In episode two of the IVI Podcast, host Joe Phoenix interviews Kimberly Reilly, co-founder of Everybody Water.
Learn about their journey in creating a for-profit company focused on providing access to clean water, especially for women and girls who spend hours a day collecting water. From bootstrapping and grassroots efforts to partnering with notable brands like Jeni's Ice Creams, Bergdorf Goodman, and Goop Kitchen, Kim shares invaluable insights on the challenges and triumphs of building a brand with impact.
Discover how Everybody Water differentiates itself in a crowded market, navigates distribution hurdles, and remains committed to sustainability and social responsibility. This episode is packed with inspiration and practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to make a real difference.
Chapters
00:00 Vision for a Brand: The Birth of Everybody Water
00:42 Meet Kim Riley: Co-Founder of Everybody Water
02:29 The Entrepreneurial Journey Begins
03:56 The Power of Clean Water: A Mission to Empower Women and Girls
10:00 Innovating in a Crowded Market
15:33 Overcoming Early Barriers and Finding Key Partners
31:44 The Role of Women in Business and Distribution Challenges
39:28 Reflecting on Persistence and Luck
40:47 The Power of Word of Mouth
41:34 Exciting Collaborations and Validations
43:39 The Journey of Packaging and Branding
44:29 Sourcing and Sustainability
51:04 Scaling and Funding the Business
58:32 Impact and Community Development
01:03:37 Final Thoughts and Advice
The IVI Podcast
Innovators, Visionaries, and Impact
Hosted by Joe Phoenix, Founder and CEO of Givinga
The IVI Podcast explores the world of innovation, vision, and impact on the world with some of today's most fascinating people.
Joe Phoenix sits down with a range of leaders from across the landscapes of business, technology, government, philanthropy, and even the occasional NASA engineer on his quest to discover how we... as people can make a positive impact on the world.
Meet the Host
With 30 years in the global asset management industry in the US and overseas, Joe recognized that donor advised funds (DAF) were underutilized and could be used to change the way everyone thinks about giving. He spreads the word about philanthropic technology, believing anyone can be a philanthropist, especially when they leverage all available resources.