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Keywords
Awesome Business Podcast, Caitlin Crosby, The Giving Keys, pay it forward, entrepreneurship, resilience, homelessness, celebrity endorsements, business growth, social impact

Summary
In this episode of the Awesome Business Podcast, host Ryan McPartlin interviews Caitlin Crosby, the founder of The Giving Keys, a pay-it-forward movement that started by employing people transitioning out of homelessness. They discuss Caitlin's journey from acting and singing to entrepreneurship, the challenges she faced, and the impact of her work on the lives of others. The conversation highlights the importance of resilience, social responsibility, and the power of human connection in business.

Takeaways

• The mindset of resilience and reinvention.
• Caitlin Crosby's journey is a testament to the power of empathy.
• The Giving Keys roots of transitioning out of homelessness.
• Celebrity endorsements and their impact on a business.
• It's essential to connect with the community to understand their needs.
• Starting a business doesn't require having all the pieces in place.
• The pay-it-forward model creates a cycle of giving and support.
• Human connection is vital in both business and personal life.
• Discernment is crucial when engaging with those in need.
• The Giving Keys has become a lasting trend in the fashion industry.

Sound Bites

• "There's so much potential inside of them."
• "You have to pass it on, pay it forward."
• "It's about noticing what people need."
• "I love encouraging people in business."

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Awesome Business Podcast
01:27 Meet Caitlin Crosby: The Heart Behind The Giving Keys
07:29 The Journey of The Giving Keys
12:13 Connecting with the Homeless: A Life-Changing Encounter
18:36 The Pay It Forward Movement
21:43 The Impact of Celebrity Endorsements and Closing Thoughts