Podcasts about socially responsible

Welcome to episode 124 of Growers Daily! We cover:  Farming like you're old, damping off, and it's feedback friday! We are a Non-Profit! 

In this episode of WLEI Podcast, we welcome Cynthia E. Smith, Curator of Socially Responsible Design at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum and author of Design for the Other 90%. Cynthia speaks about design as a catalyst for change and what it means, as she says, to be in “the collective work of building capacity and agency in communities across the world.”

This week Pastor Neli reminds us that true faith is more than just words—it's action. James reminds us to be doers of the Word, living out our faith with love, humility, and social responsibility. Listen first, speak with wisdom, and let your actions reflect the heart of Christ. When we care for those in need and treat everyone with dignity, we bring God's love beyond the four walls of the church. So let's talk like you talk, love without favouritism, and let our life be a testimony of God's grace in action. Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;  for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.  Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. - James 1:19-22 (ESV)

A creative child who was also interested in science, Helen Walsh was encouraged by her teacher parents to explore all her interests, something that stood her in good stead for her future career.Helen was fascinated by sharks as a child – though growing up in Stoke she was about as far away from the sea as it is possible to be in the UK. An animal lover and budding conservationist, even then, Helen was also a keen fan of The Really Wild Show, a BBC children's programme. Back then it was presented by Michaela Strachan, Terry Nutkins and conservation campaigner Chris Packham, someone she later met through her work.Helen gained a first-class BSc in Zoology at the University of Nottingham, then an unexpected phone call led to her enrolling in a Masters in biological photography and imaging, something that resulted in the career she still does.From the time she left university and stepped into the world of communication and public engagement, Helen has been encouraging people to learn about wildlife conservation, the countryside and their natural surroundings. From starting work for the West Midlands Biodiversity Partnership. She went on to work in media and communications for Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust, (fondly known as BBOWT to local supporters), before setting up as a freelance.Today, Helen splits her time between her own business, Lonely Cottage Productions, and a publications business, Nature Bureau, designing, photographing and writing for scientific, environmental and wildlife-themed projects. In that time she has supported many projects and campaigns and helped organisations raise their profile with the public.Now a parent, Helen starts and ends her day with walking her children to school, who help her retain her optimism for the world's future too, since they often come home with information and suggestions about better ways to live.Links mentioned in the podcastLonely Cottage ProductionsNature BureauUniversity of Nottingham MSc in biological photography and imaging.You might also like to listen to:Jake Fiennes, National nature reserve director and general manager, conservation, Holkham Estate S1 E8Sarah Kessell CEO of The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales S1 E5About ProGRESS:Host Sandra Kessell invites guests to discuss their pro- Green, Ethical, Sustainable and Socially Responsible jobs, courses or activities and asks for real-world insights into the pathways and careers that led to them.Content © Sandra Kessell Original music © Lyze KessellEmail: Hello@myPro-GRESS.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Social impact programs not only contribute to societal and environmental well-being but also provide tangible business benefits, making them a vital component of corporate strategies. What does it truly mean to be a purpose-driven company in the tech industry? And how can companies harness technology innovations and strategic partnerships to address global, social challenges while driving business value?In this episode, our experts explore how technology is transforming corporate ESG programs, highlighting how it creates a synergy between social impact and business growth, all while keeping people at the core of their mission.Featured expertsFred (Wen Jie) Tan, Head of Social Impact, Hewlett Packard EnterpriseFaith Taylor, Global Citizenship and Sustainability Officer, Kyndryl

Based on agency theory, signaling theory, and moral capital theory, we examine whether and how corporate social responsibility (CSR) performance influences firms' political risk disclosure. We also examine the impact of such disclosure on institutional ownership and financial analysts' forecast dispersion and forecast error and whether the impact depends on CSR performance. We find that stronger CSR performers provide less disclosure of political risk than weaker CSR performers, suggesting that CSR performance is a substitute for political risk disclosure. We find that political risk disclosure is associated with lower percentage of ownership by institutional investors with long-term investment horizons and higher analyst forecast dispersion and forecast error. However, we find that CSR performance cancels out the negative impact of political risk disclosure on institutional ownership and analyst forecast dispersion/error, suggesting that institutional investors and financial analysts put less weight on such disclosure issued by more CSR-oriented firms.

Dr Matthew C Halteman is a professor of philosophy at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan and a fellow at the Oxford Centre of Animal Ethics. Beside his academic work, Matthew is on the board of directors for The Better Food Foundation and Creature Kind, and he's the author of Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan.Matt urges us to stop looking for moral perfectionism and accept mistakes and dead ends are part of being human. He encourages listeners to look for light coming through the cracks, and he advocates shifting from scarcity mode to an abundance mindset to stay positive. His career and veganism comes from finding his way, rather than a particular plan, shaped by being an anxious young person at a time when there was less support and understanding. He thought he'd train for a career in law but instead turned to philosophy, which opened his mind and made better sense of the world.The story of Matt's first meeting with his then-girlfriend's scary father, a successful businessman, is poignant and personal. To Matthew's surprise and relief, his now father-in-law was a strong advocate of philosophy studies among young executives.A bulldog called Gus, and friend and fellow philosopher Nathan Nobis, of Morehouse College, Atlanta, and Matt's wife Susan, helped him change his omnivorous eating habits. And while veganism is his own ethical and philosophical choice, it's not something Matt would insist his children followed throughout adulthood (though he'd be pleased if they did).Finally, and curiously, Matthew is an avid follower of Arsenal Football Club – the English Premiership (soccer) team also known as The Gunners. He's also interested the vegan football team Forest Green Rovers, which is supported by planet and plant advocate, Dale Vince.LinksMatthew C. HaltemanArsenal Football ClubForest Green RoversNathan NobisYou might also like to listen to:Imogen Overy S2 E6Lydia Carrington S2 E1Glen Burrows S2 E5About ProGRESS:Host Sandra Kessell invites guests to discuss their pro- Green, Ethical, Sustainable and Socially Responsible jobs, courses or activities and asks for real-world insights into the pathways and careers that led to them.Instagram ProGRESS Content © Sandra Kessell Original music © Lyze KessellEmail: Hello@myPro-GRESS.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan Mearns OBE, has a job role topical to the festive season.Jonathan is a founder of London Christmas Tree Rental. The company rents out living Norway Spruce trees in England's capital city over the Christmas period. Trees are picked up by their temporary owners, then returned to their nursery after a brief encounter with the indoors. The idea of renting out Christmas trees sprang to life when, one January, Jonathan saw dozens of desiccated and discarded trees awaiting refuse collection on London's streets and thought 'There's got to be a better way than this.' Research showed that seven million trees were chucked, cast off or chipped every year and Jonathan's new business plan began.But that's not where Jonathan's career story starts, or even where it's going to end. A former police officer, who was awarded an OBE for services to international counter-terrorism in the King's New Years Honours 2023, Jonathan is now a life and career coach, an ambassador for IAfrika children's home in Nairobi, where he promotes and financially supports children's education in Kenya. And when he's not doing all of that he's an adventurer and mountaineer. In fact, it was an encounter with his own mortality on a mountain that prompted him to write a book, One Mountain, Two Minds: Taking the Mountain Metaphor to the Next Level.Jonathan is open about his lack of glowing school reports and still recalls one parents' evening when his primary school teacher made dire predictions about his future. Instead he has had an exciting, challenging, life affirming career. He maintains a positivity that is palpable – even on a screen via Zoom connection – and he's not done yet.Mentioned in this podcastJonathan MearnsThe Earthshot PrizeIAfrika children's home in Nairobi, KenyaLondon Christmas Tree RentalYou might also like to listen to:Jo Faulkner-Harvey, head of charity fundraising S3 E5Duncan Goose, founder of Global Ethics and One Water S1 E10Kurt Henderson, senior product designer Byway Travel S2 E4Rachel Johnson, student mental health social worker S3 E8About ProGRESS:Host Sandra Kessell invites guests to discuss their pro-Green, Ethical, Sustainable and Socially Responsible jobs, courses or activities and asks them to share real-world insights into the pathways and careers they've experienced.Instagram: @theProGRESS_podcastOriginal content © Sandra Kessell Original music © Lyze KessellEmail: hello@mypro-gress.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber (https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankgruber), is joined by Briana Warner.   Briana Warner is the CEO of Atlantic Sea Farms, a company dedicated to cultivating sustainable seaweed farming along the coast of Maine. Under her leadership, the company has become a pioneer in producing kelp-based products that benefit local communities, improve ocean health, and offer a sustainable alternative to traditional agriculture. Briana's work exemplifies a commitment to environmental stewardship, economic empowerment, and innovative entrepreneurship.   Briana's career spans diplomacy and social enterprise, including her previous role as an Economic Development Director at the Island Institute, where she focused on fostering economic resilience in coastal Maine communities.   Watch the podcast on our YouTube channel: https://soty.link/PodVid133    We invite you all to join our Startup of the Year community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: www.est.us/join   Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: www.est.us   Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: https://podcast.startupofyear.com/ Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: https://soty.link/ESTYouTube

