“If you really want something, show up as much as you can, and be willing to fail until you can’t fail anymore.” In this episode we chat with Prashant Mehta, Founder of Conscious Step, about his “lightbulb” moment of bringing the exclusivity of popular sneakers to the sock world with a twist on doing good.
About Prashant, in his words
"I am a social entrepreneur with a background in finance, international affairs, and philanthropy. My work experiences around the world have allowed me to further expand my knowledge and skills in Business and consumer facing sales, Data management, Financial management, Communication, Organic and Fair-trade product development, and non-profit marketing and market research.
I've continued to expand my global perspective by living and working in different areas around the world. Working closely with first class non-profit organizations has helped me gain a better understanding of solutions to positively impact the world both from an on the ground and business level.
I continue to work with and expand a unique network of the world's most intelligent entrepreneurs and passionate change makers. Leaders from the United Nations, world class non-profits around the world, and world changing businesses like LinkediN, all have contributed to a larger network of passionate changemakers.
Through the past seven years I have worked alongside an inspiring team to develop a new concept for charitable giving with Conscious Step. A social enterprise that makes premium fair-trade and organic socks, each uniquely designed to directly support leading non-profits around the world.
Through it all I continue to strive to learn more and utilize my skills and creative passions to inspire positive change and outlooks."
About Conscious Step
For every pair of socks purchased, a donation goes directly to a non-profit. Conscious Step prides itself on being mindful in its manufacturing, sourcing organic cotton, providing an ethical workplace, and being Fair Trade Certified.