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In the Season 4 finale, host Anne Richardson welcomes Sarah Holdeman and Rebecca Goldcrump, co-founders of the Impact Collective based in Portland, Oregon. Sarah and Rebecca share the importance of their company's mission, how they prioritize and nourish their business partnership, how they lead their clients to amplify their social impact through B Corp certification and beyond, and how they built an advisory board to expand upon their expertise and enhance their values.    LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Impact Collective Mission Statement Blog Post: https://www.theimpactcollectivepdx.com/blog/our-mission-statement Portland State University Social Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship: https://www.pdx.edu/academics/programs/graduate/social-innovation-and-social-entrepreneurship University of New Hampshire B Impact Clinic: https://www.unh.edu/sustainability/b-impact-clinic  Portland Business Support Project: https://sites.google.com/view/pdxbiz-2  Brene Brown Weekly Rumble: https://brenebrown.com/articles/2019/05/01/lets-rumble/  B Local PDX: https://www.blocalpdx.com/  Rahab's Sisters: https://rahabs-sisters.org/  

In Episode 9 of Season 4 of the BSuite podcast, host Anne Richardson interviews Tim Frick, founder and president of Mightybytes. MightyBytes is a B Corp certified digital marketing agency that serves social enterprises, sustainable brands, and large nonprofits.  Tim is an active leader and educator throughout the B Corp community and the digital marketing space. In the episode, he shares how he established Mightybytes' Impact Business Models, the challenges that come with using digital marketing tactics in ethical ways, and how business leaders can achieve success while adopting a sustainable mindset.   LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED: Mightybytes: https://www.mightybytes.com/ B Lab: https://usca.bcorporation.net/ Jevons paradox: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jevons_paradox Sustainability & The Web: Tim's TedX Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW75oJszcws Solitaire Townsend's LinkedIn Post: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7149030234300809217/ EcoGrader: https://ecograder.com/  Siteground: https://www.siteground.com/  Designing for Sustainability: A Guide to Building Green Digital Products and Services by Tim Frick: https://bookshop.org/p/books/designing-for-sustainability-a-guide-to-building-greener-digital-products-and-services-tim-frick/8133175?ean=9781491935774 Gaia Education: https://www.gaiaeducation.org/ World Wide Web Consortium's Web Sustainability Guidelines https://sustainablewebdesign.org/ Alliance for the Great Lakes: https://greatlakes.org/

In this episode of the BSuite podcast, host Anne Richardson digs into the complex topic of data privacy with experts Donata Stroink-Skillrud and Hans Skillrud, founders of Termageddon, a service that generates and updates website privacy policies, cookie policies, and terms & conditions for small businesses.  Termageddon exists to help businesses remain in compliance with the rapidly evolving landscape of privacy regulations. Hans and Donata break down the basics of privacy law compliance, explain why a lack of standardized privacy law in the United States (and around the globe) causes so much trouble for business and consumers, and ultimately imagine the positive impact that better privacy practices could have on the advertising industry as a whole.    LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED: American Bar Foundation: https://www.americanbarfoundation.org/ ePrivacy Committee of the American Bar Association: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/science_technology/committees/e-privacy/ Richardson Media Group's Privacy Policy (Generated by Termageddon): https://richardsonmediagroup.com/privacy-policy/ GDPR: https://gdpr-info.eu/ NOYB: https://noyb.eu/en Federal Trade Commission: https://www.ftc.gov/ Termageddon: https://termageddon.com/ Privacy Lawls: https:/termageddon.com/podcasts/  

In this episode, Anne Richardson hosts a cutting-edge conversation about the relationship between sustainability and digital advertising with ad-tech sustainability pioneer and co-founder of Scope3, Anne Coghlan.  The two Annes (Anne and Anne) break down the ways digital advertising contributes to a company's carbon footprint, how companies and advertisers can minimize their advertising emissions, and reveal Scope3's next steps on their mission to decarbonize the entire digital advertising ecosystem.    LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED: 40 Under 40 in Ad Age: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://adage.com/article/special-report-40-under-40/40-under-40-anne-coghlan-scope3/2514116&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1702400039952436&usg=AOvVaw1q5aXdhImC8YgQ_OizZI80   #2 on PMW Power 100 List:  https://www.performancemarketingworld.com/article/1836874/pmw-100-powerlist-2023  Ad Exchangers Top Woman in Media and Ad Tech 2023: https://www.admonsters.com/events/2023-top-women-in-media-ad-tech/ Scope3.com: https://scope3.com Scope3's Sanofi Case Study: https://scope3.com/news/putting-sustainability-into-action-a-case-study-with-sanofi-and-scope3 Girls Who Code: https://girlswhocode.com/

