In this episode, Nozomi and Ramona discuss:

• The expectations that allowed Ramona to make the impact that she knew she could have on the world. 
• What it means to be a social impact strategist and to do social impact work. 
• Having culture shock in seemingly familiar environments. 
• The responsibility of society and the good of humanity. 

Key Takeaways:

• The internal and external social impact of your company both matter and reflect who your organization truly is. Both aspects of it matter. 
• When a company focuses on doing well and doing good, it helps business, it helps employees, it helps customers, it helps your community, and it helps the world. 
• Students rise to the level of expectations - if you have high expectations, students will rise to that level and show you excellence. 
• Common sense is not common. It is based on value systems, culture, and what people believe is important. We must come together to solve the problems that are being faced in our communities. 

"The more you know about yourself, the more that is very clear to you, the stronger your light is." —  Nozomi Morgan 

"It is very scary to make a change, especially when you have a solid career in a particular field. A lot of times people allow fear to keep them from doing what they really want to do because of the high risks." —  Ramona Houston

"I do believe that we all have the responsibility, whether we embrace it or not to be a light in the world." —  Ramona Houston

"Live your purpose. Your purpose is unique and no one can live your purpose like you." —  Ramona Houston

"When you're in leadership positions or any kind of positions for that matter, you can't really do well and reach your maximum potential if you're sick or if you're unhealthy. Health has to be a priority." —  Ramona Houston

About Ramona Houston: Ramona Houston, Ph.D., PMP, is on a mission to create a healthy, just, and caring global community. A social entrepreneur, Ramona is the founder and Chief Strategist of a boutique social impact agency for brands who believe in doing good. The agency is an essential partner for visionaries that invest in social impact—the process of creating positive change in society—and want to use their power and platforms to build a socially equitable and sustainable global community. A scholar, social impact strategist, speaker, and host of The Empowerment Zone podcast, Ramona is passionate about people and communities working together to solve national and global challenges. To learn more about how Ramona can be a resource for you, visit https://socialimpact.ramonahouston.com/.

Connect with Ramona Houston:

Website: https://socialimpact.ramonahouston.com/

The Empowerment Zone Podcast: http://ramonahouston.com/podcast/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramonahouston/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ramonahouston

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.RamonaHouston

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drramonahouston/

Connect with Nozomi Morgan:

Website: https://www.michikimorgan.com/    

Book: In the works

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nozomimorgan   

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NozomiMorgan

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nozomimorgan/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nozomimorgan/

Show notes by Podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie

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