The Four Gardens Podcast returns after a long hiatus with an interview of Johann Klaassen, the CEO and CIO of Horizons Sustainable Financial Services. I am thrilled to be working at Horizons as an investment advisor representative. One reason I enjoy my work so much is that I get to collaborate with Johann and learn from him every day. In our conversation, Johann explains what we mean by Socially Responsible Impact (SRI) investing, how we practice it at Horizons, and common misconceptions about this approach to investing. We discuss the ongoing intergenerational wealth transfer occurring. Johann shares about his background and how his study of philosophy shapes his approach to investing and working with clients. Links: https://horizonssfs.com/expanding-horizons-jake-ifshin/ KLD 400: https://www.msci.com/documents/10199/255599/msci-kld-400-social-index.pdf The Deep Impact Investing Podcast: https://horizonssfs.com/our-podcast/ Johann's Bio Johann A. Klaassen, PhD, is CEO and Chief Investment Officer for Horizons Sustainable Financial Services, where he develops asset allocation strategies and oversees investment policy for Horizons' individual and institutional clients. As a passionate advocate for SRI, a skilled navigator of its intricacies, and an enthusiastic early adopter of just about every new communication tool and technology, Johann is informed, informative, and far more accessible than his many commitments might imply. He directly serves clients across the nation, tending to specialize in serving unusual and special circumstances or needs. Johann is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional. He was among the first in the nation to embrace the now-standard certification of Accredited Investment Fiduciary™ and holds the 70th such accreditation ever issued. He holds a B.A. from St. John's College, Annapolis/Santa Fe, and Masters and PhD degrees from the Philosophy Department of Washington University, St. Louis, where he specialized in Ethics and Social Philosophy. He served on the faculties of Washington University, Webster University, Millikin University, the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, the University of Central Arkansas, and the University of Idaho. He has published and lectured on many topics, including areas of environmental ethics, business ethics, and social bias in finance. The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for personalized professional investing advice. Only you and your financial advisor can determine what the right investments are for you. Jake Ifshin is an Investment Advisor Representative of Horizons Sustainable Financial Services, Inc., an SEC-registered investment advisor. The information covered and posted represents the views and opinions of the host and or guest and does not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Horizons. Horizons Sustainable Financial Service's financial professionals do not render tax, accounting, or legal advice. Full disclosures are available at the Disclosures and Disclaimers link located at the bottom of the Horizons website at https://horizonssfs.com. Full disclosures are available at: https://horizonssfs.com/about-horizons/disclosures-and-disclaimers/ Correction:  I mistakenly referred to Aaron Garza as the current Chief Compliance Officer.  Although there are plans to make that official in 2025, on the date of the posting he did not hold that title.  Because that's what he does, it was in fact Mr. Garza who made sure I corrected this to make sure everything was in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.

Episode 329: Ethically Sourced Merch for Socially Responsible Clients (Daniel Cardozo, Ethix Merch) by commonsku

Ever wondered what it takes to build a thriving handbag business while navigating life across different continents? Tune in to hear Clare Hynes from Soli and Sun share her extraordinary journey from Dublin to China, the Philippines, and Washington State. Clare opens up about the joys and challenges of moving internationally with her family and balancing a career in graphic design with the demands of motherhood. She also provides interesting insights into the differences between British and American English, reflecting on her personal and professional growth throughout these experiences.From there, we delve into Clare's unexpected shift from jewelry to handbags, inspired by her exposure to traditional fabrics and social enterprises in the Philippines. Discover how she forged meaningful relationships with local artisans to create products that honor cultural heritage while captivating modern consumers. We also discuss Clare's strategic decision to target niche markets such as luxury resort spas and small boutiques, and the essential role social media plays in her business. Celebrate the artistry of the Tivoli tribe's women weavers and learn how you can support their incredible work through Soli and Sun.Connect with Clare: https://www.instagram.com/soliandsun/Shop Handbag Designer 101 Merch: https://www.emilyblumenthal.com/category/all-products Register for the Handbag Designer 101 Masterclass: https://www.emilyblumenthal.com/challenge-page/Masterclass Book a handbag session with Emily: https://www.emilyblumenthal.com/ Hire Emily to be a guest speaker at your event: https://www.emilyblumenthal.com/speaking Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HandbagDesigner101-IHDA Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handbagdesigner/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@handbagdesigner Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/handbagdesigner

I speak with independent journalist Jeremy Hammond, about the upcoming presidential elections, and about the nature of voting, and of the state, generally.Is it more responsible to refrain from participating in an illegitimate system founded on coercion? Or should we strive to make things better by choosing the lesser of two evils? Jeremy is the author of several books, including Obstacle to Peace: The US Role in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, and The War on Informed Consent: The Persecution of Dr. Paul Thomas by the Oregon Medical Board (Children's Health Defense). You can find his work here.And as I mentioned in the episode, this is Mises University week. If you agree with Jeremy and myself that combatting economic ignorance is one of the best ways we can fight for freedom, you'll want to check out the Mises Institute, which, in my humble opinion, does the very best job of this of any organization on the planet. You can learn about them, and support them, here.

