Podcasts about socially responsible business

In this episode of SaaS Fuel, delve into the inspiring journey of Albert Owusu-Asare, a visionary fintech leader who journeyed from Kumasi, Ghana to the US, where he co-founded Cadana - a company revolutionizing international payroll systems. With influential roles at Goldman Sachs and Esusu, Albert has harnessed his extensive experience in global finance and consumer banking, empowering employers and employees. Throughout the episode, Albert shares his insights on transforming global payroll systems to reduce fees and compliance challenges, with a focus on leveraging localized payment systems like M-PESA in Africa. Explore Cadana's mission to empower international talent by providing seamless, compliant payment solutions across over 200 countries, balancing profit with social impact. Learn how strategic partnerships and innovative solutions are revolutionizing global payroll and creating equal opportunities for talented individuals worldwide.Key Takeaways[00:00:18] - African Student's American College Experience[00:06:19] - Impact of Payment Delays on Workers[00:10:59] - Globalizing Localized Payments Through Local Networks[00:17:41] - Consumer-Centric HR Systems Transformation[00:27:09] - Investors and Socially Responsible Business[00:33:07] - Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets Tweetable Quotes“The promise of global work is to create this perception that borders don't exist. The reality is, there are borders, jurisdictions, and tax laws, and companies like us help navigate these issues.” - 00:04:56 Albert Owusu-Asare“In emerging markets, it's not just the quantum of money, but the velocity of money that matters. A delay in payment can mean school fees are delayed or an elderly person can't access medical care.” - 00:16:45 Albert Owusu-Asare“We aim to make localized payments global by tapping into local networks. Each time you remove an intermediary from a global payment flow, you get speed increments and fee benefits.” - 00:25:30 Albert Owusu-Asare“A key part of our success is trust and mutual respect between co-founders. We're able to debate and make objective decisions quickly because we know we're all coming from a good place.” - 00:29:20 Albert Owusu-Asare“There's an assumption that payroll has to go into a traditional bank. What if I wanted it to go to my cash app or M-Pesa? Payroll systems should decouple from HR admin pay experience.” - 32:14 Albert Owusu-AsareSaaS Leadership LessonsEmbrace Diverse Experiences for Broader Perspectives: Diverse experiences are significant in shaping a comprehensive understanding of global finance. Leaders should value diverse backgrounds and experiences within their teams to drive innovation and adapt to a global market.Localize Solutions for Global Scalability: Cadana's integration with localized payment systems like M-PESA demonstrates the effectiveness of understanding and leveraging regional financial behaviors. SaaS leaders should focus on tailoring their solutions to meet local needs, which can enhance user experience and operational efficiency on a global scale. Balance Profit with Social Impact: Balance social impact with building a sustainable, profitable business. The aim is to create business models that not only attract investment but also make a positive societal impact, proving that profitability and social good are not mutually exclusive.Prioritize Trust and Respect in Partnerships: Trust and mutual respect are necessary in successful co-founding ventures. Prioritize building strong, trust-based relationships with their partners and team members to foster a collaborative and resilient work environment.Adapt to Emerging Market Dynamics:...

