Capitalism for Good

Today we have Britt Hyatt, Founder of Pop Impact Co. Britt was one of the shout outs from the conversation with Erin & Kate, Founders of Little Blue Cart & Little Blue Market.She has this very cool, transparent, and open policy about her values and the kinds of people she wants to work with. She puts it right on her website that she’s down with kind folks of all kinds, but is not down with the ideologies of government leaders focused on dividing communities. In her words: "I do SEO + website design for humans of all gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions sizes and abilities. I do not and will not ever support the efforts of the current administration and the divisiveness they stand for. If this is not something you agree with, we will not work together." So obviously with the stamp of approval of Erin & Kate + her website, I knew she'd be a good fit and have some really great perspectives to share. And boy did she! We talk about leaving a corporate job that left her feeling like she wasn’t being a good mom & worker at the same time (hi, hello, who else can relate to this?), we talk burnout, we talk launching multiple businesses, we talk about the evolution of partners, we talk about red flags & green flags for clients & partners, she gives some really great shout outs. And most of all, we talk about one of my favorite takeaways of this which is that kind attracts kind. Find Pop Impact Co.:WebsiteFacebookInstagramShout out to: Kelsey from Launch Your DaydreamTabitha from Winston & MainLinks:Little Blue CartLittle Blue MarketRising Tide SocietyP.S. Please consider taking this quick survey to provide your feedback: https://forms.gle/Fmkmb84cqCZFBTUL6All the ways to find, follow, & support the Capitalism for Good podcast: Apple Podcasts | Bluesky | Capitalism for Good’s Between the Interviews Podcast | Patreon | Company Mentions | Email | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | The Store, by CFG | TikTok | YouTube

Aram & Olin, Founders of MasayaCo & Masaya Homes. These are two companies focused on sustainable made furniture and homes that are actively reforesting Nicaragua to fight climate change.  2 founders2 sustainable brands2 intertwined stories2 episodes 1 common goal to reforest NicaraguaFind MasayaCo:WebsiteFacebookInstagramPinterestTikTokYouTubeFind Masaya Homes: WebsiteFacebookInstagramShout out to: Peace CorpsUniversity of Vancouver’s Brock CommonsMichael Green ArchitectureEarth Island Institute (David Brower)Morgan’s Rock Hotel (Clemente Pomson)Olin’s DadAll the ways to find, follow, & support the Capitalism for Good podcast: Apple Podcasts | Bluesky | Capitalism for Good’s Between the Interviews Podcast | Patreon | Company Mentions | Email | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | Substack | The Store, by CFG | TikTok | YouTubeThe Capitalism for Good Podcast is all about how we make and spend our money to benefit the greater good (and how that benefits us right back). We are on a mission to do 100 interviews with business leaders about how they are using their businesses, both small and large, to make a positive impact in their internal and external communities. This is the intersection of money, time, energy, and bandwidth considering how to balance these for now and for the future.Capitalism for Good is all about community, giveback (we donate 10% of profits to a monthly nonprofit through the Community Giveback Partner initiative), business, leaders, founders, owners...you know just folks using business to give back to the communities, prioritize employees, build better culture, make and use sustainable materials, encourage intentional consumerism, and more.We love small businesses, local businesses, businesses run by underrepresented leaders, businesses supporting other businesses, folks making against the grain business and financial decisions, sustainable business, ethical businesses, businesses prioritizing quality and curated experiences, and businesses that encourage you to practice intentional consumerism. We love talking about using capitalism for good.Capitalism for Good talks to business leaders about how they got to where they are, what drives them to make decisions that prioritize people, advice and examples of why supporting community supports the business back, and the impact that business has on the greater community. Then we end with a final question, "who is another business or leader that you see doing things the right way that deserves a shout out," because we believe in recognizing the hard work and intentional decisions of others, even if it's our competition. Because that's what makes us all better. That's how we build better community. That's using Capitalism for Good.Ad-free episodes can be accessed through paid subscription at Patreon.com/CapitalismForGood (options starting at $1).Capitalism for Good has a touchy feely introspective sister project called Bittersweet Paradox all about how the darkest of times and the lightest of times can exist simultaneously through both a Writing Club and a Podcast. The Capitalism for Green (The Refill Shop Podcast) puts the entrepreneurial lessons learned in Capitalism for Good into action in real time while opening and operating a local sustainable refillery.Apple Podcasts | Bluesky | Capitalism for Good’s Between the Interviews Podcast | Patreon | Company Mentions | Email | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | Substack | The Store, by CFG | TikTok | YouTube** Business leadership interviews made for those with a tendency to critique capitalism (primarily late-state capitalism outcomes), folks considering creative business strategies, those with a passion for entrepreneurship, folks looking for leadership insights, and all of us customers out there looking to feel good about how and where we're spending our money (especially those advocating to vote with your dollar).