In this episode of the BSuite podcast, Anne takes a look behind the labels of clean, green, and blue beauty products with lead formulator Jana Blankenship, founder of the sustainable hair care line Captain Blankenship.  Jana breaks down the sustainability certifications consumers should seek out when shopping for beauty products, her process for sourcing sustainable ingredients like seaweed, and how clean beauty companies are combating greenwashing across their industry. Don't forget to subscribe to the BSuite podcast so you never miss a new interview with business leaders who are changing the world for good!   LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED: Mandy Aftel: https://www.aftelier.com/ 1% for the Planet: https://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org/ Greenwave: https://www.greenwave.org/  Marin Skincare https://www.marinskincare.com/ Blackstone Point Oysters https://www.blackstonepointoysters.com/ Beauty Heroes: https://www.beauty-heroes.com/about-us/ Leaping Bunny: https://www.leapingbunny.org/  MADE SAFE: https://madesafe.org/ Wild Beauty: https://janablankenship.com/books/wildbeauty/ Seasonal Family Almanac: https://janablankenship.com/books/seasonalfamilyalmanac/ Meow Meow Tweet: https://meowmeowtweet.com/

Anne Richardson's guest on this episode of the BSuite podcast is socially responsible business owner Tom Ruff, the face (and heart) behind Portland, Maine's newest gluten-free craft brewery, Orange Bike Brewing.  During the show, Tom speaks about his roots back on an Indiana farm, the origin of the Orange Bike name, and his journey combating racism, sexism, and other inequities of the craft brewing industry. Anne and Tom dive into what it means to be business leaders who prioritize social justice and work every day towards building a better world.    LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Orange Bike Brewing: https://www.orangebikebrewing.com/  Brienne Allan's Instagram Posts: https://www.instagram.com/ratmagnet/  National Black Brewers Association: https://www.nationalblackbrewersassociation.org/  B Impact Clinic: https://www.unh.edu/sustainability/b-impact-clinic Pink Boots Society: https://www.pinkbootssociety.org/ White Men for Racial Justice: https://www.wmrj.org/ Seeing White Podcast: https://sceneonradio.org/seeing-white/

Anne interviews Nora Livingstone, Co-Founder and Volunteer Coordinator for Animal Experience International (AEI), an innovative B Corp that matches volunteers with ethical animal-related volunteer experiences around the globe.  Anne and Nora discuss the origins of AEI, compare notes on their experiences as female founders, and dive into the definition of consent-based tourism. Never heard of it? That's because Nora coined the term!   LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Animal Experience International: https://www.animalexperienceinternational.com/ Cowichan Women Against Violence Society: https://www.cwav.org/ Raven's Nest: https://ravensnestcyac.ca/ Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center: https://jeannegeigercrisiscenter.org/ Meryl Streep on the Language of Men: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CyoGL-_x-pQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Being the Best Boss for the World: https://medium.com/@bthechange/being-the-best-boss-for-the-world-136d4b3ee7cd  