We all need a little help to get through life sometimes. From everyday questions to more complex problems, we're asking the experts to lend us a hand.Throughout the series, we'll hear some direct advice, for us not-so-direct Minnesotans.Our ask: Help me make socially responsible investments.Our professional: Jina Penn-Tracy, co-founder of Centered Wealth, a Minneapolis-based financial planning firm that focuses on socially responsible investing.Dipping your toes into the world of investing can feel like the next adult thing to do, after graduating college and getting your first full-time job. But looking closer at companies to invest in prompts some major questions: What if you don't want to support companies drilling oil, or supporting deforestation? How can you invest money in companies that align with what you believe? And how on earth are you supposed to tell?We had the same questions. So, we asked a professional for tips and tricks for investing in a socially responsible way.

Jimmy Akintonde from Ujamaa Construction discusses the significance of people, processes, and technology in scaling AEC businesses. He shares his journey, insights on leadership, the importance of DEI, and how technology is reshaping project management. Future plans and legacy are also explored.

Lower Anxiety at Work? Embrace a People-First and Socially Responsible CultureWatch The Episode & Remember to Like, Comment, Subscribe, & Share

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This week, host GG Gimja will share the simple process she used to move her investments to a more socially responsible index fund.Links from today's episode:How to choose the best index fund | Forbeshttps://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/how-to-choose-the-best-index-fund/ ICYMI another episode you might enjoy:Episode 76 The Surprising Truth About What ESG Investing Actually Means (recorded before the 2024 rebranding of this show)Connect With Genet “GG” Gimja:Website https://www.progressivepockets.comTwitter https://twitter.com/prgrssvpckts Work With Me:Email progressivepockets@gmail.com for brand partnerships, business inquiries, and speaking engagements.The information provided in this podcast is for general entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional financial advice. We make no guarantees about the accuracy or applicability of the content. Consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment or financial planning decisions.Support the Show.

In This Episode Giving credit when credit is due is always appreciated and a good thing to do. In this case, it is also a solid base for a fintech, one that is socially responsible and financially inclusive. Meet Kashable's Co-Founder and CEO, Einat Steklov, as she speaks with host Brett King about Kashable making its mark in financial services with low cost loans for employees, those with low or no credit scores. With its data models and ability to create new risk profiles and open up access to credit, Kashable underwrites consumers for unsecured loans based to a large extent on employment information. With Kashable's ability to offer access to low cost credit, economic mobility, as an employee benefit with easy repayment -- embedded financing -- everyone benefits. Then, Breaking Banks is delighted to introduce Social Currency, Provoke.fm's latest podcast powered by Sunrise Banks that will introduce you to some of the most innovative changemakers in finance, tech and ESG, and how they are dismantling barriers and reshaping their industries for a more inclusive, equitable and sustainable future. Spotlighting those at the forefront of positive change through social entrepreneurship, Social Currency unveils the stories behind the revolution that is propelling us toward a world where everyone has equitable access to opportunities. In the first episode, Ahead of the Curve, Strategic Foresight, Tyler Seydel, Chief FinTech Officer at Sunrise Banks and co-host Eric Schurr, Chief Strategy Officer, Sunrise Banks and certified practitioner in strategic foresight, get into just that, Strategic Foresight, how organization can solve market opportunity challenges using provocative questions to look at future challenges in new ways, reimaging opportunities. A planning oriented discipline related to futures studies, you'll be surprised as new tools and this new way of future thinking begins to infiltrate projects and everyday work. https://youtu.be/B0iLiO6Sy54

Unilever is spinning off its ice cream division, which includes Ben & Jerry's. The Vermont-based company has long been known as a company that wears its values on its sleeve.

Lauren McCann, founder and CEO of Procure Impact, joined Forbes Chief Impact Officer Seth Cohen in the Forbes studio to discuss the role that socially responsible procurement can knock down barriers for marginalized product designers and manufacturers. Lauren also discussed Procure Impact's new campaign in partnership with the American Hotel & Lodging Association. The “Dignity of Work Pledge” aims to provide 100,000 paid employment hours for overlooked populations via the use of Procure Impact's B2B marketplace platform.Stay ConnectedForbes newsletters: https://newsletters.editorial.forbes.comForbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbesForbes Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/forbesForbes Video on Instagram: http://instagram.com/forbesMore From Forbes: http://forbes.comForbes covers the intersection of entrepreneurship, wealth, technology, business and lifestyle with a focus on people and success.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Grow Your Agency Through Socially Responsible MarketingDESCRIPTION:Wondering how to prioritize inclusivity, emotion, and social impact in your agency's work? Looking for a proven model to follow? To discover the keys to conscious agency growth from a serial entrepreneur who has launched several successful companies, Brooke Sellas interviews Troy Sandidge.Guest: Troy SandidgeReview our show on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you looking to amplify the impact of your social enterprise? In this inspiring episode, our host Nicole Jansen engages with Jackie Russell, a PR maven and founder of Teak Media + Communication, whose career journey has been dedicated to amplifying the voices of nonprofits and socially responsible companies. Jackie delves into the stories behind her path-changing conversations, like those with mentor Jerry Greenfield of Ben and Jerry's, and how these interactions shaped her mission. Listen in as Jackie shares her expertise on the significant impact of public relations in the B Corp movement and her firm's dedication to promoting critical social issues ranging from poverty to climate change. Discover the strategies Jackie employs to manage frustration and resistance in her field, the power of storytelling for nonprofits, and the importance of communal effort in driving transformational change. Join us for a captivating conversation that unravels the essential role of PR in standing out within the crowded advocacy space and the value of taking risks backed by a calculated trust in one's instincts. What We Discuss in this Episode Jackie's pivotal experience with Ben & Jerry's co-founder, Jerry Greenfield. The significance of the B Corp movement and its impact on business and society. Key strategies for managing resistance and staying focused amidst negative news cycles. The underestimated importance of PR for nonprofits and the competition for public attention. Strategic versus organic growth: Debunking misconceptions about spreading awareness. The value of storytelling in promoting social and environmental causes. The challenges and rewards of convincing socially responsible organizations to invest in PR. Jackie's commitment to working with change makers and contributing to their legacies. The critical difference in promoting issues versus products and the adaptation it requires. Trusting one's gut and the importance of timing in seizing new opportunities. Episode Show Notes: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/business/481-purposeful-pr-raising-awareness-for-socially-responsible-companies-with-jackie-russell 

