Ripples of Radical Generosity Coralus

"It becomes this really fun conversation where the kids are learning and exploring alongside you. Because so many of us are still learning about these topics and unlearning every day.”

In this episode, hear from Shelby Kretz, founder of Coralus Venture Little Justice Leaders. Shelby joins Coralus Development Guide Loren Walsh to discuss her journey to becoming an entrepreneur and how her company empowers the next generation of social justice leaders through monthly subscription box learning resources.



They also discuss:


Shelby's motivation to start Little Justice Leaders following the 2016 election
The content creation process which involves input from parents, teachers, and content experts with lived experience in the topics covered
The impact of her Venture so far, which includes empowering children to engage in conversations about social justice and seeing themselves represented in the curriculum
Challenges and learnings include the importance of community, authenticity, and addressing teacher turnover and affordability
Her journey in the Coralus community thus far
What's next for Little Justice Leaders



Connect with Shelby and Little Justice Leaders on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.



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"Jim Crow would create, for the Black community, access to water issues so people could not easily and readily access pools and water spaces that were safe and clean. That resulted in families who didn't get that skill set to pass it to generations. And it then created this fear, which then led to drowning."



In this episode, hear from Trish Miller, founder of Coralus Venture SwemKids. Trish joins Coralus Development Guide MJ Ryan to discuss how SwemKids teaches swimming skills and water safety programming to communities with high rates of drownings. Trish and her team address barriers to swimming, including access to pools, cost of lessons, and hair maintenance, through strategic location choices, scholarships, and product development.



They also discuss:


Trish's personal connection to swimming and how her background in public health led her to start SwemKids.
SwemKids' marketing strategies, including vinyl billboards and direct mail marketing.
Trish's experience in the Coralus community so far, including sessions with a venture CFO and connections with other Ventures.
Trish's ask and a challenge for listeners.



Connect with Trish Miller and SwemKids on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.



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"People are very aware of our obligations around reducing our emissions. But chemical pollution is an equal priority. Climate change, biodiversity loss and chemical pollution are elevated to the same level in terms of a triple sanitary crisis."



In this episode, hear from Kate Bromfield, founder of Coralus Venture HazEL. Kate joins Coralus Development Guide Loren Walsh to discuss HazEL's tools for chemical risk management, born out of Kate's experience working in chemical regulation in New Zealand and Australia since 2018.



They also discuss:


HazEL's role in prioritizing chemical risks, promoting transparency and reducing harm in the chemical supply chain.
A case study involving a food manufacturing client
Challenges in entrepreneurship include raising awareness about the importance of addressing chemical pollution
Kate's experience in the Coralus community thus far.



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In this episode, hear from Stacey Mareroa-Roberts, founder of Coralus Venture Ignite Your Gift. Stacey joins Coralus Development Guide MJ Ryan to discuss Stacey’s journey so far, her background studying law and how it led to her founding Ignite Your Gift, and her company’s advisory, coaching, and mentoring practices grounded in Maori principles and values. Stacey begins the conversation with a karakia, expressing gratitude to the Creator and seeking blessings for everyone present.



They also discuss:


Holistic development, covering aspects like purpose, heart space, emotions, communication, and mental well-being
Maori principles and language such as manaakitanga and aroha
Stacey’s experience in the Coralus community so far
How the application process prompted reflections on her business impact



Connect with ⁠⁠Stacey and Ignite Your Gift⁠ on Instagram.



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In this episode, hear from Awhina Murupaenga, founder of Coralus Venture Whatu Creative. Awhina joins Coralus Development Guide MJ Ryan to discuss Awhina’s focus on sharing Maori storytelling and visual languages through traditional art, and her upbringing as part of the Kōhanga Reo movement of Māori immersion education style.



They also discuss:


Starting Whatu Creative in response to the needs of her people in the far north during COVID
The excitement of her initial launch, selling out 200 craft kits within an hour
An origin story involving Maori gods and the weaving technique Tukutuku
How Whatu Creative aims to bring back lost symbolism and storytelling through traditional patterns
Acknowledging the responsibility to pass on traditional knowledge



Connect with ⁠Awhina and Whatu Creative on Instagram.



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TW: This episode contains mentions of self-harm, violence, and bullying.

In this episode, hear from Rachel Downie, founder of Coralus Venture Stymie. Rachel joins Coralus Activator Connie Henson to discuss Rachel's entrepreneurial journey, which stemmed from her background as an educator for 30 years. The tool that Rachel developed, Stymie, has grown into an anonymous online reporting tool — delivering over 100,000 notifications in the last year alone.



They also discuss:


The importance of courage in addressing issues like mental health and family violence
The challenges and rewarding moments in transitioning from teaching to entrepreneurship
Support from Coralus in providing support, mentorship, and a loving community
Rachel's goal of spreading Stymie to every school around the world
The importance of leaning into uncomfortable conversations to address harmful behaviours



Connect with Rachel Downie and Stymie on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram.



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