Category: Podcast

Can business save the Earth?

Michael Lenox, author and University of Virginia professor, thinks it can. Listen in to this week’s episode to learn why!

Can businesses benefit from hiring people with disabilities?

Nancy Geenen, CEO of Flexability, shares how focusing on employment and inclusion can have a positive impact on a business, its employees and the surrounding community.

Can a company that sells carbon-emitting fuels be a leader in the sustainability space?

Steven Downey, president of Harmony Fuels, shares how the company is helping consumers reduce their footprints through a first-of-its-kind carbon offsetting program.

How do multinational companies incorporate CSR?
Al White, vice president of the Lilly Foundation and CSR advisor to Eli Lilly and Co., shares insight into the company’s approach to CSR and employee relations on this week’s episode!

Can professional service firms become B Corp Certified?
Kevin Christopher, principal of Rockridge Venture Law, shares how and why Rockridge became the first Certified B Corp law group in Tennessee on this week’s episode.

Is it actually important for businesses to understand and connect with their communities? 
The short answer: YES. 
The better answer: We’ll Rich Harwood of The Harwood Institute take it from here.

How can corporate American help reduce the negative effects of mass incarceration while also increasing profits? Michelle Cirocco shares the answer to that question and more.

Jillian Ashton and ICAN are taking the saying “man’s best friend” to the next level. Listen in to this week’s episode to find out how ICAN is using service dogs to connect two groups in need: those living with disabilities and incarcerated adults.

Ali Cudby’s journey to becoming a customer retention expert started with a transformational bra fitting and ended with her becoming CEO of Your Iconic Brand. Join Vicki and Kathy this week as they find out what all happened in between, and how to grow loyalty for your business both internally and externally.

From the outside, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, a local nonprofit, and Roche, a multinational healthcare company, seem like polar opposites. Listen in to this week’s episode to find out how their decade-long partnership perfectly demonstrates the impact a well-designed CSR program can have.

John Pilmer, APR, of PilmerPR, played an integral role in passing legislation that expanded Utah’s benefit designation to include LLCs. Join Vicki and Kathy this week to hear more about John’s inspiring story and passion for CSR.