Today's show covers everything from bringing the visions and passions in your heart to life while overcoming and reframing obstacles along the way, to the journey of being a voice of the elephants of the world to speak the words they cannot.
Kristina McKean, a seasoned entrepreneur and product design specialist, leveraged the extensive experience she gained while working for multinational clients and corporations like The Gap, to create a cuddly way for the next generation of philanthropists to help action sustainable change today and for the future.
As the founder of The Elephant Project, Kristina shares how she doubled down on her life- long passion for animal protection and wildlife conservation by creating a luxe line of plush stuffed elephants and donating 100% of all net proceeds to the aligned, on-the-ground non-profit organizations that directly benefit the toys’ real-world counterparts.
To date, Kristina and The Elephant Project have helped aid in the rescue and protection of hundreds of elephants, while fostering numerous orphaned elephants, increasing family education around the ethical and physical complexities of elephant tourism, and delighting children the world over with her adorable SaveUs™ branded collection of Kiki, Tembo and Baby Chaba plushies.
From philanthropy and legacy to pure animal love, this episode truly has something for anyone wanting to make a difference on this great planet.
Check out The Elephant Project's website here {links to ethical travel, education, and more}, their adorable plushie line of stuffed animals, and follow along on their Instagram.
*** note : at minute 17:45 - 18:35 there is a description of elephant treatment that may be too much if you are highly sensitive.