Unlock the secrets to creating both social impact and financial returns through real estate investment with Peter Neill and Ron Lockhart, Co-Founders and Managing Partners at GSP REI, a vertically integrated real estate investment company specializing in acquiring, developing, and managing single-family affordable and workforce rental housing.Their innovative approach to transforming neglected properties into affordable housing solutions is not just a business model but a catalyst for community revitalization. This episode promises a journey through the symbiotic relationship between operational efficiency and capital-raising prowess, offering a unique perspective on making a tangible difference while securing investor profits.Our discussion navigates the shifting tides of the economic landscape, highlighting how these changes influence the art of raising capital in today's real estate market, revealing the strategies and challenges facing real estate professionals. We tackle this head-on, with a closer look at how the landscape is transforming with the emergence of online investment platforms, a more cautious investor sentiment amid economic uncertainties, and the importance of transparency and consistency in a crowded market. Join us as we weigh the merits of different real estate sectors, fund types, and the critical balance between investor trust and a solid track record. This episode is an eye-opener for real estate professionals grappling with these complexities and for those who seek to understand the balance between market demands and ethical considerations.As we wrap up, we cast an eye towards the horizon, reflecting on the looming challenges and opportunities within the real estate sector. Tune in to gain insightful foresight on the interplay between market demands and ethical investment practices that shape not just portfolios but lives.Connect further with Peter and Ron at GSP REI (https://gsprei.com).To learn more, visit:https://billbymel.com/Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/bill-bymel/

Building a Socially Responsible Brand and Why It Matters   Please join me and My Special Guest Brian Davidson, Co-Founder of Matchnode, a Digital Marketing Agency    He and his team have worked on digital ad campaigns for influential brands like New Balance, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Blackhawks, LendingTree, and Indiana University. ‌ What you will learn today in this Live Podcast is the following: ‌- Increasing Lead Generation and Online Purchases through Social Media Marketing - Grow Your Brand by Leveraging Facebook, Instagram, the Metaverse and Other SM Platforms - Building a Socially Responsible Brand and Why It Matters ‌ Tune into this EXCITING episode of Stand Out & Grow with Kat Ramirez    Find all notes at www.standoutngrow.com Find adBidtise Properties at: www.adbidtise.com www.hashtagsocialbuzz.com www.linkedin4yourbusiness.com www.katherineramirez.net   Please take a moment and review us so more people can find our podcast. Thanks in advance. Kat You Got This!  

Jeff McClelland the Chief Executive Officer at Humanitea Company where he just launched a StartEngine campaign joins Enterprise Radio. Humanitea is an all organic, … Read more The post Humanitea, environmentally friendly and socially responsible appeared first on Top Entrepreneurs Podcast | Enterprise Podcast Network.

As the world we live and work in has become more complex, we have had to change the way we live and work. Our global society has gone through significant change but the way we create and build businesses has not.How we approach organisational design, redesigning organisational processes for complexity has been the most challenging aspect for many business owners regardless of their size. Unfortunately many of our big societal processes and systems are broken and falling apart because the very foundations and rules that guide them do not account for the full complex picture of what is actually happening in their business and the externalities that they produce are having far reaching and detrimental impacts on the wider communities they exist within. I have been waiting for years for someone to tackle this head on and there are a few brave visionary souls out there who are ready to do this.Christine McDougall is one of them. Christine is a visionary, a writer, a pioneer and self-described edge dweller. She created Syntropic World to educate and build systems and processes to support the running of business in a VUCA world that support the health of the planet. Christine works at the level of societal and organisational change by educating individuals and teams on how to create the day to day of running their business so that it supports our society to thrive. Her mission is to educate people to build sustainable organisations that support the health of the planet.In this podcast we hope to challenge your thinking on how you run your business. You will also hear about Christine's midlife transition and how it has supported her to be radically honest with herself and step into her wise woman power.You can find Christine at www.syntropic.worldorld/, on facebook at Syntropic World and Instagram @syntropicworld

Today let's talk about the world's most socially responsible bank...or is it? Tune in this week so we can discuss.Support the show

SubsplashABOUT EVERY NATION CINCINNATI CHURCHWe are a Christ-Centered church that is part of a larger movement of churches and campus ministries called Every Nation. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-generational church loving the people in the city of Cincinnati to reach the world. We meet every Sunday at 9:30 and 11:00 AM at 3722 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220 with a 9:30 AM online service.http://everynationcincy.org

How do you infuse a class to engage students with socially responsible computing? Kathi Fisler from Brown University discusses Brown's undergraduate teaching assistant (UTA) program, where they hired UTAs to specifically focus on finding ways to do just that in the classes they were embedded in. In this episode, we talk about the program, how she teaches socially responsible computing in her intro computer science (CS) classes, and how her goal is to get students to ask the right questions. While she also lets go of needing to know the answers or even how to answer the questions.

In today's episode, we are continuing our “episode swap” series with an episode from Genet Gimja, the host of Spend, Donate, Invest. This podcast is at the intersection of social justice and personal finance and shares thought-provoking perspectives and ideas on how we might spend, invest and donate our money in alignment with our values. Genet Gimja shares her overview of the six categories of decisions that founders should make in order to focus on building a more socially responsible organisation whether it is a start-up or a well seasoned business. Show notes: To find out more about Spend Donate Invest, head over to their website or connect with Genet Gimja on Twitter.  Be sure to ⁠⁠visit our podcast website⁠⁠ for the full episode transcript. ** UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND ACCESS TO OUR PODCAST while supporting our team's efforts to continue producing the best quality content we possibly can! Check out our membership community at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/noppodcast⁠⁠⁠ and become a patron. ** ____ Episode timestamps 00:26 - Introduction 02:42 - Part One 20:39 - Part Two⁠⁠⁠⁠  33:39 - Recap

Are you a Bride to Be or have that special lady in your friend group? This episode is a really sweet one, talking all about bachelorette parties and how to make it the most special experience for the bride whilst having the planet in mind, I loved sharing this time with Amy and I am sure you will love listening!Hens with Heart is the first and only platform dedicated to sustainable and socially-responsible hen parties (bachelorettes). Amy founded Hens with Heart to help make it easy to do things for others and for the good of the world when you celebrate getting married. Discover ideas for volunteering, fundraising and sustainability at your hen party through the Hens with Heart website. Let us know what you thought of the episode: @unlockyourvitalitypodcast@magalionajourneyStay in touch with Hens with Heart Find out more at henswithheart.comBuy sustainable, circular t-shirts at henparty-tshirts.comInstagram: @henswithheartTwitter: @henswithheartTikTok: @henswithheart

What's your companies ESG Score? This is the question that answers how a company is rated according to their Environmental, Social and Government responsibilities. Join Kris and Carson as they discuss the importance and ramifications of this score and what it could mean for you.

