News From The Next Economy

At LIFT Economy, we believe that amplifying the stories of those who are working to build a just, regenerative, and equitable world is critical towards building momentum in our movement. We invite you to explore our podcast Next Economy Now and sign up for our monthly newsletter to get the latest from LIFT and our movement partners.

Browse a curated collection of podcasts, articles, and other news below.

Next Economy Living:

Interested in designing a life that works with your values? Check out these conversations with leaders in the Next Economy Living movement.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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B Corp News:

We’re bringing you the latest from the B Corp movement with interviews with leaders from our favorite B Corps, business tips for values-aligned businesses, and more.

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Hugues Sygney Jr.: Businesses for Change

Due to their unique positions, businesses have a better chance of making a lasting impact on their communities compared to NGOs, governments, or other entities that promise help that ultimately, never arrives. Hugues Sygney Jr. from B Lab United States & Canada has made it his mission to bridge the divide between businesses and the communities that desperately need their help, and he joins us today to share his story.

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Kat Taylor: Banking to Benefit the Future

Kat Taylor works in service of restoring social justice to environmental well-being, to build a more equitable and inclusive world. She is a co-founder of Beneficial State Bank and Radicle Impact Partners venture fund and Founding Director of TomKat Ranch Educational Foundation. She joins us today to explore the scientific and business cases for regenerative agriculture and its role in restoring our world.

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Clay Brown: Transforming the Global Economy to Benefit All People, Communities, and the Planet

Today, we’re joined by Clay Brown from B Lab Global to discuss how we can transform the global economy from a system that profits a few to one that benefits all people, communities, and the planet.

Next Economy MBA

Explore the core topics and themes in our Next Economy MBA curriculum and hear from alumni and leaders in the field in this special mini-series.

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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.

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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.

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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