Take a listen to the very first pilot episode of Changemaker.  This was when I was testing out this idea… Could stories and lessons from social entrepreneurs help make it easier for listeners to make a difference and inspire people with good news?  I am so honored to share the stories from Ashley and Maria. They are solving huge problems by taking what others consider as waste and turning it into something valuable.  Ashley Muspratt Ashley Muspratt is a waste-to-energy entrepreneur focused on using business to solve human waste management challenges in developing cities.  She is the founder of Pivot, building factories to convert human waste to solid fuel. Learn more about Ashley and Pivot here: www.pivotworks.co Follow the Pivot team on Twitter. Maria Rodriguez Maria Rodriguez is empowering women in Guatemala to fight against hunger and poverty by teaching them skills to support their families.  She is the founder of Byoearth, a producer of organic fertilizer through a process called vermicomposting – using worms to turn waste into nutrient-rich compost. Learn more about Maria and Byoearth here: www.byoearth.com. Watch A Recycled Life to learn more about the Guatemalan City Dump. Follow the Byoearth team on Twitter. Credits: * Josh Harlan – Intro Jingle * These Fair Hands (Nick Jaina) / CC BY-NC 3.0 * Strings And Blips (Adam Selzer) / CC BY-NC 3.0 * Gold Sunset (Cory Gray) / CC BY-NC 3.0 * Pensacola Twilight (Lee Rosevere) / CC BY-NC 3.0 * Spit Off The Bridge (Cory Gray) / CC BY-NC 3.0 * Wrecking Ball (Cory Gray) / CC BY-NC 3.0 * Air Hockey Saloon (Chris Zabriskie) / CC BY 4.0 * Pre-Vertex (Limited Functionality Is My New Jam) (Lee Rosevere) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 * There’s Probably No Time (Chris Zabriskie) / CC BY 4.0 * Pivot truck sound effects – Matt Muspratt     If you liked this episode, please share it with one friend.  By getting these stories and ideas to more people, we can make a greater impact!