Healing takes on many forms. While our lists may vary, I'll wager that not many of us place “business stewardship” in the top ten. The thing is, in a capitalist society, doing business differently just might be the antidote to community disinvestment and unsustainable consumption of people and physical resources. And, since we gotta start somewhere, why not with a little fizzy bevy?  Mindy McCord, one-half of the team (alongside Layne Cozzolino) behind Siren Shrub Co., believes that being the best doesn't necessarily mean being the biggest. Nor does it mean following a rule book written by those who've come before, which, in the alcohol and alcohol-adjacent industries, means mostly male-lead, mainly venture capital-backed brands.  From engaging with local farm partners (the brand is based in Wisconsin) to being mindful of where they spend their dollars, Mindy says Siren's guiding principle is community wealth-building rather than scaling for global market dominance.  GUEST BIO Mindy McCord is the co-founder (alongside Layne Cozzolino) of Siren Shrub Co., a women-owned, values-led beverage company that's on a mission to create space at the table for everyone, regardless of their drinking preference! Siren Shrub Co crafts tangy apple cider vinegar-based mixers used a splash at a time to create delicious cocktails with or without the addition of alcohol!  SUPPORT FOR THERAPISTS Know the Numbers/Navigate the Feelings: A Financial Literacy Workshop for Therapists Tuesday, October 17, 6-8pm CST on Zoom Does the word ‘finance' make you want to run and hide? We get it! As therapists, we didn't learn this stuff in school!  Join Aggie Chydzinski and Sarah Buino for a live, interactive online workshop designed specifically for therapist business owners. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your financial knowledge and improve your practice. 100% of ticket price donations go to Sista Afya Community Care. Reserve your spot: https://tinyurl.com/therapistfinance Be Your Own Boss Private Practice Workshop Thursday, November 9, 2023 9:00am - 4:00pm, and Friday, November 10, 2023, from 9:00am to 4:00pm DePaul University Loop Campus - DePaul Center 1 E. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604 So you want to be your own boss? Many therapists feel pulled by the allure of private practice but have no idea where to begin. Some hang their shingle and wait for the phone to ring only to sit twiddling their thumbs, asking, “Where are the clients?” Facilitated by Sarah Buino, you'll learn the business 101s including insurance, business structure, and basic financials. You'll also have the opportunity to create your brand and begin a marketing plan. Cost: 12 CEUs / $199 Nonmember / $159 NASW Member.  Register now: https://tinyurl.com/naswprivatepractice 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: Our Bookshop.org page! https://bookshop.org/shop/HeadHeartBizTherapy NEW: Check out our cute new merch items!https://tinyurl.com/CWHmerch      

When I was growing up, I had the impression that if you wanted to do good you worked for a nonprofit, if you wanted to make money, you worked for a business. And they were separate paths.Are you building an organization? How are you thinking about building it according to your values?Tune in this week for some suggestions!Links from today's episode:https://www.becomingdenizen.com/essentials/co-ops Support the show

Jess Caven is the Co-founder and Principal of Generation CPG, an agency that helps launch the next generation of CPG products in food, beverage, and wellness. In her role, she helps emerging, early-stage, and established CPG brands launch new products and optimize product management operations. Jess has over a decade of operations, supply chain, and brand-building experience with various food and personal care brands and has consulted with more than 40 brands across multiple categories.  Luke Penney is the Co-founder and Principal of Generation CPG. He has consulted with over 30 brands across the food, beverage, and wellness space on everything from contract manufacturing searches to full product launches and outsourced operations. As the founder of a plant-based skincare and wellness brand, Luke has 10 years of experience as a hands-on entrepreneur. Before Generation CPG, he was an investment analyst and an Adjunct Professor of Sustainability and Socially-Responsible Business at Colby College. Karen Farrell is the Vice President of Brand Services at PRESENCE Marketing, the nation's leading independently-owned natural products broker and service provider. As an experienced CPG sales and marketing executive, she has spent more than 25 years in the natural products industry, with 20 years in executive leadership, acquisitions, retail-buying, and brand consultation in sales and brokerage. Karen was the Owner of Topline Marketing, a regional sales and marketing brokerage in the natural products industry that was acquired by PRESENCE in 2012.  In this episode… The CPG landscape has shifted — everything from supply chain operations and distributions to product launches and sales has become increasingly expensive and difficult to navigate. With so many trends to consider, how can you determine the best path forward in 2023? Understanding how to navigate each aspect of the CPG space is critical for future success. At the foundational level, Jess Caven and Luke Penney stress the importance of analyzing your COGS (cost of goods sold), which includes raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and manufacturing costs. Assessing your COGS and profit margins helps you obtain adequate funding and determine the best distribution method for your brand. On the sales side, Karen Farrell says that instead of outsourcing an external sales team, hire a broker to help you appraise retailers and generate brand awareness. By fostering a strong business relationship with your broker, you can scale effectively. In this episode of the Brand Alchemist Podcast, Taja Dockendorf hosts Jess Caven and Luke Penney of Generation CPG and Karen Farrell of PRESENCE Marketing to address CPG brand trends and strategies for 2023. They discuss how brands can manage their COGS to prepare for product launches, the importance of developing relationships with co-packers and brokers, and strategies for building brand awareness in retail and DTC channels.

