BSuite Podcast

In Episode 9 of the BSuite, Anne interviews non-profit leaders and friends, Nini Meyer and Nibal Awad of Positive Tracks.

Positive Tracks’ mission is to equip young people ages 12-25 with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to change the world through physical activity. Anne, Nini, and Nibal explore the origins of Positive Tracks, break down what it means to “sweat for good,” and share inspiring stories about the youth participants who are getting out there and making a difference in their communities through inclusive athletic events.

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED

Positive Tracks: https://www.positivetracks.org/
Richardson Media Group: https://richardsonmediagroup.com/
Steve Blank’s 2011 Philadelphia University Commencement Speech: https://steveblank.com/2011/05/17/philadelphia-university-commencement-speech-%E2%80%93-may-15th-2011/
Madrid Marathon: https://rocknrollmadridrun.com/?lang=en
How Young People Are Changing Activism: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20220803-gen-z-how-young-people-are-changing-activism
Pain That Inspired a Fight for Life: http://www.positivetracks.org/pain-that-inspired-a-fight-for-life/

In this episode of the BSuite, Anne interviews Sonia Kowal, President of Zevin Asset Management, a socially responsible investment firm and certified B Corp that fosters positive change by helping individuals and institutions hold big businesses accountable, especially in relation to the climate crisis and social justice.

Anne and Sonia discuss:
-Sonia’s journey into socially responsible investment
-How investors can hold large corporations accountable
-How financial literacy can lead to activism
-How to find hope in the face of the climate crisis

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED

Zevin Asset Management [https://www.zevin.com/]

Invest for Better Group [https://investforbetter.org/]

Zevin Asset Management’s Shareholder Advocacy Guide [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d0cee8d37a63200017a0906/t/638a4f45f73d3342f72f0b78/1670008654746/Zevin+Asset+Management+Shareholder+Advocacy+Guide.pdf]

Activate Your Money: Invest to Grow Your Wealth and Build a Better World by Janine Firpo
[https://bookshop.org/p/books/activate-your-money-invest-to-grow-your-wealth-and-build-a-better-world-janine-firpo/18710921]

There is Nothing For You Here: Finding Opportunity in the Twenty-First Century by Fiona Hill
[https://bookshop.org/p/books/there-is-nothing-for-you-here-finding-opportunity-in-the-twenty-first-century-fiona-hill/18671866?ean=9780358574316&gclid=CjwKCAjw04yjBhApEiwAJcvNodCP7NoifAKL5fyCZ8NFmM3ceG9sJVBnSjyvKEsi6V3I06nXB0NfhBoCRfYQAvD_BwE]

The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson
[https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-ministry-for-the-future-kim-stanley-robinson/14532414?ean=9780316300148]

The BSuite Season 3 Episode 7: Strategies for Financial Sustainability with Charley Cummings of Walden Mutual Bank
[https://richardsonmediagroup.com/bsuite/podcast-episodes/bsuite-podcast-episodes-season-3-episode-7/]

Host Anne Richardson interviews Charley Cummings, CEO of Walden Mutual Bank, a cooperative bank that stewards change by supporting sustainable farms and food businesses.

Anne and Charley take a deep dive into:
- Sustainable alternatives to traditional banking models
- What goes into building a mutual bank from the ground up
- The hidden carbon impact of banking
- The process of adapting B Corp values to a financial institution
PLUS: how a kid from Cape Cod became a mission-driven leader in divergent industries of food and finance.

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED
[Walden Mutual Bank ] https://www.waldenmutual.com/
[Walden Local Meat] https://waldenlocalmeat.com/
[Richardson Media Group] https://richardsonmediagroup.com/
[B- Lab] https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/
[Case Study: Cape Wind Project] https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/case-study-cape-wind-project/
[Carbon Footprint Calculator] https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx
[The Overstory by Richard Powers] https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-overstory-richard-powers/17315941?ean=9780393356687

In this episode, we take a multi-generational look at the many roles women play throughout our personal and professional lives from the perspective of three industry leaders: our host Anne Richardson, Noelle Grattan of Five Line Creative, and Mariah Morgan of Stout Heart. While each of these woman represent a different generation, they share mutual friendships and understanding. Our conversation touches on many universally relatable topics and explores what it means to be a female entrepreneur at any age.  

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED
https://stoutheart.com/
https://fivelinecreative.com/
https://richardsonmediagroup.com/
https://creativemornings.com/
https://www.prescottpark.org/
https://nhbsr.org/

Anne Richardson of the BSuite podcast welcomes Melissa Krchma from Bluedog Design for a revealing conversation about how the real stories behind building welcoming workplaces and prioritizing employee wellness can be reflected in the relationships that consumers enjoy with their favorite brands.

