How to Build a Purpose-Driven Business (with Molly Stillman): Episode 086

Takeaways

-Molly talks about her time in Kenya, and says that she has worked a lot with a company called Four Ten Bridge, creating a strategic plan for communities (education, employment, decipleship) for success, so they can be a self sustaining community!

-She shares that every time she visits a developing community, she realizes how much she learns from them: what community really is, how little material things really matter, what serving others looks like,the importance of slowing down, etc. I think in this crazy world it’s easy to stress about everything that doesn’t go your way. Going to Africa totally transformed me too, like Molly, reminding you of the outlook on life that those amazing people have.

-Ethical fashion brands: Molly shares that every dollar spent is a choice. SO TRUE! Buying from small businesses is a decision that sometimes can cost a few more bucks, but those purchases go a long way.

-One thing Molly talks about is how she frequently reminds herself of how far she has come. When little day-to-day things are going wrong it’s easy to simply feel stuck. But look back at yourself a few months or years back, and see how far you’ve come. It’s important to look at every small success and every milestone as a victory and give yourself credit!

-Let’s talk ethical shopping. Molly shares that at first it can be overwhelming. But start SOMEWHERE! Just start with shoes, or jewelry. Your money can go to amazing things – things that have a “bigger story”.

-Molly shares that she believes her gifts are from God. And through everything she does, she asks herself who she might be helping through those posts. This is how she can use her gifts for the greater good. She shares the value in being real and not just showing that highlight reel.

-Stewarding your money! Molly says that you sometimes have to just trust in God. If you’re faithful with your finances, relationships, etc. blessings can happen.

-Molly talks about how making an impact, to her, means that through sharing her stories through blog posts about her honest, authentic life (good or bad), made a physical difference in the lives of individuals. If that’s all she can do, that’s enough of a reason to keep pushing. Never underestimate yourself.