Podcasts about social values

The Venus Project was started in the 1980s by Jacques Fresco and Roxanne Meadows with the aim of showing that it was possible to lead a more human centered existence… as long as you built outside of the capitalist market system. Over the decades, the fortunes of the project have fluctuated - from an initial burst of enthusiasm and action (Meadows and Fresco built almost all the structures on the property by hand themselves) to the grinding reality of what it means to grow a stable and vibrant community, to the immense surge of popularity just as Fresco's life came to an end. Project members Roxanne Meadows and Nate Dwindiddie come by the show with previous guest Simon Michaux to talk about the failures and successes of the project, and what it might look like when its reborn as the framework for Michaux's Prometheus Project. Sign up for our Patreon and get episodes early + join our weekly Patron Chat https://bit.ly/3lcAasB AND rock some Demystify Gear to spread the word: https://demystifysci.myspreadshop.com/ OR do your Amazon shopping through this link for Fresco's work: https://amzn.to/3WNYMdx (00:00) Go! (00:01:10) Evolution from Venus Project to Prometheus Project (00:02:45) Challenges and Iterations in Alternative Social Systems (00:05:19) Vision for Societal Change (00:22:59) Fresco's Innovations in Architecture and Design (00:29:34) Technocracy Inc. and its Influence on Jacques Fresco (00:31:53) Jacques Fresco's Impact on Science Fiction (00:39:20) Jacques Fresco's Move to Venus, Florida and Community Building (00:44:54) Jacque Fresco's Vision and Beginnings (46:18) Social Engineering and Technological Innovation (47:41) Shift from Technical Designs to Social Values (49:13) Impact of Digital Age and Global Outreach (51:44) Jacque Fresco's Vision for a Resource-Based Economy (57:14) Simon Michaux and Continuing Fresco's Legacy (01:09:18) Sustainable City Design (01:13:36) Challenges and Successes of the Venus Project (01:19:12) Funding and Economic Models (01:26:02) Experimentation with Alternative Systems (01:31:20) Building a City According to Jacque Fresco's Design (01:32:41) Research Institute and Industrial Clusters in the City (01:37:02) Shifting Focus: Optimizing for Quality of Life (01:53:08) Community Structure and Stability (01:56:19) Societal Experiments and Human Nature (02:00:11) Advancements in System Science (02:05:14) Urban Living and Cultural Development (02:14:33) The Future Vision of The Venus Project (02:15:01) The Role of Advisory Board in The Venus Project (02:16:52) Educational Initiatives at The Venus Project (02:18:27) Prometheus: Testing and Innovating Building Materials #sciencepodcast, #longformpodcast, #VenusProject, #PrometheusProject, #JackFresco, #ResourceBasedEconomy, #SustainableCities, #SocialRedesign, #TechnocracyMovement, #FutureOfSociety, #UtopianDesign, #CircularEconomy, #AlternativeSociety, #EcoInnovation, #SocialExperiment, #FutureTech, #GlobalSolutions Check our short-films channel, @DemystifySci: https://www.youtube.com/c/DemystifyingScience AND our material science investigations of atomics, @MaterialAtomics https://www.youtube.com/@MaterialAtomics Join our mailing list https://bit.ly/3v3kz2S PODCAST INFO: Anastasia completed her PhD studying bioelectricity at Columbia University. When not talking to brilliant people or making movies, she spends her time painting, reading, and guiding backcountry excursions. Shilo also did his PhD at Columbia studying the elastic properties of molecular water. When he's not in the film studio, he's exploring sound in music. They are both freelance professors at various universities. - Blog: http://DemystifySci.com/blog - RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2be66934/podcast/rss - Donate: https://bit.ly/3wkPqaD - Swag: https://bit.ly/2PXdC2y

Allison talks with author and researcher David McRaney about the nature of changing minds and how to get through to someone who seemingly won't bend their beliefs.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:What happens in our brains when we change our mindHow opposite opinions can connectWhat to do when you want to change someone's mindDifference between attitude, beliefs and valuesPersuasion techniquesImpact of social identities in changing mindsSHOW LINKS:Visit David McRaney's websiteFollow David on Instagram  Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff.AllisonHare.comFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.Schedule a FREE breakthrough call with me Want to take these ideas and apply them to your life? Let's do it!DOWNLOAD the free PDF - 40 Simple Ways to Add Energy To Your Day- get a quick burst of energy right now and KEEP IT!GET the Effectiveness Booster - Shift your priorities to what matters most in less than a minute!Reb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Personal Brand - need help building yours? Schedule a call with me here and let's discuss.Feedback and Contact:: allison@allisonhare.com

Italy's nationalist prime minister Giorgia Meloni has no trouble upsetting her liberal counterparts across Europe. But why is Pope Francis one leader she's been trying to keep onside?

