Stacey Horowitz's guest appearances

Stacey Horowitz

Gift Biz Unwrapped

Women Worldwide with Deirdre Breakenridge

Dorie Clark

Pete Mockaitis

Kevin Jordan

Chris Voss

Jason Treu

Ann Handley

Sarah Evans

Laurel Mintz

Julie Berninger

Charlene Li

John Lee Dumas

Susan RoAne

Sally Hubbard

Kathy Caprino

Viveka von Rosen

OwlTail

Stacey Horowitz, the founder and president of Shopping for a Change®, which was established to create an extended global marketplace for fair trade products by artisans, artisan co-ops, and companies that employ these artisans, predominantly women, from economically disadvantaged areas throughout the world joins Host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. As Stacey approached age 50, she felt a stronger need than ever to make a difference in the world, and wanted to do so on a global scale. On the show, Stacey discusses how a trip to Peru changed her life, connecting her to women artisans in the region. She built her business, Shopping for a Change® , to not only help artisans and their communities, but also to create a business model that funds US charities of the customer's choice at checkout. As a busy entrepreneur, Stacey openly discusses her "Take Action" attitude and how "you can't sit on the fence" when you want to make big changes. A little more about Stacey Horowitz … Stacey is a talented multi-media artist specializing in commissioned paintings and jewelry. Her extensive background encompasses years in the creative and promotional departments of advertising agencies (clients included Electronic Arts, Jessica McClintock, and Sun Microsystems); and in the wholesale consumer products industries as a manufacturer’s representative (Olga Lingerie, Birkenstock, and Aveda). You can connect with Stacey on LinkedIn A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Pure Performance Communications. A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students. Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at www.deirdrebreakenridge.com.

<p>Stacey Horowitz, the founder and president of <a href="http://shoppingforachange.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shopping for a Change®</a>, which was established to create an extended global marketplace for fair trade products by artisans, artisan co-ops, and companies that employ these artisans, predominantly women, from economically disadvantaged areas throughout the world joins Host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. As Stacey approached age 50, she felt a stronger need than ever to make a difference in the world, and wanted to do so on a global scale.</p> <p>On the show, Stacey discusses how a trip to Peru changed her life, connecting her to women artisans in the region. She built her business, Shopping for a Change® , to not only help artisans and their communities, but also to create a business model that funds US charities of the customer's choice at checkout. As a busy entrepreneur, Stacey openly discusses her "Take Action" attitude and how "you can't sit on the fence" when you want to make big changes.</p> <p>A little more about Stacey Horowitz … Stacey is a talented multi-media artist specializing in commissioned paintings and jewelry. Her extensive background encompasses years in the creative and promotional departments of advertising agencies (clients included Electronic Arts, Jessica McClintock, and Sun Microsystems); and in the wholesale consumer products industries as a manufacturer’s representative (Olga Lingerie, Birkenstock, and Aveda).</p> <p>You can connect with Stacey on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-horowitz-b161b921" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p> <p><em>A little more about Your Host, Deirdre Breakenridge</em> … Deirdre is an author, entrepreneur and CEO of <a href="http://pureperformancecomm.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pure Performance Communications.</a> A 25-year veteran in PR and marketing, she is the author of five Financial Times Press books including her latest titles, “Social Media and Public Relations,” and “Putting the Public Back in Public Relations.” Breakenridge speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of PR, social media and marketing. She's an adjunct professor at NYU and UMASS at Amherst, a recognized blogger at PR Expanded, and also the co-founder of #PRStudChat, a dynamic twitter chat with PR professionals, educators and students.</p> <p>Connect with Deirdre by following @dbreakenridge on Twitter and on her blog at <a href="http://www.deirdrebreakenridge.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.deirdrebreakenridge.com</a>.</p>

