Ep 242 – The Founder and CEO of Ethically on Refinding your Identity after Failure
The Founder and CEO of Ethically on Refinding your Identity after Failure
After working as an investment banker and helping other entrepreneurs with their passion projects, this week’s guest figured it was time to throw her hat in the ring too. And even though her first company flatlined, Jada McLean wasn’t about to let a little failure stop her from tackling the biggest crisis of our generation and creating a more sustainable world for all.
In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we’re joined by Jada McLean, CEO and Founder of Ethically to talk about how to make the all-important leap into full-time entrepreneurship, getting back up after you fail, and finding what sets your soul on fire.
Jada McLean:
In the midst of the chaos that was 2020, this week’s guest saw many companies making a slew of environmental and social promises. But she knew, deep down, that these companies, the biggest contributors to our world’s current problems, wouldn’t stick to their word unless they had something to lose — so she decided to do something about it.
Social entrepreneur Jada McLean encourages us to put our money where our mouth is and wants to make it easier for us to do so. Believing in the power of people and that small steps can make a big difference, she founded Ethically, a personalised product recommendation assistant that helps conscious consumers discover and support ethical and sustainable brands online. Her mission is simple: amplify the brands that are doing the work and leave the others no choice but to keep up or get left behind.
In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we’re joined by Jada McLean, CEO and Founder of Ethically to talk about how to make the all-important leap into full-time entrepreneurship, getting back up after you fail, and finding what sets your soul on fire.
Street Cred:
An investment banker turned social entrepreneur, Jada McLean is the Founder and CEO of Ethically, a personalised product recommendation assistant that helps conscious consumers find ethical brands and shop more sustainably. With a focus on amplifying companies that are doing good, Jada has raised over $1.3 million in funding and is one of less than 200 black women who have raised more than $1 million in venture funding to date.
In 2023, Jada was featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Impact list.
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