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Entrepreneurs

Are you an Intrapreneurer?!

October 7, 2020 by Polly Edelstein

The Tribe 12 Fellowship – for Entrepreneurs and…Intra-preneurs?

Many of you are familiar with the Tribe 12 Fellowship. It’s a leadership and entrepreneurial program for individuals that are dedicated to personal growth, enriching communities, and making Judaism their own. Through a curriculum built on the themes of self-discovery, philanthropy, emotional intelligence, and entrepreneurship, Fellows apply the tangible skills they learn to create a capstone project of their own design: a new or existing business, nonprofit, community, or anything in between.

But what about folks working in established organizations that they didn’t create? I’m glad you asked! While known for incubating new ventures, the Tribe 12 Fellowship is also for people looking to grow and develop within an existing organization. Whether you’re looking to increase engagement, prototype a new program, or just hone your professional skills to better serve your current work, the Fellowship can provide you with the foundation to achieve your goals

Do you know someone who is looking to innovate and progress in their current place of business? Could you be an intra-preneur?

Reach out to our Fellowship Coordinator Polly to learn more about the Fellowship and how it could best serve you!

You can reach Polly via email at Polly@tribe12.org

 

Filed Under: Adulting, Cool Stuff, Entrepreneurs, Fellows, Professional

Reflections on the 10th Annual Tribe 12 Fellowship Launch Night

May 20, 2020 by Hannah Isaacs

To those who attended our virtual Tribe 12 Fellowship Launch Night – Thank you! We hope you were inspired by the work our Fellows put into their ventures. It takes a lot of courage to continue to innovate and dream big in these uncertain times and we could not be more proud of their achievements.

Unable to make Launch Night this year? Check out our virtual recording of the evening here. Want to keep up with our Fellows and learn about the things they are working on and needed as they continue to grow and develop their ventures?

Read below to learn more about what they are up to and how you can help!

Hillary Barlowe: Ehyeh

I am looking for folks to follow my Instagram @spiritcarekit to meet the artists and healers contributing to the boxes. Preorder a box for yourself or sponsor one for a neighbor.

Jessica Creane: IKantKoan

I need $10,000 to pay a team of designers a living wage for the month it will take to make R&J a reality.

Alex Fox: Real Estate for All Abilities 

Follow me on Instagram at @closeitwithfox help me reach, and let me know of disability organizations. And refer me to clients of all abilities that could use my help in real estate.

Matthew Goldberg: MakeAway Retreats 

Sign up for the first retreat at super early bird pricing or express interest! Find more information here! 

Dani Horn: Repair the World Philadelphia 

I am looking for volunteers for in-person and virtual opportunities to address local urgent needs as well as financial contributions to support Repair’s community efforts.Visit werepair.org

Sara Kupfer: Fit Jewess 

I am asking 5 of you to introduce me to a social media influencer who has an engaged Jewish female following for a one day Instagram takeover so that I can increase my reach. Follow me @fitjewess

Shoshana Leshaw: CreativeCare Consulting

I am looking for 2-3 people who are creative, business-minded, and driven to partner with me part-time as I grow this idea. Together we can remind mental healthcare workers that they are not alone.

Caleb Murphy: TheKindversation

Please like and subscribe to my Youtube channel and share my videos on all your social media platforms.

Katie Rabinowitz: The Shaw Method

I am looking for new clients looking to shake up their routines by signing up for my newsletter, joining my daily classes, or signing up for a personally curated program. Follow me @theshawmethod 

Michael Saks: Michael Saks Digital 

I am looking for 10 small Jewish businesses looking to update or develop their digital footprint. Follow me @themichaelsaks 

Noga Schechter: Rapid Medical Parts, Inc

I am looking for connections to Medical Facilities, NGOs, Municipalities and State Governments to fill in pre-orders for our emergency ventilator solution. 

Ashley Toal: iGoodBoy

I’m looking for a dog trainer who can help me lead virtual dog training sessions. Follow me @igoodboypets on Instagram! 

Nicole Wasilus: Everybody Loves Organizing 

I’m looking for new clients in the Philly area who want to organize their homes. Schedule a free virtual consultation with me at bit.ly/lovesorganizing. And follow my Instagram @everybodylovesorganizing

For more information on our Fellowship Program please reach out to Fellowship Coordinator Polly Edelstein or see our website! 

