Podcasts about certified b corporations

B Lab has released its first-ever brand awareness report--providing valuable insights into the current state of recognition for B Corps worldwide. In this episode, we delve into the findings with two influential leaders from B Lab: Charlotte Levitt, the Global Director of Marketing and Communications, and Michele Bradley, the Data Analytics Manager on B Lab's Insights Team.View the show notes: https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/b-corp-brand-awarenessSupport the showWe want to hear from you! Please reach out at beyond@lifteconomy.com with suggested topics and/or feedback about the show.

Many people have an opinion about Nespresso becoming a Certified B Corporation. But very few have ever heard their side of the story. In this episode with Lucy Bai, Sustainability Manager for Nespresso US, we strive for a balance of genuine curiosity about the things Nespresso is doing well, and tough but fair questions about places where there is concern.View the show notes: https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/nespresso-b-corpSupport the showWe want to hear from you! Please reach out at beyond@lifteocnomy.com with suggested topics and/or feedback about the show.

Today's conversation with Dr. Bill Rawls and Braden Rawls is about understanding health at a cellular level.Dr. Bill Rawls is a licensed physician with over 30 years of experience in medicine. After facing a personal health crisis in his early forties, he turned to herbal and alternative medicine, restoring his health and becoming a leading voice in holistic wellness. He is the bestselling author of "The Cellular Wellness Solution," and serves as the Medical Director and Co-Founder of Vital Plan, a holistic health company and Certified B Corporation.Braden Rawls is the CEO and other Co-Founder of Vital Plan, a company she established with her father, Dr. Bill Rawls, in 2008. Under her leadership, Vital Plan has developed meticulously crafted supplement blends using the highest quality ingredients, aiming to empower individuals to take control of their health.The reason I reached out to them is that the information in Dr. Rawl's book “The Cellular Wellness Solution” had me buzzing from all that I learned because it made so much sense and provided a missing puzzle piece in my healing journey.I've been battling a couple autoimmune diseases for about fifteen years, and in that time, I've seen at least a dozen different endocrinologists, and each and every one of them told me that healing my own autoimmune condition was impossible. All solutions they offered ultimately led to surgically remove my thyroid or killing it through radioactive iodine. A major vital organ.And, I was unwilling to accept this route as a real solution (for me), and so I spent years reading books to learn as much as I could about thyroid health.Fast forward to today, and without medication, all of my thyroid levels are back in the normal range - because of what I've learned about healing through diet, lifestyle and herbal supplements.This is not medical advice. The information and opinions presented in this podcast are for generational informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always seek the advice of your own physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk.www.vitalplan.comwww.rawlsmd.com Instagram: @rawlsmdInstagram: @vitalplanSubscribe on Apple Podcast , Spotify or YouTube.Let's connect!Subscribe to my newsletter: Time To Live: Thriving in Business and BeyondWebsite: https://www.annemcginty.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemcgintyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annemcgintyhost

RDJ Irish corporate law firm, is now officially a Certified B Corporation, a global certification for businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact. With offices in Cork, Dublin, and Galway, RDJ is the first Irish law firm to become certified B Corp. RDJ's certification follows a rigorous 18-month-long assessment, with key initiatives undertaken in recent years including increasing female representation to 35% in senior management and transitioning to 100% renewable electricity across all offices. The firm is also set to reduce its carbon footprint by 5% annually and is advancing its digital transformation, targeting fully digital operations by 2030. RDJ B Corp Certification, first Irish legal firm certified Speaking on the announcement, RDJ Managing Partner, Jamie Olden said: "We were delighted to achieve B Corp Certification, which is another step evidencing our commitment to building a law firm that leads with purpose. Our people and clients are at the heart of this - we are grateful to work alongside forward-thinking businesses that share our vision, and we have 290 people who want to continue to make a meaningful impact where possible. "This certification strengthens our dedication to driving positive change and holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of transparency, social impact, and environmental responsibility. We will also continue to work closely with our clients, advising on ESG regulations and solidifying our position as a strategic partner in the Green Transition." As part of RDJ's ongoing commitment to responsible business, the firm has established an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) team, strengthened employee engagement, and prioritised diversity and wellbeing initiatives. RDJ provides Diversity Scholarship and Placement Programmes at University College Cork and University of Galway, empowering law students from underrepresented backgrounds to build successful careers in the legal sector. The firm has also enhanced workplace policies, introducing mental health initiatives, flexible work options, and progressive family-friendly policies, including paid leave around surrogacy, early-stage pregnancy loss, and fertility treatment. RDJ has pioneered a mental health and wellbeing initiative in collaboration with the Law Society of Ireland, addressing the challenges faced by legal professionals. Tom Noonan, Chief Operations Officer at RDJ who led the Certification process, said: "We see this as the end of the beginning of our sustainability journey. B Corp has provided us with a valuable framework to measure our impact, refine our sustainability strategy, and drive continuous improvements. From reducing our carbon footprint to enhancing employee engagement and supporting clients during their ESG transition, this is an opportunity for us to lead by example. We are committed to maintaining this momentum and ensuring that every step forward delivers tangible benefits for our people, our clients, and the communities we serve." RDJ joins a global network of over 9,500 companies across 160 industries, including more than 60 businesses headquartered in Ireland, who are using business as a force for good. B Corp Certification, administered by B Lab, is awarded to companies that meet rigorous benchmarks in governance, employee welfare, community impact, and environmental responsibility. For more information about RDJ and B Corp, visit rdj.ie/b-corp. See more breaking stories here.

In this episode of Climate Positive, hosts Gil Jenkins and Daniela Shapiro sit down with Tom Hunt, CEO, and Bret Labadie, CFO, of Pivot Energy—a Colorado-based renewable energy provider and IPP that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects. As an ECP portfolio company and Certified B Corporation, Pivot Energy seeks to leverage its renewable expertise to deliver innovative solutions that help businesses and communities achieve meaningful decarbonization. Tom and Bret discuss Pivot Energy's growth, the rapidly evolving community solar market, creative financing strategies, and the power of corporate partnerships. They also explore the expanding role of distributed solar in the clean energy transition and what lies ahead for the industry.Bios:Tom Hunt is the CEO of Pivot Energy, a role he assumed in 2019. During his tenure as CEO, the company has grown by strong multiples in revenue, income, project deployment, and number of team members. In 2021, he drove a process to bring in blue-chip firm ECP as new sponsor investors for the company, allowing for renewed pursuit of Pivot's mission of making distributed generation a key part of the fight against anthropogenic climate change. A long-time community solar market leader, Tom also currently serves as the Board Chair for the Coalition for Community Solar Access, the national community solar trade association. Prior to Pivot, he oversaw corporate development, public policy, and project construction/operations for the first national community solar developer. He has also worked as a Senior Policy Advisor in the Colorado Governor's Energy Office and as a research chemist investigating biofuels synthesis methods.Bret Labadie is the CFO of Pivot Energy and has spent the last 18 years in escalating roles within energy finance, 8 of which have been concentrated in distributed solar. In his tenure in the renewables industry, Bret has closed debt and tax equity financings for over $600 million of distributed generation solar projects and has led three separate corporate capital processes, including the latest partnership between Pivot and ECP. Bret currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Pivot Energy, where he leads all financial, strategic, project finance, and capital market-related activities for the company.Links:Pivot Energy WebsitePivot Energy on LinkedInTom Hunt on LinkedInBret Labadie on LinkedInThe Kacie Peters Community Solar GardenPress Release: Pivot Energy Secures Over $450 Million in Major Financing of Distributed Generation Portfolios from First Citizens, ATLAS SP, and HASI (November 21, 2024) Press Release: Pivot Energy Collaborates with Microsoft to Develop Up to 500 MWac of Community-Scale Solar Projects that Will Deliver Significant Benefits to Local Communities (August 8, 2024)Press Release: Rivian Partners with Pivot Energy to Build Community Solar in Illinois (May 22, 2024) Email your feedback to Chad, Gil, Hilary, and Guy at climatepositive@hasi.com.

In this episode of Behind the Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder sits down with David Van Adelsberg and Bart Houlahan from Irrational Capital to explore the game-changing role of human capital in business valuation and investment strategies. Irrational Capital is at the forefront of quantifying the employer-employee relationship's impact on a company's equity value. David and Bart introduce the human capital factor, a groundbreaking investment metric independently validated by leading financial institutions like J.P. Morgan. Key Topics Covered: ✅ The science behind the human capital factor and why it matters to investors ✅ How intrinsic motivators—pride, trust, appreciation—drive stock performance ✅ The rigorous validation process that links employee engagement to financial returns ✅ The shift in investment strategies to integrate human capital metrics Join us for this fascinating discussion on how people truly are a company's most valuable asset—not just in words, but in measurable financial impact.

