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small business | BIG ImpactPushing Back on Shame, with Miki Agrawal of TUSHYI’m super excited to share this episode with you, because you’re about to hear from Mikki Agrawal. If you’ve been paying attention to the social impact business scene in the US, you’d know that Miki is a social entrepreneur known for breaking taboos and disrupting the status quo for over a decade.She was named one of Fast Company’s “Most Creative People”, “Young Global Leader” by World Economic Forum, “Social Entrepreneur of the Year” by the World Technology Summit, and was one of INC Magazine’s “Most Impressive Women Entrepreneurs.”She is the founder of several acclaimed social...
2023-09-0738 min
small business | BIG ImpactFinding Fertile Ground, with Sara Blenkhorn of Leverage LabAs the Founder and CEO of Leverage Lab, Sara Blenkhorn dedicates her time and energy to the intersection of business and sustainability. She helps companies achieve B Corp certification, honing their ethical business practices and baking them into the DNA of their companies. With 20 years of experience in the field, Sara helps businesses capitalize on declaring, measuring and monitoring their impact.Her passion for engaging people has gifted her a vast network and an uncanny ability to lead productive workshops; finding ways of working across silos, and building collaborations that are in service to a wider agenda. Over the last...
2023-08-1623 min
small business | BIG ImpactLike a Boss, with Vichi Jagannathan of Rural Opportunities InstituteVichi Jagannathan is the Co-Founder of the Rural Opportunity Institute (ROI). She started her career as a high school science teacher in North Carolina, before spending two years expanding Microsoft’s TEALS computer science education program into California. Then she worked with the design firm IDEO to develop “Real Talk,” a mobile sex education app with over 10,000 downloads. After graduating from Yale School of Management with her MBA in 2017, she co-founded Rural Opportunity Institute (ROI) with Seth Saeugling.ROI builds the capacity of rural communities to support people’s healing from generational trauma to achieve health, safety, connection, and self-determination. To date...
2023-08-0235 min
small business | BIG ImpactLearning in RelationshipKelly Terbasket of IndigenEYEZ & kinSHIFT and Andrew Greer of Purppl share the story of how they met and how their relationship continues to evolve in the context of indigenous-settler dynamics. Kelly is an indigenous woman who serves indigenous communities through IndigenEYEZ and settlers through kinSHIFT. Andrew coaches and collaborates with social entrepreneurs to build enterprises and initiatives that address systemic inequity. Theirs was a natural fit that others around them noticed before they did. Their beginning had a bumpy start, but their openness and courage provided a path for connection, growth and ongoing learning. Listen to their story to...
2023-07-1942 min
small business | BIG ImpactUpleveling Whiplash, with Nina Perez of Thrive TodayNina Perez is the founder of Thrive Today, and a Somatic Connection coach. She’s also a master Latin dance instructor, a best-selling author of The Musical Imprint, and a proud mother of two. She has dedicated herself to helping people become skillful in the dance of connection so they can create the epic relationships and the fulfillment they deeply desire.You will typically find this self-identified shy woman facilitating large and small groups of people. She’s equally at home on stage, in a workshop, a dance class or group coaching environment. She creates engaging & interactive experiences that get the...
2023-05-1224 min
small business | BIG ImpactCutting Through the NoiseKemp Edwards has been dedicated to supporting, growing and consulting businesses on a path to sustainability. He has taken several businesses from launch to become multi-million dollar enterprises and, in so doing, have negotiated partnerships and/or developed programs for globally recognized Companies such as COCA-COLA, TELUS, The UNEP, The IOC, FIFA, and DISNEY. More recently, Kemp has become the Chief Development Officer of Food Security Structures Canada. This is an organization that aims to help end food insecurity and world hunger by providing controlled environment growing systems, equipment, and support, and to empower people to grow fresh, nutritious, affordable...
2023-05-0329 min
small business | BIG ImpactPainful Blessings, with Jalen Séguin of QuestioHey there change makers. I hope you’ve been enjoying this podcast series as much as I have. It’s been amazing to meet so many incredible people. The interview I planned to share with you this week didn’t go as planned. Understandably, people’s schedules can be unpredictable at times. So, instead of leaving a gaping hole in this series, I thought I’d share a spoken word piece that has been meaningful to me for over 20 years. The original work was written by Rob Brezsny, of Free Will Astrology fame. Back in 2001 he wrote a few versions of this pi...