In episode eleven of the 12-part podcast series, "https://www.workshouldntsuck.co/white-men-journey (White Men & the Journey Towards Anti-Racism)," Tim interviews Ted Castle (Founder & President) and Rooney Castle (Vice President) of https://www.rhinofoods.com/ (Rhino Foods), the birthplace of the iconic cookie dough that goes into Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough Ice Cream. This series was created to be a resource for white men who might be wrestling with questions like, “What's my role in anti-racism, equity, inclusion, and justice work as a white man with power and privilege?” and “How might my personal commitment to do this work manifest itself in the organization I help lead?” Are you new to the series? Check out https://www.workshouldntsuck.co/podcast2/ep54 (episode 54) where podcast co-hosts Lauren Ruffin and Tim Cynova introduce and frame the conversations. Download the accompanying https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YRj51JwoP5bsoqFZQa1rrQDj6QtOzODB/view?usp=sharing (study guide). And explore https://www.workshouldntsuck.co/white-men-journey (the other episodes in this series) with guests: Raphael Bemporad (Founding Partner) & Bryan Miller (Chief Financial Officer), BBMG Ron Carucci, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Navalent David Devan, General Director & President, Opera Philadelphia Jared Fishman, Founding Executive Director, Justice Innovation Lab Jay Coen Gilbert, Co-Founder, B Lab; CEO, Imperative21 Kit Hughes, Co-Founder and CEO of Look Listen Marc Mannella, Independent Consultant, Former CEO KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools John Orr, Executive Director, Art-Reach David Reuter, Partner, LLR Sydney Skybetter, Founder, CRCI; Associate Chair & Senior Lecturer, Theatre Arts & Performance Studies Department, Brown University Want to explore related resources primarily *not* by white guys? Check out https://www.workshouldntsuck.co/white-men-journey (our compilation of 30 books, podcasts, and films). GuestsTED CASTLE is the owner and President of Rhino Foods, a certified B Corporation located in Burlington VT. Rhino employs 250+ employees and manufactures bakery style inclusions for ice cream manufacturers, and a variety of frozen desserts and snacks that are distributed in North America and Europe. Rhino Food's Purpose is to “Impact the Manner in Which Business is Done” through its Financial, Customer and Supplier, Employee, and Community Principles. Rhino Foods and Ted have been recognized for their efforts with the Hal Taussig B the Change Award from B Lab, Beta Gamma Sigma Entrepreneurial Award. Vermont Small Businessperson of the Year, by the SBA, the Terry Ahrich Award for Socially Responsible Business by Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility, Forbes Magazine's List of Small Giants. Optimas award for vision in the workplace (past winners include UPS, Coors and 3M), Inc Magazine's Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and Special Recognition Award from the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program. In 2018 the Rhino Foods Foundation was formed with the mission to "Spread Innovative Workplace Practices that Champion Employee Financial Stability and Make Good Business Sense" with an initial focus is to spread the Income Advance Program Rhino nationwide. Ted lives in Charlotte, Vermont with his wife Anne. Their two sons Ned and Rooney are presently living in Vermont. ROONEY CASTLE Growing up, Rooney was continuously asked if he ever planned to join the family business. Time and time again, he would answer with a definitive “no”, as it would have impeded his plans to become the next Wayne Gretzky. However, as time went by and his hopes of becoming the next “Great One” slipped away, he began to learn more about Rhino Foods. As a child, Rooney only knew it was the home of the locally famous Chessters ice cream sandwich and the birthplace of the iconic cookie dough that goes into Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough Ice Cream. As he began to invest both time and interest in the...