I'm not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Has your business been impacted by the recent fires? Apply now for a chance to receive one of 10 free tickets to SuperCrowdLA on May 2nd and 3rd and gain the tools to rebuild and grow!Devin: What is your superpower?Craig: I think my superpower is empathic awareness and the ability to kind of perceive what others are thinking.Investing has long been a game reserved for the elite, but Craig Jonas is working to change that. As the founder and CEO of CoPeace Capital, he's on a mission to use investing as a force for good, ensuring that more people—especially those historically excluded from wealth-building opportunities—can participate in equity investing.“Many communities have not had the access to growing their wealth through equity investing,” Craig explained. “And the crowdfunding platforms allow that to happen.”CoPeace, a Certified B Corporation and Public Benefit Corporation, has been actively raising capital from the crowd, successfully leveraging Regulation Crowdfunding to fuel its impact-driven investments. By embracing this approach, CoPeace is not only funding its own growth but also identifying promising companies that align with its mission. The company has already invested in businesses focused on sustainable infrastructure and social impact, proving that financial returns and positive change can coexist.Craig emphasized that success in impact crowdfunding isn't automatic—it requires effort, strategy, and community engagement. “The number one learning is that it's not magic. It takes work to develop the crowd that might want to invest in what you're doing.”A common misconception about impact investing is that it requires sacrificing returns. Craig challenges that notion, pointing out that market-based returns are not only possible but often stronger when companies prioritize sustainability and long-term value creation. “Not only are we seeing kind of market-based returns, but the data is showing that it is a good business decision to care about the future of our world,” he said.With plans to launch a larger fund, CoPeace Capital is expanding its ability to invest in high-impact businesses while continuing to make equity investing more accessible. Craig's leadership in this space demonstrates that with the right approach, anyone can leverage capital to drive meaningful change.For those looking to align their investments with their values, CoPeace offers a compelling example of how financial success and social impact can go hand in hand.tl;dr:* Craig Jonas, CEO of CoPeace Capital, discusses using impact investing to democratize access to wealth-building opportunities.* He shares insights from CoPeace's successful Regulation Crowdfunding campaign and how it supports mission-aligned businesses.* Craig challenges the misconception that impact investing requires sacrificing financial returns, highlighting data that supports market-based gains.* He explains his superpower, empathic awareness, and how it shapes his leadership and investment strategies.* Craig offers practical advice for developing empathic awareness, emphasizing active listening, reflection, and immersing oneself in diverse environments.How to Develop Empathic Awareness As a SuperpowerCraig's superpower is empathic awareness—the ability to perceive and deeply understand the emotions and perspectives of others.Craig describes this skill as an essential part of navigating the impact investing space. "I think my superpower is empathic awareness and the ability to kind of perceive what others are thinking," he shared. By listening intently to stakeholders, investors, and the communities CoPeace serves, Craig ensures that their needs and concerns shape the company's mission and strategy.One powerful example of Craig's empathic awareness took place during his time as a basketball coach in post-apartheid South Africa. Selected as the first American coach to work in the townships, he recalls sensing the fear and hesitation in the eyes of young players as he entered their community. By being present, acknowledging their lived experiences, and creating a space of mutual trust, he fostered a meaningful connection that made the basketball clinic not only a success but also a transformational moment for everyone involved.Craig believes that developing empathic awareness requires intentional effort. His tips include:* Pause and Reflect: Before reacting, take an extra moment to consider the perspectives of others.* Engage in New Environments: Step outside your comfort zone by immersing yourself in different cultures and communities.* Observe Role Models: Identify and learn from individuals who demonstrate deep empathy in their interactions.* Listen Actively: Focus on understanding rather than responding—allow people to share their experiences fully.By following Craig's example and advice, you can make empathic awareness a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileCraig Jonas (he/him):CEO, CoPeace CapitalAbout CoPeace Capital: Our mission is to drive measurable and sustainable impact on our world and the people who live in it by funding and fostering growth-stage ventures in Healthcare and Sport: Investing as a force for good.Website: copeace.comX/Twitter Handle: @CoPeaceLinkTree: linktr.ee/CoPeaceOther URL: invest.svx.us/offering/copcop2/Biographical Information: Craig Jonas is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of leadership experience across business, academics, and athletics. As the founder of CoPeace, he built a mission-driven holding company focused on sustainable investments and democratizing access to equity. Previously, he served as COO of Basketball Travelers and BTI Events, managing global sports events, and held leadership roles at Sportvision and Coach's Edge. Craig holds a doctorate in conflict management from the University of Kansas and has been featured in Forbes, Worth, and Triple Pundit. He lives in Colorado with his wife, Seanna, and their dog, Fergus.BluSky Handle: @jonascopeace.bsky.socialPersonal Facebook Profile: fb.com/craig.jonas.77Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/craigjonas/Instagram Handle: @CoPeacePBCSupport Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include FundingHope, Imotobank Dealership, Crowdfunding Made Simple and SuperCrowdLA. 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Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd.* SuperCrowdHour, March 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Devin Thorpe will be leading a session on "How to Build a VC-Style Impact Crowdfunding Portfolio," sharing expert insights on diversifying investments, identifying high-potential impact ventures, and leveraging crowdfunding for both financial and social returns. Whether you're an experienced investor or just getting started, this is a must-attend! Don't miss it!* SuperCrowdLA: we're going to be live in Santa Monica, California, May 1-3. Plan to join us for a major, in-person event focused on scaling impact. Sponsored by Digital Niche Agency, ProActive Real Estate and others. This will be a can't-miss event. Has your business been impacted by the recent fires? Apply now for a chance to receive one of 10 free tickets to SuperCrowdLA on May 2nd and 3rd and gain the tools to rebuild and grow!Community Event Calendar* Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events* Capital Raise Strategies for Purpose Driven Enterprises, hosted by PathLight Law, February 25 at 1:00 PM ET.* Kingscrowd Meet UP in San Francisco, CA - February 27th at 5:30 PM PT* Igniting Community Capital to Build Outdoor Recreation Communities, Crowdfund Better, Thursdays, March 20 & 27, April 3 & 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET.* NC3 Changing the Paradigm: Mobilizing Community Investment Funds, March 7, 2025* Asheville Neighborhood Economics, April 1-2, 2-25.* Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit 2025, Crowdfunding Professional Association, Washington DC, October 21-22, 2025.Call for community action:* Please show your support for a tax credit for investments made via Regulation Crowdfunding, benefitting both the investors and the small businesses that receive the investments. 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Clarenda "Farmer Cee" Stanley of Green Heffa Farms is someone who does not take health and wellness for granted but actively seeks to catalyze and cultivate wellness from the soil up. Farmer Cee is the founding CEO and owner of Green Heffa Farms, a black woman-owned Certified B Corporation, wellness brand, and herb farm based in North Carolina. Farmer Cee believes everyone can start on a path to wellness with care of the soil beneath their feet. In this episode, Farmer Cee shared with Mary, Jeff, and Eric what Green Heffa Farms does to care for the land, stay strategically competitive, promote transparency, and harness the power of nature and plants. Farmer Cee's values-based approach to farming includes working towards better health outcomes, less stress on people and the planet, more sustainable businesses, and healthier soil for everyone.  To learn more about Farmer Cee and Green Heffa Farms, please visit https://www.greenheffafarms.com/farmer-cee. The “We Are 4 the Soil” song and video created by the FlipCharts and Social Impact Studios that Jeff mentioned  is available on the 4theSoil.org homepage at https://www.4thesoil.org/#we-are-4-the-soil-videoAdditionally, the recent blog post about Mr. Elisha Barnes of Pop Son Farm and his single-origin redskin peanuts that he specially grows for Hubbard Peanut Company can be accessed at https://www.4thesoil.org/post/a-shocking-history-and-future-with-elisha-barnes-of-pop-son-farm To learn about the Virginia Soil Health Coalition and join the Coalition's quarterly meetings, please visit https://www.virginiasoilhealth.org/. Recent 4 The Soil blog posts resources can be accessed at https://www.4thesoil.org/. For questions about soil and water conservation practices, call or visit a USDA Service Center, a Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District office, or your local Virginia Cooperative Extension office. As always, we encourage you to join the 4 The Soil movement and share your stories and photos of how you are honoring the land and soil on your farm, in your garden, or backyard. Yes, we can all be 4 The Soil.

In this mailbag episode, we give an update on Beyond the B listener stats, answer your questions about the new B Corp standards, share the latest updates from B Lab, and explain how you can already begin to make progress on the new B Corp standards--before their official release!View the show notes. https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/make-progress-on-the-new-b-corp-standards-todaySupport the showWe want to hear from you! Email us at beyond@lifteconomy.com with requests for content, suggestions for future guests, and feedback about our episodes.

Springboard Communications, an award-winning independent Irish communications agency, has officially achieved B Corp Certification, joining a global community of for-profit leaders pledging to use business as a force for good. This Certification reflects Springboard's commitment to meeting high standards for social and environmental impact. Speaking on the announcement, Susie Horgan, Managing Director of Springboard Communications, said: "Achieving B Corp Certification is a significant milestone for Springboard Communications. It recognises our commitment to embedding sustainability into everything we do while challenging us to continually improve. This achievement reflects the dedication of our team and the trust of our clients. We're committed to constantly challenging ourselves - how we work, who we work with, and the impact we have - to be part of positive change. "As communicators, we believe in the power of stories to inspire change, and we're passionate about helping organisations bring their sustainability commitments to life in ways that drive action and engagement." The B Corp Certification is administered by B Lab, a global community of for-profit leaders pledging to use business as a force for good. As a Certified B Corporation, Springboard has been verified to meet B Lab's rigorous standards for accountability, transparency, and social and environmental performance. Springboard Communications is part of a global movement of almost 10,000 companies across 150+ industries committed to transparency and transforming the economy, with over 55 B Corps in Ireland. Some of Springboard Communications' key actions focus on reducing its carbon footprint, along with promoting flexible working from its offices in Dublin and Cork, wellness programmes, and personal development. The agency also supports initiatives that promote justice, equity, and community well-being, while helping clients share their sustainability stories transparently and honestly. Sandy Boundy, Director of Strategy and Insight at Springboard Communications, said: "B Corp Certification pushed us to examine every facet of our operations - from governance and sustainability practices to employee well-being and community impact - ensuring we deliver meaningful, measurable change. This is a reminder to keep pushing ourselves, doing better for our team, our clients, and the world around us." See more stories here.