2023-04-2807 min
small business | BIG ImpactBuilding from the Inside OutKarley Cunningham is a big thinker as well as the Creative Strategist & Growth Accelerator at BigBoldBrand. She is inspired by entrepreneurial creativity, ingenuity and sheer grit. She aims to inspire and support those leaders who strive to grow their businesses and change the world while they do it. She’s written for well-respected publications and is a sought-after speaker and mentor for several national and international businesses, and she’s a dedicated community builder who lives the “giver’s gain” philosophy on a daily basis. In this episode Karley shares how her personal journey of Building from the Inside Out has provid...
2023-04-1933 min
small business | BIG ImpactThe Critical Value of EquanimityJonathan Varkul is a facilitator, coach and advisor who helps senior leaders and leadership teams. His work integrates his senior-level business experience with his study of the science behind our thought patterns and his 25-year mindfulness practice. He helps clients fish what’s relevant out of their ocean of highly complex situations so they can find clear next steps and make practical progress.In this way, Jonathan helps leaders access their deeper wisdom with greater ease to address some of their toughest challenges. Today we’ll hear Jonathan share a story that served as one of his pivotal learnings arou...
2023-04-1243 min
small business | BIG ImpactImposter SyndromeShivani and Jessica are the dynamic duo behind Pathfinder. They are currently eight years into their work on innovative approaches to global development and they continue to choose to see themselves as a startup. In this episode they were willing to talk about the thorny but all too familiar topic of "imposter syndrome." While they insist that the path to self-realization and confidence is a arduous one that is paved mostly through hard work and diligence, it became clear to me that the major ingredients in their secrete sauce has been their resolute determination and the strong chemistry of...
2023-04-0646 min
small business | BIG ImpactBusting 6-Figure Myths, with Jacinthe Koddo of Koddo & CoJacinthe is the founder of Koddo & Co., a business financial literacy and fractional CFO service provider. She’s also a serial business owner, was trained as an interior designer and learned business finance the hard way over the last decade. Seeing the same pattern of money stress and shame in dozens of her clients has fueled her passion for financial literacy for small business owners, especially for women and creatives.Jacinthe is also a long-time yogi and meditator. This, along with her personal and professional development efforts, has been part of her toolkit to stay present, minimize the emotional dips, an...
2023-03-2326 min
small business | BIG ImpactGetting Back in the GameKristy O'Leary is a co-founder of Decade Impact, which is a boutique consulting firm that helps businesses measure and improve their social and environmental impact. Her expertise lies in designing impact business models, and defining purpose and future actions for businesses that drive positive change.Before co-founding Decade Impact, she worked in various fields related to sustainability and social impact, ranging from impact measurement in the cacao supply chain to campaigning for community investments for wind farms. Kristy has been a B Corp power user since 2013 and continues to deepen her dedication to the B Corp movement.
2023-03-1529 min
small business | BIG ImpactIn for the Long GameThis is a special International Women’s Day episode, so get comfortable because we cover a lot of ground in this episode with my guest Madeleine Shaw. I think of Madeleine as a titan in the social impact world. She has launched and led multiple impact ventures for over 30 years. She and her business partner Suzanne Siemens founded Lunapads in 2000, and rebranded as Aisle in 2020. Their company was one of the first in the world to champion natural menstrual care products and sustainable menstrual equity, and has proudly been a B Corp since 2012.Madeleine is also a sp...
2023-03-0849 min
small business | BIG ImpactCrushed by My VisionIvelisse Morales is our guest today. Her company is “Bombilla” which means lightbulb in Puerto Rican Spanish, and this company shines bright with its all women-of-color staff and is fueled by a national network of diverse co-conspiring creatives on their mission to make the world brighter. In less than five years, this small & mighty team has served over 60 clients in the Bay Area and across the US with brand strategy, visual identity and graphic design.Ivi is a recognized speaker, poet and writer and an award-winning entrepreneur who brings a decade of experience in using marketing as a fo...
