Fiona Donaldson shares her journey from growing up in Edinburgh to finding her passion in cooking and connecting with people through spirituality and faith. She discusses the challenges of mental health, societal expectations, and the value of soft skills in the workplace. Fiona Donaldson shares her journey as a social entrepreneur, emphasising the value of human connection and the impact of basic human interactions. She reflects on the challenges and successes of her social enterprise, as well as the need for better support for social entrepreneurs. Fiona also discusses her current involvement in inclusive sports and her plans to establish a collective of experienced individuals to support social entrepreneurs.

Takeaways

• Social enterprise background
• Edinburgh upbringing and love for the city
• Challenges of mental health and societal expectations
• Value of soft skills in the workplace Human connection is at the heart of social entrepreneurship
• Support for social entrepreneurs is essential for success
• Fiona's journey highlights the need for better infrastructure and support for social entrepreneurs

Chapters

• 00:00 Challenges and Reflections on Faith and Spirituality
• 33:45 The Value of Human Connection in Social Entrepreneurship
• 57:06 Challenges and Burnout in Social Entrepreneurship
• 01:12:11 Current Involvement in Inclusive Sports and Future Plans