I really enjoyed chatting with Paul Clark, Stories Co-founder & CIO, Sophie White, Sector Head for Regeneration at Aviva Capital Partners about their £100m joint venture in purposeful, socially responsible development.  Some highlights included: Measuring social responsibility  Using the right capital for long term projects  How trust and fear really show up in development partnerships Paul Clark LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulrichardclark/ Website: https://www.stories.partners/ Sophie White LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-white-89378a30/ Website: https://www.aviva.com/about-us/aviva-capital-partners/ Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaclareharper/ Host website: remees.net

This podcast, “Socially Responsible Companies Investors Like,” includes these articles: “22 Socially Responsible Companies to Know,” by Jeff Rumage; “These are Canada's 50 fastest-growing green companies of 2023,” by Rick Spence; and “Buy The Dip - 2 'Strong Buy' Renewable Energy Stocks,” by High Yield Investor… Transcript & Links, Episode 108, June 16, 2023 Hello, Ron Robins here. So, welcome to my podcast episode 108 titled “Socially Responsible Companies Investors Like.” It's presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. And look at my newly totally revised website at investingforthesoul.com! So, remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode's podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Now if any terms are unfamiliar to you, simply Google them. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, nor do I receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief so that I can get as many companies covered as possible in the time allowed. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the actual articles for more company and stock information. ------------------------------------------------------------- 22 Socially Responsible Companies to Know I'm beginning with this article titled 22 Socially Responsible Companies to Know. It's by Jeff Rumage and found on builtin.com. Here are some of Mr. Rumage's remarks about the 15 public companies he covers. “1. Cisco (CSCO) Cisco has donated $494 million in cash and in-kind contributions to community programs, including its career training program. The company has also committed to investing $150 million for technology education and technology modernization at historically Black colleges and universities, and it has provided technology equipment and donations to Ukraine, too. Cisco plans to reach net zero carbon emissions across its value chain by 2040. 2. Allbirds (BIRD) Allbirds, a direct-to-consumer shoe and apparel company, uses natural materials like wool instead of synthetic materials. A certified B Corp, it pledged in 2021 to cut its carbon footprint in half by the end of 2025. 3. Warby Parker (WRBY) Warby Parker has been selling prescription glasses and sunglasses online since 2010. A certified B Corp, the company donates a pair of glasses or sunglasses for every pair sold. 4. HP (HPQ) HP reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 59 percent compared to 2015 levels, and it plans to reach net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2040… More than 110 million ocean-bound plastic bottles have been retrieved and reused in HP's ink cartridges. 5. Intel Corporation (INTC) Intel derives 93 percent of its electricity from renewable energy sources, and it aims to reach 100 percent by 2030. The company expects to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. 6. Qualcomm (QCOM) Qualcomm, which manufactures semiconductors and wireless technology, has pledged to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 and reduce power consumption in its flagship Snapdragon products by 10 percent every year. 7. Salesforce (CRM) Salesforce announced in 2021 that it had reached net zero carbon emissions across its value chain and that it purchases enough renewable energy to match its electricity usage… The company has also committed to donate $200 million to racial justice causes, spend $100 million with Black-owned businesses, and double its Black leadership in the U.S. 8. Stitch Fix (SFIX) Stitch Fix, an online clothing retailer that makes personalized outfit recommendations, is more than halfway to meeting its goal of using environmentally preferred materials in its private label products by 2025. 9. Microsoft (MSFT) Microsoft has pledged to go beyond carbon neutral and become ‘carbon negative' by 2030… It also advocates for human rights, teaches in-demand digital skills and provides rural communities with affordable broadband access. 10. Google (Alphabet) (GOOG) Google has been carbon neutral since 2007 and is now working to transition to carbon-free energy sources by 2030. Since 2014, Google has invested more than $90 million to achieve equity in computer science and higher education, more than $400 million to create economic opportunities for communities of color and more than $45 million to support racial justice organizations. 11. adidas North America Athletic apparel brand Adidas (ADS.DE) strives to make its operations carbon neutral by 2025… The company also aims to use environmentally preferred materials in 90 percent of its products by 2025. 12. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Johnson & Johnson, the manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and consumer health products, gets more than half of its electricity from renewable energy sources. The company aims to be completely powered by renewable energy sources by 2025 and expects its operations to be carbon neutral by 2030. 13. Lemonade (LMND) Lemonade is a digital insurance company that has shaken up the industry's business model. After covering the cost of claims and operational expenses, Lemonade distributes any leftover money from your insurance premium to the nonprofit of your choice. 14. Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI) Levi's has pledged to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The company estimates its Water

I'm incredibly proud to be able to announce another collaboration with a partner offering employment opportunities to Blue Light Leavers.   Career Forces, is the brainchild of Military Veteran Andy Howe, who spent over 4 decades serving in the military and civil service. He and I met a few weeks back at an event organised by Forces Transition Group and we immediately hit it off. Career Forces are a socially responsible recruitment organisation, and a certified social enterprise, which means they donate at least 20% of their profits to charity, and they truly believe in helping and supporting those who have bravely supported our country and society, whether military or blue light. Andy Howe and Career Forces have fantastic relationships with amazing organisations and some exceptional employment opportunities, and he helps those organisations understand the benefits and character traits of military and blue light professionals. You can find out more by following this link : Career Forces and make sure you connect with Andy. He's so keen to help you find that next role, and this really is an incredible opportunity and I'm so pleased to be able to offer this to you. This episode is sponsored by Motor Source Group. They offer genuine, new car discounts to serving and retired emergency services personnel, including Police, NHS, Fire and Rescue, and the Prison Service. They're completely independent, offering a full range of makes and models, and are rated excellent by their customers on Trustpilot. To find out more, go to www.bluelightleavers.com You can join the private Facebook Group via www.facebook.com/groups/bluelightleavers The Academy Membership from Blue Light Leavers gives you all the help you need to find your new role or career, including weekly live sessions with Andy and others who've been where you are, along with subject matter experts talking CVs, LinkedIn, interviews and much more, so if you're looking for support and want to find out more, go to www.bluelightleavers.com Not sure what roles you can do after the police, check this out: 'What jobs can I do after the Police?' Scorecard (scoreapp.com) You can listen to the podcast on shift, walking the dog, pottering about, and do it on your phone, desktop, laptop, or tablet, anywhere and whenever suits you, pause and play and they're all completely free! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bluelightleavers/message

Creating and sticking to an investment strategy that considers our personal values and the welfare of the planet and its people might seem like a relatively new concept, but it has been around for quite some time. In fact, centuries ago, the Quaker religion not only forbade its members from enslaving people but also from investing in companies that profited from slavery. Undoubtedly, it's also a concept that has evolved over time — and it continues to do so. As a society, we seem to be growing more and more disparate where our values are concerned, and what might seem to be socially responsible behavior to one investor could be overly permissive — or restrictive — to another. After all, the core idea of investing is to generate profits — a return on our cash outlay. So, is it really possible to get a competitive return for our portfolios while still holding the companies that it contains responsible for their impact on the global community? In short, yes. Our guest on this episode of A Place of Possibility™ will explain how to achieve this balance as an investor. Richard and Angela will speak with Sam Adams, CEO and Co-Founder of Vert Asset Management. Sam not only has substantial experience in the world of sustainable investing, but he also has quite an aptitude for simplifying this often-misunderstood topic. We'll be talking about: What sustainable investing really is The nuances of each sustainable investing methodology — Environmental, Social, and Governance investing (ESG), Socially Responsible investing (SRI), and Impact investing How the information that ESG fund managers must take into consideration differs from their more conventional counterparts The most common mistakes that investors make when trying to build a sustainable portfolio and why some of this confusion centers not on hard data but rather their personal values Why a seismic change in corporate values that occurred decades ago has now created a far more pressing need for sustainable investing than ever before And more! Many of us tend to think that “doing good” for our planet and its inhabitants while “doing well” in our investing pursuits is difficult, if not impossible. But, as Sam will show you, with honest consideration of your own principles and some diligent research, these two values can peacefully — and profitably — coexist. 

