Latest Sustainablecompanies Podcast Episodes
Ep #43: Your Salad’s Supply Chain with Eddy Badrina of Eden Green Technology
Rebooting Capitalism - August 23, 2022 06:00 - 49 minutesThe ability to get fresh produce at a reasonable price year-round is almost impossible for so many Americans, and this supply chain issue is a big problem. My guest today, Eddy Badrina, is working on a solution. He's the CEO of Eden Green Technology, a vertical farming company that helps the wor...
Ep #42: Climate & Sustainability-Related Disclosures
Rebooting Capitalism - August 09, 2022 06:00 - 16 minutesMany of you have seen a lot of buzz about the SEC’s new rulings for public companies. This week, I’m giving you an overview of what these rules are and what they’re going to mean for you and your business, or those businesses you work with. Hear why you need to start preparing for these rules an...
Ep #41: Benefit Corporations with Jonathan Storper of Hanson Bridgett
Rebooting Capitalism - July 26, 2022 06:00 - 34 minutesThis week, I'm joined by Jonathan Storper, attorney at the first certified B-corp law firm, Hanson Bridgett. Find out how he got involved in benefit corporations and the history of how it all started. Hear what a benefit corporation entity type is, why it’s so different from a C-corp or an S-Cor...
Ep #40: Open Hiring with Joe Kenner of Greyston Bakery
Rebooting Capitalism - July 12, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutesIn this episode, hear from Greyston Bakery's CEO Joe Kenner on their open hiring model, what it entails, and how its inclusive approach is a shining example of how business can be a force for good. Joe shares why he believes that open hiring is a revolutionary, radical new way of looking at work...
Ep #39: Making THE Simple Switch with Rachel Kois
Rebooting Capitalism - June 28, 2022 06:00 - 37 minutesThis week, I'm joined by Rachel Kois, the founder and CEO of Simple Switch, an online marketplace and eco-friendly alternative to Amazon. Hear how Simple Switch creates an equitable and impactful economy for all involved – from the folks making the products to the folks buying them – and why mak...
Ep #38: Battling Pain & Shame in Society with Sadie Lincoln of barre3
Rebooting Capitalism - June 14, 2022 06:00 - 24 minutesThis week, barre3 co-founder and CEO Sadie Lincoln joins me to discuss pain, shame, love and acceptance. This discussion may seem a little bit different to what you’re used to on the show, but hang with us because we’re showing you the social issues perpetuated by the fitness industry, and the c...
Ep #37: Banking Your Values with Felicia Manullang of Amalgamated Bank
Rebooting Capitalism - May 24, 2022 06:00 - 16 minutesTune in this week to hear from Felicia Manullang on what makes Amalgamated Bank different from other banks and how it shows hope for the banking world. Felicia shares what it means to bank your values, how Amalgamated creates a positive cycle with the funds deposited, and how it creates a more f...
Ep #36: Treating Employees Well with Michelle Hirons of HigherRing
Rebooting Capitalism - May 03, 2022 06:00 - 22 minutesListen in this week to hear how Michelle Hirons, the co-founder and CEO of HigherRing, treats employees well in her company and what she finds to be so fantastic about working in the purpose-driven space. Hear the ESOPs, 0% loans, and remediation programs she offers her employees, and her advice...
Ep #35: ESG Investing with Matthew Blume of Pekin Hardy
Rebooting Capitalism - March 22, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutesListen in this week as Matthew Blume of Pekin Hardy gives us the lowdown on ESG investing and ESG rated funds. He touches on which companies face more pressure to be transparent in their ESGs, which types of funds perform best, and he even shares some resources for learning about your current inv...
Ep #34: Sustainable Ranching with Jeanne Carver of Shaniko Wool Company
Rebooting Capitalism - March 08, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutesListen in this week and hear the incredible story of how a small, anonymous sheep ranch in Oregon wound up providing the wool that has been worn by the first lady of the United States and used in the official Olympic uniforms for Team USA. Jeanne Carver shares what she believes to be the future ...
Ep #33: Deep Purpose with Ranjay Gulati
Rebooting Capitalism - February 22, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutesIn this episode, Ranjay Gulati, shares his story of how he discovered what deep purpose is and how he began to look at his own organizational purpose. We discuss how companies can dedicate themselves more profoundly to purpose-driven leadership and use it to engage with employees on the frontlin...
Ep #32: Rooted for Good with Julien Gervreau of Jackson Family Wines
Rebooting Capitalism - September 28, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutesJulien Gervreau of Jackson Family Wines shares the four core pillars of the Rooted for Good plan, what will be achieved in each one, and how sustainability has been woven into the company’s culture. He gives some useful advice for getting everyone on your team on board for these goals, how to en...
Ep #31: Growing Meat without Animals with Paul Shapiro of The Better Meat Co.
Rebooting Capitalism - September 14, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutesIn this episode, Paul and I discuss the problems with eating animal meat, what alternatives are out there, and why making the shift doesn’t have to be black and white. Paul shares his wealth of knowledge on the link between global sustainability problems and animal meat, and how eating meat is l...
Ep #30: Causing a Ripple Effect with Leo Bellis-Jones of Ripl Goods
Rebooting Capitalism - August 24, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutesIn this episode, Leo shares his story of becoming disenchanted with the world of corporate advertising and what led him to leave that world and start Ripl Goods. We talk about what it was like launching a purpose-driven business during a pandemic, how his job satisfaction has gone through the ro...
