Rebooting Capitalism is a podcast that digs into why traditional capitalism is broken and what people are doing to fix it.
We hope our guests and topics will inform and inspire others to use business as a force for good.
Episodes
Ep #55: The Impact Leader Growth Mindset with Andy Scott
Andy Scott is an Executive Coach, Senior Advisor, and mastermind/peer group leader for CEOs and leadership teams of purpose-driven startups and non-profits. He has over 25 years of experience as a founder, executive, advisor, mentor, coach, investor, and board member in multiple sectors, and he specializes in coaching entrepreneurs with a strong social purpose to help them overcome inevitable chaos, set goals, grow faster, make tough decisions and achieve their missions. He joins me to share his experiences and dive deeper into the impact leader growth mindset.
Ep #54: Air Protein: Creating Meat from Thin Air with Dr. Lisa Dyson of Kiverdi
Dr. Lisa Dyson is a scientist, physicist, and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Kiverdi, a biotechnology company that uses carbon transformation technology to develop sustainable products for commercial applications in agriculture, plastics, and biodegradable materials. She joins me this week to talk more about her new product, Air Protein, and how it is changing the future of the food and agricultural industries.
Ep #53: Women are the Key to Solving Climate Change with Lara Dickinson
Lara Dickinson is the executive director and co-founder of OSC2. She has been in the natural products industry for over 25 years and is passionate about not just creating an impact but leaving a legacy in a way that’s meaningful. She brings CEOs together to help each other as purpose-driven companies and challenge each other to build lasting, impactful legacies.
Ep #52: The Benefits of Fairtrade Certification with Carlos Urmeneta
Carlos Urmeneta is the Director of Commercial Partnerships at Fairtrade America, the most recognized ethical label in the world. Fairtrade changes the way trade works by prioritizing better prices, decent working conditions, and a fair deal for farmers and workers in the global south. It creates opportunities for these people and Carlos joins me to share more this week.
Ep #51: Sustainability in the Textile Industry with Graham Stewart of Fibre52
Graham Stewart is the Executive Vice-President of Fibre52, a revolutionary company in the fabric industry. Their patent-pending prepare for dye (PFD) and dye technology is cost-effective, low-impact, and eco-conscious and retains cotton’s natural properties resulting in a stronger, kinder fabric. He joins me this week to share his career journey in the textile industry, how he got into the sustainable side of cotton, and what Fibre52 is all about.
Ep #50: Upcycling Your Food Waste with Marina Duchesneau from the Upcycled Food Association
Marina Duchesneau is the Global Business Development Manager for the Upcycled Food Association, a non-profit focused on fighting food waste and driving change. She has been obsessed with food and the environment from an early age and has really followed her passion in her career. She has a passion for food and making the biggest positive environmental impact possible, and she joins me this week to share more about the incredible work the Upcycled Food Association does in the world.
Ep #49: Making the Switch to Recycled Plastic with Phil Shuttlewood from Social Plastic
Plastic Bank is a social, economic, and environmental enterprise designed to build and support ethical recycling ecosystems in underdeveloped communities. Phil Shuttlewood joins me to share more about their work in areas with high levels of pollution, poverty, and unemployment and how they fight to educate people on plastic pollution in oceans while simultaneously working to resolve high poverty levels in developing countries.
Ep #48: ESG & Sustainability Trends with Julien Gervereau
Julien Gervereau is the Director of Sustainability here at Sensiba San Filippo and he works with me in our work to help businesses shift from shareholder to stakeholder-driven companies and make business a force for good. He joins me to talk all things ESG and sustainability.
Ep #47: The Truth About Eco Bitcoin Mining William Szamosszegi
William Szamosszegi is the CEO and founder of Sazmining Inc, a cryptocurrency mining developer and consulting firm whose platform makes it easy for anybody to start participating in bitcoin mining with renewable energy or carbon-negative energy sources. He joins me this week to share why he truly believes bitcoin mining improves the way humanity relates to energy and money and why the mainstream narrative around bitcoin mining is disconnected from the truth of it.