In this episode of Hymans Robertson On... our host, Mostafa Nasim, presents his first podcast episode in our investment series, and is joined by Steven Grahame, Senior Investment Research Consultant at Hymans Robertson, and Kevin Aitchison, Managing Director and Head of Europe at Savills Investment Management.In this podcast, Mostafa and our guests have a discussion on the future Resilience in Property, leading with Environment and Social values, highlighting some of the key challenges and risks that clients should be considering regarding their property portfolio allocation.   If you have any questions on anything discussed during this podcast, please get in touch.Hymans Robertson disclaimerThis podcast has been prepared by Hymans Robertson LLP, and is based upon our understanding of events as at release date. It is designed to be a general summary of topical investment matters and is not specific to the circumstances of any particular employer or pension scheme. The information contained in this podcast should not be construed as advice and not be considered as a substitute for specific advice as the information is generic in nature. Where a podcast refers to legal matters please note that Hymans Robertson is not qualified to provide legal opinion and therefore you may wish to obtain independent legal advice to consider any relevant law and/or regulation. Hymans Robertson LLP accepts no liability for errors or omissions. Your Hymans Robertson LLP consultant will be pleased to discuss matters raised in this podcast in greater detail. Guests views are separate to that of Hymans Robertson.The information provided in this broadcast is not financial advice. Past performance is not a guide to the future. Please note the value of investments, and income from them, may fall as well as rise. This includes but is not limited to equities, government or corporate bonds, derivatives and property, whether held directly or in a pooled or collective investment vehicle. Further, investments in developing or emerging markets may be more volatile and less marketable than in mature markets. Exchange rates may also affect the value of investments. As a result, an investor may not get back the full amount of the original investment. Past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance. Hymans Robertson LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Licensed by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for a range of investment business activities.

Today I had the pleasure of chatting with Luke, the Co-founder and Co-director of Compass Studio. Luke stepped out of his comfort zone today by getting in front of the mic rather than organising an interview for one of his amazing clients.  Luke walks us through the inner workings of running his PR and digital marketing agency which is determined to amplify the impact of world-bettering brands.  Luke talks about what the ‘forensic' process of getting B-Corp certified and how the experience could improve to be more inclusive of early-stage brands.  We nerd out on the art of cutting through in the media and social landscape by staying true to being a bluddy good founder and fully embracing your values in all that your brand does.  This is a goodie, even if you're not ready to go through the B-Corp certification process, I'd still encourage you to tune in and consider what your brand could be doing better for the planet and your people.  Find Luke Dean-Weymark  https://www.instagram.com/compass_studio/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukedeanweymark/ 

Linda Klunder is co-founder of Kumasi Drinks - a delicious tropical cocoa fruit juice made from the flesh surrounding a cocoa bean. Previously the outside of the cocoa bean was never used. It was just thrown away. But Linda and the team at Kumasi took something that normally goes to waste and made it into a soft drink while also helping cocoa farmers earn a little extra income.In this conversation we talk about:grant writing and securing fundingthe role of storytelling and team presentation in attracting investorsidentifying overlooked resources and transforming them into valuable productsshowcasing the team's capabilities to gain the trust and support of potential investorscreatively addressing inefficiencies in industries, potentially uncovering new revenue streamsLearn about Kumasi Drinks at www.kumasi-Drinks.com***Find other episodes on > https://www.innovatorscanlaugh.comWatch select full-length episodes on our YouTube channel > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq9WcdRAVnk/channel/UCMZz4aC1lhYDlwvoOrpsUZgConnect with me on LinkedIn > https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericmelchorGet the Innovators Can Laugh newsletter > https://innovatorscanlaugh.substack.com/***SAY THANKS

Physician autonomy, patient autonomy, state authority. When it comes to end-of-life issues, these spheres do not interact smoothly. Legal and medical ethical questions abound. Physicians wrestle with this important topic. This episode takes a deep dive into topics surrounding right-to-die with one of our nation's leading medical ethicists. Ira Bedzow, PhD, is a senior fellow at the Center for the Study of Law and Religion, Emory University, and head of the Unit of the International Chair in Bioethics at Emory University. His interests relate to understanding the ethical implications of biotechnology and healthcare policy as well as how organizations can create an ethical culture through values-driven leadership. Bedzow is also a senior scholar at the Aspen Center for Social Values, co-director of the Maimonides Institute for Medicine, Ethics, and the Holocaust (MIMEH), and a regular contributor in Forbes for their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion section. He is also an Orthodox rabbi (yoreh yoreh, yadin yadin). Prepare for a thoughtful exploration of an important and complex topic including topics such as these: • MAID (medical assistance in dying): Is avoiding suffering enough of a reason legally, or even morally, to take one's own life? And how does a society decide when the suffering is great enough to legally approve that choice? • How can the U.S. create laws that would manage the nuanced individual cases that would arise in an area as sensitive as this? Obviously, any laws on voluntary end-of-life must consider the rights of the individual to make decisions for himself or herself. But should these laws also consider the effects of an individual decision on other people, especially those who might be involved in fulfilling the person's wishes? https://www.cuanschutz.edu/centers/bioethicshumanities/education/aspen-ethical-leadership-program-2023 ijbedzow@gmail.com Learn more about the American Association for Physician Leadership at www.physicianleaders.org.

