Heart Stock Radio Podcast

Brianna is the founder of Anact. (short for "an act"). The simple act of taking action and creating positive impact. Her mission is to create a sustainable towel made out of hemp and organic cotton that is better for ALL people and the planet. In 2019, she helped legalize hemp in Florida while launching Anact. Prior to starting Anact, she worked in the apparel industry for prAna, Columbia Sportswear, and Under Armour. She has traveled to over 40+ countries and has worked in factories on almost every continent.Check out our simple act of developing a hemp towel better for all people and the planet at anact.com. She shares her story from Austin Texas! Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 FM

On this episode, Vanessa Barboni Hallik, of Another Tomorrow. Vanessa is the founder and CEO of Another Tomorrow, a B Corp Certified end-to-end sustainable fashion brand with a fully digitized product eco-system delivering technology-enabled transparency, authenticated recommerce and carefully currated sustainable materials. She spoke with us from NYC this week.  Heart Stock is underwritten by Purse for the People and is a production of KBMF 102.5

Catherine Ryan is the Spokesperson and VP of Communications at NOVICA. Before joining NOVICA for its launch in year 2000, Catherine worked as an international journalist focused on human rights and indigenous cultures. An impassioned traveler, Ryan has journeyed through more than 50 nations so far, and has served as NOVICA's editor, spokesperson, Vice President of Communications, and as NOVICA's traveling “Wander Woman.”

Jackie is the founder of Motif Handmade, where she designs sustainable collections of interior and fashion fabrics and accessories, partnering with talented hand-weavers and other artisans through her fair trade business. She also partners with international agencies building up artisan enterprises with creative thinking, design, production management and marketing skills. Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5

Nicole Masters is the founder of  Integrity Soils Ltd  where she and her team have been involved in regenerative agriculture since 2000, focusing on leadership, education and coaching in the field of regenerative agriculture. Nicole is also the author of For the Love of Soil. Her work highlights how even badly degraded land can be regenerated through circular natural systems that foster soil health.   Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 FM 

Deb Lewis is a mentor and coach, working with fashion entrepreneurs, at the start up stage helping them create a sustanable fashion brand from concept to launch. 

Michael Paul Masters, is an author and professor of biological anthropology at Montana Tech in Butte, Montana. He received a Ph.D. in Anthropology from The Ohio State University in 2009, where he specialized in hominin evolutionary anatomy, archaeology, and biomedicine. In his recent book The Extratempestrial Model, Dr. Masters uses an abductive approach to logically infer the best explanation for extra-terrestrial activity and encounters. He examines well-documented abductee experiences in the context of a time travel model, and considers other theories put forth to elucidate this complex and mysterious phenomenon.

Derick Muhammad is the founder of Bossville Farms. He's an industrial Hemp Farmer who promotes hemp for climate impact and is helping under-represented farmers through education & outreach. Bossville is a family run farm based in South Carolina. Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 FM  

ChristineThuring is working to create more sustainable and eco-friendly urban environments. She is passionate about biodiversity, healthy communities and decarbonization.  Her work began with green roofs in 1999 and since continues it in many forms. Christine holds an MSc from the Penn State Center for Green Roof Research (2005) and a PhD from the Department of Landscape at University of Sheffield (2016). Hear her story on this episode as she speaks with us from Vancouver, BC. Heart Stock Radio a production of KBMF 102.5 FM

Joanna James writes, produces and directs original content for independent film and television. She is also the founder of the 501c3 MAPP, to empower more women into leadership through mentorship and advocacy. Her  most recent film, A Fine Line explores why less thank 7% of head chefs and restaurant owners are women when traditionally women have always held the central role in the kitchen.  Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 FM  

Bill is an internationally recognized planning consultant, design process facilitator, lecturer, teacher, and author in sustainability and regeneration. He is a principal of Regenesis Group, a regenerative design, living systems integrator, and education organization - as well as The Place Fund, an investment vehicle focused on Regenerative ESG real estate. His work centers on creating the framework for and managing an integrative, whole and living system design process. This work is known as Regenerative Development. The objective is to improve the overall quality of the physical, social and spiritual life of our living places and therefore the planet.  Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 FM

Lisa and Caitlin are a mother-daughter team located in Butte, Montana who are mentoring clients on building solid financial foundations.  They believe wealth is an inside job and available to all.  They share their stories and the mission of Litehouse Enterprises on this episode.  Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 FM

Circuthon® Consulting partners with businesses, guiding them through the changing legislative environment and enabling them to embed circularity into their products and operations. Paul and his team help businesses transform for the 21st century and 21st century customers. He's speaking with us from his home outside of London, UK. Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5.

