Best Cory Ames Podcasts (2024)

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#254 - What Makes a Great Company? - Dean's Beans Journey to Worker Ownership 1:22:29

4M ago1:22:29

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Welcome to the Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation Podcast. In this thought-provoking episode titled "What Makes a Great Company?" we're diving into the inspiring journey of Dean's Beans Organic Coffee Company. Joining us are two remarkable guests, Dean Cycon, the founder of Dean's Beans, and the new CEO, Beth Spong, who are here to shed light on …

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#253 - Seth Godin: How to Escape Industrial Capitalism's Race to the Bottom & Do Work Worth Doing 55:38

5M ago55:38

55:38

Yes, we need to make a living. But how do we make a life? It might not simply be about the money. When the world is in turmoil, when our health is at risk and the future seems murky, perhaps paychecks and productivity aren’t enough. Perhaps we can’t manage our way into the future. What if we created the best job someone ever had? What if we built a…

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#252 - Is Globalization Good or Bad? The Effects of NAFTA & Global Supply Chains ⛓️ 31:09

5M ago31:09

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On December 8th, 1993, Bill Clinton signed the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) into law. In his remarks at the signing, Clinton proclaimed, “NAFTA means jobs. American jobs and good-paying American jobs. If I didn't believe that, I wouldn't support this agreement.” Two decades after NAFTA had been in effect (1993 - 2013) the Economic Po…

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#251 - 7 Examples of Greenwashing 23:22

6M ago23:22

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In this episode of Grow Ensemble, host Cory Ames delves into the deceptive tactics of greenwashing, where companies mislead the public about their environmental and social responsibility. Through 7 compelling examples, Cory sheds light on how businesses use certifications, misleading marketing claims, and acquisitions to present themselves as susta…

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#250 - What Makes Great Coffee? ☕️ 1:04:32

6M ago1:04:32

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5 roasts, over 5 regions, and the story of the coffee supply chain from farm to cup. Our task here is to explore and reconsider this question: what makes great coffee? To do so I’ve enlisted the help of my many friends at Dean’s Beans Organic Coffee. Dean’s Beans is a 100% employee-owned, Certified B Corporation based out of Orange, Massachusetts. …

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A QUICK UPDATE – December 29, 2023 4:57

7M ago4:57

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Hey, it's Sean with a quick update! I'm sharing a bit about where I've been and what's coming up. Listen in for this brief catch-up and learn how you can help shape the show in 2024. Click here to fill out the survey and enter to win a Borrow My Brain call ($497 USD). ––– Instagram → https://instagram.com/wecandothisco Twitter → https://twitter.com…

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#249 - The 10 Characteristics of Success in Social Entrepreneurship 1:34:54

9M ago1:34:54

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What does success mean to you? Defining success in a field can define the field. Defining success for ourselves will define our lives. And so here, friend and coach of mine, Paul Zelizer and I go through the essential exercise of defining what to each of us makes for a successful social entrepreneur. Paul is a business coach for social entrepreneur…

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#248 - Are we even close? | ensemble #1 15:03

9M ago15:03

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In a little over a decade, Houston has housed over 28,000 people who were experiencing homelessness. The U.S.’s 4th largest city has cut its total homelessness figures by more than 60% since committing to tackle this issue head-on in 2012. Representatives from cities nationwide visit Houston to learn about how they’ve achieved such progress. Housto…

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#247 - The Preamble: What's in a Name? | ensemble #0 7:17

10M ago7:17

7:17

We're thrilled to introduce a new format of the show — what we’ll be calling Ensembles. These ensembles are designed to be something of a meditation, helping us to explore the art of living and working sustainably and building a better world, from a different perspective. The goal here through sharing various stories from the wide world of sustaina…

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#246 - Quit Stressing Me Out: How to Restore the World's Dying Coral Reefs 52:10

10M ago52:10

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The right amount of stress at the right time. That’s all it requires to trigger coral to grow anywhere from 25—50x it’s natural rate as it would in the “wild.” In the practice of coral farming, this is called microfragmenting. Our guest today, Sam Teicher, is the co-founder of Coral Vita. In Freeport, Grand Bahama, Coral Vita is farming coral (usin…

