In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, host Tim Fergestad sits down with Shawn Pearson, a social impact entrepreneur with a wealth of experience in both entrepreneurial and nonprofit sectors. Shawn is the founder and CEO of Zion Institute, a Phoenix-based nonprofit dedicated to breaking cycles of generational poverty through innovative, replicable business solutions.
Shawn shares her personal journey from poverty to leadership, detailing the challenges she faced growing up in Indianapolis with parents who struggled with untreated mental illness. She talks about the pivotal role her fifth-grade teacher played in changing her life’s trajectory and how her experiences have shaped her mission to help others escape poverty.
Throughout the episode, Shawn discusses the various programs under Zion Institute, including healthcare services, early childhood education, and social entrepreneurship training. She highlights the importance of addressing social determinants of health and her efforts to launch over 60 businesses in South Phoenix.
Shawn also touches on her consulting work with WISP-HER Consulting, where she mentors young women to realize their potential in business and leadership. She emphasizes the power of mindset transformation and the importance of transparency in leadership.
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