Description:

This is an exciting series on how to build mesmerizing workplace cultures because there is no greater competitive advantage than to have happy and mentally well-devoted employees who want to do good for their company and the world.

In this episode, we have a mesmerizing business founder who created an outstanding avenue of bringing sustainable impact to other businesses as well as the consumers. Rafik Riad is originally from Egypt. He studied and worked globally on policy design and project inflammation internationally. In 2011, he founded Salt, which is a fair trade social enterprise that works with communities in Africa and Latin America. He also is the founder of Buygoodfeelgood.com, which is North America’s largest marketplace dedicated to connecting social enterprises, with buyers and consumers. Rafik is dedicated to building a community of people and organizations who believe that business should be or should have a positive impact on the world.

Listen to this inspiring conversation and not only get inspired but also gain excellent principles and priceless lessons about creating a positive impact in a sustainable way.

Quotes:

“We want you to be in business and do good because when these two forces come together, the outcome is just amazing.” – Rafik Riad

“The universe really conspired to make me successful.” – Rafik Riad

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Show Notes:

[00:33] Greetings and introduction of Rafik Riad

[01:55] Rafik’s move from Egypt to Toronto, Canada

[03:53] Helping businesses by bringing their products to the marketplace

[07:26] Beginning a grassroots movement to promote social justice programs

[11:53]  Transitioning into being an impact business

[17:01] Some limiting beliefs that Rafik had overcome and have helped others overcome 

[21:51] The Buygoodfeelgood.com

[25:57] Some of the differences and commonalities when it comes to capitalism in the world

[31:03] Rafiks journey and what he learned along the way

[33:44] Helping people in a sustainable way

[35:19] An inspiring story about a small business in Kenya joining one of Rafik’s events

[39:08] Learn more about Rafik and the business

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