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Podcast: Esprit founder Susie Tompkins Buell
Esprit founder Susie Tompkins Buell

Susie Tompkins Buell is one of the most successful women entrepreneurs of all time. She co-founded Esprit (ESHB), which grew into one of the most recognized global brands with over $800 million in annual sales. From the beginning, Esprit was known for its revolutionary fusion of corporate mission with social responsibility. Gloria Steinem and Earth First! spoke at their corporate functions, employees were given ten hours off each month for volunteer work ” that translates into three weeks each year, more than many employees get for vacation time. Despite criticism, they were an early sponsor of the AIDS Walk. The Esprit Foundation was created in 1990 to support at-risk youth, AIDS awareness, womens issues and the environment. It has since been renamed the Susie Tompkins Buell Foundation but continues to carry the original spirit of innovation and social responsibility by focusing on empowering, educating and promoting leadership among women. Listen in for a glimpse into the mind of this extraordinary woman. (more…)

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