Physician autonomy, patient autonomy, state authority. When it comes to end-of-life issues, these spheres do not interact smoothly. Legal and medical ethical questions abound. Physicians wrestle with this important topic. This episode takes a deep dive into topics surrounding right-to-die with one of our nation's leading medical ethicists. Ira Bedzow, PhD, is a senior fellow at the Center for the Study of Law and Religion, Emory University, and head of the Unit of the International Chair in Bioethics at Emory University.  His interests relate to understanding the ethical implications of biotechnology and healthcare policy as well as how organizations can create an ethical culture through values-driven leadership.  Bedzow is also a senior scholar at the Aspen Center for Social Values, co-director of the Maimonides Institute for Medicine, Ethics, and the Holocaust (MIMEH), and a regular contributor in Forbes for their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion section. He is also an Orthodox rabbi (yoreh yoreh, yadin yadin). Prepare for a thoughtful exploration of an important and complex topic including topics such as these: MAID (medical assistance in dying): Is avoiding suffering enough of a reason legally, or even morally, to take one's own life?  And how does a society decide when the suffering is great enough to legally approve that choice? How can the U.S. create laws that would manage the nuanced individual cases that would arise in an area as sensitive as this? Obviously, any laws on voluntary end-of-life must consider the rights of the individual to make decisions for himself or herself.  But should these laws also consider the effects of an individual decision on other people, especially those who might be involved in fulfilling the person's wishes? https://www.cuanschutz.edu/centers/bioethicshumanities/education/aspen-ethical-leadership-program-2023 ijbedzow@gmail.com Learn more about the American Association for Physician Leadership at www.physicianleaders.org  

Dr. Anthony Daniels, also known by his pen name Theodore Dalrymple, is a British author, columnist, cultural critic and retired prison psychiatrist who is currently Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute. As a physician, his work took him over the years to a variety of exotic countries (including Zimbabwe, Tanzania, South Africa and Kiribati), as well as prisons across the United Kingdom. His first article was published in The Spectator in 1983. Since then, his contributions have appeared in a number of high-ranking newspapers and journals, such as The Times, New Statesman, The Observer, The Daily Telegraph, National Review and The Wall Street Journal. Dr. Daniels is also the author of several literary works.Az MCC Podcast adásaiban érdekes emberekkel izgalmas témákról beszélgetünk. Feldolgozzuk a közélet, a gazdaság, a társadalom fontosabb aktuális történéseit, de olyan kérdéseket is napirendre veszünk, mint például a művészet, a család vagy a vallás. Vendégeink között oktatóink, kutatóink, vendégelőadóink kapnak helyet. Mindenkinek kellemes időtöltést és szellemi feltöltődést kívánunk.

This is a replay of episode #6 originally published on 12/29/21. In this episode, Emily and Amanda discuss the history and different types of Social Values Investing. Amanda gives an in-depth review of how to incorporate your own values into your investment portfolio and the importance of research before doing so.  All links and resources can be found at www.connectingthedollars.com

In this episode Joanne is in conversation with Michael Diamond, a marketing and communications thought leader, former CMO of Time Warner Cable, NYUSPS Clinical Assistant Professor, and co-author along with Milos Bujisic and Jennifer Scott of the recently published 2022 Corporate Social Value Index. They discuss the 2022 Corporate Social Value Index, purpose-driven marketing, how it’s […] The post How Brand Social Values Are Impacting Marketing With Michael Diamond: Episode #71 appeared first on joanne tombrakos.

In this episode, Emily and Amanda discuss the history and different types of Social Values Investing. Amanda gives an in-depth review of how to incorporate your own values into your investment portfolio and the importance of research before doing so.    All links and resources can be found at www.connectingthedollars.com

Haley Yang is a culture reporter at the Korea JoongAng Daily specializing in K-pop, Korean society and multiculturalism. She was also a big fan of K-pop growing up.  She spoke to me about how K-pop began to find its own unique style following the break from J-pop in 2007, the effects of Big Bang on the music scene as OG gender benders despite some of them later being involved in crime rings, and K-pop as a niche musical element inside Korea. Haley also called the fetishization of K-pop idols by international fans the elephant in the room and the subsequent loyalty shown to idols as being the result of the artists replaceability rather than any unique talents. She also drew attention to fan chat services by companies such as SM which encourage parasocial relationships between the fans and the stars.  In terms of media reporting, the race for YouTube views is described by Haley as a pissing contest among fans and this is causing platforms to reassess how they measure songs' real popularity. She also explains how a throwaway line on Gag Concert about TVXQ became a turning point for fans' album purchases.  The conversation ends on the subject of mental health, suicide, and social values in the entertainment industry and society more broadly as well as where one can find positivity and hope in K-pop.  *I wish the audio of this chat was a bit better because I learned a lot listening to Haley and gained some new perspectives

Dive back in and hear from the purpose-driven CEOs we highlighted in Season 1 of the Beyond Capital Podcast. Your host Eva Yazhari was inspired by Dan's story, and wrote about his work at Gravity Payments in her new book, The Good Your Money Can Do. Click here to learn more and get your copy.Hear from Dan Price, CEO of Gravity Payments. Many people know him for his decision to give up most of his own salary so that everyone at his company would make a minimum wage of $70,000. Gravity Payments is a credit card and payment processing company catering to small businesses. Dan is publishing a book, "Worth It," about his experiences.Despite productivity in the United States rising by 70% over the last 40 years, the hourly pay of most workers has stagnated, increasing only 11.6% over that same time period. The median household annual income today is approximately $55,000 (pre-Covid-19). "Small businesses unquestionably make our lives better, make our communities better," says Dan. "When I announced I was taking a $1 million pay cut to pay everyone $70,000 a year, the situation was that I was now in a community where everybody could meet their needs. And Gravity Payments became more about the people and the principles behind the company."