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#245 - What Is a Sustainable Product? (And How Can You Identify One?) 38:19

1y ago38:19

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Assessing the sustainability of any individual product or company is a core facet of the work we do here at Grow Ensemble. But if there’s no agreed-upon definition of “sustainability,” it’s unclear what anyone means when they say their product is sustainable. So, for the sake of setting important definitions, here we are asking: What is a sustainab…

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#244 - Doing Real Estate Development Differently, with Anyeley Hallová of Adre 1:08:09

1+ y ago1:08:09

1:08:09

The role of a real estate developer is not only to improve a piece of land or build to increase its monetary value. They are also responsible for designing an environment and community that can promote sustainability, social justice, and equity. Anyeley Hallová is a real estate developer and the Founder of Adre, a community-driven real estate devel…

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#243 - What's Possible with Hydropower, with Gia Schneider of Natel Energy 49:38

1+ y ago49:38

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Hydropower was the first and is now the oldest large-scale source of renewable energy that we’ve deployed worldwide. Hydropower offers a unique set of advantages in the context of an entirely decarbonized energy grid. It can offer storage capacity and be more consistent when sources like wind and solar are not available. Gia Schneider is the CEO of…

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#242 - How to be a Conscious Consumer 34:16

1+ y ago34:16

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There are two seemingly contradicting realities of “conscious consumerism”: No matter how “consciously” we buy, we aren’t going to shop our way into a more sustainable and equitable world. The ways we do/don’t spend our money are incredibly impactful. Maybe this is confusing at first glance, but it becomes clearer when we explore what conscious con…

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#241 - Magic Exists 8:23

1+ y ago8:23

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Magic is all around us, whether we are looking for it or not. Unlike the supernatural forces often featured in books and movies, this form of magic operates on the miracles of nature; the wonderful things Mother Nature creates, such as life, and her power to maintain the co-existence of all. In today’s episode, Cory explores the existing magic that…

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#240 - What's Next: Learn. Understand. Love. Protect. Repeat. ∞ 9:09

1+ y ago9:09

9:09

The Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation podcast is back with exciting, meaningful, and impactful discussions to help make the world a better place! Listen in to hear about the new approach of sharing stories that matter to learn what is possible in creating sustainable discussions, and understanding the impact of what we can do to save the plane…

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Leading Healthy High Impact Teams with Molly Grisham 29:36

2y ago29:36

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Keynote Speaker and Experiential Facilitator, Molly Grisham helps to build and sustain teams in a wide variety of industries. She believes that teams don’t grow apart, they die apart. She knows that elite high-performing teams in all industries get stretched and stressed by the demand to perform. She is passionate about helping teams to rediscover …

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#239 - We’re Taking a Short Break! Here’s Why & When We’ll Be Back 14:05

2y ago14:05

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Check out this latest episode to hear about our plans moving forward for the Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation Podcast. TLDR; We're taking a break for September, but will be back in October telling more stories about all things building a better world. But! With a new approach. :) -- -- 💌 BETTER WORLD WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: The Better World Weekly i…

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#238 - How (& Why) to Institute Shorter Work Weeks, with Dr. Alex Pang 59:23

2y ago59:23

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Overwork and burnout – so prevalent in today’s society that over 60% of employees around the globe suffer from workplace stress, creating billions of additional health costs annually. By re-examining how we work and reducing the number of working hours each week, we can greatly reduce this additional stress and financial burden. Dr. Alex Pang is th…

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#237 - How Business Can Help Get Money Out of Politics, with John McCrea of American Promise 35:57

2y ago35:57

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In any political election—especially major ones, such as the upcoming midterm elections in the United States—it’s important to know where the money to fund various campaigns is coming from. As citizens, we should also understand how that flow of money (both in and out) affects the business community. John McCrea is the National Business Network Man…

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#236 - How to End the World's 'Hurricane of Hunger' in One Generation, with Roland Bunch of Better Soils, Better Lives 59:29

2y ago59:29

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The world's hunger crisis continues to worsen, affecting millions of people globally. Most people refer to this problem as a result of climate change, but the reality is that 80% of the problem is caused by soil, and only about 20% by climate change. Roland Bunch is one of the most well-respected thought leaders in regenerative land development and…