Aram & Olin, Founders of MasayaCo & Masaya Homes. These are two companies focused on sustainable made furniture and homes that are actively reforesting Nicaragua to fight climate change.  2 founders2 sustainable brands2 intertwined stories2 episodes 1 common goal to reforest NicaraguaFind MasayaCo:WebsiteFacebookInstagramPinterestTikTokYouTubeFind Masaya Homes: WebsiteFacebookInstagramShout out to: Peace CorpsUniversity of Vancouver’s Brock CommonsMichael Green ArchitectureEarth Island Institute (David Brower)Morgan’s Rock Hotel (Clemente Pomson)Olin’s DadAll the ways to find, follow, & support the Capitalism for Good podcast: Apple Podcasts | Bluesky | Capitalism for Good’s Between the Interviews Podcast | Patreon | Company Mentions | Email | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | Substack | The Store, by CFG | TikTok | YouTubeThe Capitalism for Good Podcast is all about how we make and spend our money to benefit the greater good (and how that benefits us right back). We are on a mission to do 100 interviews with business leaders about how they are using their businesses, both small and large, to make a positive impact in their internal and external communities. This is the intersection of money, time, energy, and bandwidth considering how to balance these for now and for the future.Capitalism for Good is all about community, giveback (we donate 10% of profits to a monthly nonprofit through the Community Giveback Partner initiative), business, leaders, founders, owners...you know just folks using business to give back to the communities, prioritize employees, build better culture, make and use sustainable materials, encourage intentional consumerism, and more.We love small businesses, local businesses, businesses run by underrepresented leaders, businesses supporting other businesses, folks making against the grain business and financial decisions, sustainable business, ethical businesses, businesses prioritizing quality and curated experiences, and businesses that encourage you to practice intentional consumerism. We love talking about using capitalism for good.Capitalism for Good talks to business leaders about how they got to where they are, what drives them to make decisions that prioritize people, advice and examples of why supporting community supports the business back, and the impact that business has on the greater community. Then we end with a final question, "who is another business or leader that you see doing things the right way that deserves a shout out," because we believe in recognizing the hard work and intentional decisions of others, even if it's our competition. Because that's what makes us all better. That's how we build better community. That's using Capitalism for Good.Ad-free episodes can be accessed through paid subscription at Patreon.com/CapitalismForGood (options starting at $1).Capitalism for Good has a touchy feely introspective sister project called Bittersweet Paradox all about how the darkest of times and the lightest of times can exist simultaneously through both a Writing Club and a Podcast. The Capitalism for Green (The Refill Shop Podcast) puts the entrepreneurial lessons learned in Capitalism for Good into action in real time while opening and operating a local sustainable refillery.Apple Podcasts | Bluesky | Capitalism for Good’s Between the Interviews Podcast | Patreon | Company Mentions | Email | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | Substack | The Store, by CFG | TikTok | YouTube** Business leadership interviews made for those with a tendency to critique capitalism (primarily late-state capitalism outcomes), folks considering creative business strategies, those with a passion for entrepreneurship, folks looking for leadership insights, and all of us customers out there looking to feel good about how and where we're spending our money (especially those advocating to vote with your dollar).