Ep #46: Finding Investors for Your Mission with Bahruz Mammadov
Bahruz Mammadov is the CEO and Co-founder of BERKM, a materials company that uses clay-based additives to reduce the use of single-use plastics from about 3.8 million to 4.8 billion pounds each year. He is a serial entrepreneur with a focus on chemical materials and the chemical materials space, and BERKM is his 3rd project. This week, he joins me to share his journey of building a purpose-driven company, how he was able to raise awareness for his mission, and how he was able to find investors for his company.
Episode #45— How to Use Your Brand for Advocacy with Brad Flowers of Bullhorn Creative
Brad Flowers is the Co-Founder and Partner at Bullhorn Creative, a certified B-Corp business-to-business branding agency. He joins me this week to share how companies can authentically use their brand for advocacy without seeming like they’re jumping on the brandwagon or greenwashing, and we’re diving deeper into all things brand advocacy.
Episode #44 — Becoming a Climate-Neutral Certified Company with Jamie Richards of Eva NYC
Jamie Richards is the Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Leader at Eva NYC. Jamie led Eva NYC to being certified as a Climate-Neutral company and is sharing the things she learned and some of her tips and tricks. In this episode, we discuss what it really means to be Climate-Neutral Certified, the things that you might not have thought about when it comes to your environmental impact, and how to start small and build your process for gathering the necessary data to become a Climate-Neutral Certified company.
Episode #43 — Your Salad’s Supply Chain with Eddy Badrina
Eddy Badrina is the CEO of Eden Green Technology, a vertical farming company that helps the world sustainably grow large amounts of food using less land, water, and energy. With an approach of “Silicon Valley thinking but mainstream America pricing,” their goal is to ensure that everybody everywhere can experience affordable, locally grown food. They are changing the way we farm our food and feed local communities, and Eddy joins me this week to share more about the impact they are creating in their business.
Episode #42 — Climate & Sustainability-Related Disclosures
Many of you have seen a lot of buzz about the SEC’s new rulings for public companies. These new rules require public companies to list their climate disclosures on registration statements, financial statements, and period reports. These rules will affect business owners, CFOs, and accountants – particularly audit folks – among many more.
Episode #41 — Benefit Corporations with Jonathan Storper
Jonathan Storper, Partner at Hanson Bridgett
Jonathan Storper is a corporate transactions attorney and has been practicing law for over 35 years. He formed the first certified B-corp law firm, Hanson Bridgett, and had a hand in crafting the benefit corporation guidelines. He joins me this week to share how he got involved in benefit corporations and the history of how it all started.
Episode #40 — Open Hiring with Joe Kenner
Joe Kenner, President and CEO of Greyston Bakery in New York
Joe Kenner is the president and CEO of Greyston Bakery in New York, a company known for its unique open hiring model, where no resume is needed to apply and employees are chosen from a list they are placed on when they sign up. Joe became CEO of Greyston in April 2020, right at the beginning of the pandemic, and joins me this week to share more about his experiences with the open hiring model and how it creates a life-changing impact for folks who want to work.
Episode #39 — Making THE Simple Switch with Rachel Kois
Rachel Kois, Founder & CEO of Simple Switch
Rachel Kois is the founder and CEO of Simple Switch, an online marketplace for ethical and sustainable shopping and an eco-friendly alternative to Amazon. Labeled “Amazon with a heart”, Simple Switch is a way for you to shop easily online for anything you need, while spending money in alignment with your values. Its mission is to make the normal online shopping we do be a force for good in the world, and make the idea of people voting with their dollar easily accessible to everyone, not just those who are more ecologically conscious.