Tune in to Episode 3 of the BSuite podcast, in which Anne Richardson interviews Ben Conniff, Chief Innovation Officer of Luke's Lobster, a sustainable seafood purveyor and fellow B Corp. During the episode, Ben talks about what it means to be a B Corp, educating consumers' purchase decisions, and how Luke's Lobster is trying to change the seafood industry landscape so customers can enjoy lobsters for years to come.  When Ben joined Luke's Lobster in 2009, he started out as the general manager of Luke's first lobster shack in Manhattan. Throughout the brand's evolution into a global leader in seafood sustainability, Ben has worked behind the scenes innovating the business and giving back to the lobster fishing community.  LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Luke's Lobster: https://lukeslobster.com/ B Lab: https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/  Anne's Fishmonger's Wife Blog Post: https://richardsonmediagroup.com/a-fishmongers-wife/ Blackstone Point Oysters: https://www.blackstonepointoysters.com/  Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative: https://lobsterfrommaine.com/ Marine Skin Care: https://www.marinskincare.com/ Maine Business Immigration Coalition: https://mainebic.org/ Beer Judge Certification Program: https://www.bjcp.org/ Orange Bike Brewing: https://www.orangebikebrewing.com/ Life All Boats Project: https://lukeslobster.com/pages/lift-all-boats The Island Institute: https://www.islandinstitute.org/

Episode 2 of the BSuite podcast features a lively conversation between our host Anne Richardson and RMG friends and agency partners Benn Marine and Brittany Angelo of Dirigo Collective.  Benn and Brittany co-host Dirigo Collective's Responsibly Different podcast and they both work with clients around impact strategy. Tune in to learn more about the important contributions Benn and Brittany make through their podcast and other content platforms that serve to educate and inspire others.   LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Dirigo Collective: https://dirigocollective.com/ Responsibly Different: https://responsiblydifferent.com/podcasts/ Curious Coworkers: with Special Guest, Anne Richardson: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7IbZBOcHP2LXSUF0n36Jr2?si=f6341189b7a340b0 Greyston Bakery: https://shop.greyston.org/ Brittany's Blog Post about the 2023 Maui Wildfires: https://responsiblydifferent.com/wildfires/ Anne's WomenSpaces Blog: https://richardsonmediagroup.com/category/womenspaces/ Equality Community Center: https://eccmaine.org/

Season 4 of the BSuite podcast opens with an exciting interview with Flo Nicolas, board member for New Hampshire Businesses for Social Responsibility and co-founder of DEI Directive, a technology company that helps businesses gather and respond to data about their workforce.    Listen in as Anne Richardson and Flo discuss: How to leverage transferable skills during a career change How startups can build strong cultures of inclusivity and belonging How to use a valuable business skill set to benefit the community    LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED BSuite podcast: https://richardsonmediagroup.com/bsuite-podcast/  Richardson Media Group: https://richardsonmediagroup.com/  DEI Directive: www.deidirective.com/  NHBSR: https://nhbsr.org/   Building Inclusive Workplaces at the Start, A Guide for Startups (NH Tech Alliance): https://nhtechalliance.org/building-inclusive-workplaces-at-the-start-a-guide-for-startups/  Taimur Ijlal Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance and Cyber Security: https://www.amazon.com/Artificial-Intelligence-Governance-Cyber-Security-beginners/dp/B09YHK8L2T

In Episode 9 of the BSuite, Anne interviews non-profit leaders and friends, Nini Meyer and Nibal Awad of Positive Tracks. Positive Tracks' mission is to equip young people ages 12-25 with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to change the world through physical activity. Anne, Nini, and Nibal explore the origins of Positive Tracks, break down what it means to “sweat for good,” and share inspiring stories about the youth participants who are getting out there and making a difference in their communities through inclusive athletic events. LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Positive Tracks: https://www.positivetracks.org/ Richardson Media Group: https://richardsonmediagroup.com/ Steve Blank's 2011 Philadelphia University Commencement Speech: https://steveblank.com/2011/05/17/philadelphia-university-commencement-speech-%E2%80%93-may-15th-2011/ Madrid Marathon: https://rocknrollmadridrun.com/?lang=en How Young People Are Changing Activism: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20220803-gen-z-how-young-people-are-changing-activism Pain That Inspired a Fight for Life: http://www.positivetracks.org/pain-that-inspired-a-fight-for-life/