 

Filed Under: Cool Stuff, Entrepreneurs, Event Recap, Fellows, Professional

9 Ways the Fellowship Helped Me Start a Successful Business

May 6, 2020 by Hannah Isaacs

Join the 2020 Fellowship Cohort for the 10th Annual Tribe 12 Fellowship Launch Night: The Beginning!

Hear first hand from one of our Fellowship Alumni! 

Aleeza Ben Shalom of Marriage Minded Mentor went through the Tribe 12 Fellowship in 2013. As CEO of her business, she works as a coach and trainer to empower singles “to get over their hurdles and under the chuppah.” Aleeza is also the author of Get Real, Get Married. Check out Marriage Minded Mentor on Facebook!

Tribe 12 Fellowship gives young budding entrepreneurs an opportunity to blossom. So what is their secret and how do they build an entrepreneur? Here are 9 ways they helped me to grow and become the professional that I am today.

1. Belief In Me, Not Just My Venture

While it’s true that Tribe 12 would be ecstatic to see your venture succeed, it is not the venture that they believe in. It’s not your amazing business idea they want to support. Tribe 12 believes in YOU! They want to help you to grow personally and professionally. Whether your venture succeeds or fails, YOU will always succeed. Because even a failure is an opportunity for growth and learning. And if you have skills, Tribe 12 knows you’ll go on to try something else until you succeed.

2. Business Training Sessions

There is a wonderful and intimate group (about 10-12) of fellows each year. Together you receive training and participate in workshops where you learn new skills, refine your venture and engage in new thinking. Your peers are there to support you. I loved having a team of good hearted and supportive people to help me refine my vision and make my dream business a reality.

3. I Found Myself A Cheerleader

Being an entrepreneur can be lonely and challenging at times. Personally I work from home and spend much time on my own growing my business. Having a peer group and supportive business networking group made a huge difference. I knew I had a squad behind me who supported me and wanted to see me succeed. They cheered me on along the way. A supportive environment is key to an entrepreneur’s success.

4. Network, Network, Network.

I appear outgoing to most people, but I’ll tell you a secret: I’m an introvert by nature. While I have trained myself to be more of an extrovert, meeting new people can be a challenge. Tribe 12 provided me a network and connections that made meeting people a joy instead of a challenge.

5. Go Ahead And Make A Mistake

Tribe 12 embraces mistakes. In fact, if you’re not making mistakes in business you’re doing something wrong. Together we looked at where we went right and where we went wrong. I had a support group to help evaluate how to do things better next time.

6. Grant And Scholarship Opportunities

Whether you’re a for profit or nonprofit business, Tribe 12 lets you know about local, national and international opportunities to get financial support on an ongoing basis — long after your Fellowship has ended. In addition, they have a network of funders who are eager to learn about your venture and possibly support it. I personally received financial support to bring a 20-hour coaching training to market through a connection from Tribe 12.

7. It’s Not A Sprint, It’s A Marathon

Tribe 12 taught me to take my time, develop my ideas and build my business. Personally, I was in a rush to make things happen. Thank goodness for Tribe 12. They helped me to slow down and take the time to do things right.

8. Build Your Business Around Your Life

Instead of a traditional model of building your life around your business, Tribe 12 encouraged me to build my business around my life. At the time I was in the Fellowship I was pregnant with my 5th child! Building a business, while important, had to come second to taking care of my family. Tribe 12 believed in my passion and vision and helped me build a wonderful business around my wonderful (and growing) family. I so appreciated that they believed in me even when it looked like I had my hands full. I slowly grew my business and was afforded the ability to be a stay-at-home mom and work part time doing something I love. Now that my kids are all in school I have time to grow my business at a faster pace.

9. Launch Night

There’s just something special about presenting your venture to a crowd of a few hundred people. I stood on stage and shared what I was doing and why it was important to me. I also had to prepare a table, present my business and talk to potential clients. Of course I had to have business cards ready to go; I also had copies of my book, Get Real, Get Married, which was released at Launch night 2013. To this day I am always prepared to attend an event, speak to people and share what I’m doing in business. I still have my bag packed with my tablecloth and everything necessary to showcase my business.

Could I have done all this on my own? No. Tribe 12 was instrumental to my success. Thank you, Tribe 12. I love what I do and I love that you still support me and my growing business.