In this episode, Chris Bennett shares an update regarding his organization Technology-Innovation-Law, where they are on a mission to leverage innovation and technology, to address judicial poverty by enhancing awareness, accessibility, affordability and availability of intellectual property rights (IPR). Hear about his advancements in democratizing access to IPR for all. Their intellectual property lawyers are available for consultation on issues related to intellectual property, from acquisition of patents and trademarks, to evaluation of third party IP rights and infringement, to obtaining intellectual property licenses. They can also assist our clients in negotiating, drafting, or modifying a wide array of IP-related agreements.  Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5.

G. Brian Benson's mission is to wake up the world with conscious, thought-provoking media that inspires. Brian's new book "Habits for Success - Inspired Ideas to Help You Soar" is an Amazon #1 Best-Seller and was selected as a 2019 Book Excellence Award Winner in the Motivational book category. Hear Brian's story on this episode as he shares his journey through following his own intuition. Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People  

Monica helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs accelerate their growth and maximize their impact. As a consultant or interim executive, she provides strategy and go-to-market expertise.  Through her Quantum Surfing program, she provides coaching based on a growth mindset curriculum so her clients may become predictably lucky.   Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 and Underwritten by Purse for the People.

In this episode Virginie Glaenzer shares her life's journey from Paris to New York, and becoming a web3 savvy marketing powerhouse. At AcornOak they are an expert strategic advisory and digital marketing team of tech-savvy, socially responsible women serving as Marketers-for-Hire, Fractional CMOs, Trainers, and Advisors. They help small and mid-size organizations build remarkable brands and seize opportunities for growth. They are also expanding to address their HR and accounting needs as well. Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 FM and Underwritten by Purse for the People

La Rhea is the founder and CEO of Textile Exchange.  In addition to developing standards, they also publish critical industry data that enables brands and retailers to measure, and track their use of preferred fibers and materials. With their Climate positive strategy, Textile Exchange is the driving force for urgent climate action on textile fiber and materials with a goal of 45% reduced CO2 emissions from textile fiber production by 2030.  La Rhea shares her story in this episode which begins with her experiences as A fifth-generation farmer. Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People.

The Material Innovation Initiative exists to make the #sustainable option, the easy option. They are partnering with scientists, startups, brands, and retailers to bring #NextGenMaterials to market. MII was founded on one basic premise: a market-driven shift toward sustainable materials is urgently needed.  The non-profit launched in 2019, as the markets were begining to change with consumers and brands demanding improvements. In this episode, Nicole shares her part in creating more sustainable options for the industry.  Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People.

Christian Busch, PHD is the Director, CGA Global Economy Program (focus: how can business contribute to tackling the world's biggest challenges?), New York University & Author of The Serendipity Mindset.  His book examines how we can use unpredictability to our advantage and as a pathway to more joyful, purposeful and successful lives. In this book, he reveals the secrets behind the hidden force that rules the universe: serendipity. The book is based on cutting-edge research in the natural and social sciences, as well as hundreds of interviews including with leading CEOs, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People.

Dianna Cohen is a visual artist and the Co-Founder of Plastic Pollution Coalition which is a non-profit communications and advocacy organization that collaborates with an expansive global alliance of organizations, businesses, and individuals to create a more just, equitable, regenerative world free of plastic pollution and its toxic impacts. Also see her TED Talk here.  Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People

Kerry Bannigan is a social entrepreneur, and the Founder of The Fashion Impact Fund as well as The Conscious Fashion Campaign. The mission is to support female founders in the fashion industry, advancing education, media, and workforce development programs to accelerate women's economic empowerment and leadership. She's also working in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Partnerships developing solutions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People

Sergiy is the founder of Hempire, where they specialize in the development and production of hemp building materials. In spite of the impacts of the Ukrainian war, Sergiy continues on, building with and spreading the word about Hemp's value as a building material. Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People

Vincent is the Director of Cheng Kung Garments, and the Chief Strategy Officer at Remakehub, where he helps companies to recycle their waste into new products.  He also advices young fashion startups and major fashion companies on industry trends and strategies. He's speaking with us from Shanghai, China.  Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People. 

