Show Notes
On This Week’s Episode of Exchanges: Andy Fithall on Coffee, Connection, and Creating Social Good
Andy Fithall, social entrepreneur and founder of The Good Machine, joins Exchanges to explore how purpose and profit can coexist.
Andy shares the story of how he launched In Other Good News during the COVID-19 pandemic and grew it into a thriving social enterprise focused on creating positive impact with every cup.
We dive into the essence of social entrepreneurialism, the idea of coffee as a currency for connection, and how businesses can balance commercial success with community contribution. Andy also reveals his future vision for The Good Machine and the importance of sustainability and purpose in building meaningful change.
A conversation that proves small actions like a cup of coffee can fuel something much bigger.
To follow Andy click here: LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/andyfithall Website: https://thegoodmachine.com.au/ Dadstock '25: https://events.humanitix.com/dadstock-25
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Chapters 00:00 Understanding Social Entrepreneurialism 02:58 The Role of Coffee in Social Impact 05:50 Balancing Profit and Purpose 09:01 The Birth of 'In Other Good News' 12:01 Transforming a Good News Show into a Social Enterprise 14:53 The Evolution of The Good Machine 17:56 Future Vision for Social Entrepreneurship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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