Toilet Paper for a Better World with Reel Co-Founder & CMO Derin Oyekan (S6E07)

Reel Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer Derin Oyekan talks about how his experience growing up in Nigeria and seeing firsthand the effects of the lack of access to sanitation inspired the founding of his eco-friendly toilet paper startup. Launched in March 2019 and available on Amazon, Reel Paper is made of 100% bamboo and helps to reduce waste, encourage conscious consumerism, and help improve the quality of life for disadvantaged people around the world. Derin and Aaron discuss where the idea for the company came from, the biggest challenges with getting a purpose-driven business off the ground, and how even small changes in consumers’ daily lives can add up to a significant impact. Tune in to hear Derin’s thoughts on how the social justice wave is spreading from the U.S. across the world, and learn more at reelpaper.com.

Production Credits: Aaron Kwittken, Jeff Maldonado, Dara Cothran, Lindsay Hand, Julie Strickland, Nina Valdes, and Mathew Passy

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