In episode eleven of the 12-part podcast series, "https://www.workshouldntsuck.co/white-men-journey (White Men & the Journey Towards Anti-Racism)," Tim interviews Ted Castle (Founder & President) and Rooney Castle (Vice President) of https://www.rhinofoods.com/ (Rhino Foods), the birthplace of the iconic cookie dough that goes into Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough Ice Cream. This series was created to be a resource for white men who might be wrestling with questions like, “What's my role in anti-racism, equity, inclusion, and justice work as a white man with power and privilege?” and “How might my personal commitment to do this work manifest itself in the organization I help lead?” Are you new to the series? Check out https://www.workshouldntsuck.co/podcast2/ep54 (episode 54) where podcast co-hosts Lauren Ruffin and Tim Cynova introduce and frame the conversations. Download the accompanying https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YRj51JwoP5bsoqFZQa1rrQDj6QtOzODB/view?usp=sharing (study guide). And explore https://www.workshouldntsuck.co/white-men-journey (the other episodes in this series) with guests: Raphael Bemporad (Founding Partner) & Bryan Miller (Chief Financial Officer), BBMG Ron Carucci, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Navalent David Devan, General Director & President, Opera Philadelphia Jared Fishman, Founding Executive Director, Justice Innovation Lab Jay Coen Gilbert, Co-Founder, B Lab; CEO, Imperative21 Kit Hughes, Co-Founder and CEO of Look Listen Marc Mannella, Independent Consultant, Former CEO KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools John Orr, Executive Director, Art-Reach David Reuter, Partner, LLR Sydney Skybetter, Founder, CRCI; Associate Chair & Senior Lecturer, Theatre Arts & Performance Studies Department, Brown University Want to explore related resources primarily *not* by white guys? Check out https://www.workshouldntsuck.co/white-men-journey (our compilation of 30 books, podcasts, and films). GuestsTED CASTLE is the owner and President of Rhino Foods, a certified B Corporation located in Burlington VT. Rhino employs 250+ employees and manufactures bakery style inclusions for ice cream manufacturers, and a variety of frozen desserts and snacks that are distributed in North America and Europe. Rhino Food's Purpose is to “Impact the Manner in Which Business is Done” through its Financial, Customer and Supplier, Employee, and Community Principles. Rhino Foods and Ted have been recognized for their efforts with the Hal Taussig B the Change Award from B Lab, Beta Gamma Sigma Entrepreneurial Award. Vermont Small Businessperson of the Year, by the SBA, the Terry Ahrich Award for Socially Responsible Business by Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility, Forbes Magazine's List of Small Giants. Optimas award for vision in the workplace (past winners include UPS, Coors and 3M), Inc Magazine's Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and Special Recognition Award from the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program. In 2018 the Rhino Foods Foundation was formed with the mission to "Spread Innovative Workplace Practices that Champion Employee Financial Stability and Make Good Business Sense" with an initial focus is to spread the Income Advance Program Rhino nationwide. Ted lives in Charlotte, Vermont with his wife Anne. Their two sons Ned and Rooney are presently living in Vermont. ROONEY CASTLE Growing up, Rooney was continuously asked if he ever planned to join the family business. Time and time again, he would answer with a definitive “no”, as it would have impeded his plans to become the next Wayne Gretzky. However, as time went by and his hopes of becoming the next “Great One” slipped away, he began to learn more about Rhino Foods. As a child, Rooney only knew it was the home of the locally famous Chessters ice cream sandwich and the birthplace of the iconic cookie dough that goes into Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough Ice Cream. As he began to invest both time and interest in the...

➡️ If you liked the show, please subscribe & leave a podcast review on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-story/id1484783544 ➡️ For More Episodes Visit: www.successstorypodcast.com Have you ever heard the phrase, “people don't buy products; they buy feelings”? The future of business is all about giving customers what they want – not just a product or service, but a feeling that they are doing something good for the world. More and more, consumers are in search of businesses that can demonstrate their social responsibility. And let's face it – the state of the world in 2022 certainly calls for a little TLC from the business community. The environment is suffering, the economy is struggling, and social inequality is on the rise. It's not all doom and gloom, however; in fact, there are some businesses already beginning to make headway in the social responsibility arena and if you're interested in learning how to incorporate more social responsibility into your own business, you're going to want to listen to this. Tweet Me: twitter.com/scottdclary My Newsletter: newsletter.scottdclary.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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We are celebrating our 3rd year anniversary of amplifying empowering Latina voices! For this anniversary episode, I share a recent experience I went through and how I was abe to advocate for myself. This resulted in focusing my work through Ellas and Ellas Media to become a socially responsible podcast, comunidad, and business.  (Read more here)   Continue the conversation: Write us a Love Letter to help us boost out Podca$h love letter Buy our Podcast Launch Worksheets by using the promo code ELLASPODCAST30 Follow Ellas on Instagram: @ellasmedia__ Visit our website