Dive back in and hear from the purpose-driven CEOs we highlighted in Season 1 of the Beyond Capital Podcast. Your host Eva Yazhari was inspired by Kristin's story, and wrote about her work at Revolution Foods in her new book, The Good Your Money Can Do. Click here to learn more and get your copy.Can money buy happiness? According to a Princeton University study, there is  a correlation between happiness and wealth, up to a point of about $75,000 per year. After that, happiness is not correlated with increased money. Hear from Seth Streeter about wealth consciousness. Seth is the founder and CEO of Mission Wealth, a wealth management firm that specializes in guiding clients through major life events, and helping people find - and fund - their purpose. Seth is also the Founder of Sustainable Future, a technology platform providing campaigns and resources to affect change for a cleaner, safer planet. "The CEO to me is the Chief Energy Officer," says Seth. "I find that culturally, if people can feel like they are cared for and that they have a purpose beyond themselves, that can add tremendous fuel and resiliency, even during the challenging times we're under today."

During this episode of The Big Brown Gadfly, Bobby Lopez has Lauren Witzke on to discuss her back and forth with Ric Grenell... the question that came out of that was whether there's a place for social conservatives within the GOP.

In a world of hundreds of decisions every day, how do you reconcile your ethics and biases? Max Bazerman, award-winning author, distinguished educator, and Jesse Isidor Straus Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, discusses his book, Better, Not Perfect. He shares how to become aware, honest, efficient, and smart about the decisions we make while not seeking the unrealistic standard of perfection. The framework he made outlines how to reach sustainability and maximum goodness. During this conversation, he and host Greg La Blanc discuss Bazerman's take on ethical and moral decision-making and corruption. He also talked about how rationality obstructs us from having a utilitarian point of view.Do not miss his discussion on loyalty and how it prevents us from doing good. Finally, take notes as he discusses how universities create value in shaping these decision-making skills.Episode Quotes:Thoughts on whether you can guide and change a person's decision-making processWe've done an amazing job of identifying when people make mistakes, the systematic and predictable ways we'll make mistakes. But we've made very little in terms of fixing human intuition… The core idea is that we make most of our decisions intuitively, deliberately, meaning thinking more systematically.It means asking smart friends. It means crowdsourcing. It means using artificial intelligence. So, we have lots of ways of endangering our more deliberate thought processes. And when we do, we are less f****d. So, we both have people out of system one to system two, to an individual level and at a more systemic level as ways to improve our decision-making —even if we can't improve our underlying intuition.In what ways do you make emphatic decisions at the same time have a larger impact? What I want to do is provide a very, very different model. So, how do you create the balance? I don't know, I think there's no one simple answer to that. But, here are just my simple predictions. My guess is, if you could audit your lines and identify various weights —where you sacrificed both your time and your money. You could create more good. That seems like a really good start.Thoughts on corruption on university admissions and people being willfully blindI think that most of us, we're not going to perpetuate the next newspaper-worthy scandal, but we may well be around and see. And too often, we do too little to stop it. So, view it as my obligation and my moral obligation as a professor to speak up against the policy of legacy admissions in giving favorites — the children of alumni, of donors, of faculty. I think giving special consideration to people who are already part of our fairly small moral tribe means that we ended up discriminating against lots of other people who aren't in that circle.Why do people choose not to act for the greater good? Are they lacking empathy or understanding of their utility?There was a movement that argues that once you want to give your available dollars locally, or once you want to give it to your group —your own religious group ﹘ probably limited how effective you can be in terms of your charitable dollars. Since in many cases, your charitable dollars can have a much greater impact in some organization that's more distant from you. So, as soon as we had a trial we're putting up barriers, How much good can we do as soon as we're selfish? We're putting up a barrier to doing as much good as we can do as soon we're limiting how much good we can do.Show LinksGuest ProfileHarvard University ProfileAwards, Honors and DistinctionsMax Bazerman on Twitter His WorkBetter, Not Perfect: A Realist's Guide to Maximum Sustainable Goodness The Power of Experiments: Decision Making in a Data-Driven WorldBlind Spots: Why We Fail to Do What's Right and What to Do About ItSocial Decision Making: Social Dilemmas, Social Values, and Ethical JudgmentsNegotiation Genius: How to Overcome Obstacles and Achieve Brilliant Results at the Bargaining Table and BeyondPredictable Surprises: The Disasters You Should Have Seen Coming, and How to Prevent Them (Leadership for the Common Good)Negotiating RationallySmart Money Decisions: Why You Do What You Do with Money (and How to Change for the Better)Environment, Ethics, & Behavior: The Psychology of Environmental Valuation and DegradationJudgment in Managerial Decision Making

Dive back in and hear from the purpose-driven CEOs we highlighted in Season 1 of the Beyond Capital Podcast. Your host Eva Yazhari was inspired by Kristin's story, and wrote about her work at Revolution Foods in her new book, The Good Your Money Can Do. Click here to learn more and get your copy.12 million children in the U.S. lack access to healthy food, leading to childhood obesity doubling in the last 30 years. On top of that, providing healthy school meals has a positive correlation to students' academic outcomes. Learn about Kristin Richmond, the co-founder and CEO of Revolution Foods, a school lunch provider serving over 2.5 million meals a week! Revolution Foods is ranked as one of the healthiest school meal providers in the U.S., directly addressing food insecurity for low-income students with after-school programs, community cooking classes, and nutrition education. With their "kid-inspired, chef-crafted" meals, Revolution Foods emphasizes sustainable supply chains, healthy eating habits, and reducing food waste - all while serving 1.2 million servings of fruit per week in more than 400 cities! "The link between what I'm doing as a parent, as a community member, and as a CEO is a real honor," says Kristin. "Despite the challenges, purpose and a bigger belief in what I am doing has fueled me to stay in the game." 

