Overview

The Entrepreneurs: Generations Apart book was created out of a simple curiosity: what makes a person throw caution in the wind and create the idea in their head a reality? A year-long project that saw founder of Celebrate Living History, Bev Wilkinson, interview business owners aged under 30 and over 60 globally. Bev was driven to interview entrepreneurs from different industries and generations from a simple question: what drives people to build their own businesses and thrive doing what they love? While from different industries and generations, these entrepreneurs were bonded together to thrive in doing work that makes them smile every day. Bev was also inspired to interview entrepreneurs that use traditional skills passed through generations in their business. Entrepreneurs: Generations Apart features 51 entrepreneurs from Australia, the United States, Canada, and Europe and was collated to inspire the every-day person to pursue their passion and make their dreams a reality

Full Product Details

9780648659310

Table of Contents

Reviews

"Bravo! A terrific idea... especially for a ""wrinkly"" like me. We of a ""certain age"" tend to get overlooked in this modern day and age, unless we remind them how effective and vital we can still be that is!- Tony White British Academy Award-winning animation director, animator, author, educator and consultant. 'The Entreprenours: Generations Apart Project has been one of positive self-development. The entire process, ignited and run by Bev Wilkinson, was inspiring and motivating. I learnt a lot about myself, and will forever continue to be motivated by Bev's ideas to showcase the important stories from grass roots. Thanks Bev and Team!'- Natalie Scanlon Founder Written Communications"

Bravo! A terrific idea... especially for a wrinkly like me. We of a certain age tend to get overlooked in this modern day and age, unless we remind them how effective and vital we can still be that is!- Tony White British Academy Award-winning animation director, animator, author, educator and consultant. 'The Entreprenours: Generations Apart Project has been one of positive self-development. The entire process, ignited and run by Bev Wilkinson, was inspiring and motivating. I learnt a lot about myself, and will forever continue to be motivated by Bev's ideas to showcase the important stories from grass roots. Thanks Bev and Team!'- Natalie Scanlon Founder Written Communications

Author Information

The Celebrate Living History program started with Bev Wilkinson's desire to use her journalism skills gained from a university degree in 2012. Bev created an exhibition celebrating the locals of Frankston, and discovered the wealth of knowledge and experience seniors in the local community held and were willing to share. This was the beginning of the Celebrate Living History internship program. Eight years later she has successfully become the go-between for two very diverse generations. Young journalism students and seniors over the age of 60 to collect stories for the Celebrate Living History website. She believes strongly in bringing people of different generations and backgrounds together supported through her work in both the aged and disability fields. Bev has spoken on a national and international level. Bev has taken her passion for storytelling abroad, travelling to the United States to connect with individuals and organisations focussed on connecting youth with elders. She had the opportunity to speak at the 2017 Global Intergenerational Conference in Milwaukee about her passion for connecting generations. She is excited to see the Celebrate Living History program expand to include entrepreneurs from two very vast generations the under 30s and over 60s bonded together to thrive in doing work that makes them smile every day. The Entrepreneurs: Generations Apart book was a year- long project that saw Bev interview business owners aged under 30 and over 60 globally. Bev was inspired by the knowledge and wisdom the two generations shared that she collated all the interviews together and created the Entrepreneurs: Generations Apart book to be cherished for many years to come. Bev wants to inspire the everyday person to say Yes to making their dreams a reality. Bev believes it is never too late to start. You just have to make one small move to make a difference.

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available