<p>On this episode, we speak with FAMU alum Dr. Laquita Blockson, the founding Faculty Director of the Social Innovation Graduate Program at <a href="https://www.agnesscott.edu/">Agnes Scott College</a>. We discuss her journey into social innovation and her research regarding African-American women entrepreneurs of growth firms and urban economic development. To find out more about Dr. Blockson and her work at Agnes Scott connect with her online at:</p> <ul> <li>Agnes Scott College Social Innovation Graduate <a href="https://www.agnesscott.edu/graduate-studies/graduate-programs/social-innovation/index.html">Program Website</a><a href="https://goodienation.org/"><br> </a></li> <li>Dr. Laquita Blockson <a href="https://twitter.com/bizrenaisnzguru">Twitter</a><a href="https://twitter.com/joeydigital"><br> </a></li> <li>Dr. Laquita Blockson <a href="http://www.businessrenaissanceguru.com/">Website</a><br> </li> <li>Ashoka Foundation <a href="https://www.ashoka.org/en-us">Website</a><br> </li> <li>Benefit Corporation (B-Corp) <a href="https://bcorporation.net/">Information</a><br> </li> <li>Benefit Corporation (B-Corp) <a href="https://benefitcorp.net/">Resources</a><br> </li> </ul> <p>So that this podcast can continue to center Black and Indigenous voices of social impact, consider supporting us with a donation <a href="https://anchor.fm/consciouslyfunded/support">here</a>.</p> <p>At Consciously Funded we support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). To learn more about Dr. Blockson's alma mater, Florida A&amp;M University (FAMU) visit their <a href="https://www.famu.edu/">website</a>.</p> <p>Shop T-Shirts, Hoodies, Sweatshirts, and Mugs at <a href="https://consciouslyfunded.com/">ConsciouslyFunded.com</a> to showcase your commitment to center Black and Indigenous voices.</p> <p>This episode was brought to you by the Social Enterprise Community and Socially Driven Magazine. <a href="https://www.socialenterprise.community/a/ef7iq">Join</a> and <a href="http://sociallydrivenmag.com/category/good-work/">Subscribe</a>!</p>