Why does Martin want to “make lighter bottles sexy”? Here are some hints: It has to do with protecting the planet, safeguarding our future, and rethinking the wine business. Get ready to throw your preconceptions and misconceptions onto the compost pile and join us in Ep. 98 for an eye-opening conversation about sustainable winegrowing. Here to help us find a sustainable future are Anna Brittain, a sustainability advocate and Executive Director of Napa Green; and Sandra Taylor, founder and President of Sustainable Business International, Falk Professor of Socially Responsible Business at Chatham University, and founder of Fine Wine Divas.

She's a Serial Entrepreneur, Social Enterprise Advocate, and she is the founder of Social Ausum Consulting. Fatima believes that our values shape all that we do, and through her work she helps businesses to consider People, Planet, and Profit in reaching for their next level of growth.

Attention all impact-driven business owners and chocolate lovers! If you're passionate about growing your company and making a difference, this episode of Women Who Own It is a real treat!   We're joined by Karen Blackwell, the Founder and CEO of WBENC-Certified Sage & Alms™, a Black-owned, women-owned benefit corporation, as well as Kanda™ Chocolates, a Fair Trade company that produces chocolates entirely in Ghana.  Tune in for some sweet inspiration on how your company can give back. Plus, discover key strategies and practices you can use now to balance social responsibility, environmentalism -- and profits -- while taking your business to the next level.

Attention all impact-driven business owners and chocolate lovers! If you're passionate about growing your company and making a difference, this episode of Women Who Own It is a real treat!   We're joined by Karen Blackwell, the Founder and CEO of WBENC-Certified Sage & Alms™, a Black-owned, women-owned benefit corporation, as well as Kanda™ Chocolates, a Fair Trade company that produces chocolates entirely in Ghana.  Tune in for some sweet inspiration on how your company can give back. Plus, discover key strategies and practices you can use now to balance social responsibility, environmentalism -- and profits -- while taking your business to the next level.

Learn from two entrepreneurs who are  making the fashion business sustainable both financially and for the environment. Suta is the maker of  modern yet classic sarees geared towards the younger generation. For more on  Suta and show notes: www.shopify.com/blog/suta-social-impact  Tune in to learn: How to price items that enable fair wages for artisans and affordability for consumers The hiring tactics and growth values to build a strong team How to 10x your production through marketing tactics that don't feel like marketing 

In this episode, Social Impact and Sustainability Strategist, Amirah Jiwa unpacks what it means to be socially responsible, how to steer clear of trends, the importance of taking a holistic lens and the first steps to building brands responsibly.This show was kindly produced by Armaan Khendry and Rohan Singhal (APC)Connect with Amirah Jiwa at https://www.amirahjiwa.com/Follow UpEffect on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn for updates on future episodes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Entrepreneurs often feel like they aren’t doing enough when implementing social impact programs in their start-up. Katie Boothby-Kung, Senior Manager of Social Impact for Shopify, thinks entrepreneurs need to own their imperfections.  From 9-5, Katie is a Senior Manager of Social Impact at Shopify. By... The post Building a Socially Responsible Business with Katie Boothby-Kung – September 10, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

Plastics are everywhere - in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and even the food we eat. As products that essentially never disappear, plastics have a huge impact on both our environment and our health. In this episode, we talk plastic pollution, regulating waste, and green entrepreneurship with Jay Sinha, Author and Co-founder of Life Without Plastic. He shares with us the ways businesses, government, and even individuals can impact our plastic use, in Canada and abroad.