What does it mean to go “beyond B Corp”? LIFT Economy's Kevin Bayuk explores this question through the lens of the 10 Principles of Next Economy enterprises. In this episode, we go through the first 5 principles:1) Need-oriented, basic goods and services2) Inclusive ownership3) Equitable and democratic culture4) Supports local economy ecosystem5) Education embedded into the good or serviceThis conversation offers a powerful roadmap for B Corps striving to create a regenerative and just future. Stay tuned for Part 2, coming soon!View the show notes: https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/b-corps-10-principles-of-next-economy-enterprises-part-1-kevin-bayukSupport the showWe want to hear from you! Email us at beyond@lifteconomy.com with requests for content, suggestions for future guests, and feedback about our episodes.

Ignition Law describes itself as “the law firm for start-ups, scale-ups, SMEs and the entrepreneurially spirited”. It also prides itself on being “a force for good” in its community. Since its founding in 2015, Ignition has grown to 70 people, expanded its range of services, won several awards, and qualified as a Certified B-Corporation.Founder and partner Alex McPherson explains how they did it, on this episode of The Purposeful Strategist.

A rare weekend recording features tasty beers and fun banter with founder of Resin CRM/ERP and Senior Sales Manager at Lawson's Finest Liquids, Chris McLellan. We dive into the little things that enhance the bigger picture - attention to detail, Certified B Corporations, doing the right thing, making great beer and taking NO SHORTCUTS! We talk spruce beer and dortmunders as well as draught beer quality and "background sconey malts". Then, we discuss the most important thing... "What's your Walk-Up song?" Connect with chris@resincrm.com #beermightythings #lawsonsfinestliquids #resincrm #draughtbeer

Marine Tanguy is the CEO of MTArt agency. At the age of 21, Tanguy became Europe's youngest gallery manager, working for Steve Lazarides, Banksy's discoverer. By 23, she launched her first gallery, De Re, in Los Angeles. Inspired by talent agencies like CAA and UTA, Marine founded MTArt Agency in London in 2015 at age 25. MTArt, a Certified B Corporation, is now the leading talent agency in the art world, working with global organizations and cities, nurturing an international community of art-lovers and collectors as well as diverse brands ranging from Apple to Hyundai and even the World Cup. The agency has expanded to the US and Middle East, earning recognition on the Sunday Times Power List. Supported by investors like Frederic Jousset and Saul Klein, MTArt was valued at over £35 million in its last fundraising.Tanguy is a passionate advocate for the role of the artist in our society, she wishes for art to become a part of our everyday experience. She published her first academic paper age 27 years old with Warwick University supporting a new way to value public art projects within cities. She also published her first book with Penguin encouraging a more active participation in our visual culture, all the while teaching visual literacy. Her talks include three TED Talks on how to transform cities with art, how social media visuals affect our minds and how harmful are the visual biases we see daily.She and Zuckerman discuss her talent agency for artists, diversified revenue streams, visual literacy, visual pollution, artist selection criteria, consensus, vulnerability in leadership, and what she's excited about!This episode is sponsored by Jil Sander.

This week we're back for a very exciting update episode with Denise Woodard is the Founder and CEO of Partake Foods, the allergy-friendly packaged food company inspired by her daughter's experience with food allergies. Created in 2016, Denise started the business by self-distributing cookies around NYC, eventually becoming a Certified B Corporation and raising millions of dollars in investment capital. In this episode she shares:Her strategies to getting investors interested, including big names like HER and RihannaHow she became the first Black woman to raise more than $1 Million publicly for a CPG food startup, accumulating more than $20MHow she is continuing to inspire other entrepreneurs while growing her own businessHighlights include:00:00 Intro03:30 Partake's rise to success07:15 Raising capital with huge companies14:50 Partnerships and rapid expansion23:40 Managing personal finances in the start-up phase29:06 Aligning with your true passions38:21 Work-life balance44:45 Tips for entrepreneursCheck out episode 434 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Links mentioned in this episodePartake's Website: www.partakefoods.comPartake's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partakefoods/Denise's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denisegwoodard/ Desnise's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisegwoodard/ Marcy Venture Partners: https://www.marcyvp.com/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rssAnnouncementsJoin our Facebook CommunityIf you're looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebookGuest Social Media InfoDenise's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denisegwoodard/ Desnise's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisegwoodard/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts Emmy Alison and Ryan Honeyman review B Lab's "Second Consultation Summary Report" to determine what has changed with the new requirements, what information is still missing, and what all of this means for the final B Corp standards being released next year.View the show notes: https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/b-lab-second-consultation-summary-reportB Lab's Second Consultation Summary Report: https://blab.infogram.com/1t9z49o72xk34ls89z9z84w390cqpy1940xSend us a textSupport the showWe want to hear from you! Text us (via the link above) or email us at beyond@lifteconomy.com with requests for content, suggestions for future guests, and feedback about our episodes.

David Jaber, Founder of Climate Positive Consulting, joins the show to share his expertise on how to meet the new Climate Action requirements on B Lab's upcoming Evolution of Standards. We discuss effective methods for measuring GHG emissions, how to navigate the GHG Protocol, how to set science-based targets, what it takes to craft and enact a climate transition plan, and how B Corps can balance all of this without curling into a fetal position on the floor.View the show notesSend us a textSupport the showWe want to hear from you! Text us (via the link above) or email us at beyond@lifteconomy.com with requests for content, suggestions for future guests, and feedback about our episodes.

.Clay Brown, Interim Co-Executive Lead at B Lab Global, joins the show to discuss the latest updates, progress, and milestones around the new B Corp evolution of standards. View the Show Notes.Support the Show.We want to hear from you! Text us by clicking here or email us at beyond@lifteconomy.com with requests for content, suggestions for future guests, and feedback about our episodes.

Joshua Berry is the author of Dare to Be Naïve: How to Find Your True Self in a Noisy World. He is also the Co-founder and Managing Director of Econic, an innovation, transformation, and strategy consulting company and Certified B Corporation. Along with his team, Joshua has partnered with US Bank, John Deere, Procter & Gamble, Nelnet, Ameritas, Omaha Public Power District, Farm Credit Services of America, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska, among others. As business challenges become increasingly complex, the transformative power of doing good in business creates a flywheel effect that impacts both Return on Investment (ROI) and Ripples of Impact (ROI). Joshua challenges business leaders to think bigger and more intentionally to discover the expansive value of using business for good. Episode Insight: I believe you already have what you need deep inside of you to create this difference in the world, and you've had it there from the start. Something natural, authentic—nativus—naïve. Background: Have you ever been called naïve for suggesting that businesses can do more good and have a positive impact on not only profits but also employees, consumers, and the world? Joshua Berry has. I met Joshua at the ROI of Why conference in Lincoln, NE, where I heard him speak on using naivety to drive curiosity, innovation and growth. During the episode, Joshua and I discuss his book, Dare to be Naïve: How to Find Your True Self in a Noisy World, and why focusing on being a business for good benefits all stakeholders. We discuss how more and more employees, customers, and business leaders agree that how and why money is made is increasingly as important as how much money is made. Yet business leaders often fear being labeled as naïve if they pursue social good while pursuing profit. That fear can be paralyzing, ultimately keeping them from sharing – and acting on – their biggest and best ideas. Joshua also shares his vision of becoming employee-owned and how he's setting the stage in unconventional ways. Have a listen and let me know what you think! How to find Joshua: Websites: www.econic.co www.joshuaberry.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshberrygphr/ Order my book, The Ownership Mindset, on Amazon or Barnes and Noble Follow me on Instagram or LinkedIn. Subscribe to my podcast Reflect Forward on iTunes Or check out my new YouTube Channel, where you can watch full-length episodes of Advice From a CEO! And if you are looking for a keynote speaker or a podcast guest, click here to book a meeting

I'm excited to share some incredible insights from our latest podcast episode, where I had the pleasure of interviewing Michael Walsh, the founder and CEO of Cariloop. Michael's journey is not only inspiring but also packed with valuable lessons for investment groups and growth-stage business owners. Here are the key takeaways:Key Lessons and Ideas:The Power of Personal Experience:Michael's journey began with his own challenges in family caregiving, which led him to create Cariloop. His story underscores the importance of turning personal struggles into impactful business solutions.Evolving Business Models:Cariloop started as a platform similar to OpenTable for long-term care facilities but pivoted to focus on supporting employers in helping their caregiving employees. This shift highlights the importance of adaptability and listening to market needs.Employer Support for Caregivers:Michael emphasizes the critical role employers play in supporting employees who are caregivers. Providing resources and support can significantly enhance employee well-being and loyalty.Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) and B Corp Certification:Cariloop's transition to a PBC and achieving B Corp certification demonstrates a commitment to social good alongside profitability. This approach can attract top talent and build a strong, values-driven company culture.Servant Leadership:Michael's leadership philosophy focuses on empowering his team and prioritizing their needs. This servant leadership approach fosters a supportive and productive work environment.Workforce Dynamics and Flexibility:The future of work is evolving, with a growing emphasis on flexibility and well-being. Companies that adapt to these changes and support their employees holistically will thrive in attracting and retaining top talent.Continuous Growth and Breaking Ceilings:Entrepreneurs should continuously evaluate their growth and push through perceived ceilings. Surrounding yourself with great people and staying adaptable is key to long-term success.Global Impact and Advocacy:Michael's vision extends beyond national borders, advocating for better support for family caregivers globally. This mission-driven approach can inspire other businesses to integrate social responsibility into their core operations.Curiosities and Insights:Did You Know? Cariloop initially aimed to be a platform like OpenTable for long-term care facilities but pivoted to focus on employer support for caregivers.Curious Fact: Cariloop is a Public Benefit Corporation and a Certified B Corporation, balancing profit with social good.Insightful Quote: “Success for me is about reaching as many people as possible and improving their experiences.” - Michael WalshI hope these insights spark your curiosity and inspire you to listen to the full episode. Michael's journey and the evolution of Cariloop offer valuable lessons for anyone looking to make a meaningful impact through their business.Thank you for being a part of our community. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and actionable insights in our upcoming episodes!Send us a Text Message.

