Editor’s List: Authority Magazine’s Favorite ‘Five Things Videos’ About How To Be A Social Impact Hero
Our society is going through a rough time right now. But amazingly, so many people have now taken initiative to help make our world a bit better.
Authority Magazine featured scores of leaders who have taken the initiative to make a positive change in our society. We discussed their vision for the better world that they aim to help create, and the steps needed to make that happen. Some of the people we interviewed put together some fantastic videos sharing their five tips. Please enjoy these videos and interviews below.
Cathlyn Melvin, Right Cat Creative
Cathlyn Melvin is a copywriter, editor, and advocate for mission-driven businesses. With a degree in theatre performance, a minor in writing, and over a decade of experience as an educator, professional actor, and entrepreneur, Cathlyn lifts the voices of mission-driven businesses, helping them grow their reach, their impact, and their revenue so they can change their own lives and change the world.
Cathlyn was inspired to support mission-driven businesses after nearly a decade battling stigma as the owner of an LLC in a predominantly nonprofit field, even weathering a period of homelessness to support her mission.
Through her work as a copywriter and advocate, Cathlyn seeks to shape our collective understanding of the value of “nonprofit” and “for-profit” organizations by redefining what makes a business “good” or “bad” — leading us toward the impact-driven service culture we all deserve.
The complete interview can be read here:
Social Impact Heroes: Why & How Cathlyn Melvin of Right Cat Creative Is Helping To Change Our World
Isak Pretorius, JAM International
Isak Pretorius’s 20 years of humanitarian services and business experience on the African continent has helped shape his passion to address the diverse needs of Africa’s communities and businesses. He is the Group Executive Director of JAM International, one of Africa’s largest non-profit organizations and CEO of Afriscope, a business activator in the sub-Saharan Africa marketplace. He is passionate about helping Africa thrive through Transformational Development and bridging the gap between the not-for-profit and for-profit worlds. Isak is also the Africa regional honoree for the 2021 YPO Global Impact Award. He was recognized for designing and spearheading an electronic food voucher system to improve food distributions during the COVID-19 crisis, reducing food lines and increasing social distancing, while incorporating the commercial supply chain to protect and support small businesses through this volatile period.
The complete interview can be read here:
Social Impact Heroes: Why & How Isak Pretorius of JAM International Is Helping To Change Our World
Melissa Jones, Girls Positivity Club
Melissa Jones is the founder of Girls Positivity Club, a youth organization dedicated to advancing the confidence, self-awareness, and power of every girl. Melissa believes every girl deserves a space to shine and a platform to spark their influence. She has been motivating and cultivating connections through her clubs and teaching career among hundreds of girls and providing families with resources she has created through over 22,680 hours of experience.
The complete interview can be read here:
Social Impact Heroes: Why & How Melissa Jones of Girls Positivity Club Is Helping To Change Our…
Jamie R. Wright
Jamie R. Wright is a Domestic Violence Survivor, a powerful Speaker, Activist, Advocate, Coach & Author of two upcoming books, “Finding Purpose Through Pain” and “The Power of Overcoming Shame and Learning to Love Yourself Again”. She endured sexual, emotional and physical abuse as a child before becoming a victim of domestic violence as a woman. As an advocate and activist for the domestic and intimate partner violence community, she motivates, encourages, and empowers others to overcome and transform their shame and trauma into Hope, Healing, and Happiness that leads to Self-Love!
Despite the trauma of her abuse, depression, attempted suicide, and becoming a mother at 14 years old, Jamie’s ability to triumph and overcome is nothing short of impressive. Jamie has served nearly two decades with the federal government in finance and auditing, spending nearly two years in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Jamie is disciplined and focused, receiving several certifications and accolades including include a Joint Civilian Service Commendation, a NATO Medal of Service Award, and an Expeditionary Medal for Global War on Terrorism.
Jamie has appeared on 60 Minutes Quibi, BBC News, and most recently on The Doctors TV Show with Dr. Ian Smith. Through her humility, she has inspired the hearts and minds of thousands to create a new lens and conversation about domestic and intimate partner violence and the emotional, mental, and often times, physical impact(s) of it. She is best known for her relentless stance that you ‘We may have been victimized, however, we can choose not to be a/the victim’. Jamie currently resides in Texas and enjoys her new found freedom in life!
The complete interview can be read here:
Social Impact Heroes: Why & How Author Jamie R Wright Is Helping To Change Our World
Pritika Chowdhry, the South Asia Institute
Pritika is the Senior Curator at the South Asia Institute of Chicago, a Board Member of the Woman Made Gallery in Chicago. She has an MFA in Studio Art and an MA in Visual Culture and Gender Studies from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She has exhibited her artworks internationally, and her artworks are in museums and private collections. Pritika has been interviewed on CBS, NBC, ABC, and Fox affiliates, and articles about her artwork have been published in the Indian Express, the Jang Media Group, and The International News.
The complete interview can be read here:
Social Impact Heroes: Why & How Pritika Chowdhry of the South Asia Institute of Chicago Is Helping…
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