"You can really make a bunch of money, but also do some great things in the world. They aren't mutually exclusive." On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with Brett Thompson. Brett is the founder of a socially responsible/impact investment firm called Treadlight Ventures and executive producer of the entertainment production company Midwinter Studios in Santa Monica. We talk about why Brett started to question some things as a kid, the model of for profit socially responsible businesses, why he started Treadlight Ventures, the amazing happenings in the plant-based and clean meat industries, the masculinity associated with meat consumption, his upcoming documentary on the human wildlife conflicts in Africa, why most world issues are not black and white, and more. I really enjoyed getting to know Brett and am a huge fan of all he’s doing! Show Notes Treadlight Ventures Website: https://treadlight.com/ Treadlight Ventures Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trdlight/ Brett’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brett.d.thompson/ Midwinter Studios: https://midwinterstudios.com/

Featuring Veronica D'Souza, CEO and founder of Carcel. Recorded live at Copenhagen Fashion Summit on 16 May 2018

In Episode 14, Ashley interviewed Sam Waldo, co-founder And CEO of Mantra, an eyewear brand whose mission is to provide vision care for under-resourced rural Chinese students. Sam helped establish and grow Education In Sight, a non-profit organisation which to date has conducted over 170,000 free eye screenings and donated over 23,000 pairs of glasses to … Continue reading Episode 14: Running a socially responsible business: Vision care for under-resourced rural Chinese students – Sam Waldo The post Episode 14: Running a socially responsible business: Vision care for under-resourced rural Chinese students – Sam Waldo appeared first on Ashley Talks.

An interview with Keenan, manager of the Royal on Baker, who is doing his best to run a bar with a conscience. Keenan has partnered with several local charities including the women's shelter and homeless services. We talked to him about why he feels compelled to try to make a difference.

Get Giovanna's FREE Guide to Visioning your Life Today's topic is how to grow a socially responsible business and hopefully by the end of the show you'll be inspired to promote responsible business practices in your own life. My guests today are Kei Tsuzuki & Molly Luethi with Kei & Molly Textiles. Kei and Molly… The post https://wellwomanlife.com/094show/ (094 How to Grow a Socially Responsible Business with Kei & Molly) appeared first on https://wellwomanlife.com (Well Woman Life). Support this podcast

Zhena Muzyka, author, keynote speaker, mom and activist founded of Zhena’s Gypsy Tea in 2000 to fund her son’s lifesaving operations. Celebrated for her work in organic, biodynamic and fair-trade business practices, Zhena’s story and products have been featured in Good Housekeeping, Marie Claire, Inc., Entrepreneur, Woman’s World, O: The Oprah Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, and Every Day with Rachael Ray, and on the Dr. Oz Show and Good Morning America. Zhena’s honors include Women Entrepreneur award from Country Living, Enterprising Women of the Year award from Enterprising Women magazine, a Socially Responsible Business award, Pacific Coast Business Times’s Fastest-Growing Companies award, Inc. magazine’s 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies, and Coco Eco magazine’s 20 most inspirational women. TOPICS: "How to find your purpose + Why fellowship and asking for help is so important + How to show up for your dreams and start where you are + How to turn your burden into a blessing + The power of money and your relationship with it.

Zhena Muzyka is an author, motivational speaker, women's business & life coach, social entrepreneur, activist and the founder of Zhena's Gypsy Tea. Celebrated for her work in fair trade business practices, Zhena was named a Country Living Women Entrepreneur Honoree, a Top Woman in Business by Pacific Business Times, 20 most inspiring women in Coco Eco Magazine, and has received the Enterprising Women of the Year award and the Socially Responsible Business award, among others. She has been featured in Marie Claire, Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur, and countless others for her unique view of business and meditation, work and family life with empire building.  She is the publisher of Enliven Books, a new Mind-Body-Spirit imprint from Atria/Simon and Schuster. Her new book entitled, “Life by the Cup: Inspiration for a Purpose-Filled Life,” chronicles her experience of growing a multimillion-dollar fair trade tea company, Zhena's Gypsy Tea, as a single mom with $6 to her name in hopes to inspire others to achieve their most audacious dreams. Visit www.Zhena.TV. Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter.  Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android.