Julia Donagrandi-Myers is the Founder & Owner of Loof’n Round Gardens in Cleveland, Tennessee. The garden provides a 360 degree experience of loofah from producing scrubs, balms, salves, oils, teas, skincare, and more to attracting visitors wanting a tour or workshop where visitors can pick out and create their own loofah scrub. Even the scraps are sold to local animal owners in an effort to reduce waste while providing a natural alternative to common plastic products.Alright. That’s enough. Let’s go leave this place better than we found it. Find Loof’n Round Gardens:WebsiteFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTubeShout out to: Ruddles Bread & BookLinks:Full Circle RefilleryFarmers on FirstAll the ways to find, follow, & support the Capitalism for Good podcast: Apple Podcasts | Bluesky | Capitalism for Good’s Between the Interviews Podcast | Patreon | Company Mentions | Email | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | The Store, by CFG | TikTok | YouTubeThe Capitalism for Good Podcast is all about how we make and spend our money to benefit the greater good (and how that benefits us right back). We are on a mission to do 100 interviews with business leaders about how they are using their businesses, both small and large, to make a positive impact in their internal and external communities. This is the intersection of money, time, energy, and bandwidth considering how to balance these for now and for the future.Capitalism for Good is all about community, giveback (we donate 10% of profits to a monthly nonprofit through the Community Giveback Partner initiative), business, leaders, founders, owners...you know just folks using business to give back to the communities, prioritize employees, build better culture, make and use sustainable materials, encourage intentional consumerism, and more.We love small businesses, local businesses, businesses run by underrepresented leaders, businesses supporting other businesses, folks making against the grain business and financial decisions, sustainable business, ethical businesses, businesses prioritizing quality and curated experiences, and businesses that encourage you to practice intentional consumerism. We love talking about using capitalism for good.Capitalism for Good talks to business leaders about how they got to where they are, what drives them to make decisions that prioritize people, advice and examples of why supporting community supports the business back, and the impact that business has on the greater community. Then we end with a final question, "who is another business or leader that you see doing things the right way that deserves a shout out," because we believe in recognizing the hard work and intentional decisions of others, even if it's our competition. Because that's what makes us all better. That's how we build better community. That's using Capitalism for Good.Ad-free episodes can be accessed through paid subscription at Patreon.com/CapitalismForGood (options starting at $1).Capitalism for Good has a touchy feely introspective sister project called Bittersweet Paradox all about how the darkest of times and the lightest of times can exist simultaneously through both a Writing Club and a Podcast. The Capitalism for Green (The Refill Shop Podcast) puts the entrepreneurial lessons learned in Capitalism for Good into action in real time while opening and operating a local sustainable refillery.Apple Podcasts | Bluesky | Capitalism for Good’s Between the Interviews Podcast | Patreon | Company Mentions | Email | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | Substack | The Store, by CFG | TikTok | YouTube** Business leadership interviews made for those with a tendency to critique capitalism (primarily late-state capitalism outcomes), folks considering creative business strategies, those with a passion for entrepreneurship, folks looking for leadership insights, and all of us customers out there looking to feel good about how and where we're spending our money.

