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.
Next Economy Leadership:
In order to realize the Next Economy we need to learn to communicate with each other across differences. The insights and resources shared here are intended to support the development of our collective skills and capacity to effortlessly collaborate and integrate joy and connection into every aspect of our lives.
Restorative justice is about creating the conditions for healing for everyone affected by harm. Few people understand that more personally than Malachi Scott, whose life was transformed by restorative justice while he was incarcerated.
How can we create communities where conflict becomes an opportunity for healing instead of punishment? Today, David Yusem joins us to explore the transformative potential of restorative justice.
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.
Many assume we built this program primarily as a revenue stream, or perhaps to simply educate the next generation of "conscious capitalists." And while we certainly value the exchange our programs offer, I'm here to share a more profound, and perhaps unexpected, truth behind our enduring motivation.
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.
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.
Transitioning to shared ownership is one of the most powerful ways a business can align its values with its structure. In this episode of Next Economy Now, Jason Wiener, founder of the law and consulting firm Jason Wiener P.C. and co-founder of Colorado Cooperative Developers, joins Ryan Honeyman to unpack the legal, cultural, and financial considerations behind alternative ownership models, from worker cooperatives to purpose trusts.
As social and environmental crises intensify, the need for skilled, grounded activism has never been greater. In this episode of Next Economy Now, Nick Mucha, Senior Director of Environmental Issues and Strategy at Patagonia, shares what it takes to support movements and build capacity for lasting impact. Nick also introduces Patagonia’s new book, Tools to Save Our Home Planet, a practical guide for changemakers at every stage of their journey.
How can we move beyond shame and blame to foster collaboration in addressing climate challenges? In this episode, Jenny Morgan, climate strategist and author of Cancel Culture in Climate, discusses the intersection of cancel culture, regenerative economics, and sustainable business practices.

What if transforming our relationship with money is just as important as redistributing it? Marian Moore joins Erin Axelrod to explore what it takes to build a more just economy through trust, community, and shared humanity.