EP79: Systems Disruptors: How Two Nonprofits Rewrite the Rules of Helping

Last week, we began our conversation with Cynthia Luvlee, CEO and Founding Board Member of Shyne. If you missed that episode, I encourage you to go back and listen as we discussed the economic challenges facing vulnerable communities and how innovative organizations are responding.

Today, we continue that important conversation by exploring Shyne's revolutionary approach to supporting survivors of trafficking and exploitation. Cynthia and her unstoppable team of dedicated volunteers and employees work tirelessly to provide survivor entrepreneurs with access to small business support, mentorship, coaching, education, and capital.

They envision a new economy where survivor business owners network to maximize impact and accelerate innovative solutions. By generating equity and shifting power, they believe financial independence and freedom for all survivors is possible.

In this second part of our conversation, Cynthia shares how Shyne has reimagined support services by focusing on purpose, dignity, and entrepreneurship rather than traditional "rescue" models. We'll explore how building ongoing relationships and responsive programming has created a sustainable community where survivors design their own paths to success.

As fellow nonprofit leaders, there's so much we can learn from each other's approaches, even when our missions differ. Let's dive back into this enlightening conversation.

Listen to part 1 here: 
EP78: From Rescue to Empowerment - A better model for survivor support

About our guest and Shyne:

Cynthia Luvlee
CEO | Founding Board Member
https://www.shynesd.org/

Shyne’s unstoppable team of dedicated volunteers and employees work on behalf of survivor entrepreneurs access to small business support, mentorship, coaching, education and capital. They envision a new economy where survivor business owners network to maximize impact and accelerate innovative solutions. By generating equity and shifting power, they believe financial independence and freedom for all survivors is possible.