Episodes
"When you share, the world opens up." Listen to how Jenna Benn Shersher's story and how a spontaneous moment of dancing inspired a movement that has been able to touch thousands of lives affected by cancer from around the world.
Published 07/08/20
"Our time is limited; do meaningful work." Grant and host Nicholas really hit it off in this awesome talk about how Grant has built multiple social impact businesses starting with his first one in high school!
Published 06/24/20
"It's not going to be easy, but it will be worth It" is the motto that Daedra Surowiec has lived by for years. Daedra is an architect by training, mother by choice, and creator of Strawesome by pure passion. Listen to our conversation unpacking the journey of building a glass straw business and learning the importance of patience, preparation, and timing along the way.
Published 06/17/20
"We are all here to learn a lesson." Today we are talking with Julie MacDonald, Co-Founder of Kaikuna Clothing, on how crazy the life journey can be and how her journey of learning led her to start a social impact clothing company.
Published 06/08/20
“If you really want something, show up as much as you can, and be willing to fail until you can’t fail anymore.” In this episode we chat with Prashant Mehta, Founder of Conscious Step, about his “lightbulb” moment of bringing the exclusivity of popular sneakers to the sock world with a twist on doing good.
Published 06/01/20
“Eco-friendly is an attitude.” In this episode we chat with Phoebe Yu, Founder of Ettitude, about her journey from China to Australia to America and how she disrupted the textile industry along the way.
Published 05/25/20
"It doesn’t take money to make money.” In this episode we chat with Brandon Leibel from Sand Cloud about how you can learn anything you want in today’s world of sharing and internet resources.
Published 05/18/20
“The world needs your ideas.” In this episode we chat with Ben VandenWymelenberg about his journey of building a social impact company and his belief that solutions to the world’s problems are in YOUR head.
Published 05/12/20
"Build relationships with others." Join me for a cup of coffee and a chat with Luke Kirtley as we learn about how his relationships helped him build a social impact coffee brand.
Published 05/05/20
"Humanity and Nature are One." Learn from Heather McDougall about how growing up in a family dentists in the North Dakota terrain sparked her and her brother to create an eco-friendly, sustainable toothbrush brand.
Published 04/28/20
"Everyone has a purpose." Huge thanks to Kelly for sharing her story of social impact as she changed career paths and turned a time of adversity into her discovering her passion. This dark time is what led to her amazing idea and growing company, Access Trax.
Published 04/22/20
“Everything is a learning opportunity.” We are chatting with Mike Reiney in this episode and learning about how he used his learning opportunities to launch The Scribes, a social impact journal quickly becoming a hot item for corporate gifting.
Published 04/21/20
Highlighting some great social impact headlines for the week. We’re covering an investment app that lets people make money AND a positive impact on the planet, a new way for investors to turn a profit while helping California prevent fires, and a search engine that turns profits into trees planted.
Published 12/10/19
Join Nicholas and Cam to take a quick dive into a few different Social Impact Certifications that different companies can apply for.
Published 12/09/19
“People just need someone to believe in them.” In this episode we have a captivating chat with Mallory Brown, Impact Storyteller and Founder of Walk a Mile, a marathon journey to walk 26 miles in the shoes of females making an impact around the globe.
Published 11/22/19
We captured some great social impact headlines for this week’s roundup. We'll be covering a social impact bond for a Grand Rapids based program, a new law bringing overdue changes to nonprofit tax returns, the opportunity for impact investors in charter schools and more!
Published 11/13/19
In this deep dive we are discussing delicious snacks that make a positive social impact. From a snack bar that feeds malnourished children to peanut butter that donates 100% of proceeds to charity, and more!
Published 11/13/19
“Always be honest, even when it's hard.” In this episode we chat with Adam Alonso, CEO of BUILD Inc., about the awesome work his organization is doing in Chicago suburbs to help at-risk youth find direction and how his model is actually being replicated in other cities around the nation.
Published 11/13/19
In this deep dive we are discussing social impact bonds: what they are, how they work, and why they matter.
Published 11/03/19
We captured some great social impact headlines for this week’s roundup. We'll be covering why social enterprise is better than for-profit ventures, an impact investing twist for donor-advised funds, a new form of capitalism, and the hidden costs of social impact bonds.
Published 11/03/19
“Work hard and be nice to people.” In this episode, we chat with Sarah Spitsen, Chief Candle Lady and Food-Giver at Feya Candle, about how, despite living out of her van, she kept working hard and spreading love to build a successful candle business that gives back.
Published 11/03/19
“Goodness exists in all of us.” In this episode we chat with Will McCoy, CEO of No Bully, about how being bullied at a young age and a kind encounter with a stranger inspired him to serve in an organization that provides bullying prevention programs around the world.
Published 11/03/19
In The Science of Social Impact Premiere episode, we break down the goal of the podcast, talk about the team behind its creation, list the types of content you can expect, and provide some inspiration to change the world!
Published 11/01/19