Miss Liz Serves Wayne Elsey Funds2Orgs
From Teatime with Miss Liz by "Miss Liz" Elizabeth Jean Olivia Gagnon Women Making a Difference with One Cup
April 21, 2026 · 1h 0m · Season 7 · Episode 35
About this episode
Miss Liz interviews Wayne Elsey about his work in social entrepreneurship and community impact through shoe drive fundraisers.
TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: WAYNE ELSEY Title From Soles to Souls: Turning Shoes into Opportunity Tagline When we give what we no longer need, we create opportunity for others. April 21st | 3 PM EST Topic: Social entrepreneurship, global impact, sustainability, community fundraising, and transforming adversity into opportunity. Description: In this purpose-driven Teatime, Miss Liz welcomes Wayne Elsey, a global social entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author dedicated to creating meaningful impact worldwide. As the founder and CEO of Funds2Orgs, Wayne has built a powerful model that connects communities in the United States with micro-entrepreneurs in developing countries. Through shoe drive fundraisers, gently worn shoes are collected and repurposed—supporting families, reducing waste, and helping individuals build sustainable businesses in places like Haiti, Guatemala, and Cambodia. Wayne’s work proves that profit and purpose can go hand in hand. His mission is rooted in one belief: When we come together as a community, we can turn challenges into opportunities for everyone. This Teatime explores leadership, innovation, and the impact of doing something meaningful with what…
People in this episode
Host: Miss Liz
Guest: Wayne Elsey
Topics covered
- social entrepreneurship
- global impact
- sustainability
- community fundraising
- transforming adversity into opportunity
Keywords
- social entrepreneurship
- global impact
- sustainability
- community fundraising
- shoe drive
- micro-entrepreneurs
- adversity
- opportunity
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Funds2Orgs
Places: Haiti, Guatemala, Cambodia
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