Episode #38 — Battling Pain & Shame in Society with Sadie Lincoln
Sadie Lincoln, Co-founder & CEO of barre3
Sadie Lincoln is the co-founder and CEO of barre3, a fitness company focused on teaching people to be balanced in body and empowered from within. What started as a workout has blossomed into a full-blown movement made up of millions of people focused on body positivity, being empowered, and redefining what success in fitness means. Tune in this week as we dive into pain and shame, and hopefully come out on the other side with love and acceptance.
Episode #37 — Banking Your Values with Felicia Manullang of Amalgamated Bank
Felicia Manullang, Vice President, Amalgamated Bank
Listen in this week and hear about how Amalgamated works, what makes Amalgamated 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 fair and equitable society.
Episode #36 — Treating Employees Well with Michelle Hirons
Michelle Hirons, Founder & CEO, HireRing
Listen in this week and hear how Michelle 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 for any other business owners looking to implement these things in their own companies.
Episode #35 — ESG Investing with Matthew Blume
Matthew Blume, Head of the ESG Research and Shareholder Advocacy at Pekin Hardy Strauss Wealth Management
In this episode Matthew gives us the lowdown on ESG investing, ESG rated funds, and the various socially responsible investing options. 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 investments.
Episode #34 — Sustainable Ranching with Jeanne Carver
Jeanne Carver, Shaniko Wool Company
In this episode, you’ll 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 of Shaniko Wool Company shares what she believes to be the future of sustainability and ranching and the impact of having a fully traceable, sustainably produced wool supply.
Episode #33 — Deep Purpose
Ranjay Gulati, Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and author of Deep Purpose: The Heart and Soul of High-Performance Companies
In this episode, Ranjay 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 frontline and how purpose can be pursued in a more thoughtful way that can transform businesses and leadership in general.
Episode #32 — Rooted for Good
Julien Gervreau, Vice President of Sustainability for Jackson Family Wines
In this episode, Julien 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 encourage buy-ins, and how to start a plan like this in your company. Business can be used as a force for good, and Jackson Family Wines is going above and beyond to demonstrate that.
Episode #31 — Growing Meat without Animals
Paul Shapiro, CEO of The Better Meat Co. and Author of Clean Meat
In 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 linked to future pandemic risks. This is a controversial topic, but I know you’ll leave this episode feeling more informed and intentional about what you make for dinner.
Episode #30 — Causing a Ripple Effect
Leo Bellis-Jones, founder of Ripl Goods
In 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 roof, and how his company is changing our reliance on the plastic water bottle.
Episode #29 — Accounting & Sustainability
Scott Anderson, CPA and Audit Partner at Sensiba San Filippo
In this episode, Scott 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 used and how implementing one of these frameworks will benefit your business right now and in the future.
Episode #28 — Save The Soil
Elizabeth Pearce, Founder and CEO of SymSoil
In this episode, Elizabeth 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 on topsoil for nearly all of the world’s food production, so if there was ever a time to get your hands dirty for a cause, this is it.
Episode #27 — Sustainable Data Security
Jenn Diesi, founder and owner of Geek Girl Tech
In this 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 without caring for your employees’ and clients’ data, so she’s sharing her advice for both business owners and consumers to improve their privacy and security efforts.
Episode #26 — Compost Responsibly
Lauren Olson, Zero Waste Manager at World Centric
In 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. The pandemic has made many of our eco-friendly habits harder to follow, but there are still things we can do to help the planet. 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 plastic pollution.
Episode #25 — If It’s Melted, It’s Ruined
Sean Greenwood, Grand Poobah of Public Relations at Ben & Jerry’s
In this episode, Sean 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 diverse, and how they use their platform to hold the government accountable. No company is perfect, but Ben & Jerry’s continues to set the bar high for sustainable businesses.
Episode #24 — Sustainable Supply Chains
Tim Greiner, Co-founder and Managing Director at Pure Strategies
In 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 working to create a more sustainable supply chain, and what you can do to start the shift today.
Episode #23 — We First Marketing
Simon Mainwaring, New York Times Bestselling author and CEO of We First.