Lazarus Tamana is the President of (MOSOP), The Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People which is a non-governmental, non-political apex organisation of the Ogoni ethnic minority people of South-Eastern Nigeria. In conjunction with his activism and work with MOSOP, he is helping farmers gain access to local markets and building out international markets for the products they produce in the Niger Delta.  We discuss the negative environmental impact the oil industry's had on his homeland. Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People  

Africa Seen and Heard is an innovative consultancy, operating within the creative and cultural industries. As the Director, Winifred endeavours to generate significant cultural and economic growth for not just her clients but also their partners, markets, consumers and their communities. It is the core of her mission to strengthen delivery of her client's business development objectives and social impact goals.   In particular she is working for the preservation of indigenous heritage and ecosystems, in unrepresented nations and peoples.    Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People

James is the CEO & Founder at Justice Tourism Foundation (JTF) a social impact travel grassroots tourism non-profit organization focusing on socially responsible travel with the aim of providing socially and environmentally conscious travelers with opportunities to give back to the local communities they visit in Uganda. Hear his story on this episode.  Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People  

Pasha Whitmire is the Material Development Lead at Patagonia and point for Patagonia's technical apparel and equipment product categories. He has built the synthetic material strategy for environmentally positive impact, and established new commercial supply chains as ecological solutions. He's speaking with us from Bozeman, Montana. Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People

Emily is the CEO and founder of Grapevine which is a home for collaborative giving that's helping Giving Circles and donor groups, like friends, families, and alumni to pool their donations and decide together where to give. She's also a graduate of Harvard Business School. Hear her story on this episode! Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People

Rif (Regenerative International Female Inc.) makes femcare using hemp fiber. They source regenerative raw materials to produce high quality maxi pads and period products. Rif is biodegradable, carbon neutral and focused on products that are pesticide and chlorine free. Val is also the founder of Role Models Management. Hear her story on this episode! Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People.

Cities4Peace is a global initiative of the International Association for Human Values that strives to promote PEACE and reduce violence. As the former manager of Shell's GameChanger social innovation program, Mandar taught over 2000 colleagues meditation practices with the aim of improving innovation and change from within.  Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People.

Damion is the Founder of Size Wise, an online marketplace that recommends clothing based on your measurements so you can shop with confidence and avoid returns. Size Wise allows you to find products that fit you. They compare your measurements from head to toe against their database of over 100+ brands to find products that are made to fit you. Hear his story on this episode of Heart Stock.  Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 and under written by Purse for the People

Gayatri is the Founder and CEO of MasterG where they are breaking patterns of disparity and poverty in India using design and skill development as tools for emancipation. As a graduate of Parsons School of Design in NYC, Gayatri is using her talents to make real changes in the lives of women. Hear her story on this episode of Heart Stock Radio. Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People

Myranda Caputo and Rachel Battarbee share the story of Guided Makers, Where they are focused on empowering apparel brands with process improvements in the area of product development. Based in Portland Main, they use their experience in technical design, product development and project management to offer brands full product development services throughout the apparel development and production process. Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People

Yasmina Zaidman is the Chief Development and Partnerships Officer at Acumen, where she leads its efforts to engage with partners and funders who share Acumen's commitment to supporting entrepreneurial approaches to tackling poverty. She has worked in the arenas of international development, corporate sustainability and social entrepreneurship for over 25 years. She received a BA from Vassar College and her MBA from Stanford University's Graduate School of Business with a certificate in Public Management. Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People

Maggie's path to becoming the co-Founder of Sesh Coworking, like most women, has not been linear. Before landing in Houston in 2018, she spent the last decade in New York studying, designing and producing jewelry. In 2015. She opened a small jewelry studio located along the Hudson Valley and continued to feel the vast lack of community and connection with other women in business. Moving to Houston was the start of a new chapter and the co-founding of Houston's first female-focused coworking space. Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People

Ngozi is the Executive Director and Founder of Custom Collaborative, which is a social enterprise that supports women who are no/low-income and/or immigrant as they create careers in the fashion industry. She's also a graduate of Georgetown Law School. Hear her story on this episode of Heart Stock. Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 FM and underwritten by Purse for the People  

Marci Zaroff coined the term “ECOfashion” in 1995 and is an internationally recognized ECOlifestyle expert, educator, innovator, author and serial ecopreneur. Founder/CEO of ECOfashion Corp—a “Greenhouse of Brands”—including B2B turnkey sustainable fashion manufacturer MetaWear, regenerative in-conversion-to-organic cotton farm project RESET, QVC organic lifestyle brands Farm to Home, Seed to Style and and new D2C ECOfashion brand YES AND. She is also the author of ECORenaissance, A Lifestyle Guide for Cocreating a Stylish, Sexy, and Sustainable World. Hear Marci's story on this episode where she shares the link between fashion and regenerative agriculture. Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People

Fran Dunaway is a media executive-turned-fashion entrepreneur and co-founder of TomboyX, a Seattle-based gender neutral underwear and apparel brand launched in 2013. As a certified B-Corp, she and her partner, Naomi Gonzalez, are driven by a belief that brands can be a force for positive change, and their messaging promotes a human agenda to inspire conversation about gender, confidence, acceptance, and inclusion. Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 and under written by Purse for the People