Dive back in and hear from the purpose-driven CEOs we highlighted in Season 1 of the Beyond Capital Podcast. Your host Eva Yazhari was inspired by Ajaita's story, and wrote about her work at Frontier Markets in her new book, The Good Your Money Can Do. Click here to learn more and get your copy.70% of women in rural India still have no access to capital or financial institutions. According to some estimates, this lack of access causes rural Indian women to only contribute 2% of India's GDP.Learn about how one company is tackling this issue in this week's episode, featuring Ajaita Shah, the founder and CEO of Frontier Markets. She has over 15 years of experience working on business in rural India. Her company, Frontier Markets, has built a scalable distribution model that works with 10,000 female entrepreneurs that are helping 700,000 households in India's last-mile get access to safe, affordable clean energy products and other household goods. Ajaita is working to create a sustainable supply channel for a wide range of products for low-income households in rural India.  Beyond Capital Fund is proud to have invested in Frontier Markets in 2013!"Frontier Markets' first level of impact comes from the core belief that the rural household deserves to be treated with dignity," says Ajaita. "But as a founder, it took me 15 years, frankly, to have a clear understanding and a blended vision that doesn't force me to pick between profit and impact."

Dive back in and hear from the purpose-driven CEOs we highlighted in Season 1 of the Beyond Capital Podcast. Your host Eva Yazhari was inspired by Ian's story, and wrote about his work at Left Coast Naturals in her new book, The Good Your Money Can Do. Click here to learn more and get your copy.Organic farming is important, both for the environment and for our health. Natural, organic foods are generally produced using sustainable agricultural practices, and contain fewer harmful pesticides, chemicals, and synthetic hormones. But according to the USDA, organic products constitute only about 4% of total food sales.In this episode, we hear from Ian Walker, the founder and President of Left Coast Naturals, an organic food manufacturer and distributor based in Western Canada. Ian is the brains behind a number of healthy food brands, including “Hippie Snacks,” that focus on natural, plant-based, non-GMO products - from peanut butter, to granola, to cauliflower crisps. He started his business when he was 24. Today, Left Coast Naturals distributes products in more than 500 stores, and has developed a unique company culture with highly progressive perks, all around one mission: sustainability. "We want to have a company that treats people well, and that people are excited to be a part of," says Ian. "We asked ourselves, what's stopping our employees from making positive changes in their life? So we put our money where our mouth is."

According to a 2016 study, 58% of Americans' calorie intake, on average, comes from ultra-processed foods. Ultra-processed foods account for 90% of the added sugars Americans eat. In this episode, learn from Katlin Smith. Katlin is the founder and CEO of Simple Mills, a food company that focuses on nutritious baked goods, like crackers, baking mixes, and more and distributes in more than 20,000 stores. Kaitlin previously worked in consulting. "When you extract too much from your team or from the land, it has long-term downstream implications," says Katlin. "I think about us as advancing the holistic health of the people on this planet as well as the planet itself. We do that by changing the food that people eat."

In Uganda, the average person earns less than a $1.90 per day.  This week, we speak with Sheeba Philip, the CEO of Akola. Akola is a retail social venture and jewelry/ lifestyle brand with a mission to empower women in Eastern Africa. Sheeba was previously the Vice-President of Marketing & Communications at JCPenney, a Vice-President at International Justice Mission, an anti-slavery organization, and was the Global Director for the Oreo brand at parent company Mondelez International.  "We really want this jewelry to unlock something in the person who's buying it," says Sheeba. "I think consumers want to be part of retail experiences that benefit them in a deeper way than just the product itself, and allow them to have an impact with their purchasing power."

According to a Stanford study, stressors related to our jobs make the workplace the 5th leading cause of death in the United States. 80% of chronic diseases can be addressed through diet alone. In this episode, we speak with Michael Heinrich, the founder and CEO of Garten. Garten, previously known as “Oh My Green,” is a platform bringing nutritious food, healthy snacks, drinks, and wellness practices to the workplace. Michael is also a Venture Partner at Pioneer Fund, and an instructor at Stanford University. "How can the workplace - a place we're supposed to find meaning, a place we're supposed to do our best - lead to death? To me that's totally backwards," says Michael. "My desire is to make preventative health the standard modality of healthcare. When employers invest in the well-being and health of employees, financial results are a natural course of action."

Approximately 14,000 tons of sunscreen washes into coral reef environments each year. Up to 10% of the world's coral reefs may be threatened by certain chemicals found in most sunscreens. This week, hear from Caroline Duell, the founder and CEO of All Good. All Good is a company that makes organic and environmentally-friendly bodycare products, including skincare, sunscreen, and deodorant. "We need to move beyond the mentality of extraction and destruction as a form of gaining wealth and making business function," says Caroline. "I've surprised a lot of investors when they ask: 'are you out for profit or to do something good?', and I answer the question: 'yes.'"

We are bringing you an exclusive look at your co-host Eva Yazhari's new book, The Good Your Money Can Do: Becoming a Conscious Investor., joined by our producer, Mathilde Beniflah. Eva Yazhari is a seasoned investor, entrepreneur, and CEO with 16 years of experience working in the venture capital and asset management industries. She is the co-founder and CEO of Beyond Capital Fund, and launched her weekly magazine, The Conscious Investor, in 2019.  In this episode, we speak with Eva about her guide to finding meaning and purpose with our money. In The Good Your Money Can Do, Eva shows readers that your money has more potential than you ever thought possible. "As an impact investor, the minute we put our money into a company, the impact starts then," says Eva. "I think one of the key ingredients of being a conscious investor is having an abundance mindset. It's knowing that the pie is not finite."

