What started as a podcast exploring B Corps and B Corp certification, has turned into a show dedicated to elevating the efforts of businesses solving some of the biggest challenges facing people and the planet. Come learn along side hosts Brittany Angelo and Benn Marine as they seek out answers to how businesses can leverage consumer spending as a force for good. Brought to you by certified B Corp and 1% for the planet member Campfire Consulting.
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A bi-weekly podcast from Dirigo Collective sharing the stories of people interrupting the status quo and breaking new ground in their field. Renegades & Mavericks features interviews with professionals from a wide spectrum of industries, passions, and talents that are making their mark by doing things differently.
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Building Value-Driven Businesses with Maria Kingery
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Discover the art of balancing sustainability and profitability in an ever-changing industry landscape. Maria Kingery, co-founder of Southern Energy Management and strategic guide at 360 Impact, emphasizes the importance of core values and the cycle of co-creation—connect, commit, celebrate—as foundational elements for leadership and organizational …
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What if we told you that trash could be a treasure trove of data? Meet Mikey Pasciuto, the co-founder of Scrapp, a startup revolutionizing waste management through data-driven solutions. From his roots in Massachusetts to earning a dual degree in mechanical engineering and sustainability at the University of New Hampshire, Mikey's passion for susta…
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Transforming Workplace Mental Health with OLLY
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What if you could transform the mental well-being of your workplace while driving a meaningful societal change? In this episode, we sit down with Hanneke Willenborg, CEO of OLLY, to explore her inspiring journey from the corporate halls of Unilever to leading a company dedicated to championing mental health. Hanneke shares her passion for purpose-d…
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B Tourism: Blending Luxury and Sustainability with Explora
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Ready to discover how luxury travel can coexist with environmental stewardship? Join us as we sit down with Juan Marambio, Sustainability Manager, and Romina Da Pieve, Deputy Conservation Manager from Explora. These two passionate experts pull back the curtain on how Explora is driving conservation efforts across some of the world's most pristine n…
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B Tourism: Sustainable Travel with Exodus
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Can your travel adventures actually contribute to a better world? Discover in this eye-opening episode as we sit down with Rochelle Turner, head of sustainability at Exodus Travel Adventures, to uncover the delicate balance between exploration and environmental stewardship. Rochelle shares her personal and professional journey in advocating for sus…
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B Tourism: Transforming Hospitality with Legacy Vacation Resorts
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Ever wondered how a vacation resort could change the world? Join us as we sit down with Madison Daum, the dynamic Sustainability and Social Purpose Manager at Legacy Vacation Resorts (LVR), who shares the remarkable transformation of LVR under the visionary leadership of founder Jared Meyers. Discover how credible certifications like B Corp and 1% …
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B Tourism: Revolutionizing Tourism with University's in Florida
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What if tourism could be the key to solving global challenges like climate change and over-tourism? Join us as Brittany sits down with Brooke Hansen from the University of South Florida and Dr. Alan Fyall from the University of Central Florida to explore the revolutionary potential of responsible tourism. They tackle pressing issues like improving …
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Curious Coworkers: Celebrating B Corp Month
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As B-Corp Month unfolds, we're not just marking our calendars; we're making a mark on the planet with businesses that embody sustainable and ethical practices. In this episode, our co-hosts, Benn and Brittany share the theme for this year's B Corp month, This Way Forward, as well as some events to look to attend. They then share about B Corps that …
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Announcement: Evolution to Campfire Consulting
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Embark on a transformative journey with us as Benn is joined by David Gogel, President of Campfire. Together they unfolds the intriguing evolution of Dirigo Collective from a media strategy hub to a strategic consulting titan, Campfire Consulting. Read more of our story on our Blog Post And be sure to visit our new Website Dirigo Collective Website…
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Emerging Hope: Revolutionizing Procurement, Integrating Sustainability and ESG with ReadyRFX
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Discover the future of ethical sourcing as Bill Markmann, president of Counterpoint Consulting, joins us to reveal how the Ready RFX tool is revolutionizing procurement with a malleable platform you can customize to your sustainability needs. This episode promises to elevate your understanding of how businesses can navigate the complexities of mode…
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The Ethical Spending Revolution with Karma Wallet
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Imagine aligning every dollar you spend with your deepest values and contributing to a better world with each swipe of your debit card. This isn't a dream—it's the innovative vision of Kedar, co-founder of Karma Wallet, our esteemed guest who guides us through the creation of a FinTech platform that's revolutionizing ethical consumerism. His journe…
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Forging a Carbon-Positive Future in Dairy with Stonyfield
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Britt Lundgren, Senior Director of Sustainability and Government Affairs at Stonyfield, discusses the company's commitment to addressing climate change and its efforts to reduce carbon emissions, transition to renewable energy, and improve packaging sustainability. She also highlights Stonyfield's support for farmers affected by flooding and the po…