Green Matters Natural Dye Company's mission is to bring pollution-free color to the textile industry by using all-natural dye ingredients. They are educating customers and businesses about the many benefits of natural dye and their dye studio is based in Lancaster County PA. Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People

Thi Hien Nguyen is an entrepreneur, futurist and investor active in the fields of Space, Longevity and Technology. She is the CEO and founder at Hi Performance Space, a leading performance facility focused on longevity, renowned for its functional medicine approach of nutritional, lifestyle and training methods for peak performance. She is the Founder and Director at SpaceConneX with a mission to connect, collaborate, and catalyze ideas, actions, people, and projects that lead to the opening of the space frontier. SpcX envision a future in which humanity has expanded into the solar system, contributing products and services that will foster a better life for all mankind. Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People

Yesa founded Santeria with the vision of creating an authentic and sustainable clothing brand, handmade by indigenous artisans in Mexico. Together they are contributing to the evolution and growth of the eco-friendly, fair trade and slow fashion movement. Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People

Mathilde is the founder and director of SANE (www.sane-standard.com)– a certification label for sustainable clothing. She is also the founder of Sustain Your Style, which is a not-for-profit initiative launched in 2017.  Her goal is to inform fashion consumers about the current issues of the industry and about the available alternatives. Sustain Your Style also aims to promote sustainable fashion brands, initiatives, and practices with the objective of supporting the whole sustainable fashion movement. Through their platform, they also provide consulting services to fashion brands looking for sustainable materials and suppliers.  Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People  

Jessica Schreiber is a self proclaimed trash nerd and passionate about waste prevention. She's the founder of FABSCRAP where they are rethinking commercial textile waste by providing convenient pickup of unwanted textiles from NYC businesses and have recently expanded their thrift store operations to Philadelphia. They also offer workshops, and of course anyone can shop for fabric online.   Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 FM and underwritten by Purse for the People

Danny Grande is a Co-Founder at Arbor, which is a data science platform that utilizes proprietary environmental and societal datasets to empower companies with the ability to measure, improve, and showcase the sustainability of their products through custom tools and visualizations. They enable brands to evaluate their existing production processes, reduce costs, set sustainability benchmarks all while helping share this information with customers online. He shares his founder's journey on this episode. Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People  

Lisa Broderick is the author of "All the Time in the World" and the founder of Police2Peace. She's helping communities reimagine how they would like policing to be. Lisa comes from a career in the high-tech industry, where for three decades she helped bring new approaches to society through innovation. Lisa has frequently found herself at the forefront of applying “disruptive technologies” to societal problems through the use of language and radical thinking. Hear her story on this episode. Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People.

Previously Lynn ran Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ), which has since become Conservation Nation, a new organization committed to saving wildlife by creating a more inclusive, representative, and stronger community of conservationists. Hear how the Pandemic impacted FONZ and their quick response, pivoting to create Conservation Nation. Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People

Erinch is a lecturer, public speaker, podcaster and the Business & Enterprise Lead at Doughnut Economics Action Lab (DEAL) Former chief executive of the World Fair Trade Organization, Erinch now works with the team alongside Kate Raworth, the author of Donut Economics. Their mission is to transform Doughnut Economics from a radical idea into actions that result in a more regenerative and distributive business/economic model for people and planet.   Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 FM and underwritten by Purse for the People

After overseeing the successful hiring of over 20k people in 150 countries annually and leading internal talent initiatives, Annissa now combines her experience in finance, IT, and strategy to modernize HR for companies to achieve business outcomes and create a place where people love to work. Over the last 25 years, Annissa has helped her clients achieve all types of measurable business results including growing revenue, improving profitability, evaluating the workforce implications of different business models, retaining key talent, avoiding layoffs, and when needed making difficult workforce decisions with compassion and respect. She also recently published a modern HR novel called "The Comeback" which is a fast-paced fictional adventure through the fundamentals of modern HR. Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 FM and is underwritten by Purse for the People  

Phil Johnson is an executive business coach, podcast host and author.  His mission is to improve the emotional intelligence of business leaders in order to prepare them for our rapidly changing future and make a positive impact in business cultures.  In his book, The Servant Warrior Leader, Phil has encapsulated what true leadership is all about: An authentic leader motivates, inspires and empowers others as a servant.  Hear how Phil, very early in life, learned the secrets of success in spite of being dyslexic and struggling at school. Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 FM and is underwritten by Purse for the People

Grant Trahant is the founder of Causeartist, an impact business platform that has been read in over 200 countries. Grant has interviewed nearly 700 social entrepreneurs from around the world, highlighting innovations in ethical fashion, climate change, ethical technology, impact investing, and sustainable travel. He also recently launched www.impactinvestor.io and is the host of two podcasts: Disruptors for GOOD and Investing in Impact. Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 FM and underwritten by Purse for the People