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In the United States, there is one doctor for every five patients. But in rural India, there is one doctor for every 50,000 patients.   In this episode, we speak with Anurag Jain. Anurag is the Chairman and CEO of Access Healthcare, which has over 13,000 employees in India, the US, and the Philippines. He is also the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Perot Jain, a venture capital firm. Anurag is on the Board of several companies, global think tanks, and nonprofit organizations. He was previously a Vice-President at Dell. "Understanding local cultural nuances is extremely important - it's why the United Nations of the world can do big things in some places, but get it very wrong in others," says Anurag. "The more you have, the more responsibility you have to the rest of the world."

The global kombucha market size was estimated at $1.67 billion in 2019 and roughly $2.02 billion in 2020. This week, learn from Daina Trout, the co-founder and CEO of Health-Ade. Health-Ade is a kombucha company based in Los Angeles whose products are sold in over 26,000 stores nationwide. Daina previously worked in pharmaceuticals and nutrition. "Health-Ade has evolved in how it makes kombucha - and part of that evolution is investing a lot more in science," says Daina. "I look at it as a continuous improvement process: where can we do better this year than we did last year? Let's push ourselves a bit!"

Every year, 450,000,000 condoms are sold in the United States.  In this episode, we speak with Meika Hollender, the creator of the "world's most sustainable condom", and the founder and CEO of Sustain. Sustain is a line of all-natural sexual wellness products. Meika is on the Board of Net Impact, and is also the author of “Get On Top,” a guide to reproductive and sexual health. "In the consumer products space, the idea is that you're going to reinvent the product, make it more sustainable and healthier. That's what consumers are demanding today," says Meika. "We built a movement and a conversation. In reflecting, we built a sexual wellness category."

Greenhouses use 90% less land and water than field grown greens. To learn more about greenhouses and more, hear from Brian Cook. Brian is the CEO of Pete's, a company that specializes in greenhouse-grown lettuce and produce, with a special focus on reducing packaging and food waste. Pete's distributes at major supermarkets including Walmart, Kroger, Target, and more. Brian is also the Chairman of the Fresh Produce & Floral Council, and was previously the Director of Sales at San Miguel Produce. "Taking care of your people is a lifestyle. It's not a project. If you tackle it as a project, you lose authenticity. This has to be something you live every day," says Brian. "A lot of times, doing good does come at a cost. But ultimately, there is a way profit and purpose are built and grow together."

Americans use about 50 billion plastic water bottles per year. However, the recycling rate for plastic is only 9%, which means that 40+ billion water bottles – more than $1 billion worth of plastic – are wasted each year. In this episode, learn from Shadi Bakour, the founder and CEO of PathWater, a  company that manufactures reusable, refillable water bottles, with the mission of ending single use plastic in the industry. Shadi previously founded Exumme, a technology hardware company, and has held positions at Booz Allen and The Abraaj Group. "What we're doing is much bigger than Pathwater. There is a movement against single-use plastic, and we are really proud of leading that movement within our space," says Shadi. "We need to build the infrastructure on a global scale to create access to clean water in places where it's not as accessible."

Approximately 430 million people work in fashion and textile production; this means that one in eight workers around the world is involved in the fashion industry.  This week, we speak with Ian Bentley, the founder and CEO of Parker Clay, a fashion company that creates premium leather goods sourced from Ethiopia, with a special focus on hiring women. Ian previously served as President of Zia Group, a real estate developer, and has experience in marketing, sales, and business operations.  "The generations that are rising up think it's no longer an option to not know how things are made and how people are treated. We're here because we want to create opportunities for women to not just survive, but to thrive," says Ian. "If we're not having an impact, we don't exist. It's that simple." 

The number of babies born in the U.S. hit the lowest level in more than three decades in 2019, continuing a five-year downward trend, according to a new federal report.In this episode, we speak with Caroline Noublanche. Caroline is the co-founder and CEO of Apricity, a company that is disrupting the fertility clinic and treatment industries, to improve the experiences and outcomes for women and couples who are struggling to conceive. Caroline was previously the CEO of Prylos, a business she sold in 2011, and Vice President at Doro AB, a Swedish technology company."We want to change the way fertility treatments are provided to patients, with treatment that is tailored to your specific needs, preferences and location," says Caroline. "Women are often told how not to become pregnant; but rarely have they been told how they should."

According to McKinsey research, the fashion industry emits the same quantity of greenhouse gases per year as the entire economies of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom combined. Under the current trajectory, the fashion industry misses the 1.5ºC pathway set by the Paris Climate Accords by 50%. This week, we are thrilled to learn from Marci Zaroff. Marci is the Founder and CEO of ECOfashion Corp's “Greenhouse of Brands,” that include MetaWear, Yes And, and Farm to Home. Marci is a serial entrepreneur who has also founded Under the Canopy, a sustainable fashion company, Beyond Brands, Good Catch Foods, a plant-based fish product brand, and The Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Marci serves as an Advisor and Board member to many companies. She also helped to define the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and the first USA Fair Trade Textile Certification. "When I coined and trademarked the term "ecofashion" in 1995, people thought I was crazy," says Marci. "The current system with fast fashion has crammed farmers and factory workers down to levels that are inhumane. We now have a standard that focuses on renewable energy, social justice, water stewardship, as well as material health and material re-use."

