Changemakers

Ethical Entrepreneurship and Rural RootsJeremy interviews Erik Olson, CEO of Dignity Made, about his upbringing in rural Minnesota in a Scandinavian Lutheran household. Erik shares his experiences growing up in the church, his family traditions, and favorite memories, including road trips across the United States. He discusses how his upbringing instilled a sense of community, morality, and a desire to help others, which has influenced his career in ethical entrepreneurship and global impact.From Business to Global ImpactErik shares his journey from pursuing a business degree to serving in Iraq after college, where he gained valuable leadership experience. He then co-founded Dignity Made, working with his father-in-law to help communities in the Philippines through various initiatives including an orphanage, high school, technical school, and water filtration system.Fair Marketplace for Coconut FarmersErik described the dire situation of coconut farmers in the Philippines, highlighting extreme poverty, exploi