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It Never Gets Old
Interview: Susan McPherson, McPherson Strategies
Meredith sits down with friend of the podcast Susan McPherson, a serial connector, angel investor, and corporate responsibility expert. She is the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focusing on the intersection between brands and social impact, providing storytelling, partnership creation and visibility to corporations, NGOs and social enterprises. She is a prolific speaker and writer, and author of an upcoming book.
Meredith and Susan delve into what work there is to be done in climate, what you can do each day, Susan’s trip to see a (warm) Antartica, and her prolific consignment shopping career. Plus, as a petite woman, Susan gives tips on secondhand shopping as a petite size.
More on Susan: http://www.mcpstrategies.com/susanmcphersonbio
Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/susanmcp1
Consignment Brooklyn: https://www.consignmentbrooklyn.com/
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