Anne and Melissa talk about:

- What it means to build a welcoming workplace.
- Why consumers care about and respond positively to a brand’s internal corporate story.
- How being women-owned and B Corp certified brings unique perspectives to growing companies.

PLUS: Some rituals to take us from the work mindset over to the home mindset after a busy day in our home office. 

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED
Bluedog Design [https://bluedogdesign.com/]
Melissa’s LinkedIn Profile [https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-krchma/]
The Circle by Dave Eggers [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18302455-the-circle]
Designing for Belonging by Susie Wise [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/623451/design-for-belonging-by-susie-wise-and-stanford-dschool-illustrations-by-rose-jaffe/]
Richardson Media Group [https://www.richardsonmediagroup.com/]
B Lab [https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/]
BSuite Podcast [https://richardsonmediagroup.com/bsuite-podcast]
BSuite Season 3 [https://richardsonmediagroup.com/bsuite/season/3]

Anne Richardson of the BSuite podcast sits down with Jill Felska, founder of Want To Work There, to get Jill’s perspective on different ways to enhance workplace culture. (Hint: it’s not about ping pong or snacks.)

Anne and Jill talk about:

* The power that lies within getting to know each other more closely at work

* How learning to identify the unique attributes we each bring to the office is so important

* Practical and actionable advice for creating a better workplace

* Why reading young adult fiction can feel like a warm hug!

PLUS: The joy that both Jill and Anne find in being dog mom’s to their respective pups, Theo and Saco.

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED

Want To Work There [https://www.wanttoworkthere.com/]
Want To Work There podcast [https://www.wanttoworkthere.com/podcast]
Jill’s LinkedIn Profile [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillfelska/]
The Way of Integrity by Martha Beck [https://marthabeck.com/the-way-of-integrity/]
Richardson Media Group [https://www.richardsonmediagroup.com/]
B Lab [https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/]
BSuite podcast [https://richardsonmediagroup.com/bsuite-podcast]
BSuite Season 3 [https://richardsonmediagroup.com/bsuite/season/3]

Excited to share Anne’s in-depth conversation with Darcy Shiber-Knowles, from Dr. Bronner’s, a company ranked one of the top B Corporations in the world, with a 150+ year focus on social justice and environmental responsibility.

Anne and Darcy talk about:

- The remarkable story of how a German-Jewish soap making company became one of the most impactful B Corps in the world

- The meaning behind Constructive Capitalism and why we should consider doing business with the highest standards of compassion

- Blending advocacy with business

- PLUS: The need for optimism in today’s world, life with a pet parrot, and raising a toast to natural wines!

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED

Dr. Bronner’s [https://www.drbronner.com/]
Richardson Media Group [https://www.richardsonmediagroup.com/]
B Lab [https://www.bcorporation.net/]
Organic Valley [https://www.organicvalley.coop/]
National Parks Conservation Association [https://www.npca.org/]
Skin Contact Wines [https://www.winemag.com/2019/07/10/skin-contact-white-wines-orange-wine-beginners/]

Ready to get inspired? On this episode of the BSuite podcast, we talk to activist-at-heart Adam Garfunkel co-owner and managing director of Junxion, a B Corp consultancy focused on social responsibility and sustainability. You'll hear:

* His story of going from door-to-door Greenpeace canvasser to corporate social responsibility consultant at Junxion
* His journey from protesting outside the Shell building to signing a renewable energy commitment with its executives
* His vision for turning today’s ceiling into tomorrow’s floor for corporate sustainability

PLUS a frank and honest conversation about how to avoid the burnout that comes with trying to do it all – something we think is relevant to every business these days…

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Junxion [https://junxion.com/]
Richardson Media Group [https://www.richardsonmediagroup.com/]
B Lab [https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/]

You’ve landed at Season Three of the BSuite podcast! We’re kicking off our new season with a solo episode featuring our host, Anne Richardson. She’ll offer some context behind the origins of our agency as well as the name behind the BSuite podcast.

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED
Richardson Media Group https://www.richardsonmediagroup.com/
B Lab https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/

In our tenth and final episode of Season Two of the BSuite, we headed up to Saco, Maine to visit The Ecology School at River Bend Farm. We toured the majestic 105-acre property and learned about their commitment to experiential learning, sustainable farming, and how they’ve worked to meet the standards of The Living Building Challenge. After the tour, we sat down with Drew Dumsch, President and CEO of The Ecology School to hear from him about the non-profit’s origins and its plans for the future.

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED

The Ecology School

LEED

Living Building Challenge

River Bend Farm

Richardson Media Group 

One Percent for the Planet