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#235 - The Making of an Impact Report, with Annie Agle of Cotopaxi 1:01:11

2y ago1:01:11

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An impact report is a document essential in measuring a company's impact on people and the planet. It’s a tool that can help businesses align their core values and make informed decisions, providing insight and promoting a culture of accountability and transparency for customers and value chain members. Annie Agle is the Senior Director of Sustaina…

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#234 - How to Fix Chicken Farming with Regenerative Agriculture, with Paul Greive of Pasturebird 1:06:35

2y ago1:06:35

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Whether a fatty snack or nutritious meal, all the food we consume has a massive impact on our bodies. That’s why it’s important that we have access to foods that are safe, nutritious, affordable, and, ideally, work in harmony with the environment. Paul Greive is an accountant, marine veteran, family man, and founder of Pasturebird. Pasturebird is o…

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#233 - How to Buy Less, Buy Better, and End Consumer Culture, with Aja Barber 1:01:45

2y ago1:01:45

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Do you ever wonder where old clothes end up? We see so many ads for unlimited types of clothing, the shops are full of people… When they’re worn out or just tired of a style, do most people donate items? Repurpose them? Recycle? The simple answer: most of them go into a trash wasteland and end up contributing to climate change. Aja Barber is an eco…

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#232 - The Future of Finance & Social Enterprise on the Good Future Podcast, with John Treadgold 48:05

2y ago48:05

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Sustainable impact investing is one way for businesses to have financial gains and positively impact social and environmental issues at the same time. John Treadgold is a sustainable investment expert and the Founder and host of the Good Future podcast. Good Future highlights business leaders in sustainable, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governanc…

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#231 - How to Make a Clean Energy Transition that Benefits All, with Brett Isaac of Navajo Power 52:06

2y ago52:06

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There are different ways to generate power and electricity, one being coal mining. But this method has a significant environmental impact, such as soil erosion, loss of natural habitat, and pollution. After Brett came home from college, his community decided it was time to start a transition. They chose Brett to help build a company that provides c…

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Unlocking Your Brain for Empathy and Impact with Dr. Eugene Choi 46:34

2y ago46:34

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Dr. Eugene K. Choi is a clinical pharmacist turned Certified Transformational Mindset coach that helps talented heart-driven leaders operate at their highest levels of clarity, energy and focus. With a background in clinical pharmacy, neuroscience, and business coaching, his unique science-backed process along with the use of groundbreaking technol…

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#230 - How (& Why) to Save the Mangroves, with Vahid Fotuhi of Blue Forest 1:04:44

2y ago1:04:44

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Vahid Fotuhi is the Founder and CEO of Blue Forest, a mangrove forest restoration and conservation development organization. He is also the Founder of the Middle East Solar Industry Association (MESIA), the largest and most active solar trade organization in the Middle East. Vahid has 25 years of experience in the sustainable and renewable energy i…

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#229 - How to Save Our Planet and Create an Ecotopia, with Professor Mark Maslin 57:16

2y ago57:16

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Imagine a future without climate change: clean air, less pollution, and renewable energy. We always talk about the downsides, but what about focusing more on the solutions? As humans, we have as much power to create and nurture our planet as we do to destroy it. Professor Mark Maslin believes that climate change and the environmental crisis are a c…

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Designing a Theory of Change with Neil Malhotra 34:12

2y ago34:12

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Neil Malhotra is the Edith M. Cornell Professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he directs the Center for Social Innovation. He is the author of "Leading with Values" (Cambridge University Press) and the editor of "Frontiers in Social Innovation" (Harvard Business Review Press). He has authored over 75 academic articles on topics…

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#228 - Defining the Future for Sustainable Travel, with James Thornton of Intrepid Travel 50:17

2y ago50:17

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In 2019, more than 1 billion international trips were recorded globally, contributing to 8% of the world's carbon emissions from the travel industry. This record inspires us to reflect and understand the importance of preserving and protecting mother nature through more responsible and sustainable travel. James Thornton is the CEO of Intrepid Trave…