In this episode of the BSuite, Anne interviews Sonia Kowal, President of Zevin Asset Management, a socially responsible investment firm and certified B Corp that fosters positive change by helping individuals and institutions hold big businesses accountable, especially in relation to the climate crisis and social justice. Anne and Sonia discuss: -Sonia's journey into socially responsible investment -How investors can hold large corporations accountable -How financial literacy can lead to activism -How to find hope in the face of the climate crisis LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Zevin Asset Management [https://www.zevin.com/] Invest for Better Group [https://investforbetter.org/] Zevin Asset Management's Shareholder Advocacy Guide [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d0cee8d37a63200017a0906/t/638a4f45f73d3342f72f0b78/1670008654746/Zevin+Asset+Management+Shareholder+Advocacy+Guide.pdf] Activate Your Money: Invest to Grow Your Wealth and Build a Better World by Janine Firpo [https://bookshop.org/p/books/activate-your-money-invest-to-grow-your-wealth-and-build-a-better-world-janine-firpo/18710921] There is Nothing For You Here: Finding Opportunity in the Twenty-First Century by Fiona Hill [https://bookshop.org/p/books/there-is-nothing-for-you-here-finding-opportunity-in-the-twenty-first-century-fiona-hill/18671866?ean=9780358574316&gclid=CjwKCAjw04yjBhApEiwAJcvNodCP7NoifAKL5fyCZ8NFmM3ceG9sJVBnSjyvKEsi6V3I06nXB0NfhBoCRfYQAvD_BwE] The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-ministry-for-the-future-kim-stanley-robinson/14532414?ean=9780316300148] The BSuite Season 3 Episode 7: Strategies for Financial Sustainability with Charley Cummings of Walden Mutual Bank [https://richardsonmediagroup.com/bsuite/podcast-episodes/bsuite-podcast-episodes-season-3-episode-7/]

Host Anne Richardson interviews Charley Cummings, CEO of Walden Mutual Bank, a cooperative bank that stewards change by supporting sustainable farms and food businesses. Anne and Charley take a deep dive into: - Sustainable alternatives to traditional banking models - What goes into building a mutual bank from the ground up - The hidden carbon impact of banking - The process of adapting B Corp values to a financial institution PLUS: how a kid from Cape Cod became a mission-driven leader in divergent industries of food and finance. LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED [Walden Mutual Bank ] https://www.waldenmutual.com/ [Walden Local Meat] https://waldenlocalmeat.com/ [Richardson Media Group] https://richardsonmediagroup.com/ [B- Lab] https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/ [Case Study: Cape Wind Project] https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/case-study-cape-wind-project/ [Carbon Footprint Calculator] https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx [The Overstory by Richard Powers] https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-overstory-richard-powers/17315941?ean=9780393356687

In this episode, we take a multi-generational look at the many roles women play throughout our personal and professional lives from the perspective of three industry leaders: our host Anne Richardson, Noelle Grattan of Five Line Creative, and Mariah Morgan of Stout Heart. While each of these woman represent a different generation, they share mutual friendships and understanding. Our conversation touches on many universally relatable topics and explores what it means to be a female entrepreneur at any age.   LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED https://stoutheart.com/ https://fivelinecreative.com/ https://richardsonmediagroup.com/ https://creativemornings.com/ https://www.prescottpark.org/ https://nhbsr.org/

Anne Richardson of the BSuite podcast welcomes Melissa Krchma from Bluedog Design for a revealing conversation about how the real stories behind building welcoming workplaces and prioritizing employee wellness can be reflected in the relationships that consumers enjoy with their favorite brands. Anne and Melissa talk about: - What it means to build a welcoming workplace. - Why consumers care about and respond positively to a brand's internal corporate story. - How being women-owned and B Corp certified brings unique perspectives to growing companies. PLUS: Some rituals to take us from the work mindset over to the home mindset after a busy day in our home office.  LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Bluedog Design [https://bluedogdesign.com/] Melissa's LinkedIn Profile [https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-krchma/] The Circle by Dave Eggers [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18302455-the-circle] Designing for Belonging by Susie Wise [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/623451/design-for-belonging-by-susie-wise-and-stanford-dschool-illustrations-by-rose-jaffe/] Richardson Media Group [https://www.richardsonmediagroup.com/] B Lab [https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/] BSuite Podcast [https://richardsonmediagroup.com/bsuite-podcast] BSuite Season 3 [https://richardsonmediagroup.com/bsuite/season/3]

