069 | Kiva Co-Founder Jessica Jackley + 8 Young Leaders to Know
Our guest is Jessica Jackley, most known for being the co-founder of Kiva and more recently the founder of Alltruists. Jesica is an investor, entrepreneur, speaker and author of Clay Water Brick. We discuss what the best leaders have in common, lessons of being an entrepreneur, her advice to young leaders, why she started her new venture Alltruists and more. Check out the brand new list of 8 Young Leaders to Know. Plus, the 5 Things from the Internet segment.
Resources Mentioned
Partners
Impact Leadership Conference
Grow as a leader for FREE by attending the Impact Leadership Conference, hosted by Highlands College in Birmingham, AL. Happening Wednesday, December 8th, 2021. Learn from leadership expert John Maxwell, Chris Hodges and more. Secure your FREE spot today!
World Vision
Partnering with the Church to help leaders stay healthy. World Vision and Krish Kandiah have created a brand-new FREE interactive tool so you can ask yourself the critical questions and take stock of where you are as a leader. This FREE interactive guide will prepare you for the season ahead. Download your FREE guide today.
From the Interview
Clay Water Brick - Jessica’s book
The Subscription Box that Teaches Kids to Do Good - New York Times article
5 Things from the Internet
10 Attributes of Gen Z – from Growing Leaders
Daniel Pink and new book The Power of Regret and upcoming webinar on lessons he’s learned
How to Reach the West Again – new podcast series from Tim Keller
The Real Meaning of Freedom at Work – article from Wall Street Journal
Leadership Tips from the Best Leaders – article from INC Magazine
8 Young Leaders to Know
Roy Hall, Jr - corporate speaker, Columbus, OH 40 under 40, former NFL player and Ohio State football standout
Vanessa Garrison - health activist, TED Speaker and founder and COO of GirlTrek, which mobilizes African- American women and girls to reclaim their health and communities through walking
Kyle Negrete - entrepreneur, literary agent with the Fedd Agency, and former USC football player
Femi Taiwo - exectuve director of LEAP Africa, Nigeria’s foremost youth leadership development organization
Carrington Gaines - Rockford, IL-based musician, songwriter and worship pastor and leader at Forest City Worship
Brittany Maher - writer, founder of Her True Worth and helped found Oakland Church Michigan
Catherine Jaxon - Atlanta-based co-founder and CEO of Mission Mighty Me, working to alleviate food allergies for kids, and former award-winning journalist and producer with CNN
Nicole Renard - Nashville-based blogger, photographer, YouTuber and social media influencer