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Matt Silliman's mother, a talented pianist and recorder, "not only taught art and creativity to children but also played a mean recorder," the Atlanta producer and DJ says in an interview with Fast Company.
"She imparted crucial life lessons: the importance of kindness, the value of engaging with strangers in everyday situations like the checkout line, and the significance of sharing and teaching one's skills and talents to others."
Silliman says his mom has been a "profound source of artistic inspiration" for him since he was a child.
"She introduced me to music and encouraged me to collaborate with others, an approach that resonated deeply with me," he says.
"My vivid imagination found a perfect partner in my sister, an exceptionally talented artist."
Together, they created "magical childhood creations, from a sprawling city constructed from oversized refrigerator boxes to puppet shows and imaginative sculptures," Silliman says.
"She imparted crucial life lessons: the importance of kindness, the value of engaging with strangers in everyday situations like the checkout line, and the significance of sharing and teaching one's skills and talents to others," he says.
"Her dedication to teaching music to children well into her later years and her readiness to assist those in need have profoundly influenced how our relationship has evolved
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Establishing a Social Enterprise Curriculum
Several British colleges and universities have embraced social entrepreneurship in their curriculum. Pathik Pathak at Southampton have introduced n interdisciplinary module in Social Enterprise, which is open to students of all year groups and across all disciplines.