Anne Richardson of the BSuite podcast sits down with Jill Felska, founder of Want To Work There, to get Jill's perspective on different ways to enhance workplace culture. (Hint: it's not about ping pong or snacks.) Anne and Jill talk about: * The power that lies within getting to know each other more closely at work * How learning to identify the unique attributes we each bring to the office is so important * Practical and actionable advice for creating a better workplace * Why reading young adult fiction can feel like a warm hug! PLUS: The joy that both Jill and Anne find in being dog mom's to their respective pups, Theo and Saco. LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Want To Work There [https://www.wanttoworkthere.com/] Want To Work There podcast [https://www.wanttoworkthere.com/podcast] Jill's LinkedIn Profile [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillfelska/] The Way of Integrity by Martha Beck [https://marthabeck.com/the-way-of-integrity/] Richardson Media Group [https://www.richardsonmediagroup.com/] B Lab [https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/] BSuite podcast [https://richardsonmediagroup.com/bsuite-podcast] BSuite Season 3 [https://richardsonmediagroup.com/bsuite/season/3]

Excited to share Anne's in-depth conversation with Darcy Shiber-Knowles, from Dr. Bronner's, a company ranked one of the top B Corporations in the world, with a 150+ year focus on social justice and environmental responsibility. Anne and Darcy talk about: - The remarkable story of how a German-Jewish soap making company became one of the most impactful B Corps in the world - The meaning behind Constructive Capitalism and why we should consider doing business with the highest standards of compassion - Blending advocacy with business - PLUS: The need for optimism in today's world, life with a pet parrot, and raising a toast to natural wines! LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Dr. Bronner's [https://www.drbronner.com/] Richardson Media Group [https://www.richardsonmediagroup.com/] B Lab [https://www.bcorporation.net/] Organic Valley [https://www.organicvalley.coop/] National Parks Conservation Association [https://www.npca.org/] Skin Contact Wines [https://www.winemag.com/2019/07/10/skin-contact-white-wines-orange-wine-beginners/]

In our tenth and final episode of Season Two of the BSuite, we headed up to Saco, Maine to visit The Ecology School at River Bend Farm. We toured the majestic 105-acre property and learned about their commitment to experiential learning, sustainable farming, and how they've worked to meet the standards of The Living Building Challenge. After the tour, we sat down with Drew Dumsch, President and CEO of The Ecology School to hear from him about the non-profit's origins and its plans for the future. LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED The Ecology School LEED Living Building Challenge River Bend Farm Richardson Media Group  One Percent for the Planet

We're back with Part 2, where Anne Richardson and Phillip Haid, founder, and CEO of Public Inc. continue to dive deeper into the challenges of running a purpose-driven marketing agency in today's world. Phil and Anne discuss topics including agency identity, brand exposure, and certain digital media platforms that may or may not uphold socially responsible values.

In Part 1 of this 2-part episode of the BSuite Podcast, Anne Richardson interviews Phillip Haid, founder, and CEO of Public Inc. Phil shares his leadership perspectives as the owner of a certified B Corp and full-service social impact agency. Phil and Anne don't leave anything on the table in this episode - there's not a topic related to the juxtaposition of marketing and social justice or working with change-making brands that they don't cover. Check back next week to listen to the second half of Anne's conversation with Phillip. In Part 2, they dive deeper into the challenges of running a purpose-driven marketing agency in today's world. Phil and Anne discuss agency identity, brand exposure, and digital media platforms that may or may not uphold socially responsible values.

In this episode of the BSuite Podcast, Anne Richardson interviews Erin Allgood, founder of Allgood Strategies, a strategy consulting firm with a focus on sustainability and social impact planning. Erin shares her expertise on sustainability, leadership, and social change, drawing from her studies in systems thinking and  intersectional feminism. LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Allgood Strategies  Richardson Media Group  Certified B Corporation UNH B-Impact Clinic

