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Oct. 20, 2020

#126 - What Is Corporate Accountability and How Is It Being Enforced?…

πŸ“„ 🌍 🎬 πŸ“ˆ In this episode, we welcome Charity Ryerson to the show. Charity is the Executive Director and founder of the Corporate Accountability Lab. Corporate Accountability Lab (CAL) is a law firm with a mission to unleash the...

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Oct. 13, 2020

#124 - Community Update: September 2020

✏️ 🌍 🎬 πŸ“ˆ Welcome to our second Grow Ensemble Community Update. If you missed the first and you are curious how these work, feel free to check out our update from . With these updates, our primary goals are …

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Oct. 8, 2020

#123 - How to Divert Over 50,000 Plastic Bottles from Landfills While…

⭐️ 🌍 🎬 πŸ“ˆ This episode originally aired in March 2019. You can find full episode show notes here: In this episode, we welcomed Lindsey Mccoy to the show, CEO & Co-founder of Plaine Products. Plaine Products is a conscious...

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Oct. 6, 2020

#122 - What is a Socially Conscious Business? With Meghan French Dunb…

πŸ“„ 🌍 🎬 πŸ“ˆ In the latest episode of the podcast, we chat with our first ever returning guest, Meghan French Dunbar. Meghan is the Former CEO & Founder of , and current founder of where she helps purpose-driven womxn …

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Oct. 1, 2020

#121 - What is a B Corp?

✏️ 🌍 🎬 πŸ“ˆ Patagonia. Ben & Jerry’s. Allbirds. TOMS. All of these brands share one thing in common: they are some of our favorite brands that have thoroughly committed to using their business as a force for good. In...

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Sept. 29, 2020

#120 - How "Convening" Harnesses the Power of a Social Impact Network…

πŸ“„ 🌍 🎬 πŸ“ˆ In this episode, we chat with SaraJoy Pond, Co-Founder of the Conveners. is a space for network members to experience the power of collective impact by joining together to share lessons learned and have a greater …

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Sept. 22, 2020

#118 - What is the Evolution & Future of Capitalism? With Matthew Wea…

⭐️ πŸ“„ 🌍 🎬 πŸ“ˆ In this episode, we're speaking with Matthew Weatherley-White of The Caprock Group. The Caprock Group is an impact advisory firm that focuses on protecting and growing family wealth. Caprock advocates for their clients...

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Sept. 17, 2020

#117 - An Example of a Reluctant (& Successful) Mission-Driven Entrep…

✏️ 🌍 🎬 πŸ“ˆ What is a "reluctant" entrepreneur? Many socially-focused entrepreneurs who label themselves as reluctant fear a removal from the company’s original purpose. This hesitancy doesn’t make any entrepreneur less passionate about...

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Sept. 15, 2020

#116 - The Family Owned Company Fighting Climate Change by Achieving …

⭐️ πŸ“„ 🌍 🎬 πŸ“ˆ In today's episode, we're speaking with Rebecca Hamilton, Co-CEO of Badger Balm. Badger Balm is a family-owned conscious personal care brand with a commitment to pure ingredients and eco-friendly practices. Over the...

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Sept. 10, 2020

#115 - Community Update: August 2020

✏️ 🌍 🎬 πŸ“ˆ Thanks to some inspiration from friends (Anders Ankarlid of ), I'll be giving more inside looks at how the Grow Ensemble community is evolving over time. I want to share everything we learn, apply, and test …

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Sept. 8, 2020

#114 - An Impact-Driven Healthcare Entrepreneur: Dr. Lana Joseph-Ford…

⭐️ πŸ“„ 🌍 🎬 πŸ“ˆ In today's episode, we welcome Dr. Lana Joseph-Ford to the show. As a young girl, Dr. Lana Joseph-Ford suffered from hearing difficulties and a speech impediment, and she was bullied as a product of it. …

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Sept. 3, 2020

#113 - How a Costa Rican Surf & Yoga Camp Inspires More Responsible C…

Resources & Links: πŸŽ₯ 🌍 🎬 πŸ“ˆ In today's episode, we welcome the Co-Founders of Bodhi Surf + Yogaβ€”Adrianne Chandra Huff, Pilar Salazar, and Tristan Bays, along with Filmmaker Jazeen Hollings. Bodhi Surf + Yoga is a conscious...

