Archive for February, 2010

Dawn Speaks at TEDxWindyCity Event!

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Firebelly Founder Dawn Hancock spoke at the TEDxWindyCity event “Creative Convergence” on February 10, 2010. “Creative Convergence” explored the many ways that designers, artists, engineers and inventors marry creativity and technology and thereby revolutionize our world.

You can view her full speech here.

Reason to Give is on Oprah Radio: The Derrick Ashong Experience

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

Founder of Firebelly Foundation, Dawn Hancock was interviewed by Derrick Ashong in a fifteen minute spot on Oprah Radio February 6. The focus of the show was about artists that use their work to inspire change in the world around them. Dawn talks about using her own for profit business, Firebelly Design, to make a difference in the Humbodt Park community where the firm is based.

Dawn also discusses why she was compelled to start Firebelly Foundation and how Reason to Give came into existence. It is a great piece on the importance of making giving a part f everyday life and how Reason to Give strives to accomplish this for the residents of Humboldt Park.

To listen to the full interview follow this link. Dawn’s interview starts 26 minutes into the show.