.Heather Paulsen (from Heather Paulsen Consulting) joins the show to discuss her path to the B Corp movement, her insights about regenerative business, and whether B Corp certification is enough to create an economy that works for the benefit of all life.View the Show Notes.Support the Show.We want to hear from you! Text us by clicking here or email us at beyond@lifteconomy.com with requests for content, suggestions for future guests, and feedback about our episodes.

As a mom, Dionne Laslo-Baker wanted to show her kids that real food can be delicious without adding malic acid, artificial colors, or artificial flavors. So she brought her PhD in Medical Science from the lab to the kitchen and created products she would be proud to give her own family. She also wanted to prove that business can be a force for good—helping to create a more colorful world filled with health, inclusivity, and joy. A world where everyone thrives, together. DeeBee's Organics is a Certified B Corporation, their factory uses solar power, and they champion employees' most loved causes through the DreamLauncher program. Dionne joins Justin to discuss this fast-growing brand!

Listen to the full, unedited interview with Kristi on our Patreon ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/SustainThisPodcastKristi Soomer is a visionary entrepreneur and sustainability advocate, known for her work as the Founder and CEO of the slow fashion travel brand, Encircled since 2012. With a background in management consulting, retail, and supply chain management, Kristi brings a wealth of expertise to the sustainable fashion space.As a Certified B Corporation, Encircled exemplifies Kristi's commitment to making a positive impact on the environment, her team, and her customers. A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Kristi shares her insights on sustainable fashion at conferences, events, and podcasts, inspiring others to embrace conscious consumption. Kristi's dedication to her community, philanthropic efforts, and passion for ethical practices are demonstrated through her coaching and online education business at www.kristisoomer.com where she helps up and coming entrepreneurs learn how to scale their business through coaching, a podcast, facebook community and mentoring.Find more from Kristi here: @encircled_ instagram https://www.instagram.com/encircled_/@kristisoomer instagram https://www.instagram.com/kristisoomer/Encircled website https://www.encircled.ca-----------------CONTACT US: sustainthispodcast@gmail.comJOIN OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/SustainThisPodcast SIGNE HANSENYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@UseLess_dkWebsite: https://www.uselesswardrobe.dk/IG: https://www.instagram.com/useless_dk/TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@useless_wardrobeCHRISTINA MYCHASYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristinamychasWebsite: https://www.minimalist-ish.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/christina.mychas/TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@christina.mychasALYSSA BELTEMPOYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlyssaBeltempoWebsite: https://msbeltempo.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/msbeltempo/TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@msbeltempo If you loved this episode please share it on your stories and tag us! We love to see which episodes resonate with you and it helps to spread the word more than you know, xo

.In February 2023, the Financial Times wrote an article entitled “Struggle for the Soul of the B Corp movement.” This article, among other things, detailed the controversy surrounding Nespresso's certification as a B Corp in 2022. Enrich Sahan from Doughnut Economics was quoted several times in that FT article with some strong critiques of the B Corp movement. Erinch joins the show to give us an overview of Doughnut Economics, a background on his involvement with the B Corp movement, and to go into more detail about his concerns and critiques about B Corporations.View the Show Notes.Support the Show.We want to hear from you! Text us by clicking here or email us at beyond@lifteconomy.com with requests for content, suggestions for future guests, and feedback about our episodes.

Join us for a special celebration of HAYVN Hubcast's 100th episode! In this milestone episode, host Nancy Sheed is talking with Felicia Rubinstein, the visionary founder of HAYVN.  HAYVN is more than just a coworking space in Darien, CT. It's a vibrant community hub for entrepreneurs at all stages of business, freelancers, and remote professionals. At HAYVN, members are able to connect with other amazing people and be a part of a thriving, supportive, and vibrant community. HAYVN is also a  Certified B Corporation™ and CTNext Partner dedicated to serving people, the planet, and our community. HAYVN Hubcast is more than just a podcast on business, entrepreneurship, and the happenings around Connecticut. At its core, it is a hub for the HAYVN Community, a platform where we connect, share stories, and support each other. Through this podcast, we keep our community informed and celebrate the achievements of HAYVN members and friends. Key Topics: HAYVN's 5th anniversary celebration HAYVN's 5 pillars of focus: Sustainability & Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, Health & Wellness, Empowering Women Together The future of HAYVN: new locations, events, and projects Learn about “ HAYVN Magic”—the vibrant community around HAYVN that has grown and supported each other through the years. As a result of connections made at HAYVN people were able to connect and start events, projects, partnerships, and businesses together. It's a wonderful community and while celebrating the first 5 years there's lots of excitement to see the expansion coming in the next five years, and the next 100 episodes. Connect with Felicia Rubinstein: Website LinkedIn Connect with Nancy: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter

.Did you know you can "get ahead" of the new B Corp standards by better understanding stakeholder mapping?  Tim Frick from Mightybytes joins the show to discuss his B Corp journey, what stakeholder mapping is and why it is important, recommended tools and techniques, and how to address common challenges with the mapping and engagement process.View the Show Notes.Support the Show.We want to hear from you! Text us by clicking here or email us at beyond@lifteconomy.com with requests for content, suggestions for future guests, and feedback about our episodes.

This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks Arshiya Lal, Director of Corporate Development at CircCirc is on a mission to power the clean closet with patented technology that recycles global fashion waste back into textiles, over and over again. Circ is protecting our planet by reducing the need and demand for petroleum, trees, and other materials harvested from nature to manufacture clothes. Circ is building a truly circular economy for the fashion industry. Headquartered in Danville, Virginia, a former epicenter of textile production in the United States, Circ is an Earthshot Prize Finalist, a Certified B Corporation revitalizing the future of material technology and manufacturing, and has been named in Fast Company's list of World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024. To learn more about Circ, visit www.circ.earth.Arshiya is helping create a more sustainable consumer future at Circ, where she works with brands and the textile supply chain to bring the first blended textile-to-textile recycling solution to market. Arshiya Lal has spent her career leading product strategy and growth for global emerging technologies in the sustainability and traceability space. She is passionate about addressing non-renewable material inputs and supply chain fragmentation with technology solutions. Before joining Circ in December 2022, Arshiya served as Head of Product at biotech company Modern Meadow, where she launched the start-up's first lab-created leather products with renowned global fashion brands and informed the future roadmap of Modern Meadow's BioMaterials business. Before working in materials, Arshiya led the development of enterprise blockchain technology and executed key partnerships for IBM's blockchain business – bringing transparency to fragmented supply chains. Arshiya has worked on bespoke fashion technology projects including 3D-printed and cognitive clothing for Milan Fashion Week and Berlin Fashion Week, which sparked her interest in materials creation and fashion innovation. She holds expertise in bringing retail technologies to CPG companies - including augmented reality, virtual reality, and gesture recognition. While in university, she founded and hosted the Atlanta Fashion Tech Summit, which brought together over 200 fashion enthusiasts & technologists to talk about fashion and retail innovation. Arshiya currently resides in New York City, where she enjoys biking, running, and aerial arts. She brings sustainable fashion to her personal life by committing to shopping secondhand and hosting clothing swaps. Arshiya graduated with highest honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia where she studied Finance and Industrial Design.  Tuncay Kilickan - Highly respected Industry figure, having cut his teeth at Turkish giant ISKO spanning 19 years. Most recently Tuncay was part of R&D team of ISKO. Tuncay has a number of patents under his name. No doubt most of us have worn fabrics developed by him and his team. Tuncay takes on the Head of Global Business Development - Denim at LENZING. @carvedinblue  @tencel_usa   #tenceldenim #tencel #Circularity  #circulareconomy  BLUE CAST by TENCEL™ / CARVED IN BLUE®  A podcast series created Lenzing's TENCEL™ Denim team. Each month, they will host an in-depth talk with a special guest working in the industry or on the fringes of the denim community. Listen for discussions on sustainability, career trajectories, personal denim memories and more.  Graphics, recording and editing by Mohsin Sajid and Sadia Rafique from ENDRIME® for TENCEL™ / CARVED IN BLUE®.  Find us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @carvedinblue. And get in touch

Vince Shorb is one of the country's leading advocates for promoting financial wellness and creating partnerships with financial service providers that increase access to financial education programming among individuals, while also helping financial service businesses build clientele. After spending 15 years in financial services working one-on-one with more than 20,000 people, he founded the National Financial Educators Council – an organization dedicated to combating the financial illiteracy epidemic. He is the current CEO of the NFEC, an IACET Accredited company and a Certified B Corporation. He has led financial education program development with 3 of the top 20 (in revenue) financial service companies in the US and built personal finance programming that has been used by over 1,400 financial services organization clients of all sizes. Shorb works with financial service providers on aligning their social impact objectives with their business goals. His mission is to provide value to financial services partners who share his vision of creating a world where people are informed to make qualified financial decisions and confidently take effective financial action that best helps them meet their personal, family, and global community goals. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Vince Shorb: Website: https://www.financialeducatorscouncil.org/opt-in/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/NFEC_FINEDU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nfec_finedu/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinceshorb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/National-Financial-Educators-Council/174808982688132 *E – explicit language may be used in this podcast.

