Mind Your Wake

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) is a growing challenge as America continues to address the epidemic of opioid-related substance abuse. Nascend is a Kentucky-based startup working to leverage contemporary therapies, assessment, and technology to reduce the hospital time for newborn babies going through withdrawal.

Anchal is a fashion and home goods brand that has collaborated with Anthropologie, Madewell, the Guggenheim, and other major names to make unique, gorgeous textile products that transform women's lives in India. Listen in as we visit this non-profit organization operating out of an old school in the Portland neighborhood of Louisville, KY.

A conversation with Professor Nat Irvin around the idea of "good business" and what specific opportunities are present for the Kentucky companies. As, as the Dean of Though Leadership and Civic Engagement, Management of the University of Louisville College Dr. Irvin has influenced the hundreds of students' perspectives on the role of business in communities.

Part 2: We continue our on-stage discussion from Canopy's 2019 Cultivating Social Enterprise event with leaders in business, government, and academia.

How does compassion show up in business? To answer that question, Canopy assembled a remarkable panel of business leaders, academics, government leaders, and the principal English translator for His Holiness the Dali Lhama, Thupten Jinpa. Listen in on Part 1 of their discussion in front of a live audience.

How do we solve for a growing population, limited resources, and a waining coal economy in Kentucky? Jonathan Webb, Founder and CEO of AppHarvest, is betting on climate-controlled agriculture. Host Elshadai-Smith Mensah visits the construction site in Morehead, KY.

Before Coronavirus shut down public gatherings, founder of Forecastle Festival JK McKnight spoke at a Canopy event sharing his thoughts on the art of impact. Host Elshadai Smith-Mensah sat down with him in the studio to understand more about the experience economy and larger social impact movement.

Host Elshadai Smith-Mensah pays a visit to Louisville's Purrfect Day Cafe to chat with owner Chuck Patton about cats and social impact. Find out more at canopyky.org/mindyourwake This podcast is brought to you in part by BKD. CPA's and advisors whose expertise goes well beyond the standard accounting services to help address your challenges with an array of solutions including risk management, digital transformation, wealth management, business transition services, fraud investigations and valuation services. Learn more at bkd.com

A new show from Canopy sharing ideas in good business with host Elshadai Smith-Mensah. Subscribe now and be the first to hear eight bi-weekly episodes in season one.