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Why Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Is Essential for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' Organization

I’ve made monthly peer-mentoring sessions of 10 to 12 other entrepreneurs an integral part of my ongoing education. In no small part, the knowledge I’ve gleaned from my EO peers led me to my newest undertaking. Why Peer to Peer? Accountability is another major benefit of peer mentoring.

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How this theater director built accessible creative spaces to connect communities in Peru 

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

How this theater director built accessible creative spaces to connect communities in Peru By Jewelle Saunders “Art can transform society,” says Déborah Grández Seminario. Growing up in Peru, Déborah noticed that individuals with disabilities were not able to easily study or create alongside their abled peers.

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How entrepreneurs are building resilience in their communities

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

How entrepreneurs are building resilience in their communities. Communities, economies and trade benefit from strong businesses that have learned to weather unexpected challenges. Renewing Ecuadorian communities after a natural disaster. By Shannon Courtney. How a Jamaican financial educator perseveres through adversity.

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Finding Your Professional Community – 3 Things To Look For

Smart Hustle Magazine

As small business owners navigate the challenges of inflation , the importance of peer support is paramount. Given that online communities have grown 3X in the last seven years, reaching revenues of $1.2 But just because digital communities are available and growing in prevalence doesn’t mean they’re all equally beneficial.

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Share the mindset of success in EO Accelerator

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Emma Allen is active in the Charlotte, NC chapter of EO Accelerator , which empowers first-stage entrepreneurs with the tools, community and accountability necessary to catapult their business to the next level. Since Allen owns her office building, she started a garden in the back for her community to grow and harvest vegetables.

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Daylight raises millions to build a digital banking platform ‘designed for and by’ the LGBTQ+ community

TechCrunch

The company’s services are targeted toward LGBTQ+ people, their families, and allies — or as Dayilght describes it, “values-based consumers who want to support the queer community.”. At the same time, many members of the community also have lower income levels due to “continued workplace discrimination.”.

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ShareWell wants to scale mental health support with its 10,000 support groups

TechCrunch

ShareWell believes it has an alternate take, with a far more affordable peer-support model, which lands it somewhere between special interest forums and online communities, coaching and therapy. The company’s thesis is that people who are in the same proverbial boat can offer each other support (but, emphatically, not advice!)