Have a question for us? Send us a Text here!On this episode, Kelly Swann joins the pod to share how she created a salon environment that's not just cutting-edge (Hello, Certified B Corporation!) but a nurturing ground for awesome company culture. Kelly's salon, Let Em Have It in Denver, CO has blended camaraderie with individual flair, earning them a spot among the prestigious Salon Today Top 200 for Culture in 2024. Join the conversation to peel back the layers of Kelly's hiring strategy, which focuses on value alignment over pure skillset and the significance of a growth mindset in her Denver salon. Her commitment to fostering a "little slice of sunshine" has not only built an enjoyable work atmosphere but has also crafted a united team capable of weathering the pressures of the beauty business with grace. Conversation highlights: 1:00 Defining "culture" 2:05 Aligning team on shared values 5:00 How to attract and hire talent with your core values 7:14 Balancing leadership and collaboration 10:19 Kelly's hiring process 15:58 Holding the team accountable to your culture Watch the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/ehgVK1ed8yoTo learn more about how Strategies can help you create more profit, fun, and growth potential for you, your business, and your team, we invite you to schedule a free 60-minute strategy session:Schedule a free 60-minute strategy session: https://strategies.com/free-coaching-session Strategies: https://www.strategies.comSalon/Spa Business Coaching: https://strategies.com/memberships/In-Person Salon/Spa Seminars: https://strategies.com/seminars/Online Salon/Spa Training: https://strategies.com/upcoming-onlives/Podcast: https://strategies.com/podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategies4biz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategiesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@strategies4bizThe Beauty Business Strategies Podcast is designed to give salon, spa, medspa, barbershop, and lash studio owners, just like you, quick tips to make more money, inspire your team, and create world-class client experiences.

Vince Shorb - Founder & CEO of the National Financial Educators Council: Financial Education Reform in High Schools. This is episode 678 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Vince Shorb stands as a prominent advocate for financial education and reform in high school subjects nationwide. His primary objective is to ensure that today's youth graduate with the practical skills they need to navigate life's challenges and empower them with essential knowledge for leading secure, fulfilling lives. Drawing from his extensive 30-year experience in the financial services and financial education sectors, Shorb has witnessed firsthand the financial struggles Americans face. He acknowledges that many long-term issues originate in early adulthood, often stemming from students graduating with insufficient or no financial education and lacking the essential skills sought by employers in the modern workforce. In 2006, Shorb took a pivotal step toward addressing this issue by establishing the National Financial Educators Council (NFEC), an organization committed to tackling the epidemic of financial illiteracy. As the current CEO of the NFEC, he leads an IACET Accredited company and a Certified B Corporation, further underscoring his dedication to advancing financial education and subject reform in U.S. high schools. Great conversation! So much to think about! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to share with someone. Before you go... You could help support this podcast by Buying Me A Coffee. Not really buying me something to drink but clicking on the link on my home page at https://stevenmiletto.com for Buy Me a Coffee or by going to this link Buy Me a Coffee. This would allow you to donate to help the show address the costs associated with producing the podcast from upgrading gear to the fees associated with producing the show. That would be cool. Thanks for thinking about it.  Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! You are AWESOME! Thanks so much! Connect & Learn More: https://www.financialeducatorscouncil.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinceshorb/ vince@financialeducatorscouncil.org Length - 52:36

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Senior Vice President of Learning Products, Mark Pollock onto the podcast to discuss podcasting, education, and how you can create a recording studio in your home studio. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! About the American College of Education American College of Education (ACE) is an accredited, fully online college specializing in high-quality, affordable programs in education, business, leadership, healthcare and nursing.  ACE is ranked #2 on Newsweek's 2023 top online colleges list. Headquartered in Indianapolis, ACE offers more than 60 innovative and engaging programs for adult students to pursue a doctorate, specialist, master's or bachelor's degree, along with graduate-level certificate programs. In addition to being a leader in online education, ACE is a Certified B Corporation and part of a global movement to use the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. Links of Interest Website: https://ace.edu/ Twitter: twitter.com/aceedu Facebook: American College of Education Follow Our Podcast And Subscribe View All Episodes Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Radio Follow Our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury TeacherCast | @TeacherCast About our Guest: Bio Links of Interest Website: Twitter: Join Our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on Apple Podcasts today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let's Work Together Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradbury Email: info@teachercast.net Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes Check Out More TeacherCast Programming Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.com) Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com) EdTech in the Classroom (http://www.edtechintheclassroom.com) Need A Presenter? Jeff...

Brian chats with Amanda Wilson, the co-founder of #open, a dating app for ethically non-monogamous relationships. On the episode, Amanda opens up about the fear she faced pivoting from running political campaigns to launching a sex-positive tech business with her business and life partner. She also shares essential strategies and tactics for navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship and how she utilizes AI to fuel growth and innovation at #open. Episode Highlights Mission-driven businesses balance making money with benefiting society. Amanda defines a mission-driven business as one that doesn't just focus on finances as the number one goal. As part of making #open a mission-driven business, Amanda is setting up the company to become a​​ Certified B Corporation, which requires balancing making money with the responsibility to benefit society. “Our mission is to create safer spaces for marginalized and at-risk communities to form authentic connections,” Amanda said. “That's exceptionally important to us because we are a dating app for people that are in ethically non-monogamous relationships, which is still a hard road for people who are doing that.” Keep your customers safe. One of the goals of #open is to build a safe space for the sex-positive community. To do that, the company makes it a point to listen to its user base, including by talking to customers through the #open support team and by reading app store reviews. Amanda also says the company prioritizes safety through data privacy. “Your data is just an extension of you, so your data needs to be treated as respectfully as we would treat another person standing right here in front of us,” Amanda said. “#Open can always strive to be a safer place.” Use AI to improve your human touch. Amanda sees the use of artificial intelligence (AI) as a way to improve the personal touch of businesses and marketing strategies. For instance, #open reviews every picture that goes inside its app, and AI can help flag images that may break the company's content policies. Also, Amanda uses an AI transcription tool to review her podcast interviews and find points she can improve upon for next time. “AI definitely helps us to be able to have that personal touch,” she said. “Building our community is one of the strategies and tactics we use.” Hire your potential customers. #Open emphasizes hiring people within the community they're serving, so that the people creating the tools can better understand the dynamics around the software's real-world use. “We try and hire as many women and other marginalized people as we can,” Amanda said. “My one request is if we can get more women in tech, life would be so much better for so many people.” Resources + Links B Corp Certification Otter.AI Amanda Wilson: LinkedIn #open: Website, Instagram, Facebook, X, Tumblr, YouTube Brian Thompson Financial: Website, Newsletter, Podcast Follow Brian Thompson Online: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Forbes About Brian and the Mission Driven Business Podcast Brian Thompson, JD/CFP, is a tax attorney and certified financial planner who specializes in providing comprehensive financial planning to LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs who run mission-driven businesses. The Mission Driven Business podcast was born out of his passion for helping social entrepreneurs create businesses with purpose and profit. On the podcast, Brian talks with diverse entrepreneurs and the people who support them. Listeners hear stories of experiences, strength, and hope and get practical advice to help them build businesses that might just change the world, too.

Core values are powerful. But core values driven by purpose are unstoppable! Today we are going to take a deep dive into an entrepreneur who has built not one but two highly successful businesses by not just living core values but tying purpose and giving back into the daily routines of the company.  And their results have been extraordinary!   Our guest today:  Jay Wilkinson,  Founder of Firespring, Bloom Growth & Do More Good Movement Firespring—a Nebraska-based Certified B Corporation featured by Inc. Magazine as one of the Top 50 Places to Work in America.  His TEDx talk on company culture has more than 1 million views. Currently, Jay leads the Do More Good Movement —an organization he founded in 2018 to help save capitalism.  Jay appears on CNN and other news outlets discussing the important role that purpose-driven companies play in the U.S. economy.   Problem: Story: One person- volunteering wasn't their thing. Ended up parting ways Volunteering creates an issue that you don't have someone's back as you defer work to another person.  Challenge today?  Why is this difficult to do?  Aside from core values- tied to their purpose statement. A major part of the company ethos. Candidates lie to themselves  Core values (15 years) Bring it every day Have each other's back Give a shit Why is this important to the company? Came from experience as a kid. Spending time volunteering and sharing the value with the people he works with.  How it correlates to the business. Servant leadership mindset. They serve mostly non-profits. The could not serve their clients without walking the talk.  Rick's Nuggets Core values are how people naturally operate Purpose is the glue that satiates desire. Validates belonging How do we solve the problem?  Let's start with Interviewing for Purpose Alignment Interview question: Tell me about the last time you donated your time Jay's Formula: Power of 3 1% topline revenue donated 2% of products and services are in kind given away 3% of people 1 full day a month Volunteer hours- paid time off during work Uplifting community  Quarterly conversations The manager asked for advice. Worked through the issue Put the person on a PIP.  The conflict was resolved by editing from the company. Cover Anti-values- the act Talk about it A lot of nuance, a lot of gray Part ways as soon as they know How to identify it in the interview Create dialog to get to know beyond the trite responses.  Gotten really good at finding high performers who are introverts.  Use the culture index, and ask questions to understand who they are.  The company is powered by purpose Values hall of fame Rick's Nuggets You NEED to gain evidence that your purpose is important to them ….  Unpeel the onion… dig deeper The purpose of the interview is to “Understand the Truth” Key Takeaways that the Audience can plug into their business today!  - (Values from guest) Vet candidates for alignment with the company's purpose and vision -- not just core values. People want (and need) to be part of something that's bigger than themselves. Define clear and precise job requirements - including skill, experience, and personality/attributes. Use assessment tools to understand natural, inherent behaviors and modify questions to get at the heart of who the applicant is. Create a great candidate/interviewee experience. If this applicant is not the perfect fit, but they have a positive experience, they'll spread the word. Screen to hire Learners, not Knowers.  Guest Links: LinkedIn: Jay Wilkinson Companies: Firespring  Do More Good Bloom Growth Host Links: LinkedIn: Rick Girard Company: Intertru Book: Healing Career Wound Follow the Hire Power Radio Show on LinkedIn to get the latest episode!  

