LIFT team members Emmy Allison and Ryan Honeyman facilitate an ongoing conversation about what is working and not working in the B Corp movement, advise companies on how to increase their impact, and provide a deep dive into the new B Corp standards that are shaping our community.
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.
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.
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.
Maryam Ahmed: DEI in Food and Wine
Diverse perspectives enable decision-makers to better serve all the people within their orbit. Maryam Ahmed is an entrepreneur, speaker, writer, and activist immersed in the world of food and wine and during this conversation, we discuss how her lived experience informs her incredible work to improve diversity and equality in the industry.
Why Becoming a B Corp Increases Resilience and Innovation
In the current economic climate, businesses face an unprecedented array of challenges and opportunities. From climate change and social inequities to the rapid pace of technological innovation, companies that can adapt and evolve are those that will thrive
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.
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?
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.