Ep #29: Accounting and Sustainability with Scott Anderson of Sensiba San Filippo
Rebooting Capitalism - June 29, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutesScott, an Audit Partner at Sensiba San Filippo, and I dig into the importance of non-financial metrics and sustainability disclosures, the data these metrics provide businesses with, and how he helps businesses benchmark this data. We discuss the different sustainability frameworks currently use...
Ep #28: Save the Soil with Elizabeth Pearce of SymSoil
Rebooting Capitalism - May 25, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutesElizabeth shares why the diminishing layer of topsoil is a major concern not just for farmers, but for all humans. She explains the science behind regenerative agriculture and how we’re damaging the topsoil, as well as some ways that the average person can support regeneration efforts. We depend...
Ep #27: Sustainable Data Security with Jenn Diesi of Geek Girl Tech
Rebooting Capitalism - May 11, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutesIn today’s episode, Jenn shares why small businesses struggle to get sufficient data security and how they can access it, why she sees data security as a human right, and how everyday people can become better stewards of our privacy. Jenn believes you cannot be a socially conscious company witho...
Ep #26: Compost Responsibly with Lauren Olson of World Centric
Rebooting Capitalism - April 27, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutesIn this episode, Lauren and I dive into the evil world of single-use plastics and look at the alternatives in our ever-increasing takeout environment. Lauren shares best practices for knowing when to throw out an object, recycle it, or compost it, and what businesses can do today to reduce their...
Ep #25: If It’s Melted, It’s Ruined with Sean Greenwood of Ben & Jerry’s
Rebooting Capitalism - April 13, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutesSean and I discuss all the different ways Ben & Jerry’s is more than just a beloved ice cream business, and how it’s possible for a company to make a profit while doing the right thing. He shares some of the ways they’re working to make their supply chain more sustainable, their workforce more d...
Ep #24: Sustainable Supply Chains with Tim Greiner of Pure Strategies
Rebooting Capitalism - March 23, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutesIn this episode, find out why assessing your supply chain for sustainability is so important and how to decide which metrics to assess it for. Having this conversation with your suppliers can be challenging, so Tim shares how to make it easy and mutually beneficial. We talk about the benefits of...
Ep #23: We First Marketing with Simon Mainwaring
Rebooting Capitalism - March 09, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutesIn this episode, Simon breaks down how 2020 changed the world of business messaging and marketing, and why consumers are so distrustful of brands right now. He shares how businesses can be part of meaningful social conversations authentically and how to make their processes and culture more alig...
Ep #22: All Good with Caroline Duell
Rebooting Capitalism - February 09, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutesIn this episode, Caroline Duell shares her journey of becoming a business owner and why her company joined 1% for the Planet from the start. She explains all the benefits that come with joining 1%, and how All Good is working to help save the coral reefs, one sunscreen application at a time. ...
Ep #21: Going Vegan with Miyoko Schinner
Rebooting Capitalism - January 19, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutesIn this episode, Miyoko shares her story of becoming a plant-based entrepreneur and explains why going vegan is the most important lifestyle change we can make. She dives into the effects eating meat has on the planet, its species, and our health, and why vegans are the happiest people in the wo...
Ep #20: Sustainable Gifts for the Holidays
Rebooting Capitalism - November 24, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutesIn this episode, I challenge you to give more meaningful, ethical, and sustainable gifts this year. I share gift options from some of my favorite B Corp certified businesses as well as other companies that are taking steps to become more sustainable. After a year like 2020, your vote matters mor...
Ep #19: Where Capitalism Went Wrong with Michael O’Leary and Warren Valdmanis
Rebooting Capitalism - October 27, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutesIn this episode, Michael and Warren break down where it all went wrong for capitalism and why we’re on this path today. They share the different ways they believe the system needs to be reformed in order to improve the treatment of workers and actually enforce climate initiatives. They’re taking...
Ep #18: Sustainable Development Goals with Laura Velez Villa of B Lab
Rebooting Capitalism - October 13, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutesIn this episode, Laura shares what the 17 Sustainable Development Goals are all about, what they cover, and where we are globally in our progress towards them. We talk about how everyday people can contribute to positive change and how businesses can as well through B Corp Certification. If we w...
Ep #17: Sustainable and Just Economic Development with Rick Rybeck of Just Economics LLC.
Rebooting Capitalism - September 22, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutesIn this episode, Rick and I talk about the purpose and benefits of user and access fees, and how private money can actually help the community and infrastructure. He’s sharing some enlightening stories of how private and public money benefitted each other and the community, and why we need to un...
Ep #16: Modern Day Slavery in the Supply Chain with Justin Dillon of FRDM
Rebooting Capitalism - September 08, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutesIn this episode, Justin and I talk about how he went from rock and roll musician to anti-slavery activist. With over a decade working on this movement, Justin has a ton of experience seeing what will and won’t work to solve this problem. He shares why supply chains need a reboot, how to reboot t...
Ep #15: Reimagining Compensation Structures with John Sensiba of Sensiba San Filipo
Rebooting Capitalism - August 25, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutesIn this episode, John and I talk about the connection between compensation and a company’s culture, and how he helped create a better culture throughout the entire firm. He shares why an “eat what you kill” mentality doesn’t benefit your clients, and how the other partners and employees responde...
Ep #14: Consuming Consciously & Intentionally with Robert Jones of Cause Consumer
Rebooting Capitalism - July 28, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes120 million Americans will tell you that they are conscious consumers. They are willing to spend a little bit more from a company that is trying to make the world a better place. How can small businesses use this trend in consumerism to do good while making money? In this episode, Robert Jones...
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