How can personal networks be leveraged to help companies become more diverse and inclusive? And how do we solve the problem of hiring in 2023? Our guest today is Ryan Agresta, founder of Candidate , a two-sided marketplace that connects employers and talent via the power of personal referrals. Ryan is an entrepreneur and Seattle-ite who has been working to cultivate positive change in the world of hiring. He started Candidate in 2020, with a mission to create meaningful connections through the p...
Dec 22, 2022•56 min•Ep. 15
What are the qualities of a great leader? And how does being of service to others imbue a sense of purpose in our work? Our guest today is John Cuomo, a firefighter, paramedic, and author who has more than 20 years of leadership experience in the fire service. John served as an Engineer, Lieutenant, and Captain, and then went on to serve as EMS Chief, Battalion Chief, and Training Chief. His new book, Leadership Refined by Fire , is full of wisdom and insight John draws from his own career, as w...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 14
How do companies and their leaders build a caring culture? And what are the benefits of defining and operating from your company’s higher purpose? Our guest today is Tara Jenkins, Founder of Conscious Revolution , a consultancy dedicated to helping CEOs and founders build conscious companies. Tara’s work is informed by decades of experience in HR and organizational strategy across a variety of industries and sectors. She believes that when businesses operate from a higher purpose, it not only be...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 13
How do you transform an organization into a conscious business? And what role does purpose play in shaping company culture? Our guest today is Peter Matthies, Founder of the Conscious Business Institute , an international consultancy dedicated to helping companies, individuals, and leaders step into a better way to work and live. After working as a software entrepreneur and venture capitalist, and experiencing great “success” in both, at least by traditional standards, Peter found himself lookin...
Oct 20, 2022•49 min•Ep. 12
How do we build equitable and inclusive workplace communities? And how do you create belonging through communication? Our guest today is David Kietzman, Managing Partner and Chief Engagement Officer at Momentum Solutions , an advertising and communications agency based in Los Angeles that specializes in branding, PR, equity & inclusion services, executive coaching, and social media marketing for social impact brands. David is a community builder, social impact strategist, and problem solver....
Oct 13, 2022•45 min•Ep. 11
How do we co-create a mindful work ecosystem, nurture meaningful relationships with our stakeholders, and help our company thrive? Our guest today is Elizabeth Ross Holmstrom, founder and CEO of Mindful Employer , a conscious leadership development company that provides tools for listening and dialog to improve relationships with all stakeholders: employees, customers, suppliers, community, and the planet. Elizabeth is an entrepreneur and explorer who loves to find solutions that improve the hum...
Oct 06, 2022•59 min•Ep. 10
How does a company define their purpose, plan their impact, and share their story authentically? Our guest today is Mike Rowlands, President & CEO of Junxion Strategy , a social impact consultancy that helps visionary leaders build meaningful brands, take bold action to confront the climate emergency and champion social justice. Mike is an accomplished entrepreneur, consultant and advisor who has spent more than 20 years working to catalyze social responsibility and sustainability with organ...
Sep 29, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 9
How do you discover and live in your zone of genius? And what role does purpose play in conscious leadership? Our guest today is Erica Schreiber, CEO of The Conscious Leadership Group , a consultancy that supports leaders and their teams to build trust and create conscious cultures through coaching, consulting, forums, trainings, and speaking. Erica shares her eclectic journey from being an avid student of anthropology, to starting a yoga therapy practice, becoming a full-time mother, and foundi...
Sep 22, 2022•59 min•Ep. 8
How do you build impact into your business model from day one? Our guests today are Bryan and Rebecca Papé, co-founders of MiiR , a generosity-driven B Corp that creates thoughtfully-designed drinkware through its social and environmental mission. Bryan and Rebecca have demonstrated that it is, in fact, possible to succeed with generosity at the heart of their business model. From sourcing, to design, to the wellbeing of their people at MiiR, they’re committed to giving more and taking less, and...
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 7
What’s the future of ESG investing? And how do we finance better outcomes for all? Our guest today is Andrew Rodriguez , cofounder, CEO, and chief investment officer of Change Finance , an impact-focused asset management firm based in Colorado. Andrew and the team at Change Finance build performance-oriented investment products that seek to promote a more just and sustainable world. Last year they were named a Best for the World B Corp, and at the end of 2021 they announced the launch of the fir...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 6
How do we shift our relationships with work to live happier, more fulfilled lives? Our guests today are Eva Dienel (founder) and Christine Bader (contributor 2019-2022) of The Life I Want , a storytelling project about reimagining a future of work that enhances and enriches our lives, rather than leaving us depleted and burned out. Eva Dienel is a successful writer, editor, and consultant with over 20 years of experience telling stories that engage people in making the world a better place. She ...
Sep 01, 2022•56 min•Ep. 5
Part of the puzzle of building a more sustainable future is getting to a place of shared understanding about the challenges we face, and the impact of our actions. But this can be tricky when the problems seem invisible or difficult to measure. Our guest this week is Tim Frick, founder and CEO of Mightybytes , a digital agency and B Corp based in Chicago. Tim has spent more than two decades working to tackle problems at the intersection of design, technology, marketing, and sustainability, and t...
Aug 25, 2022•49 min•Ep. 4
What is the role of purpose in business? And what does a conscious company look like in 2022? The number of B Corp certifications is rising rapidly, and purpose is becoming more mainstream, but we still have a long way to go toward building a racially just, regenerative economy. This week on Purpose Works, we welcome Ryan Honeyman , a Partner / Worker-Owner at LIFT Economy , an impact consulting firm, and co-author of The B Corp Handbook: How to Use Business as a Force for Good . When it comes t...
Aug 18, 2022•50 min•Ep. 3
What does it take to be a great leader? How do we show up with authenticity and grace, and encourage others to do the same? Sherri Pittman , founder of Being Human, an executive coaching and advisory firm based in Oakland, California, shares her answers to these questions and more. Sherri brings decades of strategy, marketing and leadership development experience from a broad range of industries to her work with Fortune 500 companies, later stage startups, and social impact businesses. She thriv...
Aug 11, 2022•51 min•Ep. 2
Can sustainable investing really make a difference in today’s volatile world? Natasha Lamb, Managing Partner and Portfolio Manager at Arjuna Capital , shares her insights and stories about how leveraging the power of shareholder advocacy can catalyze social and environmental impact. Natasha's wealth management firm focuses its investments on both profitable returns & stakeholder well-being, and her efforts have directly led to meaningful change at high profile companies like Citigroup, Apple...
Aug 04, 2022•54 min•Ep. 1
The world of work is changing. Interest in social purpose and impact are growing rapidly, for leaders and customers alike. So how do companies thrive in this new economy? How do we balance profit and purpose? How do we create shared prosperity? Welcome to Purpose Works, the conscious business & career podcast by Handprint . Join host Maren Keeley as she interviews business leaders, experts, entrepreneurs, creatives, and individuals who believe in business as a force for good and share their ...
Jul 28, 2022•2 min
