Are Beauty Products Making Us Sick? In conversation with director of Toxic Beauty, Phyllis Ellis
We speak with the director of an eye-opening documentary that exposes the hard truths about dangerous, unregulated toxins in our products.
Simple Changes in Our Urban Environment Could Create a Truly Inclusive Society
What can we do to create public and private spaces that are welcoming to everyone and easily accessed by people of all abilities?
Why Investing in Women is Good for Business: In convo with Beth Bengtson of Working for Women
How one organization is elevating women in the workforce while enabling businesses to be a force for social good
How to Build Collaborative Fundraising Relationships
These 4 steps can help organizations overcome challenges when raising funds together
Changing the Face of Giving Back: In Conversation with Kits for a Cause
There’s a new kid on the block when it comes to employee engagement and giving back. And they’re re-defining meaningful impact
The Past, Present and Future of Financial Inclusion: In Conversation with Elisabeth Rhyne
An expert in the field shares her perspectives on microfinance, its past success, challenges and its role moving forward
Lessons From Purpose-Driven Companies
When you balance profitability with purpose, there are added challenges. But some brave, ever-persistent and savvy folks have found ways to overcome
Shining a Light on the Human Trafficking Epidemic: In conversation with Amber Runyon
Eleventh Candle Co. employs survivors of human trafficking and gives vulnerable women another chance at life
How We’re Closing the Wealth Gap by Investing in Equal Opportunity
CNote provides people – especially low-income women and women of color – with equal access to loans and financial resources by increasing investment in nonprofit lenders.
Creating a New Investment Model for Ending Poverty: In convo with Marc Blumenthal
The founder of Social Ventures Foundation explains how the organization is working to change the paradigm of poverty reduction
Social Change Happens Here
Editor-in-chief Elisa Birnbaum reports on the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck New York and its growing impact on community and planet
How a Single Bicycle Led to Increased Income for Thousands of Ugandan Farmers
Social entrepreneurs must be willing to get on the ground, ask the hard questions, and most importantly to listen to those we are serving.
Podcasts
Making Better Buildings for People & Planet: Chris Magwood of Endeavour Centre
We discuss the evolution of sustainable construction and how issues like embodied carbon inspired a rethink
Delivering Showers & Dignity to the Homeless: Doniece Sandoval of Lava Mae
Mobile showers pioneer transforms into nonprofit accelerator to address homelessness crisis
A Belt for People and Planet: Jen Perry of Jelt Belt
These belts are made of plastic waste and support empowerment of women and community
Investing in the Fight Against Global Inequality: David O’Leary of Origin Capital
Origin Capital focuses on impact investments that will transform the lives of the word’s most vulnerable people
Tiny Homes, Big Impact: Terrilee Kelford of Cornerstone Landing
One organization is trying to tackle the problem of youth homelessness with an innovative solution, hoping to prove that a small size can make a big difference
Sewing Hope for Refugees: Paul Klein of The Tailor Project
How a social innovation from Canada’s past is creating jobs for newcomers to Canada today
SEE Change publisher & editor Elisa Birnbaum releases a new book highlighting social entrepreneurs.
In the Business of Change profiles social entrepreneurs who are tackling social and environmental challenges in their communities and across the globe. Learn More
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