Have you ever found yourself in the midst of such a fascinating and inspiring conversation that you lose all track of time? Well, that's exactly what happened when we had the good fortune to speak with Katie Burkhart, founder of The Matter Companies. Katie is brilliant and talented, a stellar communicator, and a self-proclaimed “minimalist” brand agent who shares her expertise in this conversation on what it means to be a purpose-driven business and the solutions she and her team have developed to help businesses that have decided to embark upon this path. LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED MatterLogic MatterPulse Matter 7 Richardson Media Group  Certified B Corporation The Startup UX Collective  Boston Content

In this episode of the BSuite Podcast, Anne Richardson interviews Atlanta McIlwraith, Director of Global Engagement and Activation at Timberland. Atlanta focuses on Timberland's purpose-based global partnerships and internal corporate engagement.   LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED https://www.timberland.com/  https://www.nhbsr.org/ https://www.richardsonmediagroup.com/ https://bcorporation.net/

Michelle Veasey's visit to the BSuite timed perfectly with her 10 year anniversary as the Executive Director of New Hampshire Businesses for Social Responsibility. Anne had the good fortune to meet Michelle two years ago when RMG first joined this innovative non-profit. Based in New Hampshire with members all across New England, NHBSR offers resources and plans events to bring together like-minded, forward-thinking individuals representing a wide range of socially conscious companies. Michelle leads from her heart, recognizes the contributions of those around her, and is an unrelenting advocate for social change and personal growth. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED https://www.nhbsr.org/ https://www.richardsonmediagroup.com/ https://bcorporation.net/

In this episode of the BSuite Podcast, Anne Richardson interviews Jeff Golfman, an ecopreneur, philanthropist, and author who has dedicated his entire career to pursuing a purpose-driven path. Jeff is the founder and CEO of Certified B-Corp The Raw Office, a Canadian-based office supply company. Anne and Jeff discuss the importance of leading purpose-driven businesses. Jeff shares takeaways from a career devoted to making a positive impact.  Links and Resources: Richardson Media Group https://rawswitch.rawoffice.com/home https://www.greenkids.com/  https://bcorporation.net/  https://www.youtube.com/c/thecoolvegetarian  https://www.amazon.com/Vegetarian-Ultimate-Guide-Veggie-Vegan/dp/0988166704

Anne Richardson, Principal and Media Director of Richardson Media Group, shares excerpts from a talk she gave at Clark University. She explains her decision to pursue Richardson Media Group's B Corporation certification and how the team has integrated purpose-driven values into their heart-centered business mission and growth strategy. Applying for B Corp status requires deep introspection of your business values and exploration of your employees' needs, your approach to customer satisfaction, and your communal and environmental impact. Anne shares a behind the scenes peek at what this process has looked like at RMG. Richardson Media Group Richardson Media Group's Mission Statement New Hampshire Businesses for Social Responsibility B Impact Clinic at UNH Becoming a Certified B Corporation The Bee Conservancy Stop Hate for Profit

In this episode of the BSuite Podcast, Anne Richardson interviews another amazing leader who has chosen a purpose-driven path for her company. Becca Houghton is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Stratus Telecom in Portland, Maine. Stratus Telecom is a business phone service provider company focusing on small to medium-sized businesses. Like Anne, they are members of New Hampshire Businesses for Social Responsibility. In this episode, Becca dives into what it means to identify as a purpose-driven company. Listen and discover as Becca and Anne compare notes on the unique challenges small teams face while working toward B Corp certification, the importance of integrity, and the value of creating space for all team voices to be heard. Enjoy yet another unique and supportive episode of the BSuite Podcast! Richardson Media Group Stratus Telecom Website Stratus Telecom on LinkedIn Lean In by Sheryl Sanberg New Hampshire Businesses for Social Responsibility 16 Personalities Sue Schoenfeld of Beyond Payments Emergent Strategy by Adrienne Maree Brown

Today we are flipping the script and interviewing Anne, the principal and media director at Richardson Media Group. We could not think of a better way to wrap up this season and are excited for you to tune in as Anne opens up about her origin story.

