In today’s episode, we host Paul Zelizer, a social entrepreneur and executive coach for impact leaders. His wealth of experience also extends to hosting the Awarepreneurs Podcast, directing social media for Wisdom 2.0, and pioneering a men’s center in New Mexico.
Aseem Das and Janae Lloyd: How World Centric Serves People and Planet
What if you didn’t have to choose between generating profits and facilitating change? World Centric is on a dual mission to support sustainable practices and empower communities experiencing poverty. CEO Aseem Das and Director of Impact Janae Lloyd join us in conversation to discuss World Centric’s unique model and ongoing evolution.
Ron Carucci: White Men for Racial Justice
Today, we chat with the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Navalent, Ron Carucci. Navalent is a consulting firm that offers executive coaching and consulting for senior leaders to solve organizational problems at the source. Ron’s 30-plus years of experience in helping executives with transformational change at their organizations has seen him become a juggernaut in the field, and a prolific author as well!
How B Corps can Stay Resilient in Economic Uncertainty
The current economic landscape, marked by fluctuating markets, supply chain disruptions, and global upheavals, poses significant challenges for businesses worldwide. For B Corporations, organizations that balance purpose with profit, these challenges are placed in the context of their commitment to social and environmental good. In such times, how can B Corps maintain their mission-driven focus and emerge even stronger?
Garrett Neiman: Rich White Men and the Path to Equity
In this compelling and thought-provoking episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Garrett Neiman, a Nonprofit Entrepreneur & Social Justice Writer, to delve deep into the themes of his latest book, Rich White Men, and the role that white men can play in constructing an equitable society. As a prominent voice in the realm of social justice, Garrett has dedicated his life to shedding light on the issues of privilege, power, and inequality. His book challenges conventional notions and provides valuable insights into the role that white men can play as allies in dismantling systemic barriers and creating a more inclusive world.
Charles Conn: Unleashing The Imperfectionist Mindset
In this enlightening episode of Next Economy Now, we sit down with Charles Conn, a cross-sector leader, life sciences investor, environmentalist, and best-selling author. Charles is not only a co-founder and partner at Monograph Capital, but also a board member and chair at Patagonia.
Vincent Stanley: Rethinking Business When Traditional Capitalism No Longer Works for People or Planet
Today we are joined by a returning guest and one of Patagonia’s original employees, Vincent Stanley, who currently serves as the company’s in-house philosopher (and, more informally, their chief storyteller). Vincent also co-authored The Responsible Company: What We’ve Learned From Patagonia’s First 50 Years with Yvon Chouinard. The book draws on 50 years of experience at Patagonia to challenge business owners and leaders to reevaluate their businesses in a time of cultural and climate chaos.
Daniel Kurzrock: Addressing the Food Waste Crisis Through Upcycling
The idea of upcycling, which Daniel Kurzrock happened upon as he was looking for better things to do with the “brewers spent grain” (BSG) from his home-brewed beer business than throw it away, is what forms the foundation of his company, Upcycled Foods, Inc. By turning it into consumables like energy bars and loaves of bread, Daniel and his team are chipping away at the 20 billion pounds of BSG that ends up as animal feed or in landfills around the US every year.
Lisa Kleissner: Reverse-Engineering Economic Resilience
Social impact trailblazer Lisa Kleissner co-founded KL Felicitas Foundation, Toniic, and Hawaii Investment Ready, all key players in the movement to bring down the barriers to impact investing. Lisa also brings her two decades of experience in impact investing and philanthropy to her work as a board member at Aqua-Spark and Real Good Fish.
Next Economy Living: Katy Bowman on Finding Ways to Move More
The links between movement and wellness are not easily disputed, and yet we find ourselves in an extremely sedentary society, where people are either unable to move enough or choose not to. On the show today to talk about her work on the subject is Katy Bowman. Her numerous books are helping to change the way we look at and think about movement and its role in contemporary life.
Next Economy Living: Christine Platt and The "Less Is Liberation" Movement
Today, we discuss the role that the psychology of ownership plays in our attachment to things, why Christine felt the need to highlight BIPOC experiences in her book, and how scarcity, race, and cultural expectations inform our choices.
Next Economy Living Cheryl Whilby on Soul Fire Farm and Creating Regenerative Food Systems
In today’s episode, we are joined by Cheryl Whilby, Communications Director at Soul Fire Farm, who is here to share some of the inspirational work that they are doing.
Next Economy Living: Vincent Medina & Louis Trevino on Reviving & Strengthening Indigenous Foods of SF Bay Area
Learn how Vincent Medina & Louis Trevino are reviving & strengthening Indigenous Foods in the San Francisco Bay Area.
MBA Series Ep. 25: Next Steps for the Next Economy
Today's episode of the MBA Series is focused on the next steps we should all be looking at. The idea of the next economy has an obvious connection to the future, but we also like to bring things into sight in the present and ground what we are doing with what is happening right now, all around us.
MBA Series Ep. 24: Transforming Capitalism & The LIFT Story
In this thought-provoking episode, we delve deep into the topic of transforming capitalism to create a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us as we explore the inspiring stories, innovative ideas, and groundbreaking initiatives that are reshaping the capitalist landscape. We cover transforming capitalism into the Next Economy and unpack the complexity of the systems that need to change.
MBA Series Ep. 23 Ana Martina and Daniella Preisler: Democratizing the Workplace
In today’s conversation, we delve into cooperatives as a business model and how to leverage them as drivers of change. We discuss why cooperatives have become so popular with communities, the benefits of the cooperative business model, and why sustainability is vital to building democratic workplaces. You’ll learn how the pandemic impacted Ana and Daniella’s work and perspective, exciting projects happening in the space, the biggest challenges of transforming the economy, and more. T
MBA Series Ep. 22: Marketing II - Branding and Sales Systems
In today's episode of the Next Economy MBA Series, we are joined by Jeanette Morelan, Marketing Lead at LIFT Economy, and Erin Axelrod, Partner / Worker Owner at LIFT Economy, to continue unpacking the intricacies of marketing in the Next Economy. In this episode, we discuss everything branding and sales systems; from the concept of brand community to raising capital in the Next Economy. Learn about building a community around a brand, developing a Next Economy sales strategy, aligning your brand with your core customers, how lead qualification works, disqualifying with passion, and much more.
Mike Strode: Time Banking and its Importance in the Solidarity Economy Space
The Kola Nut Collaborative is Chicago’s only time-based service and skills exchange that provides an open platform for mutual aid, community organizing, and network weaving. Through practices like the Offers and Needs Market, they develop programming to support Chicago-based organizers in facilitating non-monetary exchange networks. Mike is also a program manager at Open Collective Foundation and serves on the boards of the US Solidarity Economy Network, the New Economy Coalition, and more.
Alli Myatt: The Equity Practice and Bringing Humanity Back Into the Workplace
In today’s conversation, we talk with Alli about her work in DEI, how she founded The Equity Practice, and why working across cultures and building belonging takes practice (even for her). We discuss identity's instrumental role in our ability to thrive at work, how patterns of oppression can show up in an organization, and the powerful shifts that can happen when we realize what is possible at work.
abdiel j. lópez: Exploring the Just Transition Investment Framework
The Just Transition Investment Framework is a comprehensive approach to sustainable investing that seeks to balance economic, social, and environmental goals. It recognizes that the transition to a more sustainable future must be inclusive and equitable to be truly successful. By promoting collaboration, job creation, and community involvement, the framework can help to ensure that the transition to a low-carbon economy is fair and just for all stakeholders.