Join the 2020 Fellowship Cohort for the 10th Annual Tribe 12 Fellowship Launch Night: The Beginning! Launch Night will be the first time to hear about their socially-conscious businesses, nonprofits, and projects that will change our communities and the world. Join us to discover what ventures our Fellows have created, share your insights in a small group of like-minded individuals, and learn what you can expect from the Fellows and their ventures. This free event is open to the public. You must register in advance as a Zoom link

Filed Under: Adulting, Cool Stuff, Entrepreneurs, Fellows, Philly, Professional

Welcome to the Fellowship Class of 2020

December 19, 2019 by Hannah Isaacs

Welcome to our amazing 2020 Fellows! Read more about their ventures to see how they are changing the world and the world around them.

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Jessica Creane

Venture: Gamifying storytelling to solve societal problems

 

 

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Ashley Toal

Venture: Program that pairs adoptable dogs to people in recovery for opioid crisis

 

 

 

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Hillary Barlowe

Venture: Trauma Informed Rabbi

 

 

 

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Nicole Wasilus

Venture: Personal Home Organizing Business

 

 

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Alex Fox

Venture: Real estate consulting for people with disabilities

 

 

 

 

 

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Caleb Murphy

Venture: Mini youtube documentaries to foster connection

 

 

 

 

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Noga Schechter

Venture: Urban Kibbutz

 

 

 

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Sara Kupfer

Venture: Fit Jewess – Whole Self Fitness & Consulting

 

 

 

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Michael Saks

Venture:Digital support for Jewish businesses

 

 

 

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Dani Horn

Venture: Repair The World

 

 

 

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Matthew Goldberg

Venture: Limited Company – Creative Retreats for Professionals

 

 

 

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Shoshana Leshaw

Venture: Create a team of consultants for holistic and humanistic improvements for residential health care facilities in low income areas

 

 

 

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Katie Rabinowitz

Venture: Health and Wellness – Bring yoga, movement, networking, and wellness to business professionals in an interactive way

 

 

 

 

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To learn more about our fellows email polly@tribe12.org to connect individually!

Filed Under: Adulting, Cool Stuff, Entrepreneurs, Fellows, Philly, Professional

Interviews With a Fellow: Rachel LeWitt

April 22, 2019 by Paulina Koyfman

We asked all of our fellows to answer some creative interview questions. Photo credit to Yael Pachino Photography. Here is our interview with Rachel: 

My venture in under 5 words is… Stories where they happen

What is your favorite mitzvah (good deed)? Putting trash in the trash

My favorite thinking music genre is… Video game soundtracks

My day job is… Strategic communication consultant

Currently binging… water

How do you eat your fries? Doused in organic ketchup.

If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be and why? Banyan. Lots of roots in lots of places

What do you think of garden gnomes? Garden gnomes actually have a very interesting history. In the 18th century, some estate owners in England hired people to function and dress as hermits and live in OG tiny homes on their estate. Why? Melancholy, which was a big deal emotion back then, was prized in England at the time, and the wealthy estate owners essentially used their hermits to “feel” somber and introspective. The hermits exported their melancholy onto the estate owners; this is what they were paying for.

Rachel LeWitt’s mobile app, Somewhere, is a place for people to share and discover stories that matter where they actually happen. If you are interested in learning more about her venture, talk to Rachel at Launch Night!

Filed Under: Cool Stuff, Culture, Entrepreneurs, Fellows, Philly, Professional, Social

Interviews with a Fellow: Brooke Bauer

April 22, 2019 by Paulina Koyfman

We asked our 2019 Fellows to answer some questions about themselves. Photo credit to Yael Pachino Photography. Here is our interview with Brooke! 

My venture in under 5 words is… Kids play space, Parents Haven

The person that inspires me most is… my daughter

What is your favorite mitzvah (good deed)?  Acts of Chesed (Author note: loving-kindness) 

The holiday that I could celebrate every day is…   Hanukkah

My favorite thinking music genre is…  Classical

My day job is…  Mommy!

Currently binging…  The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

My friends call me…  Brooklyn

If I were a kitchen appliance I would be… The washing machine (mines in my kitchen so it counts)

If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be and why?  I’d either be a tree that you’d find on a farm because I’ve always wanted to live on a farm… Or I’d be an Olive tree living in Israel.

Brooke’s venture, The Village, is about her project to create a safe play space for kids of all ages and their parents in Lower Merion. Wanna know more about The Village? Chat with Brooke at Launch Night! 

Filed Under: Adulting, Cool Stuff, Culture, Entrepreneurs, Fellows, Jewish Wisdom, Professional, Social

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