Mike Brown is a leader and advocate for impact and sustainability in business. He is a five-time Founder, with roles as CEO, CMO, and Board Chair. He is Chief Impact Officer at Real Leaders, growing the impact movement by connecting Impact CEOs, curating impact-oriented leadership development content, and supporting each CEO to accomplish their specific missions. Mike is the founder of B Local Orange County, which connects local Certified B Corporations with community partners from the academic, government, and non-profit sectors. He also serves as the Business Ambassador at the United Nations Association of Orange County, promoting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to businesses in his community. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at Renaissance Executive Forums Orange County. Learn more about Ric at www.ricfranzi.com. Catch up on past Critical Mass Business Talk Show interviews... YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gHKT2gmF LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/g2PzRhjQ Podbean: https://lnkd.in/eWpNVRi Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gRd_863w Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gruexU6m #orangecountyca #mastermind #ceopeergroups #peergroups #peerlearning

Carrie Fox Founder and CEO, Mission Partners Chief Curator and Host, Mission Forward   Carrie Fox is the founder and CEO of Mission Partners, a women-owned strategic communications firm and Certified B Corporation that guides high-potential nonprofits, foundations, and socially responsible corporations in realizing their greatest social impact. Since launching her first company in 2004, Carrie has guided hundreds of organizations around the world to lead with purpose, fueling organizations and their missions forward in new and more impactful ways. Her signature "More Than Words" approach to courageous communication has been documented in the Amazon best-selling book of the same name. Carrie's strategic communications work focuses deeply on issues of community— from social justice to sustainability, children's health, higher education, and workforce development. She served as the creative visionary behind a nationwide campaign to transform the foster care system for young people aging out of care and she was the lead communications strategist behind a $10 million prize competition aimed at advancing global technology for more fuel-efficient vehicles. Carrie is a founding signatory of the #WeTheChange declaration to build business for good, and a founding member of the Purpose Collaborative, a national network of communications thought-leaders and industry experts that work together to provide impactful problem-solving in touch with the current needs of today's purpose-driven businesses. Her signature conversation series and podcast, Mission Forward, has featured Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists, MacArthur Fellows, and some of the nation's most sought-after philanthropy leaders. She is a Stevie Woman in Business Winner, a SmartCEO Washington Brava Award winner, a WWPR Woman of the Year Honoree, and a winner of PRWeek's '40 under 40′. She is a member of the Board of Trustees for Loyola University Maryland, and a former Advisory Board member of the Greater Washington Community Foundation. She is also the co-author of Adventures in Kindness: 52 Awesome Adventures for Kids to Build a Better World, which she wrote with her daughter Sophia.  Before starting her own social impact firms, Carrie worked in several public affairs and public relations firms in Washington, DC and northern NJ. Those early career experiences, coupled with her unique career start as Director of Communications and spokesperson for Ripken Baseball, which was founded to manage Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr.'s many philanthropic and educational efforts, helped her hone a unique blend of services that sit at the intersection of public relations, policy and philanthropy.  Carrie is a graduate of Loyola University Maryland, and an active resident of Montgomery County, MD. Social media: LinkedIN: carriefoxpr Website: https://mission.partners/, missionforward.us Book Recommendations: 1. The Art of Living: Peace and Freedom in the Here and Now 2. The Other Wes Moore 3. More Than Words, by Carrie Fox 4. Adventures in Kindness: 52 Awesome Kid Adventures for Building a Better, by Sophia and Carrie Fox

Here's a controversial opinion: profit and meaning go hand in hand. Traditional approaches to business focus on profit first, without people and the environment being part of the equation. In this episode, learn how to develop a completely different approach to business that balances people, planet, and profit. Our guest Lisa Geason-Bauer joins to lay out fascinating business concepts in this area around sustainability, Triple Bottom Line theory, the B corp movement, stakeholder capitalism, and the interconnectedness of all systems. Lisa is the president of Evolution Marketing, a Wisconsin-based woman-owned Certified B Corporation® specializing in the area of sustainability consulting, impact storytelling, environmentally responsible creative design, and ethical marketing. Lisa is a sustainability, ESG practitioner and has been helping companies tell their impact stories for over a decade.  As a consultant she has worked on projects in supply chain sustainability, social sustainability (i.e. workforce engagement, culture and DEI), renewable energy, energy efficiency and the green building space.  Lisa is a co-founder of B Local WI and the current Chair.  She is also the Vice Chair of the Waukesha-Ozaukee-Washington County Workforce Development  Board.  In 2023, Lisa was part of the first cohort of US & Canadian B Consultants to complete the new B Lab US & Canada Trained B Consultants Program. Lisa on Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisageasonbauer/ Evolution Marketing on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/evolution-marketing-llc/ Evolution Marketing: https://www.greenmkting.com/ Resources mentioned in this episode: UN sustainable development goals: https://sdgs.un.org/goals 2022 Global impact report from B Lab Global showcasing the impacts of the B corp movement and stakeholder capitalism: https://infogram.com/1te9x6k1pgzx0lbwo7490melglizo4md81 B Lab Global: https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us B Lab US & Canada : https://usca.bcorporation.net/ About the B Impact Assessment (tool is free):  https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/programs-and-tools/b-impact-assessment/ (you only pay if you want your score to be verified) 2018 Article on the 25th anniversary of the phrase “Triple Bottom Line”: https://hbr.org/2018/06/25-years-ago-i-coined-the-phrase-triple-bottom-line-heres-why-im-giving-up-on-it

5 roasts, over 5 regions, and the story of the coffee supply chain from farm to cup. Our task here is to explore and reconsider this question: what makes great coffee?  To do so I've enlisted the help of my many friends at Dean's Beans Organic Coffee. Dean's Beans is a 100% employee-owned, Certified B Corporation based out of Orange, Massachusetts.  The company was founded by Dean Cycon, an environmental and indigenous rights lawyer, back in 1993. Dean set out to prove coffee around the world could be bought, sold, and delivered to our cups without compromising the health and well-being of people and the planet. Dean offered his answer to the industry and consumers alike, to the question, what makes great coffee? This episode mixes tasting with the very tactical of how we get from bean (or cherry, rather) to finished brew.   We'll talk organic coffee farming, the role of coffee cooperatives, the significance of fair trade, and also, when you should or shouldn't put cream and sugar in your morning cup.  -- --  ⭐️ *SPONSORED BY* Transform - https://www.transform.global/  A Good Company - https://www.agood.com/ Intrepid Travel -  https://www.intrepidtravel.com/us Bodhi Surf Yoga - https://www.bodhisurfyoga.com/ -- --

Vince Shorb is one of the country's leading advocates for promoting financial wellness and a thought leader in teaching and scaling financial education programming. After spending 15 years in financial services working one-on-one with more than 20,000 people, he founded the National Financial Educators Council – an organization dedicated to combating the financial illiteracy epidemic. He is the current CEO of the NFEC, an IACET Accredited company and a Certified B Corporation. Vince's mission is to create a world where people are informed to make qualified financial decisions and confidently take effective financial action that best helps them meet their basic human needs while moving toward fulfilling their personal, family, and global community goals. Shorb has led the NFEC in the development of 2,500 financial education programs and more than 80 financial literacy assets and financial education standards that guide the industry. His focus is on mobilizing and developing community champions and empowering them with the resources, knowledge, and processes they need to help their communities' citizens work toward financial self-sufficiency and security. Listen in to this episode as Vince and Patrick get into the topics of financial literacy, the gaps Vince sees between couples having money conversations, and the lack of relevant education and life skills that still exist in school curriculums around the globe. Vince shares what lights him up about entrepreneurialism particularly in the financial education space, peer pressure through advertising and social media, and how they are tackling and advocating for increased education, and more critical thinking in today's world.

How do you fund a solar project? What about the business operations costs necessary to get the project going to begin with?What structures can you consider, and HOW do you choose the one that's right for you?We're pulling back the veil so you don't have to wander in the darkness here. The business of developing solar power projects is complex, time-consuming, and capital intensive. And for the last decade, hundreds of entrepreneurs have endeavored to apply their creative efforts and work ethic towards solving both the development of the solar projects (not dissimilar to other land-based development deals tbh) and the financing of them. The latter has proven the more arduous to accomplish as the solar industry had to earn its keep in the world of high finance and prove that the product and its cashflow was durable and risk-mitigated. Unsurprisingly, those who have fared the best are those professionals who were already working in finance in some way, and were able to turn their focus and skills to solving the dual issue facing solar developers - how to get an individual project financed, and how to raise enough working capital to pay the team developing those projects until they could get to cashflow. Today, you'll hear hown one such company, Encore Renewable Energy, transformed from a traditional solar project developer into a vertically-integrated Independent Power Producer (IPP), ie a project Owner & OPerator, and along the way made the choice to become a Certified B Corporation. Their impact-focused business strategy, exemplifies the transformative power of renewable energy towards the triple bottom line - People, Planet, and Profits. The company strategically channels its efforts into solar development, storage solutions, agrivoltaics, and brownfield redevelopment, showcasing a multifaceted commitment to sustainable practices. Moreover, they have successfully secured a remarkable $150 million in equity funding. Today, you'll learn a whole lot more about what that means, and how you might be able to do similarly in your own venture.Blake Sturcke, the co-CEO of Encore, delves into his journey of discovering a passion for solar, drawing on his background in investment banking and entrepreneurship.Blake discusses how Encore melds their sustainable mission with practical management strategies, the different investment structures available, insightful capital raising options, and a deeply rooted work culture that celebrates diversity and psychological safety. On this final point, Blake goes deeper still, opening up about his personal experiences dealing with mental health challenges. This vulnerable exchange is particularly near to Blake's own mission, and he hopes to normalize the topic of mental health awareness and create a safe space for employees to voice their struggles. This conversation isn't only vital for those in the renewable energy field, but also illuminates the possibility of merging success with mental wellbeing in any high-pressure corporate setting. If you want to connect with today's guest, you'll find links to his contact info in the show notes on the blog at https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/.SunCast is presented by Sungrow, the world's most bankable inverter brand.SunCast is also supported by PVcase & Trina.You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make this show free for you...