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Sept. 1, 2020

#112 - Life Lessons & Strategies for Social Change with Amanda Tatter…

Resources & Links: ⭐️ πŸ“„ 🌍 🎬 πŸ“ˆ In today's episode, we welcome Amanda Tattersall to the show. Amanda is a multi-faceted and accomplished social entrepreneur, having headed many initiatives and worn many hats in the social...

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Aug. 27, 2020

#111 - Where to Find (and How to Land) Your Better-for-the-World Care…

✏️ 🌍 🎬 πŸ“ˆ For previous generations, the definition of β€œdream job” looked a little different than it does for people today. While health care, pension plans, and a 401K are certainly sought-after job qualities for anyone, many people...

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Aug. 25, 2020

#110 - The Power of Philanthropy in Business: 2,700+ Businesses on a …

Resources & Links: ⭐️ πŸ“„ 🌍 🎬 πŸ“ˆ In today's episode, we welcome Masami Sato, CEO & Founder of B1G1 to the show. is a global giving initiative that has grown into a global movement. B1G1 helps businesses embed...

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Aug. 20, 2020

#109 - Socially Responsible Banks: Who You Should (and Shouldn't) Ban…

✏️ 🌍 🎬 πŸ“ˆ As the community around social enterprise and conscious consumerism continues to gain momentum, there is one unavoidable (but often shamefully avoided) component to the whole movement: where is the money coming from when we vote...

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Aug. 11, 2020

#106 - The Global Water Crisis: How to Provide Access to Clean Water …

Resources & Links: ⭐️ πŸ“„ 🌍 🎬 πŸ“ˆ In the latest episode of the podcast, we welcome James Leitner, Founder & Executive Director of MissionCleanWater. MissionCleanWater is a nonprofit working to provide clean water and...

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Aug. 6, 2020

#105 - Where Did Conscious Consumerism Come From & What's Its Role in…

✏️ 🌍 🎬 πŸ“ˆ From food and clothing to consumer electronics and vehicles, purchasing the things we need and want has always been an inevitable part of our everyday lives. But what are the implications of buying something? Its impact …

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July 30, 2020

#103 - 5 MUST Read Books for the Social Entrepreneur & Changemaker

✏️ 🌍 🎬 πŸ“ˆ What’s better than a new book, right? Maybe a new book that also challenges you to take a more critical look at the environmental and social problems around you and inspires you to change the world? …

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July 28, 2020

#102 - What is Storytelling & Why is it So Important for Social Entre…

Resources & Links: ⭐️ πŸ“„ 🌍 🎬 πŸ“ˆ In this episode, we're chatting with Adam Force, Co-Founder of Change Creator. is a media company that empowers conscious entrepreneurs to change the status quo through the power of...

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July 23, 2020

#101 - How Social Enterprises Can Scale Impact Through Corporate Part…

Resources & Links: ⭐️ πŸ“„ 🌍 🎬 πŸ“ˆ In episode 101, we chat with Mark Horoszowski, CEO & Co-Founder of . Originally an organization seeking to shift the perspective and priorities of professionals interested in volunteering...

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July 21, 2020

#100 - 10(0) Podcast Tips for Purpose-Driven Businesses & Nonprofits

Resources & Links: ✏️ 🌍 🎬 πŸ“ˆ We launched in January 2019. Now, just a little over a year and a half later, we’ve hit the 100 episode milestone! This podcast has become much of the β€˜base’ from which we …

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July 16, 2020

#99 - What Makes For a (Truly) Socially Responsible Company?

Resources & Links: ✏️ 🌍 🎬 πŸ“ˆ We can say so-long to the days when social impact was reserved for volunteers and nonprofit organizations. As consumers become more and more concerned with social and environmental issues we face in...

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July 14, 2020

#98 - How to Start, Fund, & Grow a Social Enterprise with Tom Dawkins…

Resources & Links: πŸ“„ 🌍 🎬 πŸ“ˆ In the latest episode, we chat with Tom Dawkins, CEO & co-founder of . StartSomeGood is a global crowdfunding platform and education provider for social good projects. Tom has a plethora of...

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