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The Poetry of Self-Discovery and Change with Judy Schenk
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Imagine navigating through the labyrinth of life, constantly questioning your choices and battling feelings of inadequacy. Sounds familiar? Judy Schenk, our insightful guest, primarily works with women, shedding light on the value of bravery in the face of discomfort and uncertainty. She encourages us to celebrate our achievements, however small th…
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Rumpl, a Sustainable Business with founder and CEO Wylie Robinson
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Ever wondered how a simple idea can turn into a roaring business with sustainability at its core? Strap in for a fascinating chat with Wylie Robinson, the founder behind Rumpl Blankets. A surf and ski trip adventure gave birth to an ingenious product - a sleeping bag blanket, and from there, Rumpl was born. Wylie walks us through the journey of cre…
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Emerging Hope: A Tale of Cultural Influence and Entrepreneurial Tenacity with MoviePass founder Stacy Spikes
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Ever experienced a mishap so embarrassing you can't help but laugh? Stacey Spikes has. From a comical mix-up with a phone sex line to a premiere gone awry, Stacey's journey as a Black founder is inspiring. Join us as we unravel the intriguing narrative of this visionary entrepreneur and author of "Black Founder: The Hidden Power of Being an Outside…
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Unraveling the Complexities of Carbon Markets with Sarang Murthy
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Picture this: unlocking the secrets of the complex world of carbon markets, and in doing so, driving both environmental performance and social impact. Today, we're sitting down with none other than Sarang Murthy from Native, a leading voice in corporate sustainability, to take you on that journey. We're going to tackle the intricacies of the global…
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The Sustainable Strides of Baabuk's Wool Shoes with Alex Miller
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Join us as we dive into the world of ethical manufacturing and digital strategy. Our guest, Alex Miller, serves as the head of digital strategy and e-commerce for Baabuk, a Swiss footwear brand famous for their wool-based products. Alex is here to share the unique story of Baabuk - from its commitment to transparency and ethical manufacturing to it…
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The Power of Public Relations with Teak Media
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Curious about how to leverage the power of public relations for driving change? Join us as we chat with Jackie Russell, the dynamic founder and president of Teak Media, New England's only certified B Corp public relations firm. Jackie’s passion for using her PR skills to help non-profits and responsible businesses grow is truly inspiring. Through h…
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Curious Coworkers: BLD Southeast, Lessons from Burnout to Balance
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Ever felt like you're being swallowed up by perfectionism, especially when seeking investment for your business? Or felt the pressing need to start taking care of yourself more to avoid burnout? Join Brittany and Benn as we unpack a treasure trove of insights gleaned from our recent adventure at the BLD Southeast Conference in Raleigh, North Caroli…
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Curious Coworkers: with Special Guest, Anne Richardson
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Meet Anne Richardson, the dynamic personality behind the B Corp certified Richardson Media Group, and dive into her inspiring journey of podcasting. We love how she's leveraged her media planning and buying SEO agency to create a platform for meaningful conversations. In this episode, we get personal about our shared love for podcasting, and how ou…
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The Power of Collective Climate Action with Tradewater's Jenny Morgan
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Ready to unearth some mechanisms behind combating greenhouse gases and climate change? Join me in this enlightening conversation with Jenny Morgan, a passionate environmental justice advocate, and Market Development Manager at Tradewater. We dive straight into Tradewater's remarkable work in managing halocarbons and methane equivalent to a staggeri…
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Curious Coworkers: Responsible Banking Choices
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What if your banking choices could significantly reduce your carbon footprint? Welcome to a journey where we navigate the environmental and social impacts of banking. Inspired by Charlie Cummings of Walden Mutual Bank's profound comparison of an average American's carbon footprint to a lump sum in a bank account, we explore how your financial decis…
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B Local Series: Stepping into the Right Room with Nathan Stuck of B Local Georgia
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Have you ever found yourself in the right room at the right time, and it remarkably changed the course of your life? That's precisely what happens most days to our guest, Nathan Stuck. An unexpected invitation to the B Summit in Amsterdam shifted his career and led him to start championing the B Local movement in Georgia. From his vibrant upbringin…
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B Local Series: Exploring Sustainable Development with Lisa Geason-Bauer of B Local Wisconsin
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Venture into the transformative world of sustainable practices thriving in Wisconsin with Lisa Geason-Bauer from B Local Wisconsin. As an ardent sustainability practitioner and sociologist, Lisa illuminates our pathway with insights into B Local Wisconsin's mission, unfolding journey, and the impact of their projects. From the genesis as a group of…
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B Local Series: Bridging Business with Sustainability with Michelle Reid of B Local Vancouver
