In the Business of Change

We speak with the author about a movement transforming the way we approach our health and wellbeing The post A Dose of Social Prescribing: Julia Hotz of The Connection Cure appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

The Olympic champion and mental health advocate talks about her organization Unsinkable and the transformative power of story The post Storytelling for Mental Health: In Conversation with Silken Laumann appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

Sinclair challenged racism, inequity and the status quo. His tireless advocacy demanded more of Canadians, to do better, to be better. The post Celebrating the Honourable Murray Sinclair: In Conversation with Paul Lacerte appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

Filmmaker shares how efforts to revitalize buffalo herds can help sustain the animal, Indigenous people, and the land The post Finding Balance Among the Herd: Tasha Hubbard of Singing Back the Buffalo appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

To tackle homelessness, this charity turned to social finance to fund the development of more affordable housing The post This Community Bond is Fighting Homelessness: Ryan Collins-Swartz of Tapestry & Nick van der Velde of Indwell appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

From a theory of change to a strategic plan, the journey was long and complex. But it was worth it. The post Grand Vision to Meaningful Action: Isha Khan of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

We dive deep into B Corps with CAB which recently achieved certification through a rewarding yet challenging process The post Becoming a B Corp: Charlie Bronks of Crown Agents Bank appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

Fighting poverty and its effects by turning flowers into opportunities for inner-city youth The post Making Flowers Bloom on Chicago's South Side: Quilen Blackwell of Southside Blooms appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

How one organization is helping to furnish homes, lighten the load of landfills, and bring comfort to many The post Tackling Furniture Poverty: Dan Kershaw of Furniture Bank appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

Through therapeutic gardening programs, the social enterprise promotes purpose and belonging The post Nurturing Purpose for People with Dementia: Rebekah Churchyard of Green Care Farms appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

Once you define your social purpose, how do you ensure you're on the right track? Mike Rowlands of Junxion Strategy is our sponsor & co-host of this podcast series The post How to Measure Purpose: Maureen Young of Coast Capital Savings appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

Employee Ownership Trusts can create more resilient, inclusive economies, says this expert, and it's time for Canada to act. The post Making the Case for Employee Ownership: Jon Shell of Social Capital Partners appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

The politician & social finance advocate breaks down the "what" and "how" of the Fund and explains why it's a huge milestone The post Demystifying Canada's Social Finance Fund with Member of Parliament Ryan Turnbull appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

We explore the impact of positive investments, SVX and the Social Finance Fund The post Social Finance in Canada: A Closer look with Adam Spence of Social Venture Connexion (SVX) appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

Documentary looks at the innovators working to transform how we produce and consume our food The post Fixing our Broken Food System: Laura Gabbert & Ruth Reichl of documentary Food and Country appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

How one car wash business is providing job opportunities for people on the autism spectrum The post Unleashing the Potential of People with Autism: Tom D'Eri of Rising Tide Car Wash appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

This social entrepreneur is using a unique model to help women overcome barriers to financial independence. Listen to her story The post Investing in Women: Beth Bengtson of Working for Women appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

Social enterprise brings together Israelis and Palestinians for training in high-tech and entrepreneurship & dialogue in conflict and peace-building The post When Tech Meets Hope: Tomer Cohen of Tech2Peace appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

This lawyer believes that improving the rights and protection of animals is one of the new social justice challenges of our time The post In Defense of Animals: Camille Labchuk of Animal Justice appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

On his retirement, David Upton looks back on a career supporting social impact and reflects on the challenges and priorities ahead The post Facilitating Social Impact: David Upton of Common Good Solutions appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

Conservation expert & film director discuss new documentary that highlights the downsides of mass tourism The post In Search of Conscious Travel: Tyson Sadler & Melissa Matlow of The Last Tourist appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

How we're creating more equitable and inclusive opportunities for all The post Championing Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Alan Kriss of Specialisterne appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

This entrepreneur-turned-impact investor is on a mission to level the funding playing field The post Investing in Women: Marissa Bronfman of Kizmet Impact Capital appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

Candle-making business helps young mothers overcome poverty through job training and skills development The post Igniting Brighter Futures for Young Mothers: Laura Zumdahl of Bright Endeavors appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

We explore this changemaker's lifelong dedication to advocacy and activism The post Ending Disability Poverty: In conversation with Al Etmanski appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