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#227 - Leveraging Adversity For the Greater Good, with Yasmine Mustafa of ROAR For Good [REPOST] 36:21

2y ago36:21

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In honor of World Refugee Month (June), we bring back this exceptional conversation with Yasmine Mustafa of ROAR for Good from October 2019. Yasmine Mustafa is a champion social entrepreneur, refugee, and immigrant living in the United States. Her own personal experience drove her to build a company that uses technology and focuses on personal safe…

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Co-creating Solutions for Change with Joseph Kwesiga and Shola Olabode-Dada 30:28

2y ago30:28

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Joseph is a UX designer from Uganda with a passion for all things creative. He has experience in UI design, UX design, content strategy, product management, online media coordination and digital marketing/analytics. Joseph attended the School of Visual Arts and holds a master’s degree in Design for Social Innovation. When he’s not designing the per…

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#226 - How to Create a Greener, Sustainable Internet, with Tom Greenwood of Wholegrain Digital 57:24

2y ago57:24

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We are in a digital age, with information at our fingertips. Yet, a lot of people are unaware of the impact of digital technology on the environment. Tom Greenwood is an author, Co-founder, and Managing Director of Wholegrain Digital. Wholegrain Digital is London’s original WordPress agency, founded in 2007, and a Certified B Corporation that aims …

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#225 - How to Market Travel Ethically, Sustainably, & Responsibly, with Mikey Sadowski of Intrepid Travel 56:01

2y ago56:01

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Some companies use misleading marketing strategies to appear more environmentally friendly. For the ones that actually “walk the talk”, how do they separate their brand from this practice? One way is through setting ethical marketing guidelines. Mikey Sadowski is the GM (VP equivalent in North America) of Global PR and Communications at Intrepid Tr…

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Establishing a Daily Creative Habit with Mike Brennan 40:09

2y ago40:09

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Mike Brennan is a Creator & Communicator, telling stories on pages & stages. His childhood dream was to be a cartoon. (Zoinks!) When he realized that wasn’t possible he became the next best thing – an Artist. He loves sharing experiences and making connections through his art, and helping fellow frustrated artists and creatives establish a daily cr…

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#224 - How to Reinvent the Economics of Agriculture Using Blockchain Technology, with Gregory Landua, CEO of Regen Network 1:00:32

2y ago1:00:32

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Agriculture is essential in the fight against the climate crisis, not only for mankind but for the survival of the Earth. Therefore, it’s crucial that we transform the agricultural system through building infrastructure using technology and creating a connection to the human economy and ecological health through our economic activity. Today’s guest…

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#223 - How to Turn Degraded Landscapes into Regenerative Circular Economies, with Neal Spackman of Regenerative Resources Co. 1:07:36

2y ago1:07:36

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The Earth is unique, irreplaceable – it’s our home. We can't keep destroying it little by little. So then, why are billionaires more interested in the exploration of other planets instead of restoring our Mother Earth? There is still a chance to save the Earth, and one of these solutions is through regenerative agriculture projects. Neal Spackman i…

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#222 - How Can Circular Fashion Reverse Climate Change? with Shamini Dhana, Founder & CEO of Dhana Inc. [REPOST] 49:46

2y ago49:46

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In a time when humanity struggles to avert a climate crisis, there’s a glimmer of hope for the fashion industry to be able to contribute to saving the environment. With the help of the right people and technology, being both environmentally friendly and fashionable at the same time can be achieved. In our last episode for the Earth Month celebratio…

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#221 - The Importance of Trees: Why Tentree is on a Mission to Plant 1 Billion Trees by 2030, with Derrick Emsley, CEO & Co-founder of tentree [REPOST] 38:48

2+ y ago38:48

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Trees are important not only for oxygen and the environment, but also for society and the economy. When today’s guest was only 16, he and his brother had the idea of planting trees while selling carbon offsets back, and that paved the way to the beginning of tentree. Continuing our revisitation of some excellent climate crusading episodes from our …

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#220 - The Family-Owned Company Fighting Climate Change By Achieving Net Zero Emissions By 2030, with Rebecca Hamilton, Co-CEO of Badger [REPOST] 34:29

