OneUp Project Transforming Struggles into Social Change through Purpose, Resilience, and Creativity
Sep 9, 2024
25:04
In this episode, we sit down with James Kaguima, a social entrepreneur and community leader, to explore how he has transformed personal struggles into meaningful social impact. From facing adversity as a child to founding Skate Cabal, a multi-award-winning roller-skating company, James shares how purpose, resilience, and creativity have shaped his journey. He opens up about his mental health battles, the importance of community and his commitment to empowering youth in East London through his work as Chair of Elevate.
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In this episode, we discuss:
- James’ personal journey and how he overcame bullying and mental health challenges
- The role of creativity in overcoming adversity
- How consistency and purpose drive his leadership and social entrepreneurship
- The story behind Skate Cabal and its evolution into a community movement
- Balancing business sustainability with creating social change
- The importance of community, leadership, and uplifting the next generation of changemakers
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Want to achieve your financial goals?
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Thanks so much for your support and listening it means so much to me. Please leave a rating or review if you’re enjoying and we will chat in the next episode.
Want to get in touch directly?
sarah@theoneupproject.nz
DISCLAIMER: The OneUp Project is an educational platform that provides information that is general in nature. There may be opinions or an individuals experience within this resource that should not be considered as recommendations or personal advice. Everyone’s financial situation is so different and you must use the information within this resource at your own risk. Please complete your own due diligence before making any decisions based on the information in this resource. I am not a financial advisor and if you require expert advice please seek advice from a professional.