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Curious about how to bridge business pursuits with a passion for sustainability and change-making? Michelle Reid, Chairperson of B Local Vancouver, joins us for an enlightening conversation about her journey navigating this unique intersection. Her experiences with Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)and B Lab shed light on the power of busine…
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B Local Series: Nurturing Leadership and Diversity with Kel Moody of B Local PDX
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We're thrilled to share our conversation with Kel Moody, an esteemed board member of B Local PDX, who shares their intriguing journey from a woodworking apprenticeship to a leadership role in the B Corp community. Get a close-up view of how Kel spearheads events designed to foster a sense of belonging, optimism, and a strong focus on social and env…
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B Local Series: Building Conscious Communities with Winnie Mulamba of For Good Movement
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Imagine a world where businesses align profit with purpose and where sustainability is not just a buzzword but a way of life. This is the vision that our guest, Winnie Mulamba, Executive Director of the For Good Movement in Florida, strives to bring to reality. Winnie's journey from Kenya to the United States and her dedication to sustainability an…
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B Local Series: Navigating the World of Collaboration with Rose Lavelle of B Lab US and Canada
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Ever wonder what it takes to transform a B Corp member into an integral part of the B Local movement? Join us as we sit down with Rose Lavelle from B Lab US and Canada, who weaves the intriguing narrative of her journey from B Local to full-time employment at B Lab. She provides an illuminating look at the mission and layers of B Lab, the B Local p…
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B Local Series: The Impact and Future of B Locals, Overview Episode
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Ever wondered how businesses can leverage their power to transform global economy for the greater good? Buckle up for an enlightening journey as we traverse the landscape of B Locals - a thriving network of businesses committed to creating waves of positive change in their local communities. With Brittany's experience on B Local Boston and Benn's j…
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Curious Coworkers: Your Attention Has Impact
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Ever wondered how your casual TV time or scrolling through social media affects big industries and cultural norms? Get ready to have your eyes opened! Join us as we delve into the attention economy and the ripple effects of our media choices. We put reality TV under the microscope - examining how it hooks us with outrageous content, in stark contra…
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Curious Coworkers: Decoding Barbie's Impact on Society and Identity
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*Spoiler Alert* Remember the warm nostalgia of the Barbie doll? Join us as we journey down memory lane with our childhood companion in a conversation with Celine Miranda, 1% for the Planet's Account Manager for Eastern North America, and Tara Jenkins, CEO and Founder of Conscious Revolution. Reflecting on the iconic movie "Barbie", we discuss how t…
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Revolutionizing Sustainability with Orgain and Measure Meant
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Brittany sits down with Annie Wissmiller of Measure Meant and Ally Wettengel of Orgain to talk about their paths to get them into their sustainable focused careers. Measure Meant is a Certified B Corp and 1% for the Planet Member focused on supporting other businesses in their journey. Orgain is a newly Certified B Corp that creates shakes, meal re…
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Curious Coworkers: Celebrating 100 Episodes, A Journey of Growth, Learning and Impact on Responsibly Different™
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Responsibly Different™ is celebrating 3 years and 100 episodes! It’s a huge milestone for us and it is a huge milestone for this community! As we look back on our past 3 years with this community, we wanted to share the inside scoop on all things podcast land here at Responsibly Different™. We hope you will take a listen as we look forward to the n…
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Pride is Protest: Progress, and Persisting Challenges
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Celebrate Pride with us by embarking on a riveting journey through history, filled with defiant acts of resistance, breakthroughs in acceptance, and the resilient spirit of the LGBTQ+ community. We promise you a deeper understanding of the roots of Pride that extend beyond the oft-cited Stonewall Riots, and into lesser-known historical narratives s…
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Pride: Fear, Courage and Creating Inclusive Businesses – A Discussion with Chris Lyon
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Get ready to redefine business as a force for good with our guest, Chris Lyon, Director of Corporate Impact at Androscoggin Bank and an influential figure in the B Corp movement. Chris takes us on a transformative journey, where he navigates fear and uncertainty, and cultivates inclusivity with authenticity and courageous conversations. Ever wonder…
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Pride: Inclusivity and Sustainability in Business with Tim Frick
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Do you ever wonder how pride and inclusivity can be built within businesses? As I sit down with Tim Frick, the founder of Mightybytes and a leader in the B-Corp movement, we unravel the challenges that the LGBTQ+ community faces within the rural and urban contexts, the evolution of pride celebrations and more. Our conversation is robust, covering t…
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Pride: From Profits to Purpose, the Importance of Inclusive Businesses with Kel Moody
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Could you imagine using your business as a force for good, fostering equity, and building a strong, vibrant community? That's exactly what our guest, Kel Moody, founder of Aluvium Gatherings and chair of B Local PDX, does. We engage in an enlightening conversation where Kel shares their journey as an entrepreneur and their vision for creating more …