2023-03-0135 min
small business | BIG ImpactGiving from a Full Cup, with Harmony Ziegler of AKOYA Lifestyle and Wilderness TherapyIn today’s episode you’ll meet Harmony Ziegler of Akoya Lifestyle & Wellness Therapy. Akoya offers an innovative therapeutic approach to online therapy, therapy & wellness outdoors, and personal luxury retreat therapy. Harmony is an accredited wilderness guide, and she’s also a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master of Science in Counselling. She specializes in therapy for leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and game changers to maximize their social impact.You’ll notice the cadence of this conversation with Harmony is a little slower and intentional than usual. I think this, in part, comes from the qualities, pace and presence...
2023-02-2229 min
small business | BIG ImpactOn the Bleeding Edge of CultureThis week’s story is about Being on the bleeding edge of culture. At the age of twenty-five, Sandra Nomoto founded Conscious Public Relations Inc., an award-winning virtual agency that certified as a B Corporation. After a decade in business, she authored and self-published The Only Public Relations Guide You’ll Ever Need. Living vegan since 2018, Nomoto is now The Content Doctor, a content writer and editor for vegan businesses who also helps vegan and spiritual non-fiction authors. She recently released the world's first vegan marketing book titled, Vegan Marketing Success Stories, and aspires to eat vegan food around the...
2023-02-1529 min
small business | BIG ImpactGetting Traction, with Sharon Marshall of DEVASharon Marshall is helping Indigenous women to find their voice and create better economic opportunities through virtual administration. Her company, DEVA Training & Staffing Solutions, trains and contracts Indigenous women as virtual assistants. She talks about her connection to the strands of her "braid," her strong alliance with PowHERhouse, and reGEN Impact Media. These companies and many others have been pivotal in DEVA gaining traction. DEVA's emerging success is a testament to the value of embracing interdependence.
2023-02-0821 min
small business | BIG ImpactDancing with Timing, with Cheryl LeBarr of MADE OutdoorCheryl LeBarr has had a lifelong obsession with high quality outdoor gear. Now, they are the operations anchor of the 3 member co-founding team at MADE Outdoor. MADE creates customized performance outerwear at the same price point as off the shelf equivalents. Then they take it a few steps further. They ignore gender by focusing on the perfect fit, and they create their products with a deep commitment to a more sustainable and socially responsible future. In this episode, Cheryl shares her experience of dancing with timing.
2023-02-0219 min
small business | BIG ImpactPeople Want to Help, with Eric Franzo of PurposelyEric Franzo and the Purposely team help companies find volunteer opporunities for their employees. They facilitate and coordinate purpose-built events that bring employees from local companies to help nonprofits with ambitious projects. Purposely is a startup that is finding its place, in part, with the generosity of people in the business world who recognize the contribution that they are determined to make.
2023-01-2622 min
small business | BIG ImpactRolling with the Punches, with Carolyn Williams of The Bar MethodCarolyn Wiliams owns and runs The Bar Method fitness studio in Vancouver. Navigating the COVID years provided her with a number of lessons in "rolling with the punches." She shares how she kept her head above water and found the strength to keep moving forward in the face of multiple "character-building opportunities." Here's a hint... it has something to do with remembering the past and imagining the future.
2023-01-2130 min
small business | BIG ImpactRoot to Grow, with Kelly Terbasket of IndigenEYEZIndigenEYEZ, led by Kelly Terbasket, is drawing on her syilx heritage to engage in a spiral of transformation by rebuilding relationships between indigenous communities through arts-based facilitation (as established by Partners for Youth Empowerment, PYE Global). She experienced big leaps in her journey as a result of participating in Social Venture Institute events and later getting support from Purppl.
2023-01-1125 min
small business | BIG Impactsmall business | BIG IMPACT TrailerTogether we'll explore stories of challenge and success using business as a force for good: impact businesses. We will get to know the people and the projects that are solving real-world problems and earning a living doing it. Let's tune in to hear business owners share their hard-earned wisdom and relatable inspiration.
2023-01-0502 min