586. The Story of Higher Purpose Co.: Igniting Economic Justice in Mississippi - Dr. Tim Lampkin
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Overview
Meet Dr. Tim. He’s the founder and CEO of Higher Purpose Co., a nonprofit driving economic justice for Black communities in Mississippi. He’s sharing all about their transformative work in community education, business support, and innovative capital access. They’re building intergenerational wealth, shifting harmful narratives, and empowering community voices through strategic collaborations with major funders. This convo is a must-listen for anyone fired up about creating equitable, lasting change in their community 🎧
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The story + impact of Higher Purpose Co.
Higher Purpose Co.'s programs and partnerships
How to change the narrative + build intergenerational community
Today’s Guest
Dr. Tim Lampkin, Founder + CEO, Higher Purpose Co.
“We’re not just waiting for someone to come in and tell our stories.”
Episode Transcript
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Episode Highlights
Tim’s story and journey to where he is today (2:30)
Story of founding of Higher Purpose Co. (5:55)
Programs and partnerships of Higher Purpose (9:45)
Changing internal and external narratives (17:00)
Tips for organizations working in economic justice (22:05)
How to build bridges across generations (27:30)
A powerful moment of philanthropy in Tim’s life (31:55)
Powerful Quotes
“Everything that I have and do is not for me, it’s to be a blessing to others.” -Dr. Tim
“We had to become what we believe is a void filler.” -Dr. Tim
“What are the stories that we've been told, and then what are the stories that we need to tell to really debunk the preconceived notions?” -Dr. Tim
“We believe in a different story and narrative about Mississippi.” -Dr. Tim
“We started to change who the narrators were. We wanted to create a platform and opportunities for the communities we work with to be keepers and advocates of their own stories.” -Dr. Tim
“We wanted to be sure people understood that underneath all of the drama and these other lies about Mississippi, there’s a lot of good work happening. If you only see the glass half full you’re going to miss a lot of joy and promising opportunities being created.” -Dr. Tim
“We can’t go and be advocates for a new story if we're still believing that the old story is true.” -Dr. Tim
“We're not just waiting for someone to come in and tell our stories.” -Dr. Tim
“How do we get ahead of the need and anticipate the need and be in a position to serve and lift folks up as we climb together?” -Dr. Tim
“Are we doing the right work with the right people at the right time? If it’s not an immediate yes, it causes us to go into deliberation with ourselves and our partners to understand what we are really trying to do. What problem are we really trying to solve?” -Dr. Tim
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