Demonstrating that cooking delicious food together can prove transformative The post A Recipe for Change: Pam Fanjoy of Fanjoy Culinary & Wellness Centre appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

With a focus on people and planet, this entrepreneur is embracing a new model for the fashion industry The post Slow Fashion Meets (Genuine) Sustainability: Kristi Soomer of Encircled appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

Giving a voice to the marginalized communities of Nova Scotia The post Addressing Environmental Racism: Ingrid Waldron of ‘There's Something in the Water' appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

One group is determined to get more women into office, believing government should reflect the people it governs The post Toward Gender Parity in Government: Tiffany Gardner of ReflectUS appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

On its thirtieth anniversary, we profile Cara, an organization that helps people find jobs and opportunity in Chicago The post Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Through Employment: Maria Kim of Cara appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

How an innovative model helped London became the first community in Canada to functionally end veteran homelessness The post Ending Homelessness in Canada: Tim Richter of Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

How one social innovator is trying to leverage policy to transform our economy and build back better The post Building a More Equitable Economy: Ryan Turnbull, Member of Parliament of Canada appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

How to tackle food insecurity through the lens of social justice so that everyone has access to affordable, healthy food The post The Right to Food: Paul Taylor of FoodShare appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

One social entrepreneur is on a mission to end food waste and hunger - and he’s been working extra hard during COVID The post Disrupting the Food System: Evan Lutz of Hungry Harvest appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

Lifting people out of poverty and into opportunity with the help of training and jobs in construction The post When Social Enterprise Meets Homelessness: Michael Braithwaite of Blue Door appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

One social entrepreneur is demonstrating how a bold, innovative approach can help solve the homelessness crisis The post The Power of Cash to Tackle Homelessness: Claire Williams of Foundations for Social Change appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

The pandemic crisis has provided an opportunity to rebuild a better economy using a deeper systemic approach The post From Crisis to New Economic Models: Jasper van Brakel of RSF Social Finance appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

We speak with the director of a new controversial film providing a reality check on the environmental movement The post Why Green Energy Won’t Save Us: Jeff Gibbs of Planet of the Humans appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

What is the state of anti-black racism in Canada - and what can we do to address it? The post Tackling Racism in Canada: Marva Wisdom of the Black Experience Project appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

One CEO's dedication to giving back is redefining leadership and the purpose of wealth The post Do the Right Thing: Jim Estill of Danby Appliances appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

The Village Langley offers a new model of care and living for people with dementia The post Revolutionizing Dementia Care: Adrienne Alford-Burt of The Village Langley appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

How one social movement is inspiring mutual aid communities of care around the world The post Matching Donors With Those in Need: Shelly Tygielski of Pandemic of Love appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

Canada’s first values-driven bank, VCIB uses the tools of finance to help organizations drive social and environmental change The post Banking on Positive Change: Jake Stacey of VCIB appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

The pandemic intensified the challenges for homeless people. We discuss the issues and learn about one organization doing their best to help The post Caring for People Experiencing Homelessness During COVID-19: Cari Kozierok of Ve’ahavta appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

Halifax company upcycles fresh produce into dried fruit and vegetables to help meet increased demand The post Helping Farmers Mitigate Food Waste Due to COVID-19: TJ Galiardi of Outcast Foods appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

How one venture is helping meet the needs of communities during global crises The post Reinventing Humanitarian Aid: Natasha Freidus of NeedsList appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

We discuss the evolution of sustainable construction and how issues like embodied carbon inspired a rethink The post Making Better Buildings for People & Planet: Chris Magwood of Endeavour Centre appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

Mobile showers pioneer transforms into nonprofit accelerator to address homelessness crisis The post Delivering Showers & Dignity to the Homeless: Doniece Sandoval of Lava Mae appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

These belts are made of plastic waste and support empowerment of women and community The post A Belt for People and Planet: Jen Perry of Jelt Belt appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

Origin Capital focuses on impact investments that will transform the lives of the word’s most vulnerable people The post Investing in the Fight Against Global Inequality: David O’Leary of Origin Capital appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.

One organization is trying to tackle the problem of youth homelessness with an innovative solution, hoping to prove that a small size can make a big difference The post Tiny Homes, Big Impact: Terrilee Kelford of Cornerstone Landing appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.