Zhena Muzyka is an author, motivational speaker, women's business & life coach, social entrepreneur, activist and the founder of Zhena's Gypsy Tea. Celebrated for her work in fair trade business practices, Zhena was named a Country Living Women Entrepreneur Honoree, a Top Woman in Business by Pacific Business Times, 20 most inspiring women in Coco Eco Magazine, and has received the Enterprising Women of the Year award and the Socially Responsible Business award, among others. She has been featured in Marie Claire, Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur, and countless others for her unique view of business and meditation, work and family life with empire building.  She is the publisher of Enliven Books, a new Mind-Body-Spirit imprint from Atria/Simon and Schuster. Her new book entitled, “Life by the Cup: Inspiration for a Purpose-Filled Life,” chronicles her experience of growing a multimillion-dollar fair trade tea company, Zhena's Gypsy Tea, as a single mom with $6 to her name in hopes to inspire others to achieve their most audacious dreams. Visit www.Zhena.TV. Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter.  Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android.

Happy August! Starting the month our right with an excellent Green Divas Radio Show. The show features the dynamic Susan McPherson, who is a serial connector and corporate responsibility expert. Great Travelin Green Divas segment with Gary Diedrichs, publisher of Green Traveler Guides on eco-travel on any budget. Get your August organic gardening "to-do" list. Learn why you should eat organic eggs from Green Diva Giselle Achecar, and lots more . . .

Another great show packed with informative and fun segments including our feature segment with Andrew Winston, author of the Big Pivot. Regular segments include: Green Divas Eco-Sexy; Green Divas Green Thumb; Green Divas Foodie-Philes; Green Divas What You Can Do; and of course lots more!

Producer/Host: Ron Beard Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Community concerns and opportunities Program Topic: Islands and Energy: Connecting Maine and Samso Island in Denmark Key Discussion Points: 1. What is the basic approach (human ecology) by which COA frames its education… with others contributing how approach has played out in their own experience with courses and students at College of the Atlantic 2. What has fueled recent/growing interest by students in alternative energy and sustainable business? Do you see obvious and not so obvious connections between the challenge to reduce carbon inputs into the atmosphere and the desire to invent and experiment? How does COA foster exploration of those connections and applications? 3. What led to the connection between the work of the Samso Energy Academy, in Denmark and College of the Atlantic and the Island Institute? (part of the broader collaboration between COA and Island Institute) 4. Describe Samso Island, its geography, economy and energy profile, and the short version of the story that led them to become “carbon neutral”. What most surprises North American visitors to Samso, as they learn about how they have organized themselves and the results they are achieving? 5. The partnership has led you to offer a course called Islands: Energy, Economy and Community, focused on developing initiatives in the renewable energy and finance sectors on MDI and Maine Islands, and involving both COA students and members of island communities. Tell more about how the course was conceived and the short and longer term outcomes you envision. Guests: Darron Collins, President, College of the Atlantic Jay Friedlander, Sharpe-McNally Chair of Green and Socially Responsible Business, College of the Atlantic Anna Demeo, Director of Energy Operations and Management, College of the Atlantic Heather Deese, Island Institute Suzanne MacDonald, Island Institute The post Talk of the Towns 5/23/14 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

This show is a rebroadcast of an August 8, 2011 Socially Speaking show. Co-hosts Tracy Traut & Kathy Sipple speak with Lauren Riga, Assistant Director at Environment, Law & Economics Institute, and an instructor for Valparaiso University's new graduate level Sustainability Certificate. Sustainability is the new buzzword, rapidly replacing "green." Find out what it means to businesses, consumers and our planet.

Mitchell's guests this evening will be Patricia Aburdene and Rocky Anderson.  First speaking with Mitchell about one of the most important subjects of our time: Conscious Capitalism & Money, of Megatrends fame, Patricia Aburdene. Patricia is one of the world's leading social forecasters, co-author of the New York Times number one bestseller Megatrends 2000, and a world-renowned speaker. Her new book, Conscious Money: Living, Creating, and Investing with Your Values for a Sustainable New Prosperity is a blueprint for growing wealth with integrity and making a difference by integrating human values into personal finance. Patricia's landmark Megatrends 2010: The Rise of Conscious Capitalism launched a business revolution. Patricia was a guest on A Better World TV in 2006. Tune in to learn about the changing trends in business and smart people's transforming relationship to money as it is becoming increasingly influenced by thought and consciousness, not to mention, conscience. In an extended radio show today, Mayor Rocky Anderson, now Presidential candidate for the Justice Party, is joining Mitchell in speaking with Patricia Aburdene on Socially Responsible Business, and then to discuss what he would do as President of the United States. Tune in and Stay on! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abwmitchellrabin/support