On average, 85% of high school students graduate within four years in the U.S. However, the average for white public high school students (89%) was 10% higher than the average for Black and Latino students (79%) in the 2017–18 school year. In this episode, we speak with Howard Bell, the CEO of Abl Schools. Abl is an education software company that is aiming to improve education equity across districts. Abl focuses on understanding student access and enrollment in courses, and the distribution of teacher load, through a master schedule. Howard previously held leadership positions in the education sector, including at Hobsons, Study Group, Kaplan, and Scholastic.  "The key is to not let biases become unchecked in the educational process, because that's when systemic barriers come into play," says Howard. "We are here to help illustrate all the imbalances present in school systems, so that you can understand from an equity perspective which student groups are getting access to rigorous courses necessary for college eligibility."

In the United States, less than 20% of senior positions in Real Estate companies are held by women. This week, meet Tammy Jones. Tammy is the founder and CEO of Basis Investment Group, a commercial real estate firm that has closed $4 billion in real estate investments across the United States. Tammy has held numerous executive positions at real estate investment companies including CWCapital LLC and Equitable Real Estate, and has invested capital for more than 14 public pension plans. Tammy is also a Trustee for Georgia State University. "Investing with diverse managers and owners in and of itself has social impact, because we invest together and we hire each other," says Tammy. "No one can do everything across the diversity spectrum. You have to figure out what your area is, to be able to create and affect  change."

We are excited to bring you a Special Episode: Getting Started in Impact Investing. This week, join our hosts for an invigorating discussion with our producer Mathilde Beniflah, a Director at Beyond Capital Fund. We unpack: what are accessible opportunities for anyone to become an impact investor? How and where do you get started? Tune in to understand what impact investing is, and how it differs from Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing or philanthropy. Together, we will share practical examples in public and private markets and tips for you to be a successful impact investor."If you care at all about making a difference, then impact investing is for you," says Mathilde. "A lot of what has contributed to the growth of impact investing is financial advisors trying to respond to questions from their clients that they can't answer."At The Beyond Capital Podcast, it is our goal to shed light on topics that we find interesting, inspirational, and educational. Therefore, this podcast episode is strictly for inspirational and informational purposes only. It is in no way intended to substitute for professional investment advice, professional financial advice, or general counsel. To the extent that an episode features the insight, opinions, or advice of an expert or company, the expressed views are those of the cited person or company and do not necessarily represent The Beyond Capital Podcast and its employees or affiliates.

Packaging waste represents one-third of all municipal trash. Scientists estimate that by 2050, there will be more plastic than fish in Earth's oceans. Hear from Brian Powers, the co-founder and CEO of TemperPack, a company that is innovating in the logistics and packaging space by creating sustainable, functional packaging products. Brian previously worked in investment banking. "I think within 10 years, we will have virtually eradicated Styrofoam coolers, and massively reduced the burden on landfills," says Brian. "There's a huge opportunity here. Styrofoam is a 70-year-old material, and in the last 10 years, people have realized it's just not good enough."

The Federal Reserve estimated that there were 55 million unbanked or underbanked adult Americans in 2018, which account for 22% of U.S. households. This week, learn from Michael Pugh, the President and CEO of Carver Federal Savings Bank. Carver is a New York-based bank founded in 1948 to serve primarily black communities, and today is the largest publicly-traded, black-operated bank in the United States. Michael has previously held executive positions at financial institutions like Capital One and Citizens Bank. "Financial health and wellness is a critical part of our overall being that has to be nurtured," says Michael. "Banking is about the relationship you have at a financial institution that can participate in helping you construct solutions for you and your business."

The legal services industry in the United States generated approximately $288 billion in revenue in 2018. Over 1.1 million people are employed in legal occupations in the U.S.  In this episode, hear from Chintan Panchal, a Founding Partner of RPCK Rastegar Panchal, a specialized law firm focused on serving mostly impact investors and social entrepreneurs. Chintan was previously an attorney at Allen & Overy, and currently serves as a Board Member at Camelback Ventures. "We are really trying to work with people who are moving the needle on things that are important to them," says Chintan. "But sometimes I worry that the point of impact may be getting lost, as the industry is evolving."

Despite increased conversations to improve representation, the fund industry has made no progress in 20 years according to a report by Morningstar. Only 11% of U.S. fund managers were women in 2019, down from 13.8% in 2000. Tracy Gray is the Founder and Managing Partner of The 22 Fund, a venture capital firm that focuses on increasing the export capacity of U.S. companies and creating jobs, with an emphasis on women and minority-owned companies. Tracy is also the founder of We Are Enough, a nonprofit educating people on why and how to invest with a gender lens. She has extensive experience working across venture capital, the Mayor's Office in Los Angeles, and the music and aerospace industries.  "We are in a decisive decade. We don't have time to only focus on one issue," says Tracy. "Because we are holistic investors, if we invest in a manufacturing firm, we will help them become more clean. We are trying to create the clean, quality jobs of the future."

