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Pursuing Purposeful + Meaningful Work on the We Can Do This Podcast

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with Sean Pritzkau, We Can Do This

Ep. #216 of The Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation Podcast


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Sean Pritzkau and host Cory Ames come from different backgrounds — Sean’s in ministry and Cory’s in marketing — but their paths have converged as a result of their shared passions for purpose-driven business and podcasting!

In today’s conversation, they both share the journeys that have led them to where they are today, the driving forces behind the work they do, and how they hope to see the world change for the better as a result.

Sean is the host of We Can Do This, a podcast that aims to inspire people and provide them with the tools to start or grow their own social enterprises or initiatives, so be sure to check it out after this episode!

The full transcript for this episode and more can be found at  SocialEntrepreneurship.FM/216.


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Sean is a public speaker, marketing strategist, and of course, podcast host.

He, like me, has a desire to use his creative and cognitive capacities to leave the world a better place.

In our conversation, we explore that very topic.

The desire, the ache, the pull to do work that matters for the world.

Work that means something and ideally makes a positive dent in the universe.

This is one of my favorite conversation threads to explore.

To me, it’s not a no-brainer that people seek out impactful work.

Sadly, we’re not really enabled or encouraged to do so (at least in the U.S.).

Choosing to pursue a career that serves others or serves the planet is seen as something exceptional.

Something that requires sacrifice.

The default is to take care of yourself, take care of only your family.

At least in the mainstream, a job, is a job, is a job.

So, while I don’t agree with that prevailing belief, I’m always interested in why some people (like Sean) defy a very common narrative and pursue work that does good.

Our conversation is a good look into that exact journey for each of us.

The journey to purposeFULL work.

About The We Can Do This Podcast

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We Can Do This is a podcast that connects people looking to create meaningful change with the tools, skills, and community they need to stay the course and make an impact.

Host Sean Pritzkau brings together social entrepreneurs and experts on topics such as marketing, branding, no-code, and more.

Check out Sean’s show on Apple Podcasts

As always, don’t forget to sign up for my Better World Weekly Newsletter. This is a newsletter where I share all my learnings and musings on all things building a better world. 

You can sign up here. 

Enjoy,

-Cory Ames

Host, The Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation Podcast

“The impetus [for We Can Do This] was really for diving in and having conversations with likeminded people that were passionate about the projects they were working on—the initiatives—and really taking an innovative approach to business, as well as engaging their business with impact in mind.”

— Sean Pritzkau, We Can Do This

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Cory Ames

Co-Founder & CEO, Grow Ensemble

Cory is the host of The Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation Podcast, where he’s interviewed well over 150 leaders in the space of better business, social impact, and innovation. Prior to Grow Ensemble, Cory was the CEO of a digital marketing agency, a position he earned at the age of 22. There, he became an expert on all things digital marketing & SEO.

Cory Co-Founded Grow Ensemble as a vehicle to raise awareness of and inspire action around some of the world’s biggest problems and problem solvers.

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