Everyone is a Change Maker | Suzanne N. Smith | TEDxTurtleCreekWomen

In this provocative, yet practical video, Suzanne Smith – who calls herself a “meaning counselor” - shares the tips she has crafted over the years to help her friends, family, and students create their own impact in their communities and the world. She explores a range of subjects, including impact investing, social entrepreneurship, and nonprofit impact. This talk will inspire you to become a change maker and give you the tools for success.

Suzanne Smith has a deep belief that everyone is a changemaker. As a serial social entrepreneur, she strives to harness the powerful force of organizations, including nonprofits, foundations and socially responsible businesses, and individuals, especially students and young entrepreneurs, to maximize the potential of the social sector to create real, scalable impact. In 2009, Suzanne founded Social Impact Architects to reshape the business of social change. She combines her MBA know-how from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business with two decades of experience as a nonprofit innovator to serve as a consultant, advisor and thought partner. She is also an educator and highly sought-after public speaker at conferences nationwide. She authors Social TrendSpotter, one of the sector’s top blogs according to the Huffington Post and has had articles published in Forbes and Upstart.

[jirihusak]

Suzanne is my hero - she is a powerhouse in the social entrepreneurship field and now is sharing her secrets to making a difference.

[GenuineMusicFan]

I always had a passion about injustice in the world and hope to change it. Now that I know thinking about it doesn't help it, I will start doing and taking actions toward making it happen!

[islamgamed]

I am so energized after watching this TEDtalk.

[johnfa]

I was one of Suzanne's "meaning counselor" sessions in a coffee shop in Cincinnati and she is right - by being a changemaker, you will be changed.

[ZoranRoganovic]

So proud to be Suzanne's student. THIS is exactly what she preaches in class.

[thanhlong]

5Ts were great - I have heard about time, treasure, and talent, but LOVE the addition of tenacity and together.

[JeRoNiMoPaOk]

Cannot MISS this one. You will want to find your fire and start changemaking.

[sharcband]

Watch this one - it is OUTSTANDING. Expect to be amazed.

[izsp]

I have never thought about what lights my fire, but this video has really got me thinking! Thank you for sharing your story!

[Roshko]

I love the idea of being a "meaning counselor" - this is a must watch for every college student. Send it to ones you know!

[spikykevin]

I have always loved the Mark Twain quote about meaning - this TEDtalk actually helped me find my WHY. LOVE IT!

[pfloryn]

Suzanne is such a great storyteller! You will love this video. I watched it twice to take it all in.

[fcovidales]

I love the personal stories and photos - it was inspiring to hear about your journey as a changemaker.

[vytyozer]

I never realized that I could be a changemaker - thanks for the ideas!

[joniro]

What a great video! Easy-to-follow and inspirational!

[replay]

Thank you for sharing your story - it made me think about my life and what more I want to do.

[catherine]

Very inspiring!  In just 15 minutes Suzanne Smith gives tangible ideas of how to turn your passion into action. We can all be #changemakers!

[johnykyriazis]

I always donate to causes, but now I plan to invest in better mutual funds and stocks AND buy from social enterprises.