Impact investing has grown to be a $500 billion industry. In a recent GIIN survey, 80% of impact investors said that more transparency around impact investing results would help reduce "impact washing" and “industry-mission drift.” This week, we speak with Fleur Heyns. Fleur is the co-founder of Proof of Impact, a technology company that enables the tracking, measurement, and verification of the impact of investments. Fleur was previously the founder and CEO of Global Trader, now the largest online stockbroker and trading platform in South Africa. She has been an investor, advisor, and founding shareholder of many initiatives across South Africa and Europe including Emerge Education, ClearlySo, and Ardmore Design. "If you were able to make impact visible, and every single company were completely transparent, it is totally obvious that only the companies that have positive impact would thrive and be financially successful," says Fleur. "It's not what you do but how you do it that matters."

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Clinical Laboratory Services was estimated at US$96.8 Billion for 2020, and is projected to reach US$135.5 Billion by 2027. In this episode, we speak with Alain Chetrit, the co-founder and Chairman of LabConnect, a centralized laboratory services provider. He is also the Managing Partner of The Knowledge Pledge, a nonprofit encouraging purpose-driven leaders to share their time and expertise with social entrepreneurs. Alain was previously the CEO of Hugo Boss, the founder of First Regional Telecom, and has held numerous positions at financial services and advisory firms.  "Knowledge, when you start sharing it, multiplies by itself," says Alain. "The knowledge you've given is like a seed that someone else can water and grow."

During the Covid-19 pandemic, about 8.5% of renters in the United States, or 2.82 million households, missed, delayed or made reduced payments.In this episode, hear from Gino Borges, a Partner at OpenPath Investments, a social impact real estate company that acquires under-performing multi-family properties and transforms them into vibrant communities. Gino was previously a principal at the Impact Capital Group, an incubator for mission-driven entrepreneurs. Gino is also an experienced real estate investor, a frequent speaker and host of the Journey to Impact podcast."There's a deeper opportunity to connect people to their micro-communities," says Gino. "We see a lot more people collaborating, which is really where the beauty and resilience of a program is."

According to a CNBC report, as of the end of the second quarter 2020, 534 index funds focused on sustainability, overseeing a combined $250 billion. In the U.S., assets in sustainable index funds have quadrupled in the last three years and now represent 20% of the total. In this episode, we speak with Jennifer Kenning, the co-founder and CEO of Align Impact, an independent fiduciary and impact specialist that works with clients to help them integrate impact strategies and investments into their broader wealth management strategy. Jenn was previously a Partner and Board Member at Aspiriant, a wealth management firm, before leaving to start Align.  "I believe measuring and reporting should inspire a change in behavior, an a-ha moment," says Jenn. "Knowing what you own and educating yourself on what's out there - that is power."

Approximately 63% of materials used in fashion production are synthetic, like polyester or nylon. These materials are produced from crude oil, and are not biodegradable. Thus, most of the fashion industry is reliant on fossil fuels for their production. Desiree Buchanan is the founder of Poplinen, an online collection of eco-friendly, size inclusive clothing for women. Previously, Desiree was a Senior Communications Manager at The Black Tux, and has held positions at Warby Parker and Conde Nast. "When you learn about these fabrics that don't have longevity and are cheaper quality, you start to really think about what's in your closet and what you're contributing to," says Desiree. "At the end of the day, we have to grow. The tension of that is: how do I make my business move forward in a healthy way?"

In the U.S., 17 billion pounds of office furniture end up in landfills each year. The average desk chair generates approximately 72kg of carbon dioxide equivalents. Richard Shirtcliffe is the co-founder and CEO of noho, a furniture company creating earth-friendly designs, comprised mainly of up-cycled plastic waste. Richard is a serial entrepreneur, who began his career by starting a marketing company. He was previously the CEO of Tuatara Brewery, New Zealand's largest independent brewery, and the CEO of Coffee Supreme. He has served as an advisor and Board member to many growth companies in New Zealand, including the Wellington Chocolate Factory! "Great companies that are truly wanting to be sustainable are thinking in terms of their people, their planet, and their profit," says Richard. "I think this is an opportunity for us as a brand to transform the way in which people think about furniture experiences in the home; thinking about them in terms of delivering well-being to themselves, their family, and their planet."

Tune in to the last episode of Season 1 of the Beyond Capital Podcast! 13% of the world's population - 940 million people - still do not have access to electricity. 3 billion people around the world still do not have access to clean fuels or energy sources. Mansoor Hamayun is the co-founder and CEO of BBOXX, a company that develops, manufactures and distributes solar energy solutions to countries across Africa and Asia, bringing electricity to over 1.3 million people. Mansoor previously worked in engineering and aviation at Rolls Royce.  "In a period of uncertainty, electricity is comforting. Access to electricity is fundamental to ensuring an acceptable quality of life," says Mansoor. "Through my business, I realized that bringing electricity actually has an impact on self-dignity. I had never thought about 'access' like that before."For more on the podcast, see the Beyond Capital Podcast website.

In this week's episode, we speak with Dennis Barsema, a founding Investor at Impact Engine and the Chairman of Northern Illinois University. He is a former Fortune 500 CEO, having led several companies in the telecommunications and technology space. He has also been a Director at many nonprofits and organizations, including Carpenter's Place, Opportunity International, Collaborative Group, and several microfinance organizations. We also recently interviewed his son, Jason Barsema. "I don't think any business can survive right now without having some kind of social purpose," says Dennis. "I think big business has an absolute ability to move the needle on social issues."For more on the podcast, see the Beyond Capital Podcast website.