Economic crises would often lead to the closure of, or financial dent to, most food businesses. But what was the drive behind making Shaun Christie-David’s socially driven business, Colombo Social, stand through inevitable change?

In this episode, we gain a deeper understanding on how social purpose, corporate businesses and community kept an authentic food experience running. All the while, gaining a deeper appreciation for culture and the team behind any meal.

About Shaun Christie-David:

With the purpose to drive social change and facilitate inclusivity in everything that he does, Shaun Christie-David initiates and spearheads successful social enterprises. So far he has assisted the settlement and growth of refugees, asylum seekers and communities in need through thriving businesses Colombo Social, Kabul Social and Plate It Forward, a movement that gained the Australian Human Rights Commission Award in 2021.

What you will learn in this episode:

- What inspired the opening of Colombo Social

- The refugees and asylum seekers who operate behind the meal

- What corporate partners like Commonwealth Bank, Uber, Deputy assisted in Colombo Social’s retention over the pandemic

- The opening of Kabul Social

- Why the Kabul Social’s communication and marketing strategy was a slow process

- How to ensure longevity through corporate partners

- The impacts of Ability Social

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Find and connect with Shaun here:

- https://au.linkedin.com/in/shaunchristiedavid

Learn more about:

- Colombo Social: https://colombosocial.com.au/

- Kabul Social: https://www.kabulsocial.com/

- Plate It Forward: https://www.plateitforward.org.au/

Produced by Pod Paste, in Sydney Australia

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