Socially Responsible Stocks To Buy includes the following articles: “10 Best Socially Responsible Stocks to Buy According to Analysts,” by Fahad Saleem; “Top Infrastructure Stocks - From An Engineer's Perspective,” by Financial Engineering; “Top Utilities Stocks for May 2023, by Noah Bolton; “3 Sustainable Investing Stocks to Buy for Socially Responsible Gains,” by Joel Baglole Transcript & Links, Episode 106, May 19, 2023 Hello, Ron Robins here. So, welcome to my podcast episode 106 titled “Socially Responsible Stocks To Buy.” It's presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. And look at my newly totally revised website at investingforthesoul.com! So, remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode's podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Now if any terms are unfamiliar to you, simply Google them. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, nor do I receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief so that I can get as many companies covered as possible in the time allowed. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the actual articles for more company and stock information. Also, some companies might be covered more than once and there are also 7 article links below that time didn't allow me to review them here. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Socially Responsible Stocks To Buy I'm starting with this article titled 10 Best Socially Responsible Stocks to Buy According to Analysts by Fahad Saleem. Article found on insidermonkey.com. Here are a few of Mr. Saleem's quotes on each of his picks. “For this article we first scanned the Vanguard FTSE Social Index Fund Investor Shares (VFTSX) which seeks to track the performance of the FTSE4Good US Select Index… The fund… uses ESG criteria to screen stocks. We picked 10 stocks which have a strong upside potential based on their average analyst price targets.  10. The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 62 Analyst Price Target: $340 The Home Depot also mentions its ESG goals and ESG-related plans on its website. 9. Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) Hedge Fund Holders: 66 Analyst Price Target: $545  Last year, Costco voted in favor of a proposal put forward by Green Century Capital Management which suggested that the company should set targets for reaching net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. 8. NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) Hedge Fund Holders: 71 Analyst Price Target: $138 NIKE's slogan in the ESG space is ‘Move to Zero,' which shows its commitment to becoming carbon neutral. 7. Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) Hedge Fund Holders: 75 Analyst Price Target: $46.50 Pfizer plans to achieve the Net-Zero Standard by 2040. 6. Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) Hedge Fund Holders: 91 Analyst Price Target: $186.20 Despite short-term headwinds, analysts believe Tesla has a lot of room to run. 5. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) Hedge Fund Holders: 106 Analyst Price Target: $355 NVIDIA Corporation has pledged to use advanced technologies to fight the climate change problem… NVIDIA plans to source 65% of its global electricity from renewable sources by 2025. 4. UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:UNH) Hedge Fund Holders: 110 Analyst Price Target: $600 UnitedHealth Group Inc.'s ESG risk score is 15.3, according to Sustainalytics, which comes under the low risk category. 3. Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) Hedge Fund Holders: 177 Analyst Price Target: $300 A strong ESG score and investments in the ESG space makes Visa Inc. a key part of the Vanguard FTSE Social Index Fund. 2. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Hedge Fund Holders: 209 Analyst Price Target: $130  Alphabet Inc. is famous for investing heavily into the ESG space and environment-related projects. 1. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Hedge Fund Holders: 259 Analyst Price Target: $304 Microsoft Corporation has secured solid ESG ratings from several independent agencies because of its investments in the ESG space and sustainable business practices.” End quotes ------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Socially Responsible Stocks To Buy Now, an article that might interest many of you. It's titled Top Infrastructure Stocks - From An Engineer's Perspective, by Financial Engineering. Seen on seekingalpha.com. Here're some comments from the article. “1. American Tower Corporation (AMT) (Is) one of the largest global players in physical communications assets, most notably in macro cell towers and now data centers… The critical necessity for American Tower Corporation's assets will be at the heart of what is being dubbed as ‘Industrial Revolution 4.0' which is being discussed in regards to 5G and the Internet of Things, IoT… With the implementation of 5G and IoT we have the capability to significantly reduce traffic accidents, drastically improve manufacturing operations for greater flexibility in meeting global demands, and greatly improve our efficient use of resources with improved distribution networks of energy sources. 2. Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) Train operations have greatly improved in recent years through a revolutionary change in the approach to rail operations known as precision scheduled railroading (or PSR)… the benefits of PSR are significant to rail operations… PSR changed the focus of traditional rail operations from full train operations to individual train car operations… In a recent government report it is evidenced that PSR has led to a drastic decrease in operating ratios (operating expenses as a proportion of revenues) from 2011-2021… 3. DTE Energy (DTE). The main reason for including this company among the most important is due to the increasing electrification of our world… The vast majority of DTE's revenues are derived from its 2.2 million electric customer connections, the undisputed leader in the state of Michigan. … Detroit (Michigan) automakers own roughly 10-15% of global market share for vehicle sales and closer to 40% of the United States market share. If DTE is successfully able to expand and sufficiently meet the energy demands of the EV ramp-up in Detroit it will be pivotal in proving the viability of EV adoption not just in the United States but for the rest of the world as well… While each of these companies may not provide home run returns witnessed by tech in the past several decades, I'd be surprised if they do not provide solid, healthy returns and stability to a portfolio. If these corporations and their peers suffer substantial losses or fail in the near future, we most likely will have bigger concerns as a society than the performance of these stocks.