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Host Helen Lee continues her conversation with Pamela Chng, the founder of The Bettr Group, a leading social enterprise in Singapore. Pamela shares her journey of using business as a force for good and the incredible impact her company has had on improving the lives of vulnerable groups in the community - marginalised women and at-risk youth. She discusses the importance of aligning values with business decisions and the need for businesses to prioritise people, profit and planet. Pamela also highlights the challenges faced by the coffee industry and the need for sustainable practices. She emphasises the importance of early intervention (for youngsters) and creating inclusive systems to support individuals and communities.  Pamela has been a judge in several international coffee competitions including the World Barista Championship. And, she also sits on the Board of Directors of the global Specialty Coffee Association. Her company now has 8 coffee bars in Singapore and is expanding into the region as well.  It has trained some 15,000 people from 30 countries or more, through their Bettr Academy which offers two training programs, one which is entirely coffee-related and the other which includes physical and emotional resilience training as well. Furthermore, while another coffee company in Singapore has just closed its 11 stores, her company has just received an amazing 2 million Singapore dollar investment from Asia's impact investment platform Heritas Capital through its newly launched Asia Impact First Fund with DBS Foundation as its knowledge partner! KEY TAKEAWAYS The Bettr Group is a leading social enterprise in Singapore that prioritises people, profit and planet. They have a robust track record of improving the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable groups in the community. It's vital to use business as a force for good and make a positive impact on society while building a sustainable business. Pamela who was a Singaporean of the Year finalist in 2020 believes in creating win-win-win situations in every business decision and interaction. The Bettr Group focuses on early intervention and upstream solutions to address complex social issues. They work with schools, workplaces, and employers to create inclusive systems and support vulnerable individuals. Pamela's grandmother was a significant influence in her life, teaching her important values and pioneering a business that provided opportunities for young girls. Her grandmother's example inspired Pamela to create a business that makes a positive impact on individuals and communities. BEST MOMENTS "The winds of change are here. There is movement. There is going to be a lot of pain before things get better. The thing is to really be very intentional about creating resilience in the individual and also in the organisation. Resilience as a system means changing the way you function and the way you do things because that's really not the same as before." "My hope is that all businesses will transform into socially responsible businesses, all along the spectrum, with their impact and contribution at the forefront of it. That to me is the ideal because if all businesses were functioning properly in that way, then, we have a healthy system." "What is the purpose of money? It is a means to an end. It is a tool for you to live a good life. But the pursuit of money in of itself, I think people have become so blinded to it. And then what?! You get unhappy in that process, you get unhealthy in that process, then that's not a good life, right?" VALUABLE RESOURCES To become a member of the Transform and Thrive Club and benefit from powerful monthly live sessions on Zoom video calls and multimedia coaching, check out and sign up here: www.transformandthrive.club www.leeheiss.com www.facebook.com/leeheiss https://www.facebook.com/helenleeheiss/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/transformandthriveclub www.instagram.com/helenleeheiss enquiries@leeheiss.com ABOUT THE HOST Founder & Principal Coach of Lee Heiss Coaching, Helen Lee coached thousands of clients worldwide and multinationals in Asia-Pacific in the last three decades. She created a powerful ontological coaching methodology that ignites the true greatness or invincibility in people. Thoroughly tested and honed over 20 years, this methodology consistently and rapidly produces desired results. Helen was also a journalist who later ran her own communications consultancies in Australia and Asia. The Business Times listed her in its “Who's Who of Women Shaping Singapore” while The Straits Times named her “The Leader Prodder” in a feature on Singapore's top coaches. ABOUT THE GUEST The Bettr Group, a home-grown speciality coffee company founded in 2011, became Singapore and Southeast Asia's first certified B Corporation, a company that balances profit and purpose. They are a leading provider of specialty coffee education, and are a certified Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Premier campus. Certified B Corporations (or B Corps) are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, and public transparency. B Corp Certification is a designation that a business is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency on factors from employee benefits and charitable giving to supply chain practices and input materials The B in B Corp stands for ‘BENEFIT FOR ALL, in that Certified B Corporations (or B Corps) are businesses that have been certified by B Lab (that's us!) to benefit all stakeholders. It also runs a four-month programme for vulnerable women and at-risk youth, which teaches them vocational skills and in-depth life skills. Certified B Corporations are leaders in the global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. Unlike other certifications for businesses, B Lab is unique in our ability to measure a company's entire social and environmental impact.

Host Helen Lee interviews Pamela Chng, the founder of the Bettr Group, a socially responsible business in Singapore that aims to change lives through coffee. Pamela shares her journey of personal growth and the inspiration behind creating a for-profit social business. She discusses the challenges of operating in a profit-driven system while prioritising impact and the importance of creating inclusive environments for growth and change. Pamela also highlights the need for businesses to be socially responsible and the potential for positive change in the world, stressing the importance of aligning values with actions and the transformative power of individual and generational impact. Pamela has been a judge in several international coffee competitions including the World Barista Championship. And, she is also the first Singaporean on the Board of Directors of the global Specialty Coffee Association. Her company now has 8 coffee bars in Singapore and is expanding into the region as well.  It has trained some 15,000 people from 30 countries or more, through their Bettr Academy which offers two training programs, one which is entirely coffee-related and the other which includes physical and emotional training as well. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Bettr Group, is a for-profit social business that aims to change lives through coffee. They have a holistic approach to training individuals, including marginalised groups, to help them secure jobs and thrive. The company is Singapore and Southeast Asia's first certified B Corporation, which means they balance profit and purpose. They prioritise impact and contribute to solving societal problems. Pamela believes in the importance of aligning personal values with business practices. She emphasises the need for businesses to prioritise impact and contribute positively to society. The coffee industry is facing challenges, including climate change and the unsustainable income of farmers. Pamela is actively involved in global initiatives to address these issues and create systemic change. Pamela's grandmother was a significant influence in her life, teaching her important values and pioneering a business that provided opportunities for young girls. Her grandmother's example inspired Pamela to create a business that makes a positive impact on individuals and communities. BEST MOMENTS "We all have finite time on this Earth. And what do we do with this one life that we have?"  "If we could make the endeavour of work one where we could really try and get ourselves and everybody else around us in work to be doing things that made an impact, things that made a difference, then maybe we could start solving a lot of the problems that we create."  "I think each person has tremendous potential. When they're really aligned internally and externally, clear about who they are and what their purpose on this Earth is for, then that completely changes how you do what you do and the definitions of success."  "We're in extremely complex and challenging times. But I guess I'm hopeful because the human civilisation is very resilient. We will find some solutions and create other problems in the process, but that's just the cycle of life."   VALUABLE RESOURCES To become a member of the Transform and Thrive Club and benefit from powerful monthly live sessions on Zoom video calls and multimedia coaching, check out and sign up here: www.transformandthrive.club www.leeheiss.com www.facebook.com/leeheiss https://www.facebook.com/helenleeheiss/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/transformandthriveclub www.instagram.com/helenleeheiss enquiries@leeheiss.com   ABOUT THE HOST Founder & Principal Coach of Lee Heiss Coaching, Helen Lee coached thousands of clients worldwide and multinationals in Asia-Pacific in the last three decades. She created a powerful ontological coaching methodology that ignites the true greatness or invincibility in people. Thoroughly tested and honed over 20 years, this methodology consistently and rapidly produces desired results. Helen was also a journalist who later ran her own communications consultancies in Australia and Asia. The Business Times listed her in its “Who's Who of Women Shaping Singapore” while The Straits Times named her “The Leader Prodder” in a feature on Singapore's top coaches. ABOUT THE GUEST The Bettr Group, a home-grown speciality coffee company founded in 2011, became Singapore and Southeast Asia's first certified B Corporation, a company that balances profit and purpose. They are a leading provider of specialty coffee education, and are a certified Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Premier campus. Certified B Corporations (or B Corps) are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, and public transparency. B Corp Certification is a designation that a business is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency on factors from employee benefits and charitable giving to supply chain practices and input materials The B in B Corp stands for ‘BENEFIT FOR ALL, in that Certified B Corporations (or B Corps) are businesses that have been certified by B Lab (that's us!) to benefit all stakeholders. It also runs a four-month programme for vulnerable women and at-risk youth, which teaches them vocational skills and in-depth life skills. Certified B Corporations are leaders in the global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. Unlike other certifications for businesses, B Lab is unique in our ability to measure a company's entire social and environmental impact.

