#73 How To Make A Social Impact with Yasmin Grigaliunas

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

 

Connect with Yasmin Here

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasmingrigaliunas/

https://worldsbiggestgaragesale.com.au/

 

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