular economy.
 
Also discover
 
What prompted Yaz to leave a lucrative corporate job to start the World's Biggest Garage Sale.
 
Lessons learnt from failing multiple times
 
Practices you can use to get back up again after a setback
 
The power of authenticity and being the true version of yourself
 
Yaz's Favourite quote she teaches to her kids
 
How to build an authentic business
 
How running an authentic business has allowed the World's Biggest Garage Sale to become more impactful
 
Cascading impacts to the community
 
Why you should take your community with you on your business journey
 
How people can get involved in the circular economy
 
The power of incremental change
 
How to make the most out of your people
 
What Yaz learnt from the passing away of her mother
 
Yaz's personal and professional struggles
 
What it all comes back to
 
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