In this episode, I speak to Anna Anderson, founder of Kindred, a community space in Hammersmith. We dive into Anna's early experiences and insights on the value of community, and how that sparked an early interest in being of service to others. Anna shares her journey from social work to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the need for true community and the issues we face in society around loneliness and social connection. We discuss her experiences, challenges, and insights on social business, the impact of the pandemic, and the importance of government and business collaboration. Join us as we dive into Anna's inspiring vision for creating spaces that foster genuine human connections. Find Kindred on Instagram here. Find Anna on LinkedIn here. Don't forget to join the conversation with me on Instagram here. Doors to The Wilder Collective are OPEN! Apply here. ---------------- This episode is supported by The PR Set.com, the DIY PR Membership helping founders, start-ups and small biz owners to get known for what they do, without big agency budgets or a little black book of contacts. If you know that PR is important to building your brand, but you don't know where to start and you don't have a huge budget to invest the good news is – you don't need to! The PR Set is an online space founded by PR guru Pippa Goulden and features regular PR opportunities, live sessions to keep you on track, accountability to stay on top of your PR, all backed up by an amazing community of small biz owners, and Pippa's own support too to help you do the strategic PR that actually makes a difference You can get 50% off your first month's membership with the code TWC50 making it just £16 for your first month, so give it a whirl at theprset.com. --------------- 01:32 Meet Anna Anderson of Kindred 02:40 Anna's Early Life and Work Ethic 05:06 Career Path and Social Work 08:28 Challenges and Realities of Social Work 11:37 The Importance of Community 18:17 The Concept of Kindred 20:42 Building and Growing Kindred 26:03 Investing in Hammersmith: Building a Community Hub 27:11 Finding the Perfect Location: The Story of Bradmore House 29:29 Challenges and Rewards of True Community Building 32:14 Supporting Diverse Communities at Kindred 35:03 Philanthropy and Angel Investing: Making a Difference 37:57 The Role of Social Business in Modern Society 41:40 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 44:56 Reflections and Final Thoughts

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