0:00 -- Intro.1:10 -- About new podcast sponsor American College of Governance Counsel.2:28 -- Start of interview.3:17 -- Joyce's "origin story" 5:22 -- Joyce's academic focus and executive career before joining boards of directors.8:12 -- On her board journey. "It began with non-profit board work." On serving in different types of boards. "They all offered an opportunity to collaborate with board colleagues, very smart people - learning from them, with a clear focus on growth of the institutions through innovation and being intentional about them."11:15 -- On the state of agtech. 13:54 -- Her experience serving on the board of Sunrise Banks, and more generally on the board of a Certified B Corporation.19:54 -- On the ESG and DEI backlash. "Politics is part of the system in which corporations operate."25:51 -- Her take on the current state of board diversity.33:43 -- Opportunities in Africa. 39:19 -- On the current geopolitical landscape, particularly with the U.S. decoupling/de-risking from China. Impact on global supply chains. "Near shoring, and on-shoring are critical (instead of investing in long supply chains)."45:33 -- How should corporate directors approach AI technologies.50:08 -- Book that has greatly influenced her life: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck (1937)51:38 -- Her mentors, and what she learned from them: her mother, dad and Robert "Bob" Bucklin (her former boss at Rabobank International).53:45 -- Quotes that she thinks of often or lives her life by: "There is no failure, only lessons."54:40 -- An unusual habit or an absurd thing that she loves: white water rafting and classical music.Joyce Cacho is an experienced executive and director, and currently serves as Board Chair of Sistema.bio.__This podcast is sponsored by the American College of Governance Counsel.__ You can follow Evan on social media at:Twitter: @evanepsteinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/epsteinevan/ Substack: https://evanepstein.substack.com/__You can join as a Patron of the Boardroom Governance Podcast at:Patreon: patreon.com/BoardroomGovernancePod__Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Tyler Abderholden and Joe Lynch discuss a new approach to small parcel. Tyler is the Vice President of Network, North America, at Sendle, the first delivery network in North America specifically designed to serve the needs of small ecommerce businesses. About Tyler Abderholden Tyler Abderholden is the Vice President of Network, North America, at Sendle. He has held roles in global logistics optimization, and management of Sendle's North American network over the past two years, launching Sendle's network in Canada and expanding access to Sendle's alternative US carrier network.  Tyler has over 15 years of total experience in the logistics sector, with 13 years at FedEx SmartPost and Ground, and various roles of facility and network engineering and optimization and operations research management. About Sendle Sendle is the first delivery network in North America specifically designed to serve the needs of small ecommerce businesses. Sendle levels the playing field for small businesses by offering simple, reliable, and affordable shipping across North America, with no hidden fees, subscriptions, or warehousing required. Merchants simply purchase a label and their package can be picked up from their front door. Sendle is also 100% carbon-neutral, a Certified B Corporation and Climate Neutral Certified. The company was founded in Australia in 2014 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia; Seattle, Washington; and Toronto, Canada. Key Takeaways: A New Approach to Small Parcel Sendle is a convenient, affordable, and carbon-neutral shipping solution for small ecommerce businesses. Free pickup, easy dropoff. You can choose to have your packages picked up from your front door or drop them off at a nearby location. Sendle offsets the carbon emissions of every package you send, at no extra cost. Get easy access to detailed advice and support from real people. Free quotes in under 30 seconds. Get a quote for any package from your Sendle Dashboard. Not an express service, but most packages arrive in 1-5 days. Pickup is free for all Sendlers. Designed to make shipping a breeze. Some items cannot be shipped with Sendle, such as dangerous goods or items over 20lb or 864 cubic inches. Learn More About A New Approach to Small Parcel Tyler on LinkedIn Sendle on LinkedIn Sendle on Facebook Sendle on Instagram Sendle on Twitter Sendle website Episode Sponsor: Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America Radio - Wreaths Across America Episode Sponsor: Greenscreens.ai Greenscreens.ai's dynamic pricing infrastructure built to grow and protect margins. The Greenscreens.ai solution combines aggregated market data and customer data with advanced machine learning techniques to deliver short-term predictive freight market pricing specific to a company's individual buy and sell behavior. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

This week we're back for a very exciting update episode with Denise Woodard is the Founder and CEO of Partake Foods, the allergy-friendly company inspired by her daughter's experience with food allergies. Created in 2016, Denise started the business by self-distributing cookies around NYC, this year it became a Certified B Corporation, and launched a collab with Ben & Jerry's.   In this episode she shares: Her strategies to getting investors interested, including big names like HER and Rihanna How she became the first Black woman to raise more than $1 Million publicly for a CPG food startup, accumulating more than $20M How she is continuing to inspire other entrepreneurs while growing her own business Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube This episode is brought to you by:  HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork.  Links mentioned in this episode Partake's Website: www.partakefoods.com Partake's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partakefoods/ Denise's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denisegwoodard/  Desnise's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisegwoodard/  Marcy Venture Partners: https://www.marcyvp.com/  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you're looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro

Are you looking to become a financial educator? Don't miss out on the conversation between Tiffany Grant and Vince Shorb, CEO of National Financial Educators Council (NFEC). Vince shares his personal journey with finance and how he created NFEC with the mission of bringing quality financial education into communities across the globe. Learn more about their two certifications—for group teaching and one-on-one coaching—and how they ensure that their certified professionals have content knowledge, teaching expertise, and successful program skills. Get an insight into Vince's take on the lack of teacher training when it comes to financial literacy and learn how you can become a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI) with NFEC today! About Our Guest Vince Shorb is one of the country's leading advocates for promoting financial wellness and a thought leader in teaching and scaling financial education programming. After spending 15 years in financial services working one-on-one with more than 20,000 people, he founded the National Financial Educators Council – an organization dedicated to combating the financial illiteracy epidemic. He is the current CEO of the NFEC, an IACET Accredited company and a Certified B Corporation. Vince's mission is to create a world where people are informed to make qualified financial decisions and confidently take effective financial action that best helps them meet their basic human needs while moving toward fulfilling their personal, family, and global community goals. Shorb has led the NFEC in the development of 2,500 financial education programs and more than 80 financial literacy assets and financial education standards that guide the industry. His focus is on mobilizing and developing community champions and empowering them with the resources, knowledge, and processes they need to help their communities' citizens work toward financial self-sufficiency and security. Connect with Vince Visit the website: https://www.financialeducatorscouncil.org Access the research: https://www.financialeducatorscouncil.org/financial-literacy-research/ Instagram: nfec_finedu Additional Resources and Links Visit our site: https://moneytalkwitht.com/ What is the Definition of Financial Literacy? Financial Literacy in Schools? Here are the Overlooked Pros and Cons Financial Literacy in High Schools with Yanely Espinal Financial Literacy for Gen Z: Why it Matters and How To Improve It  

Josh Berry is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Econic, an innovation, transformation, and strategy consulting company and Certified B Corporation. Along with his team, Joshua has partnered with US Bank, John Deere, Procter & Gamble, Nelnet, Farm Credit Services of America, and Blue Cross Blue Shield, among others. He is dedicated to practicing unlearning, identifying limiting beliefs, and shifting business practices. He is also the author of the forthcoming book, Dare to Be Naive: Thinking Bigger to Create Business Success and Joy. Prior to starting Econic, Joshua worked in global talent management consulting for clients like The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, H&R Block, Stanford Medical Center and Mercedes-Benz USA, as well as mentoring and leading workshops for early stage startups at seed-stage accelerators on topics like Lean Startup, Design Thinking, Change Management, Innovation Accounting and Business Model innovation. He was the previous co-host of the nationally recognized “Inside/Outside Innovation” Podcast. As the challenges we face in business become increasingly more complex, the transformative power of doing good in business creates a flywheel effect that impacts both Return on Investment (ROI) and Ripples of Impact (ROI). Joshua challenges business leaders to think bigger and more intentionally to discover the expansive value of using business for good.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showRebel HR is a podcast for HR professionals and leaders of people who are ready to make some disruption in the world of work. Please connect to continue the conversation! https://twitter.com/rebelhrguyhttps://www.facebook.com/rebelhrpodcasthttp://www.kyleroed.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-roed/

Feel free to shorten to meet your needs. Vince Shorb is one of the country's leading advocates for promoting financial wellness and a thought leader in teaching and scaling financial education programming. After spending 15 years in financial services working one-on-one with more than 20,000 people, he founded the National Financial Educators Council – an organization dedicated to combating the financial illiteracy epidemic. He is the current CEO of the NFEC, anIACET Accredited company and a Certified B Corporation. Vince's mission is to create a world where people are informed to make qualified financial decisions and confidently take effective financial action that best helps them meet their basic human needs while moving toward fulfilling their personal, family, and global community goals. Shorb has led the NFEC in the development of 2,500 financial education programs and more than 80 financial literacy assets and financial education standards that guide the industry. His focus is on mobilizing and developing community champions and empowering them with the resources, knowledge, and processes they need to help their communities' citizens work toward financial self-sufficiency and security.  Today Vince and Nat talk about the Adveritsement industry and how it targets kids and causes bad financial habits way too early on https://www.financialeducatorscouncil.org/tips-to-teaching-kids-about-advertisements/ Make sure to check us out on Instagram!@savethekidsincIf you want to support STK, use on of the affiliate links bellow for GABB and Pinwheel phones (STK approved and safe for kids)https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=lizhttps://gabbwireless.com/ - code STKSupport the show

Vince Shorb is one of the country's leading advocates for promoting financial wellness and a thought leader in teaching and scaling financial education programming. After spending 15 years in financial services working one-on-one with more than 20,000 people, he founded the National Financial Educators Council – an organization dedicated to combating the financial illiteracy epidemic. He is the current CEO of the NFEC, an IACET Accredited company and a Certified B Corporation. Vince's mission is to create a world where people are informed to make qualified financial decisions and confidently take effective financial action that best helps them meet their basic human needs while moving toward fulfilling their personal, family, and global community goals. Shorb has led the NFEC in the development of 2,500 financial education programs and more than 80 financial literacy assets and financial education standards that guide the industry. His focus is on mobilizing and developing community champions and empowering them with the resources, knowledge, and processes they need to help their communities' citizens work toward financial self-sufficiency and security. Guest Links Website: https://www.financialeducatorscouncil.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinceshorb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalFinancialEducatorsCouncil/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NFEC_FinEdu SJS Website: Thesuccessjourneyshow.com Facebook: @successjourneyshow Instagram: @successjourneyshow Twitter: @success_show TikTok: @thesuccessjourneyshow

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