Fasten Your Seatbelts

2020 has been difficult, there’s no question about it, but we’re here to celebrate the good that came of it - because there was also plenty of that.

This episode we are talking with Janelle Benjamin, Founder and CEO of All Things Equitable, a firm that addresses inequities in the workplace for all historically marginalized groups. This is an interview you don’t want to miss, beginning with Janelle’s own story of discrimination, what inspired her to create her company, and the importance of addressing these pivotal issues in a time of societal unrest.

You can also check out Janelle's YouTube series, White & Woke at Work: https://bit.ly/31xWSSC

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This week we had a fabulous interview with Jessica van Thiel (left) and Shivani Singh (right) of Pathfinder. Their mission is a 3-pronged approach, working with social entrepreneurs, academia and policy makers to protect and enable the world’s most vulnerable. They are truly inspirational folks, so tune in!

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This week Crystal & Steven chatted with Dale McDermott Chief Operating Officer for the CGLCC, an organization focused on bringing LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs together from across Canada with the aim of supporting them to become even more successful.

CGLCC has a number of cool events coming up, including its 2020 Black & White Gala. It's a free event and this year being hosted online.

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Chris Marquis is a Professor at Cornell University teaching Sustainable Global Enterprise. He is a prolific writer, having just published his latest book, "Better Business: How the B Corp Movement is Remaking Capitalism". Join Crystal & Steven as they delve into what it means to adopt sustainable practices in business and getting to the bottom of what doing "better business" really means.

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Joining Steven and Crystal in the cockpit this week is one of Canada's OG sustainability proponents, Bob Willard. With 6 books and over 1300 public speaking engagements to his credit, not to mention a PhD in sustainability, this is the guy to help lead us all out of the mess we've created for ourselves. 

Drawing from his recently published white paper, “7 Bold Strokes To Save Our World”, Bob provides no-nonsense guidance for today's business leaders regarding their role in helping the global community crawl out of our current circumstance. Take a listen!

Check Out “7 Bold Strokes To Save Our World”

Access Bob's substantial resource library here!

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Our interview this week with Political Theorist & Author, David Moscrop, covered a lot of terrain, including some of his writing on the WE charity scandal, as well as the Federal Government’s response to supporting small businesses during and post pandemic. This is one you don’t want to miss!

This episode is one that you don’t want to miss!

A fascinating and heartfelt conversation with Amita Kuttner. Amita holds a PhD in astronomy and astrophysics, as well as being a candidate for Leader of the Green Party of Canada. This interview swings from a philosophical perspective on the cosmos to dealing with loss, the pandemic, and the urgency of the climate crisis.

A fascinating conversation this week with Michael Smith, co-founder of the newly formed Save Small Business which is currently tackling the government’s Rent Relief Programme. Are landlords being stubborn in refusing to sign on? What needs to be resolved in the short-term to support our small businesses, and what are our long-term plans to foster this pivotal sector? ☕️