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3) Socially Responsible Stocks To Buy A favorite of older ethical investors is utility stocks for their stability of returns. This is a good piece about them. It's titled Top Utilities Stocks for May 2023, by Noah Bolton. Article on investopedia.com. Here's some of what Mr. Bolton says about his picks. “These are the utilities stocks with the lowest 12-month trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio. Because profits can be returned to shareholders in the form of dividends and buybacks, a low P/E ratio shows that you're paying less for each dollar of profit generated. Enel Chile S.A. (ENIC): Enel is a Chilean-based electricity provider. The company creates electricity from solar, wind, and geothermal power plants… 12-Month Trailing P/E Ratio 2.8. Brookfield Renewable Corp. (BEPC): Brookfield Renewable owns and operates pure-play renewable energy facilities focusing on wind, solar, and hydroelectric power. Brookfield Renewable and EIG Consortium entered a binding agreement in March to acquire 100% of Origin Energy Ltd.'s energy markets business, ‘Australia's largest integrated power generator and energy retailer…' 12-Month Trailing P/E Ratio 4.2. Pampa Energia S.A. (PAM): Pampa Energia is an integrated energy company based in Argentina operating hydroelectric plants, thermal plants, and wind farms. The company also explores and produces natural gas, oil, and various petrochemicals… 12-Month Trailing P/E Ratio 4.3. Fastest-Growing Utilities Stocks These are the top utilities stocks as ranked by a growth model that scores companies based on a 50/50 weighting of their most recent quarterly year-over-year (YOY) percentage revenue growth and most recent quarterly YOY earnings-per-share (EPS) growth… Altus Power Inc. (AMPS): Altus Power is a clean electrification company that services commercial, industrial, and public industries. At the end of 2022, Altus Power reached an agreement with True Green Capital Management LLC to acquire 220 MW of solar assets for $293 million… EPS Growth 600%. Revenue Growth 24%. Cadiz Inc. (CDZI): Cadiz is a water treatment company that offers clean water resources for agricultural development. Note Cadiz doesn't have an EPS growth figure… because the company reported negative EPS in the most recent quarter… Revenue Growth 304%. Capital Power Corp. (CPX.TO): Capital Power owns and operates 29 renewable energy facilities located throughout North America… Net income in the first quarter more than doubled from the year before… EPS Growth 148. Revenue Growth 153%. Utilities Stocks With the Most Momentum Genie Energy Ltd. (GNE): Genie is an energy provider that supplies electricity and natural gas for residential and business customers. The company also operates a solar energy business segment. In late March, Genie Renewables acquired the rights to a 6.25-megawatt solar generation site in upstate New York. Genie's revenue increased 23% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2023… 12-Month Trailing Total Return 129%. Cadiz Inc.: See company description (previously)… 12-Month Trailing Total Return 129%. Enel Chile S.A.: See company description (previously)… 12-Month Trailing Total Return 118%.” End quotes ------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Socially Responsible Stocks To Buy Lastly, we have this recommendation titled 3 Sustainable Investing Stocks to Buy for Socially Responsible Gains by Joel Baglole. Found it on investorplace.com. Now a few comments by him. “1. General Electric (NYSE:GE) The company is pushing further into renewable energy, namely with GE Vernova… GE Vernova develops wind turbines, hydropower generation and energy storage solutions. GE stock has gained 73% in the past 12 months, including a 56% increase this year. 2. Ford Motor (NYSE:F) Ford Motor which is spending more than $50 billion in an effort to produce 2 million electric vehicles a year by the end of 2026… And the company pays a quarterly dividend of 15 cents a share for a yield above 5%. 3. Albemarle (NYSE:ALB) (Is) the largest producer of lithium for EV batteries in the world… Over the past five years, Albemarle stock has gained 78%. In the past 12 months, however, the company's share price has come down 10%. This is mainly due to shifting demand in China, where the country's electric vehicle production has been repeatedly interrupted due to Covid-19 lockdowns.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Other Honorable Mention – not in any order 1. Title: Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure: Revolutionizing the Energy Industry with Sustainable Investments on beststocks.com. By Roberto Liccardo. 2. Title: This solar energy tech stock could surge 50%, Guggenheim says on cnbc.com. By Hakyung Kim. 3. Title: 3 Sustainable Investing Stocks to Buy on investorplace.com. By Joel Baglole. 4. Title: Top Alternative Energy Stocks for Q2 2023 on investopedia.com. By Zaw Thiha Tun. 5. Title: 3 Alternative Energy Stocks to Watch Amid Insufficient Hydrogen Funding on zacks.com. By Aparajita Dutta. 6. Title: Water and investing – the risks, opportunities and why it matters on www.hl.co.uk. By Laura Hoy. 7. Title: 7 Alternative Energy Stocks to Watch in 2023 on investorplace.com. By Muslim Farooque. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast titled: “.” Now, please be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope and prosperity in these terribly troubled times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. Talk to you next on June 2nd. 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How much do we in the restaurant and hospitality business rely on our local communities? Many of you will know that they are extremely important, in the shape of both customers and also labour supply. Today I am joined by hospitality expert, Rocco Bova, as we chat about the social impact that our industry and how his new venture, My Humble House is flipping the business model of the hospitality industry. WANT TO WORK WITH ANDY? Jump on a FREE strategy session here to see how a partnership can help you, your leadership team or your business. Our title sponsor is RotaCloud: Find out how to transform your people management and give your management team practical insights into labour cost over at RotaCloud.com.​ Espressly.co: In a digital age, it is important to have branded mobile assets. Get a custom-branded mobile ordering and loyalty app for your business over at Espressly.co.​ If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find Andy on LinkedIn and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Money: the root of all evil or a force for good? Maybe you grew up with little financial security, and that anxiety now strains your attempts to plan responsibly. Perhaps you've accumulated some wealth but have no idea where to invest it.  River Nice, an anti-capitalist financial planner and the founder of Be Intentional Financial, LLC, wants to turn that storm of individual financial worry into a tsunami of collective financial activism, one client at a time. They acknowledge the harms of white supremacist, patriarchal capitalism and help families use their money to get as close to their ideal lives as possible.  So what does River's profession have to do with healing? Oof. Capitalism has seeped into and monetized almost everything we come into contact with. Isn't it time we liberated ourselves and our communities from its grasp? GUEST BIO River Nice (they/them) is an anti-capitalist financial planner, meaning they acknowledge the harms of white supremacist, patriarchal capitalism and help individuals and families use their money to get as close to their ideal lives as possible! River helps their clients with topics like budgeting, debt, financial emergency preparedness, investing, insurance, and planning how to afford life goals like gender transition, family planning, buying a house, and retirement. Let's be friends! You can find me in the following places… Website: www.headheartbiztherapy.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeadHeartBizTherapy/ Instagram:  @headheartbiztherapy NEW: Check out our cute new merch items! https://tinyurl.com/CWHmerch