In 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 aligned with the impact they want to have.
Episode #22 — All Good
Caroline Duell, Founder & CEO of All Good Products
In this episode, Caroline 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.
Episode #21 — Going Vegan
Miyoko Schinner, chef, restaurateur, author, and founder and owner of Miyoko’s Creamery
In 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 world. I hope this episode inspires you to look at your plate and question the impact it’s having.
Episode #20 — Sustainable Gifts for the Holidays
Jennifer Cantero, Director of Marketing & Sustainability at Sensiba San Filippo LLP
In 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 more than ever. Where will your dollars go this holiday season?
Episode #19 — Where Capitalism Went Wrong
Michael O’Leary and Warren Valdmanis, authors of Accountable: The Rise of Capitalism
In 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 us inside the fight to save capitalism from itself.
Episode #18 — Sustainable Development Goals
Laura Velez Villa, SDG Program Manager at B Lab
In 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.
Episode #17 — Sustainable and Just Economic Development
Rick Rybeck, attorney and director of Just Economics LLC
In 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 understand each parties’ stance on these issues. November is approaching, and Rick’s insights will come in handy when you’re looking over your local ballots.
Episode #16 — Modern Day Slavery in the Supply Chain
Justin Dillon, musician, author, activist, director of “Call + Response” and founder of FRDM
In 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 them, and how the people that change the world are usually the least qualified. If you’re a business owner rebuilding your supply chain after COVID, his episode is a must-listen.
Episode #15 — Reimagining Compensation Structures
John Sensiba, managing partner of Sensiba San Filippo LLP
In traditional compensation structures, sales-based businesses operate with an “eat what you kill” mentality. CEOs focus on maximizing ROI instead of leading with their hearts. Lately, there has been a shift in businesses who truly care about their clients and their culture by moving away from this mentality. In this episode, John Sensiba. share the reason SSF’s compensation model was turned on its head and a better, more sustainable model was born.
Episode #14 — Consuming Consciously & Intentionally
Robert Jones, founder of Cause Consumer
In this episode, Robert shares his story leading up to creating Cause Consumer and what excites him about the younger generation of conscious consumers. We talk about some of the amazing social enterprises Cause Consumer has highlighted and how consumers can effectively find brands like these to shop from. Robert shares why now is the time for businesses to focus on doing good and the power of your mindset when it comes to spending.
Episode #13 — Balancing Capital and Impact
Michael Whelchel, co-founder of Big Path Capital
In this episode, Michael shares his journey in the private equity field and what led him to co-found Big Path Capital. He talks about how traditional banks focus solely on transactions and closing, while most mission driven businesses have many other additional interests that are just as important. Michael gives his advice for impact companies to secure capital without sacrificing their missions and how impact investing may be the way to go.
Episode #12 — How to Talk About Culture with Nikki Lerner
Nikki Lerner, author, speaker and Culture Coach
In this episode, Nikki shares how leaders can bring discussions about culture and diversity into the workplace when they’re scared of messing up. She says it all starts with looking inward at your own lifestyle and working through the beliefs you’ve been ingrained with. By having these conversations, everyone on your team can feel heard, seen, and comfortable bringing their full selves to work.
Episode #11 — Good Is the New Cool with Afdhel Aziz
Afdhel Aziz, author of Good is the New Cool: Market Like You Give a Damn and Founder of Conspiracy of Love
In this episode, Afdhel shares how marketing has the ability to reshape the world by holding up voices and making brands take a stand instead of staying quiet. While the main purpose of business is to make money, we show brands and consumers why good is the new cool and the power of purpose.
Episode #10 — Doing Good Works
Jordan Bartlett and Scott Henderson, with Doing Good Works
Did you know that 50% of young people in foster care end up homeless or incarcerated after emancipation? Fostered youth are at the bottom of the resources totem pole, but these two business owners are working to change that.
