Is it just me or are there a million demonstrations, rallies, and protests out there these days? Fridays for Future, Women’s March, Occupy Wallstreet…you name it. Alright, cool. Good for them. I also stand behind sustainability, gender, race and economic equality- levelling the playing field and creating a prosper future for all. But there is only one problem. WHERE'S THE PROGRESS??!? But FIRST If you are new, welcome to OCE’s weekly newsletter curated for the ambitious youth…here are some...
13 days ago • 1 min read
You’re a creative, a visionary, a builder on a mission to share your why with the world. There is only one problem. It’s noisy and crowded out there, you got to break through the noise to get your idea across. So, you set up a website, post on social media, send out your mass emails, push flyer at everyone you meet, spam in every group imaginable and… crickets. You aren’t alone. For anyone that has started a project or business believe me, I understand. Is there another way to propagate your...
20 days ago • 2 min read
If there is one thing I wish I could’ve done earlier, it is this.. Building up my reputation as a changemaker. And here’s why… But FIRST If you are new, welcome to OCE’s weekly newsletter curated for the ambitious youth…here are some articles you missed from previous weeks: 📈 How to get people to ACTUALLY respond Read More → 🎨 Best tools for building your passion project Read More → 📘 All Your Questions Answered Read More → The world is changing. Many of you weren’t even born during the days...
27 days ago • 3 min read
Gen Z’s trendy new choice: portfolio career Fortune Magazine is calling them “the anti-work generation.” But they’d probably just call themselves a bunch of smart, fed-up 18-year-olds. Because gone are the days of the traditional linear career path. Practically anywhere you look, interest in “portfolio career” with multiple income streams is rising among the youth. Spurring it, in part? These trends: Today, more than half of LinkedIn members hold jobs that stand to be disrupted by AI (FYI...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Hey Changemakers, We’ve met many incredible people over the years at OCE’s summer cohort, but Audrey Cheng’s (Forbes30U30, social entrepreneurship) journey is one that is truly special. I know, I know... Maybe the “scrappy young founders that started from scratch” story is a little played out. And yes, today’s story follows this script. But trust me, this one REALLY works. Like, "from $0 in funding to becoming an award-winning million-dollar empire" works. Let's dive in.. But FIRST If you are...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Everyone wonders why Gen Z’s struggle with mental health gets worse every year. Well, here’s the truth that no one will tell you. The second you leave school this is what lies ahead…. But FIRST If you are new, welcome to OCE’s weekly newsletter curated for the ambitious youth…here are some articles you missed from previous weeks: 📈 How to get people to ACTUALLY respond Read More → 🎨 Best tools for building your passion project Read More → 📘 All Your Questions Answered Read More → On average...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Future Changemakers, I’m guessing you have questions about higher education, starting businesses, landing purposeful career paths. Before you decide to take the plunge, you want to really understand what it entails to work at the forefront of innovation, and to become a founder. Maybe you have some of the same kind of questions we had back when we were in school: How do I start my own business as a teen? Can you actually teach me how to do this? Will this be helpful for my future internship,...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
The year 2020 remains etched in our memories. A year plagued with uncertainty, anxiety, facemasks, and sanitizer bottles. The simple became complex, and ease turned into struggle overnight. BUT – there is a silver lining. Every time there is a crisis, there is an opportunity. Here’s the truth: the best time to build something purposeful is when there is a LOT of chaos. When people are consumed by fear and uncertainty. When people are distressed and desperate for solutions. That’s the time for...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Changemakers, If you’ve ever wanted to build with us, this email is for you. So, I talk a lot about biz building and innovating for your community. During the pandemic, we saw an opportunity to do things a bit differently. One that leverages the power of global connectivity: OCE Virtual Global Innovation Program. The goal? To co-create (with YOU) in the purpose-driven startup space powered by innovation across sustainable development, financial access, higher education in regions where it...
2 months ago • 4 min read