This month, we caught up with Anderson Barkow (he/him) — Co-Founder and CFO of BoxPower — to hear how he and his team are transforming energy access for rural and underserved communities. From securing major grants to scaling thoughtful technology, Anderson’s journey combines mission-driven innovation with the long-haul grit of entrepreneurship. Read on to learn more about what drives BoxPower forward and how Wild Gift played a key role in Anderson’s growth.

This month we sat down with Ellen Oshinsky (she/her), founder of Circle and Spoke, to hear more about how she’s creating connection through through cycling retreats. We are pleased to share Ellen’s story, where she is on her current journey and how Wild Gift inspired her to bring more intention into community building.

This month we are highlighting Wild Gift alum Zulma Terrones (she/they)—a visionary leader, wellness entrepreneur, and Founder & CEO of Life Stages. Zulma’s mission is to help individuals create sustainable well-being through hyper-personalized, nature-rooted mental health solutions.

At Wild Gift, we love celebrating leaders who are driving meaningful change in their communities and industries. That’s why we are so excited to highlight Gabriel Evans, Founder and CEO of thebulletinboard.

Introducing Wild Gift alumni Kelly Wyche—an environmental advocate, community builder, and Co-Founder of Collective Power. Dedicated to empowering underserved communities facing climate challenges, aging infrastructure, and unsustainable practices, Collective Power’s mission is simple yet profound: Power to the People.