A sunny show on a very rainy night. GD Marie called in from Los Angeles to rub in how good the weather was out there AND tell us about some interesting new natural hair-care products that a couple of hot hollywood stylists are going to come out with soon. Fascinating interview with Dara O'Rourke of GoodGuide, the science-based rating system for learning about the social responsibility and green-ness of products.

Cleary speaks as a GSM Dean's Distinguished Speaker on "Sustaining Inspiration: The Challenges and Opportunities of Running a Privately Held, Employee Owned, Socially Responsible Business." Clif Bar is a leading maker nutritious, all-natural, organic foods and drinks for sport and healthy snacking. As president and COO, Kevin Cleary oversees the company’s sales, supply chain operations, marketing and brand development, and sustainability programs.

Joining us this week is Scott Leonard, CEO and Co-founder of Indigenous Designs Corporation, a leading apparel brand and producer of hand-knit, natural fiber clothing. Scott is responsible for directing the Indigenous Brand identity and Indigenous private label production model. Founded in 1994, Indigenous Designs develops and markets premium quality apparel to high-end fashion retailers around the world. These fine garments are designed in-house and produced to specification by artisan cooperatives located primarily in South America, Guatemala and India. In 2009, the company was selected by Apparel Magazine as a “Top Innovator,” in the fashion industry. The company has received the national Socially Responsible Business award from Co-op America. Scott and Indigenous Designs continue to be heavily involved in promoting sustainability in collaboration with Organic Exchange, the OTA, SVN, BALLE (Business Alliance for Local Living Economies), and B-Corp. Scott is an ardent advocate about the positive power of business for the benefit of people and the planet. He has been a pioneer in the areas of fair trade apparel, organics, social justice and the sustainability movement. Scott has served two terms on the Steering Committee for the Organic Fiber Council, where he collaborated with the USDA to help set the standards for organic cotton. Scott has also worked with Root Capital to establish a breakthrough financial model for funding the fair trade Artisan apparel sector in South America. In 2005, Scott founded the Green Steps program to raise business awareness of sustainability issues.

Joining us this week is Scott Leonard, CEO and Co-founder of Indigenous Designs Corporation, a leading apparel brand and producer of hand-knit, natural fiber clothing. Scott is responsible for directing the Indigenous Brand identity and Indigenous private label production model. Founded in 1994, Indigenous Designs develops and markets premium quality apparel to high-end fashion retailers around the world. These fine garments are designed in-house and produced to specification by artisan cooperatives located primarily in South America, Guatemala and India. In 2009, the company was selected by Apparel Magazine as a “Top Innovator,” in the fashion industry. The company has received the national Socially Responsible Business award from Co-op America. Scott and Indigenous Designs continue to be heavily involved in promoting sustainability in collaboration with Organic Exchange, the OTA, SVN, BALLE (Business Alliance for Local Living Economies), and B-Corp. Scott is an ardent advocate about the positive power of business for the benefit of people and the planet. He has been a pioneer in the areas of fair trade apparel, organics, social justice and the sustainability movement. Scott has served two terms on the Steering Committee for the Organic Fiber Council, where he collaborated with the USDA to help set the standards for organic cotton. Scott has also worked with Root Capital to establish a breakthrough financial model for funding the fair trade Artisan apparel sector in South America. In 2005, Scott founded the Green Steps program to raise business awareness of sustainability issues.

Stranova Vol. 9, Published December 4, 2005, features guest Jeffrey Hollender, the CEO, President, and Founder of Seventh Generation, Inc., provider of some of the world's most trusted environmentally responsible and safe products for the home, including laundry detergent, paper towels, dish liquids, and household cleaners. In this episode, you'll learn how Seventh Generation proves it's possible to be a strong leader in Corporate Social Responsibility while growing rapidly and even increasing margins year after year.