Erin Fangmann and Kate Marsh Lord, Founders of Little Blue Cart & Little Blue Market (Interview 48/100) a curated directory and marketplace of vetted, values-aligned small businesses and service providers.Find Little Blue Cart & Little Blue Market:Little Blue Cart WebsiteLittle Blue Market WebsiteFacebookInstagramPinterestThreadsTikTokShout out to: Britt at Pop Impact Co.Allison at Activist SkincareALL of the kind business owners that are part of the Little Blue Cart & Little Blue Market Community!All the ways to find, follow, & support the Capitalism for Good podcast: Apple Podcasts | Bluesky | Capitalism for Good’s Between the Interviews Podcast | Patreon | Company Mentions | Email | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | The Store, by CFG | TikTok | YouTubeThe Capitalism for Good Podcast is all about how we make and spend our money to benefit the greater good (and how that benefits us right back). We are on a mission to do 100 interviews with business leaders about how they are using their businesses, both small and large, to make a positive impact in their internal and external communities. This is the intersection of money, time, energy, and bandwidth considering how to balance these for now and for the future.Capitalism for Good is all about community, giveback (we donate 10% of profits to a monthly nonprofit through the Community Giveback Partner initiative), business, leaders, founders, owners...you know just folks using business to give back to the communities, prioritize employees, build better culture, make and use sustainable materials, encourage intentional consumerism, and more.We love small businesses, local businesses, businesses run by underrepresented leaders, businesses supporting other businesses, folks making against the grain business and financial decisions, sustainable business, ethical businesses, businesses prioritizing quality and curated experiences, and businesses that encourage you to practice intentional consumerism. We love talking about using capitalism for good.Capitalism for Good talks to business leaders about how they got to where they are, what drives them to make decisions that prioritize people, advice and examples of why supporting community supports the business back, and the impact that business has on the greater community. Then we end with a final question, "who is another business or leader that you see doing things the right way that deserves a shout out," because we believe in recognizing the hard work and intentional decisions of others, even if it's our competition. Because that's what makes us all better. That's how we build better community. That's using Capitalism for Good.Ad-free episodes can be accessed through paid subscription at Patreon.com/CapitalismForGood (options starting at $1).Capitalism for Good has a touchy feely introspective sister project called Bittersweet Paradox all about how the darkest of times and the lightest of times can exist simultaneously through both a Writing Club and a Podcast. The Capitalism for Green (The Refill Shop Podcast) puts the entrepreneurial lessons learned in Capitalism for Good into action in real time while opening and operating a local sustainable refillery.Apple Podcasts | Bluesky | Capitalism for Good’s Between the Interviews Podcast | Patreon | Company Mentions | Email | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | Substack | The Store, by CFG | TikTok | YouTube** Business leadership interviews made for those with a tendency to critique capitalism (primarily late-state capitalism outcomes), folks considering creative business strategies, those with a passion for entrepreneurship, folks looking for leadership insights, and all of us customers out there looking to feel good about how and where we're spending our money (especially those advocating to vote with your dollar).

Emma Smith is the Founder & Owner of Zimt Chocolates, a Canadian, organic, vegan chocolate company based in Vancouver, British Columbia and is #47 in our series of 100 business leaders making a positive impact on their community. Find Zimt ChocolatesWebsiteFacebookInstagramTikTokShout out to: Chef Babette DavisMeg Kelly, Co-Founder of Learn VeganicsAll the ways to find, follow, & support the Capitalism for Good podcast: Apple Podcasts | Bluesky | Capitalism for Good’s Between the Interviews Podcast | Patreon | Company Mentions | Email | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | The Store, by CFG | TikTok | YouTube

Today we have Devra Gartenstein, Founder of Patty Pan Cooperative in Seattle, Washington. I found her through Local Yokels (Owner Amber Whittenberg was on episode 44). Patty Pan Cooperative is a local farmers market business whose food is also found through Local Yokels. This is a worker owned cooperative business model functioning like a small mini-democracy in its function. She’s a bit of an expert in entrepreneurship & worker cooperatives. She also has a background in philosophy which we talk about along with her take on community as well as her advice for starting out, staying afloat, and staying stable.Find Patty Pan CooperativeWebsiteFacebookInstagramShout out to: The Good Food CFOLinksU.S. Federation for Worker Cooperatives South Mountain CompanyAll the ways to find, follow, & support the Capitalism for Good podcast: Apple Podcasts | Bluesky | Capitalism for Good’s Between the Interviews Podcast | Patreon | Company Mentions | Email | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | The Store, by CFG | TikTok | YouTube

Today we have Amy Payne, Owner of TwoGuys Brewing in Wyoming, Michigan. This is a local Grand Rapids gastropub with the goal of giving away 100 free meals a day to community members + over 2,000 free period pouches in schools. This is how you show up for you community.Find TwoGuys BrewingWebsiteFacebookInstagramVenmo = @TwoGuysBrewing (NOT the one with two g's — that one's a scam)Shout out to: The Mitten Brewing Co.Mitten FoundationAmore Trattoria ItalianaLinksHand2HandFood HugsAll the ways to find, follow, & support the Capitalism for Good podcast: Apple Podcasts | Bluesky | Capitalism for Good’s Between the Interviews Podcast | Patreon | Company Mentions | Email | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | The Store, by CFG | TikTok | YouTube