Episode #9 — B Corp Certified
Andy Fyfe, with B Lab
Every dollar we spend is a vote. So how can we be sure that every purchase we make (from clothing to cleaning products to bank accounts) is ethical and sustainable? By checking if the company is B Corp certified.
Episode #8 — Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Ava Holliday and Aparna Rajagopal, co-founders of The Avarna Group
In this episode, Ava and Aparna talk about the importance of companies shifting to be more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. They’re sharing how to make these changes and the benefits companies can experience if they do. These conversations aren’t easy to have, but they’re necessary if we want to reboot business and reboot capitalism.
Episode #7 — Saying No to Plastic
Amy Gotliffe, the Vice President of Conservation at the Oakland Zoo
Every day, single-use plastics enter the ecosystem and impair the lives of animals in the sea and on land. Luckily, companies with a passion for conservation are taking a stand. This week, we’re joined by Amy Gotliffe, the VP of Conservation at the Oakland Zoo.
Episode #6 — Standing in Your Truth and Trusting Your Feet
Mark Brown, Business Coach & Author of Outward Bound Lessons to Live a Life of Leadership: To Serve, to Strive, and Not to Yield
The way we look at business leadership has been changing and will continue to change. The switch in company culture to be more empathetic has left many executives at a loss for how to adapt. This week, we’re joined by Mark Brown, executive business coach, to talk about how bosses can better lead their teams.
Episode #5 — Supporting Moringa Farmers Around the Globe
Lisa Curtis, CEO & Founder at Kuli Kuli Foods
Agriculture has a huge impact on the planet – we all have to eat, after all. And while right now a lot of the impact is negative, we can use agriculture to create positive changes for the planet and the many people who support themselves by tending it. This week, we’re joined by Lisa Curtis of Kuli Kuli Foods to talk about how her company is leading the way with this approach.
Episode #4 — Investing in Your Financial Future and the Future of the Planet
Lindsey Woodward, Financial Advisor at Abacus Wealth Partners
To create a sustainable future for both ourselves and our planet, we all need to put our money to good use. To talk about sustainable investing, we’re joined by Lindsey Woodward of Abacus Wealth Partners. Abacus Wealth Partners is a progressive financial services company committed to making the world a better place through investing. Abacus helps clients make the best use of their financial resources by investing in sustainable companies.
Episode #3 — Breaking New Ground with Compostable Food Packaging
Antione Ambert, Senior Director of Innovation and Sustainability of Alter Eco Foods
The issue of plastic pollution has become more acute in the past decade as we’ve all become more aware of the sheer amount of plastic ending up in our landfills and waterways. Businesses around the world are wondering how to reduce or eliminate packaging from their products, especially in the food industry where huge amounts of single-use plastic is used to protect food as its shipped all over the globe. Some companies are leading the way in revolutionizing food packaging, and we’re lucky to have one of them joining us in this episode.
Episode #2 — Revolutionizing Commercial Real Estate for Sustainability and Social Impact
Derek Hansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Mynt Systems
We are going to dig into energy efficiency, climate change and how businesses can upgrade their building’s performance to not only make the inhabitants of that building healthier and more comfort, but lessen their carbon footprint as well as save some serious cash in the process.
Episode #1 — Reforming Banking for the Greater Good
Kat Taylor, CEO and Co-Founder of Beneficial State Bank
We all know the banking systems is broken. 2008 is proof of that. If we are going to reboot capitalism to work for the common good, then banking is going to have to be one of the first business sectors to rebuild their reputation and trust. Kat and I are going to dig into the history of banking, where it went wrong and what changes are needed.
The Host
Jennifer Cantero
Jennifer brings more than 20 years of business and marketing experience to her role as Director of Marketing and Sustainability at Sensiba San Filippo, California’s first and only B Corp accounting firm. She is SSF’s B Corp champion, who led the firm’s B Corporation certification process and today leads the Firm’s B Corp Practice assisting clients with their B Corp certification journeys and sustainability stories.
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