On The Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation Podcast, we feature business leaders who are changing the expectations of what business can and should do. It’s business leaders who pursue positive impact—for both people and the planet—that we want to amplify, encourage, and support. We want to shine a light on entrepreneurs who stay true to their […]
13+ Fair Trade Gifts that Give Back for 2021
With each gift we buy, there’s an opportunity to support a cause for the way people can—and should—be treated. At Grow Ensemble, we believe everyone deserves a right to dignified and safe working conditions. And when gifting opportunities arise, we think it’s even more important to purchase products in support of companies that are committed […]
How to Become a Social Entrepreneur
With Madeleine Shaw If anyone has a say on the best route to becoming a social entrepreneur, it’s my friend Madeleine Shaw. Madeleine has been an entrepreneur focusing on impact and social change for over 25 years. At age 25, she founded what would become Lunapads (now rebranded as Aisle), a Certified B Corporation that […]
21 Best Sustainable Travel Tips: From Plan to Your Post-Trip Travel Home
I feel torn. I love to travel, especially if that means I’m rejoining old friends and potentially making new ones. But I know it’s hard to make travel a truly “sustainable activity.” Does sustainable tourism exist? Can we travel responsibly, while being more mindful of other people and the planet? I don’t know. I’ve traveled […]
B Corp Best for the World Companies, 2021 (A Grow Ensemble Podcast Playlist)
Last week, the B Lab (the organization behind the B Corporation Certification) announced their “Best for the World” honors as they do each year. These honors are for Certified B Corporations that score in the top 5% in one of the five impact areas that are assessed in the B Impact Assessment. As I’ve had […]
Holden Rings Review: Affordable, Ethical, and Minimalist Wedding Bands
Wedding or engagement ring shopping is daunting. It’s a large and very personal investment, and many of us (definitely me) have little or no understanding of the processing of choosing the “perfect ring.” In my opinion, Holden makes this process easier, more inclusive, and more, well, special. Holden has done an excellent job of removing […]