Today, we're excited to feature "The Momentum Advisors Show" with Allan Boomer and Tiffany Hawkins. In this show, you'll gain valuable insights into financial literacy, empowerment, decision-making, and achieving financial freedom. We can't wait for you to hear it! The terms "ESG", "socially responsible" and "impact investing" are ongoing buzzwords in the financial services industry. But what does it all actually mean? Regardless of the confusing industry jargon, the essence of it all is aligning your portfolio with your values—without sacrificing returns. More than that, it presents greater opportunity for you to see stronger returns. On this episode, we teach you how to do it whether you're dealing with a financial advisor, HR department or you self-manage your investments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So you've heard of socially responsible investing, but do you really know what it means or how companies earn the label of “responsible”?In this episode, Allegra and Whitney dive into why these types of funds are so appealing and why they're really too good to be true.They discuss:- What ESG funds are and why more women than men are interested in investing in them- How companies use socially responsible investing in their marketing and PR- What people inside the industry are really saying about ESG funds (hint: it's not pretty)- What it actually means to be a socially responsible investor and have a real impact on the causes you care about mostDownload our FREE financial framework workbook >Learn more about the Wealth Circle > 

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“Love is the secret weapon of the iconic entrepreneur. Work with love, lead with love, serve with love. Do these and you become undefeatable.” — Robin Sharma Are you a life coach, healer, thought leader? Maybe you're just a business owner who is trying to be a light in the world through your work? Me too! Which is why the marketing tactics I learned from other entrepreneurs when I first started in my business didn't always feel right to me. You know those “bro marketing” tactics and strategies that promise to increase your sales but never feel quite right when it comes to implementing them. Typically the singular value at the foundation of that style of marketing is making sales to make more money. If that is what you value, there's nothing inherently wrong with that. But if your values extend beyond just making money, then these fear-based strategies can feel out of alignment and icky. So what's the solution? We know that these traditional marketing strategies that lean in to scarcity messaging and urgency do work! But you're listening to The Legacy Lounge podcast so I know you're ready to reach beyond these tradition marketing tactics. You want to create a socially responsible message and brand that grows from love, kindness, and conscious creation. I do too. And in my opinion, it's time to move away from business growth and revenue generation as the main indicators for success. That's why in this episode of The Legacy Lounge podcast I'm going to share with you a new, higher vibe way of connecting with your audience and attracting aligned clients who will partner with you to create more love and light in our world! Here's what we'll cover in this quick 15-minute episode: Discover how to build a socially responsible and conscious brand that converts Why you should consider implementing conscious marketing in your business Identify the differences between fear-based “bro marketing” tactics and a more conscious and love-inspired style of messaging Shifts and changes that you can make in your business today in order to get closer to a conscious brand and messaging strategy Why vulnerability is not the same thing as transparency and how understanding the difference can help your business flourish Why it's time to make social responsibility part of your core values (and not just when it's convenient) …and so much more! Get out a pen and paper, you're going to want to take notes and do some journaling in this episode! Favorite quotes from this episode: “I truly have found the balance of showing people how I can help them by gently pointing out what's holding them back and using love to guide them into the solution.” — Tiffany Neuman “When we shift our messaging away from being fearbased and shame inducing, not only can we feel better about it, our ideal clients will, too.” — TN “Everyone should have the opportunity to create a profitable business and legacy lifestyle.” — TN “Wanting to build a better world needs to be the core business priority, not an add on.” — TN “When people feel valued and cared for, they do their work with stronger motivation, a deep sense of meaning, and greater engagement.” — TN Links Mentioned In This Episode: Previous Episodes of The Legacy Lounge Rate, Review, and Follow on Your Favorite Platform! If you loved this episode, leave us a review. And always make sure you're following the podcast so you never miss an episode. Follow now!

In this week's episode, Utah's First Lady Abby Cox is joined by Dustin Smith (Founder and President of Especially for Athletes) to talk about the inspiration behind creating E4A, the need to develop socially responsible athletes who can make a difference in the lives of others, and understanding the impact that social media can have on our teenagers. We also dive into various ways to target high school culture to promote positive change, the inspiration that comes from integrating unified sports into high school athletics, and addressing the issues in society through service. To learn more about Especially for Athletes you can visit: https://e4a.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, host Colbert speaks with Priscilla Sims Brown, the President and CEO of Amalgamated Bank, the largest – and one of the only – union-owned banks in the U.S. We hear how Priscilla is using her position to push forward socially responsible initiatives such as its recently approved petition to create a new merchant category code to better track gun and ammunition sales. She explains how doing good and doing well are not mutually exclusive and offers a look into how she's moved toward mission-focused work with every step of her career. We hear how Priscilla made her way into the financial industry through her insatiable curiosity as a young producer reporting on business. And she walks us through her varied experiences since making the leap into finance, including an 18-year stint at multiline insurance company Lincoln Financial Group and trying to start an annuities business during the Great Recession. Learn more about Priscilla's tenure at Amalgamated Bank here. Check out Colbert's Best Idea for this week, the 1984 film classic The Killing Floor directed by Bill Duke, here.

Today, we talk to XYPN member Ethan Miller, CFP®, founder of Planning for Progress—a fee-only firm based in Washington D.C. Ethan started his career in labor and union organizing which gave him the passion for working with individuals one-on-one to empower them to make the world a better place. Financial planning seemed to be the perfect way to help clients lead socially responsible lives while building financial stability. He launched Planning for Progress in 2016 part-time to build slowly (and remain an active part of movements for social and economic justice). After 4 years, his network and niche aligned. Ethan relaunched in 2022 as a full-time advisor and now serves 70 clients in a calendar year. This episode is fun—and brutally honest. Ethan shares his experience of transitioning between service models to fit his ideal client by embracing both comprehensive and project-based service models and getting his existing clients on board. If you're thinking about starting a firm part-time or looking for ways to incorporate your values into your business, this episode is full of advice for you. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/343

On April 4th, we ran a classic episode from our friends Allan Boomer and Tiffany Hawkins of The Momentum Advisors titled "Is Your Money Racists?" I need a couple more days to recover from my recent neck surgery so the team at The North Star is going to run a great action oriented follow-up to that Episode. We hope you enjoy! The terms "ESG", "socially responsible" and "impact investing" are ongoing buzzwords in the financial services industry. But what does it all actually mean? Regardless of the confusing industry jargon, the essence of it all is aligning your portfolio with your values—without sacrificing returns. More than that, it presents greater opportunity for you to see stronger returns. On this episode, we teach you how to do it whether you're dealing with a financial advisor, HR department or you self-manage your investments.

DOCUMENTATION AND ADDITIONAL READING PART 1 (0:0 - 1:59): ────────────────── The Moral Clarity of War: Media Rightly Reports Heart Wrenching Story of the Death of Pregnant Mother and Baby as a Result of Russia's Bombing of Maternity Ward in Mariupol — Using the Word ‘Baby' PART 2 (1:60 - 17:25): ────────────────── War Exposes the Surrogacy Industry in Ukraine: A Christian Consideration of the Issue WALL STREET JOURNAL (ISABEL COLES) Ukraine Is a World Leader in Surrogacy, but Babies Are Now Stranded in a War Zone PART 3 (17:26 - 22:58): ────────────────── Socially Responsible Military Investments? Coming to a Socially Conscious Fund In Your Portfolio? The Left Grapples (Again) with the Moral Quandary of Defense Industries NEW YORK TIMES (JEFF SOMMER) Russia's War Prompts a Pitch for ‘Socially Responsible' Military Stocks