2+ y ago34:29

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Product manufacturers use a lot of chemicals that are harmful to the environment. But one family-owned business has a mission to reduce its product impact on the environment. Can they continuously create a product that would generate good for both people and the environment? In celebration of Earth Month, we are resurrecting some climate crusading …

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#219 - How Regenerative Organic Certification is the Future of Agriculture & Farming, with Elizabeth Whitlow of the Regenerative Organic Alliance [REPOST] 55:07

2+ y ago55:07

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This episode is in honor of Earth Month, and a repost from our discussion with Elizabeth Whitlow in October of 2020. Elizabeth is the Executive Director of the Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA), which is a revolutionary new food label requiring farmers to use sustainable, organic, and regenerative practices. ROA was formed in 2017 by representati…

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#218 - The Purpose of Grow Ensemble: Creating Awe 11:38

2+ y ago11:38

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We are wired to admire and appreciate the natural world. We are built to be collaborative and want to take care of others, but it can be very difficult for us to stare at suffering head on. In today’s episode, host Cory explores the purpose and mission of Grow Ensemble. His never-ending appetite to learn and grow, particularly in ways that result i…

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#217 - How (& Why) to Build a Local Dirt-to-Shirt Supply Chain 59:21

2+ y ago59:21

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In a post-pandemic world, what's the value of a dirt-to-shirt supply chain? Today's guest is Eric Henry, President of TS Designs, and he believes that now, more than ever, businesses need to take an increasingly holistic view of their responsibility to the planet and society as a whole. TS Designs is a business-to-business screen printing company, …

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Business as a Force for Good with Cory Ames 59:05

2+ y ago59:05

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Cory is the Co-Founder & CEO of Grow Ensemble, an impact marketing and media company on a mission to make sustainable business and more sustainable living the norm. He is also the host of The Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation Podcast, where he interviews leaders in the space of better business and social impact. Prior to leading Grow Ensemble, C…

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#216 - Pursuing Purposeful + Meaningful Work on the We Can Do This Podcast with Sean Pritzkau 55:20

2+ y ago55:20

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Sean Pritzkau and host Cory Ames come from different backgrounds — his in ministry and Cory’s in marketing — but their paths have converged as a result of their shared passions for purpose-driven business and podcasting! In today’s conversation, they both share the journeys that have led them to where they are today, the driving forces behind the w…

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#215 - Can Purpose-Driven Business Fix Capitalism? with Davis Smith of Cotopaxi 56:59

2+ y ago56:59

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If you’ve traveled, you’ve seen the destructive nature of capitalism. But can we lean into it and still make an impact? Better yet, can we use it as the very instrument for change? Davis Smith joins us today to share his story and emphasize the possibility of building a thriving business with a focus on social impact. Davis is the Founder and CEO o…

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#214 - Annotations for February 2022: Crickets, Good News, & Fashion Media 40:55

2+ y ago40:55

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In today’s episode, Cory revisits three interviews from February and shares his thoughts, reflections, and key takeaways for the show’s new annotations segment. Hear a recap from Kate Stoddard, Branden Harvey, and Tara Donaldson. Cory kicks things off with an overview of his conversation with Kate Stoddard, Founder of Orchestra Provisions, a compan…

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#213 - How the Business and Media of Fashion Co-Exist, with Tara Donaldson of WWD 50:22

2+ y ago50:22

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It’s easy to get distracted by the flashy surface of the fashion industry, but it’s the sinister underbelly that we need to delve into to truly start making a difference. In the latest installment of our series on the Impact of Fashion with our partner, Dhana, we are joined by Tara Donaldson, Executive Editor of WWD, Founder of The Diversity List, …

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#212 - Why the World Needs Real Good News Right Now, with Branden Harvey of Good Good Good 1:04:29

2+ y ago1:04:29

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Now, more than ever, we need a dose of good news. The past few years have seen an ever-increasing wave of negative stories that are hard to ignore. Our guest today is trying to change some of that. Branden Harvey is the founder of Good Good Good, the host of the Sounds Good Podcast, and the managing editor of The Goodnewspaper, through which he aim…

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