Welcome to "Beyond the B," an ongoing dialogue about what is working and not working in the B Corp Movement. Cohosts Emmy Allison and Ryan Honeyman facilitate an open and honest conversation about Certified B Corporations, advise companies on how to increase their impact, and provide a deep dive into the new B Corp standards that are shaping our community.
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#6: Mailbag: Havas Decertified, B Corp Fee Increase, Tips for Young Professionals, & More
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. After the first five episodes of Beyond the B, it's time to reach into the listener mailbag! In this episode, Emmy and Ryan address a range of topics, including Havas having its B Corp certification revoked, the recent fee increases on B Corp certification imposed by B Lab, how to increase sales and referrals among B Corps, how young professional…
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#5: Can B Corps be More Regenerative? w/ Heather Paulsen
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. Heather Paulsen (from Heather Paulsen Consulting) joins the show to discuss her path to the B Corp movement, her insights about regenerative business, and whether B Corp certification is enough to create an economy that works for the benefit of all life. View the Show Notes. Support the Show. We want to hear from you! Text us by clicking here or …
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#4: Struggle for the Soul of the B Corp Movement w/ Erinch Sahan
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. In February 2023, the Financial Times wrote an article entitled “Struggle for the Soul of the B Corp movement.” This article, among other things, detailed the controversy surrounding Nespresso’s certification as a B Corp in 2022. Enrich Sahan from Doughnut Economics was quoted several times in that FT article with some strong critiques of the B C…
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#3: How to Do Stakeholder Mapping w/ Tim Frick
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. Did you know you can "get ahead" of the new B Corp standards by better understanding stakeholder mapping? Tim Frick from Mightybytes joins the show to discuss his B Corp journey, what stakeholder mapping is and why it is important, recommended tools and techniques, and how to address common challenges with the mapping and engagement process. View…
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#2: Sensemaking After the B Corp Champions Retreat w/ Jess Baum
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. As a long-time B Corp devotee, host of the Soil to Soul Podcast, Senior Director of Regenerative Impact at Bonterra Organic Estates, and one of Wine Enthusiast’s 2023 ‘Future 40’, Jess Baum has extensive experience in sustainability, environmental education, farming, and permaculture. She joins us to discuss how some of the themes, tensions, and …
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Quick Update: Gratitude + Listener Response!
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. This is not a new episode. This is a quick update to show our deep gratitude to all of you, the listeners, for the overwhelmingly positive response to our first episode and the high volume of great requests and suggestions we received for content. In this update, we reveal some of the week 1 listener stats, top listener countries, folks who have …
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. Welcome to Beyond the B, a LIFT Economy podcast where Ryan Honeyman, Emmy Allison, and special guests delve into the complexities of the B Corp movement and its impact. In this inaugural episode, we examine how perceptions of the movement have shifted, recent certifications that have attracted controversy, why corporate responsibility is not as s…
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