Stacey Horowitz on Women Worldwide

Stacey is the founder of Shopping for a Change. This online marketplace consists of  fair trade products made by artisans from economically disadvantaged areas across the globe. The local artisans set their own price points, time, where they work and how they’re paid. When you purchase from Shopping for a Change, half the net proceeds go to fund improvement projects abroad in the artisan communities … while the other half is directed by you, the shopper to a US based non-profit of your choice during the online checkout process.Currently they are working with 60 artisan groups from 30 countries on 3 continents.Stacey has received the Jefferson Award for Public Service and has been featured in a number of places including CNN, Mashable, Fast Company and Fine Cooking Magazine.Motivational Quote Business InspirationA trip to Peru and Stacey’s reaction afterwards led to her commitment and plan on how to “give back”. [7:19]A Candle Flickering MomentHow Stacey handles the overwhelm that inevitably comes with starting and building a business. [14:35]Business InsightLive events are challenging based on the business model but they always product great sales results. [18:14]Success TraitSelf discipline is a necessity when you work out of the house. [24:55]Productivity/Lifestyle Tool Shipping Easy – Shopify syncs automatically with ShippingEasy, downloading all your order details in minutes and helping you assign shipping preferences, rates and delivery options in real-time. No cut and paste. No manual updates.Valuable Book This is No Ordinary Joy by Sarah SymonsFast Company Inc Magazine Contact Links Website Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn If you found value in this podcast, make sure to subscribe and leave a review in Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts. That helps us spread the word to more makers just like you. Thanks! Sue&gt;

Stacey is the founder of Shopping for a Change. This online marketplace consists of  fair trade products made by artisans from economically disadvantaged areas across the globe. The local artisans set their own price points, time, where they work and how they’re paid. When you purchase from Shopping for a Change, half the net proceeds go to fund improvement projects abroad in the artisan communities … while the other half is directed by you, the shopper to a US based non-profit of your choice during the online checkout process.<br><br>Currently they are working with 60 artisan groups from 30 countries on 3 continents.<br><br>Stacey has received the Jefferson Award for Public Service and has been featured in a number of places including CNN, Mashable, Fast Company and Fine Cooking Magazine.<br><h2>Motivational Quote</h2> <h2>Business Inspiration</h2>A trip to Peru and Stacey’s reaction afterwards led to her commitment and plan on how to “give back”. [7:19]<br><h2>A Candle Flickering Moment</h2>How Stacey handles the overwhelm that inevitably comes with starting and building a business. [14:35]<br><h2>Business Insight</h2>Live events are challenging based on the business model but they always product great sales results. [18:14]<br><h2>Success Trait</h2>Self discipline is a necessity when you work out of the house. [24:55]<br><h2>Productivity/Lifestyle Tool</h2> <a href="https://apps.shopify.com/shippingeasy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Shipping Easy</a> – Shopify syncs automatically with ShippingEasy, downloading all your order details in minutes and helping you assign shipping preferences, rates and delivery options in real-time. No cut and paste. No manual updates.<br><h2>Valuable Book<a href="http://www.giftbizbook.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"></a></h2> <a href="http://amzn.to/1CX0huB" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">This is No Ordinary Joy</a> by Sarah Symons<br><br><a href="http://amzn.to/1KrbO7S" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Fast Company</a> <a href="http://amzn.to/1KrbSV3" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Inc Magazine</a> <h2>Contact Links</h2> <a href="http://www.shoppingforachange.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/shoppingforachange" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ShopForAChange" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/shopping4change" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pub/stacey-horowitz/21/1b9/b16" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> <h5><em>If you found value in this podcast, make sure to subscribe and leave a review in </em><a href="http://www.giftbizunwrapped.com/ApplePodcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><em>Apple Podcasts</em></a><em> or </em><a href="http://www.giftbizunwrapped.com/GooglePodcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><em>Google Podcasts</em></a><em>. That helps us spread the word to more makers just like you. Thanks! Sue</em></h5>&gt;

019 – It started on a Trip to Peru … with Stacey Horowitz of Shopping for a Change