DO GOOD X Podcast
Welcome to the DO GOOD X Podcast – where purpose meets business, and the journey is just as important as the destination. Hosted by advocates for impactful entrepreneurship, Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis, this podcast creates a space for Black and Brown folk, especially Black women, navigating the intricate path of purposeful business.
In this sanctuary, the hosts understand the challenges of entrepreneurship, and their mission is to help listeners transform doubt into confidence, fostering the growth of their dreams without sacrificing well-being.
Embark on a transformative journey, discovering inspiration to fuel your passion for business. Shared experiences and stories act as beacons, nurturing you for the entrepreneurial road ahead.
Navigate the challenges of being an under-resourced entrepreneur with practical strategies and resources in the Tools & Tips segment. Overcome obstacles and thrive in the purpose-driven business world.
In the Mentorship segment, hear from seasoned guides who have successfully built businesses with a focus on social impact. Gain insights not only from the guests but also from hosts who intimately understand the unique journey of overlooked entrepreneurs.
This podcast is more than a productivity machine; it's about slowing down to go further. Each episode invites listeners to exhale, reconnect with inner wisdom, and rediscover the power of community. Embrace the impact your business can make without compromising well-being.
Leave feeling lighter, shedding stress, embracing self-compassion, and finding joy in the entrepreneurial journey. Gain actionable insights, learn from diverse perspectives, and expand your knowledge with tools for success, guided by hosts Kimberly and Stephen.
Feel empowered, recognizing yourself as your greatest asset. Build confidence to develop and grow a viable, impactful business aligned with the needs of the community.
About the Hosts
Kimberly R. Daniel catalyzes entrepreneurs and organizations to do good. She is
co-founder and project director of DO GOOD X, a community that provides programs
and support for faith-driven social entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on positive
Change.
Kimberly also helps purpose-driven organizations clarify and design compelling brand and communication strategies. With over 15 years of experience developing and leading communications efforts, it is her commitment to produce effective processes and create authentic, “sticky” brands that are community-centered.
In any aspect of her work, she is deeply passionate about purpose, meaning, and the
common good.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-r-daniel/
Stephen Lewis is the president of the Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) and creator and co-founder of DO GOOD X, a community that provides programs and support for faith-driven social entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on positive change.
He is an organizational change strategist and a leadership development specialist,
focused on inspiring the next generation of faith-inspired leaders and entrepreneurs to live and work on purpose. Stephen is the co-author of Another Way: Living and Leading Change on Purpose (2020) and A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation (2021).
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-lewis-8b1b941/
DO GOOD X Podcast
Ep. 10 Nipun Mehta: Inspiring Generosity and Compassion
Today on the DO GOOD X podcast, we're excited to host Nipun Mehta, a prominent speaker renowned for championing values like generosity, compassion, and personal growth. Nipun shares the pivotal moment in his youth that inspired him to found ServiceSpace, a platform centered on community, volunteerism, and love-driven action without paid staff or traditional fundraising. His impact has resonated with millions, challenging conventional views on success and happiness. Join us as we delve into Nipun's journey, his profound insights on leading a meaningful life, and the transformative power of small acts of kindness in our modern world.
IN THIS EPISODE:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:34) Stephen introduces Nipun Mehta, founder of ServiceSpace
(04:22) Nipun explains what promoted him in later years to found ServiceSpace and how nature responds to and rewards love and acts of kindness
(07:36) Nipun tells how ServiceSpace operates under three core principles
(10:15) Nipun discusses being rewarded by doing acts of kindness and how ServiceSpace has operated on the law of love
(19:26) Discussion of AI and how it should be cautiously explored
(26:15) Nipun advises tech entrepreneurs, reminding them that AI can not provide heart intelligence
(33:53) How to use GPT if you have no experience with AI
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- ServiceSpace has three agreements. The first agreement is to operate with heart, so no paid staff exists. The second agreement is to trust in deeper arcs of reciprocity; therefore, there is no fundraising. The third agreement is to give for the love of it.
- Most of our society puts more weight and value on what one does for their career rather than what they put into the world: kindness, selflessness, love, volunteering, etc.
- Nature rewards kindness, nature doesn’t reward transactions or accumulation. Michael Norton’s Harvard research study on acts of kindness shows nature rewarding acts of kindness in real time.
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Nipun Mehta founded ServiceSpace, a global community at the intersection of technology, volunteerism and gift culture. As a designer of large-scale social movements rooted in small acts of service and powered by micro-moments of inner transformation, his work has uniquely catalyzed "many to many" networks of community builders grounded in their localities and rooted in practices of cultivating compassion. More recently, ServiceSpace's pandemic response showcased the beauty of its agile ecosystem. Today, ServiceSpace reaches millions every month, is powered by thousands of volunteers, and blossoms into ever-expanding local and virtual service projects that aim to ignite a "whole greater than the sum of its parts." Nipun was honored as an "unsung hero of compassion" by the Dalai Lama not long before former U.S. President Obama appointed him to a council for addressing poverty and inequality in the U.S.. Yet, the core of what strikes anyone who meets him is the way his life is an attempt to bring smiles in the world and silence in his heart: "I want to live simply, love purely, and give fearlessly. That's me." Nipun Mehta