In 2009 I won a social entrepreneur competition through the school of social entrepreneurs and got to meet Gordon Brown at 10 Downing Street. It was a wonderful feeling to know people thought I was part of team that could actually make a difference.
This is me outside 10 Downing street.
This was our winning team
Anyone can be a social entrepreneur and they can be self employed, work in charities, companies, and various other business models....OR JUST MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD BY BEING KIND!
I was an "official" social entrepreneur as an employee for many years, I developed enterprises. That was my paid job. However when I got made redundant I decided I wanted to do it as an individual. I did a year study in the school of social entrepeneurs and learnt alot but my belief is that it has to start with kindness. You can be rich in many ways.
I am heavily into developing people and believe this creates a more entrepreneurial world and I also believe being an social entrepreneur is not just about making money, although that is what is imprinted in our paradigms.
It is about making a difference no matter how small.
The butterfly effect that causes big waves.
Over to you. What does being a social entrepreneur mean to you?