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17. How supporting entrepreneurs transforms communities
23:57||Season 2, Ep. 17Why don’t Black and brown entrepreneurs have the same access and opportunities as their wealthy, white counterparts? How can access, opportunity and support empower these entrepreneurs so that their great ideas are able to thrive and make a difference in the world?Jay Bailey is the President and CEO of the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs. When we sat down in Aspen, we talked about how access is the key to empowering entrepreneurs and how RICE is building that access.Learn more about B Lab at www.bcorporation.netLearn more about Danone North America at Danonenorthamerica.com.Subscribe to our podcast. Rate and leave us a review.Produced by Hueman Group Media.
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16. How leaders create legacies that last
28:27||Season 2, Ep. 16What is philanthropy’s role in finding the next world-changing great leader? What if the solutions to some of the world's biggest problems are out there, but they just need a little help scaling? Anne Welsh McNulty is the co-founder and president of the John P. and Anne Welsh McNulty Foundation. When we sat down in Aspen, we talked about impact centered leadership, what moral courage means and how the McNulty Foundation is helping develop some of the next great problem solvers.Learn more about B Lab at www.bcorporation.netLearn more about Danone North America at Danonenorthamerica.com.Subscribe to our podcast. Rate and leave us a review.Produced by Hueman Group Media.15. How business purpose drives progress
27:41||Season 2, Ep. 15Why does purpose matter? How can for profit companies have a positive impact on their communities? How are purpose and profit linked? Rob Falzon is Vice Chair at Prudential Financial and a Member of the Board of Directors and Lata Reddy is Senior Vice President of Inclusive Solutions. When we sat down in Aspen, we talked about impact investing, community work, and balancing purpose in the financial sector. Learn more about B Lab at www.bcorporation.netLearn more about Danone North America at Danonenorthamerica.com.Subscribe to our podcast. Rate and leave us a review.Produced by Hueman Group Media.14. How can we change the way society approaches nutrition
30:33||Season 2, Ep. 14How are food and justice linked? How can we change the way our society approaches nutrition? How can businesses and individuals be a part of that?Maya Feller is a nationally recognized, registered dietician-nutritionist who brings a culturally sensitive approach to her work. Curt Ellis is the CEO of FoodCorps, a nonprofit focused on food justice and education. When I sat down with the two of them in Aspen, we talked about how to infuse culture, connection, and community into food.Learn more about B Lab at www.bcorporation.netLearn more about Danone North America at Danonenorthamerica.com.Check out System Catalysts.Subscribe to our podcast. Rate and leave us a review.Produced by Hueman Group Media.13. How to take a solutions based approach to climate change
27:24||Season 2, Ep. 13As we increasingly witness the effects of climate change, what can we expect for the future of our planet? How can we mitigate these harmful effects? What is the importance of coming together to find solutions?Greg Gershuny is the Executive Director of the Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Program, – and co-director of Aspen Ideas Climate. When we sat down in Aspen, he underscored the importance of convening. He says coming together to drive solutions and change creates the greatest impact.Learn more about B Lab at www.bcorporation.netLearn more about Danone North America at Danonenorthamerica.com.Check out System Catalysts.Subscribe to our podcast. Rate and leave us a review.Produced by Hueman Group Media.12. How do business leaders create impact?
24:02||Season 2, Ep. 12How are for-profit companies changing the way businesses operate to benefit people and the planet? What challenges do they face along the way? How is B Corp certification helping? Melanie Chow is the Vice President of Mission and Sustainability at Danone. When we sat down in Aspen, we had an honest conversation about how Danone is grap-pling with creating impact in an agricultural industry that demands innovation and effort.Danone North America is one of the world’s largest Certified B Corporations and we’ve partnered with them to bring you this live series from the Aspen Ideas Festival.Learn more about B Lab at www.bcorporation.netLearn more about Danone North America at Danonenorthamerica.com. Subscribe to our podcast. Rate and leave us a review.Produced by Hueman Group Media.11. We’re Heading to the 2023 Aspen Ideas Festival with Danone
01:45||Season 2, Ep. 11Driving positive impact for people and the planet takes collaboration, innovation, and inspiration. In this special series, B Lab’s Forces for Good is featuring live conversations from the 2023 Aspen Ideas Festival. In partnership with Danone North America, one of the largest Certified B Corporations, this podcast will share groundbreaking ideas and stories about putting purpose into action. From inclusive nutrition to reimagined models of leadership in business , learn about the solutions that help address some of the toughest societal and environmental challenges of our time.Join host Irving Chan Gomez (Growth and Partnerships at B Lab Global) as he interviews experts and leaders from some of the world’s most remarkable nonprofits and businesses attending this year’s Aspen Ideas Festival. If you’ll be at the Aspen Ideas Festival, come say hi! We’ll be in the Danone tent in The Grove on June 28th and 29th. Even if you’re not heading to Aspen, look out for our special series coming soon!This series is produced by our Webby-winning partner, Hueman Group Media.