This class session really cleared up for me the difference between effective social enterprise and just putting a bandaid over a social issue. For example, just donating things to a cause will not fix the problem at the root. However, investing in causes that will not only provide for people who need it, but also teach skills and help the economy, will be much more effective. The guest speaker impacted my initial thoughts by making me realize how much time goes into creating a social enterprise. As I explore my issue, I should look into causes that are already doing things to impact the inhumane treatment of animals in slaughterhouses as Justice-Orientated citizens. This way, I will know which organizations to give my time, money, and effort towards.
My biggest takeaway from this class session was that you really must have passion for your cause in order to be successful. Both the founder of The Roosevelt Coffeehouse, and the founder of Hot Chicken Takeover are very passionate about their causes- and they have made some real change. Creating a difference starts with passion and a lot of determination.
Personally, I think it would be really cool to start a business that sold food from local farms that are environmentally sustainable. I would also try to hire people who have been incarcerated or in poverty, like the founded of Hot Chicken Takeover. Then, like The Roosevelt Coffeehouse, I could donate the profit to organizations that are working to create an economy where companies do not have to treat animals the way they have been.