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Hi friends! This episode is just a quick update on our Pride series with a few helpful quick tips! We'll be back next week with our B Corp leaders wrapping up our Pride series. Register for the Pride is Protest Event with the ACLU and B Lab US Canada. The Event is free and takes place tomorrow from noon to 1pm EST. This is a great event for anyone …
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Igniting Pride: Unleashing Hope in a Changing World
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In this first of three episode series, Benn shares some conversations with some of his LGBTQ organizing friends. You'll hear about heartfelt stories working on marriage, some leadership tools that have served the movement well, and we explore fear and vulnerability. This episode is meant to inspire and instill a sense of hope, that despite the over…
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Impactful Decisions with Jared Meyers of Legacy Vacation Resorts
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Join Benn as he talks with Jared Meyers, CEO of Certified B Corp and 1% for the Planet Member, Legacy Vacation Resorts and Vice Chairman and a Founding Director of Certified B Corp and 1% for the Planet Member, Climate First Bank. Jared is also a Founding Steward of B Lab, a member of B Tourism, Florida for Good, and White Men for Racial Justice. I…
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A Century of Purpose with Amalgamated Bank
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Just last month Amalgamated Bank celebrated a century of operation! To help us celebrate this milestone with them, Benn has Ivan Frishberg, Chief Sustainability Officer on the show to talk about different initiatives the bank has implemented over the last 100 years and where they are hoping to go next. Benn and Ivan cover just about everything from…
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Curious Coworkers: Nonprofit Climate Impact Work
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April is a time to celebrate our love for the earth and our love for people that give their time to volunteering. Happy Earth Month and Happy Volunteer Appreciation Month! Because Benn and Brittany are coworkers who volunteer often and LOVE the earth, this month’s Curious Coworkers episode shows you a bit behind the scenes into how they have helped…
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Empowered Women Empowering Women: Creating a Whole New Table with We the Change
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In this episode of the Empowered Women Empowering Women series, Brittany talks with one of the original founders of We the Change, Rose Penelope Yee and two other members of the leadership circle, Carolina Miranda and Lindsay LaShell. We the Change is a group of empowered women creating a radically inclusive and richly regenerative global economy. …
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Empowered Women Empowering Women: Being the Person You Needed, Growing Up with Twanna Harris
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In this episode of the Empowered Women Empowering Women series, Brittany talks with ecosystem builder Twanna Harris. Twanna has been striving to ensure that she can become the person that she needed most when she was growing up, that person who would see her, that had the power to help open doors. Through this conversation you will learn about Twan…
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Empowered Women Empowering Women: Big Girl Pants Mantra and Inspiration with Bethany Andrews - Nichols
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*If you are listening on Apple Podcast, the cover art does not change. Please head to Responsibly Different™ website to see what we are talking about! In this episode Brittany and Bethany Andrews-Nichols, a Vermont - based artist, illustrator, surface pattern designer, muralist and instructor of Beenanza Design talk about the design, "Big Girl pant…
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Empowered Women Empowering Women: Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors with NextOpp Search
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In this episode Brittany talks to Rebecca Oppenheim and Gail Tiburzi Buck, the founders of this leading executive search firm, NextOpp Search. They talk about how a women owned, certified B Corporation, first to have a one to one service model is helping to support domestic violence survivors get back into the workforce. They have created their Hir…
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Empowered Women Empowering Women: Power of Your Voice with Nupur Amin
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In this episode Brittany and Nupur Amin, Business Development and Outreach manager at B Corp certified Habitus, talk candidly about coaching resources that are available to help empower you to show up as your full self, have a powerful voice in the workplace, and to support others while doing it! One lucky listener will randomly be selected for a f…
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Finding a Job that Loves You Back with Habitus Incorporated
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In this episode CEO and Founder of B Corp certified Habitus, Justin Wright shares a simple three step process to help you find meaningful work. His expertise is in collaborative negotiation theory, behavior change, multi-party facilitation, mediation and career coaching. Justin is a former adjunct professor of negotiation at Yale and Northeastern’s…
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In this episode of Curious Coworkers, Brittany and Benn talk about the benefits of actually using your Paid Time Off. We know it is a foreign concept to some, but there are so many good reasons to actually take that break and step away from work. Tune in to this episode to learn more about different reasons to use your PTO. Why taking a vacation co…
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In this episode Brittany and Benn reflect on the process of building this series, giving you a peek behind the production curtain. To get started in your own Responsibly Different Journey, be sure to download our Consumer Manifesto here. It has 23 pages of easy steps you can take as a consumer, that contributes to these goals. On the business side,…
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