During the fall of 2020, I worked closely with a team of UNH undergraduate students as part of the B Impact Clinic. In this conversation, I gathered with my students and we looked back on our collective effort to help Richardson Media Group earn its B Corp certification. The students and I reflect on why more companies should become B Corporations, how this experience has helped prepare them for life post-college, and what it means to prioritize sustainability and social responsibility in a small company. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

Matt Willey is an art activist, muralist and founder of The Good of the Hive, a socially driven, for-benefit business designed to ignite radical curiosity around planetary health issues through art and storytelling. Matt’s goal is to paint 50,000 honey bees to raise awareness of the importance of pollinators to our environment. To date, he’s illustrated approximately 5,500 bees in spaces around the world. In Part 2 of this two-part episode with Matt Willey of The good of the hive, Matt and I discuss how gaining a broader awareness of pollinators and the ways they fit into our ecosystem can move people to engage in simple but meaningful actions to care for the earth and in the process connect more deeply with one another. Thank you for tuning in!

I’m fortunate to speak with Matt Willey, art activist and founder of The Good of the Hive, a socially driven business that’s designed to ignite radical curiosity around planetary health issues through art and storytelling. Matt’s goal is to paint 50,000 bees on murals throughout the world to raise awareness of the importance of pollinators to our environment. In Part 1 of this two-part podcast, we caught up with Matt the morning after the 2020 Presidential Election in the midst of his latest mural project at a children’s museum in Hendersonville, North Carolina.

In another interesting episode of the BSuite, I welcome Kris Skavish, co-founder and principal of Two Octobers, a Denver-based marketing agency that recently earned their B Corporation status. It doesn’t take Kris and I very long to realize that despite the geographic distance between us, there are quite a few interesting connections between our two agencies, first and foremost, our shared commitment to running purpose-driven companies.

I'm thrilled to welcome Drew Train, the co-founder and President of Oberland, a purpose-driven, B-Corp ad agency headquartered in New York City. You'll learn what inspired him to become a B-Corporation, and how that hard-earned status informs their day to day decisions. Drew has had the honor of working with large brands like Uber and The Blue Man Group and has a mission of making “purpose the new digital.”

When I first met my longtime friend and colleague, Kristen Standish, she was at the helm of Boston Magazine as its publisher. Now, she’s the CEO of Grapevine Logic. In this conversation, Kristen brings her natural spark to the BSuite in this colorful episode. We explore how the influencer marketplace has grown exponentially over the past decade, and how diversity and social justice are reflected in the profiles of influencer creatives. We’ll look at the expectations clients bring to the table when considering an investment in influencer marketing. And finally, we’ll round out the episode with an honest chat about how she juggles the dual roles of single parent and CEO, why she took up sailing, and how I got interested in bees and beekeeping.

For this episode, we cleared the decks for an unscripted team chat. Brenda Brooks is our Marketing Operations Manager and she’s here to talk about what working on a small team looks like, her choice to move from higher education to marketing, the ways we build in learning and growth at our company, and how we’ve navigated the remote work landscape with a weekly bee-themed “cluster.” I should note that this episode includes two very important “firsts.” It was the first time we recorded an episode from my home office and the first episode we recorded after the onset of the COVID pandemic. Please keep that in mind as you listen and enjoy our engaging conversation! Thank you for tuning in! LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Richardson Media Group

In Part 2 of my conversation with Mike Oh, Principal of TSP, a tech services company, we pick up on some of the key choices he’s made over the past 28 years as an entrepreneur. We’ll dive into how the workplace has evolved to reflect and support social justice causes like #MeToo and Black Lives Matter. We also reflect on COVID’s impact on his business, his decision to remain in the UK with his family, and why his team may have been better equipped than most to shift to an all-virtual model. LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Richardson Media Group Mike’s Company, TSP Mike’s Podcast, Grepcast Mike’s Instagram TSP Smart Homes

You’ve landed at the BSuite Podcast, an open conversation about keeping pace with the joys and challenges facing creative leaders in today’s world.  In this episode, I’m speaking to Mike Oh, Principal of TSP, a tech services company based out of Cambridge, Massachusetts. TSP’s mission is to foster technological efficiency in both home and business environments. Mike and I cover so many worthwhile topics in this two-part conversation, from the unique path that has led him to nearly 3 decades of business ownership, to social justice and diversity in the workplace, and some of the ways TSP has navigated the COVID pandemic so far. Thank you for tuning in!