“We have a lot more to do, but by highlighting the talent of women researchers we really hope to change the needle."

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“It seems to me that the most important measure of the quality of ones’ life is measured in how many lives you touch.” According to Bruce Kidd, he’s always been a music lover. So much so, that every day he’s standing upright there’s a tune playing in the background – whether it be in his … Continue reading Episode 57: Bruce Kidd of Concerts for a Cause

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“We shouldn’t have to say ‘sustainable company’ or ‘responsible company,’ it should just be a company. That should be the future.“ Jackie Herskovitz Russell might be co-host Vicki Bohlsen’s long-lost professional twin. President and Founder of Teak Media + Communication, Jackie and her team assist mission-driven, responsible and nonprofit organizations by providing communications and digital … Continue reading Episode 56: Jackie Herskovitz Russell of Teak Media + Communication

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“In my mind, the best CSR programs are those that have their values embedded all the way through the company.“ Brenda Barnicki was told by relatives and friends that the gourmet chocolates she gifted to them on holidays were so good she should start selling them. So in her spare time, Brenda founded Bellafina Chocolates, … Continue reading Episode 55: Brenda Barnicki of Bellafina Chocolates

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“A very simple system – honed to the very elements of what’s important, focused on the right thing, with people aligned to get it done – will have a proportionally large impact.“ Trebuchet Group is all about simplicity, efficiency, and cohesion. So much so, that when applying for B Corporation Certification, the company negotiated terms … Continue reading Episode 54: Chris Hutchinson of Trebuchet Group

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“It is the responsibility of businesses like ours – where we’re social entrepreneurs – to not only run a successful business, but to use that success to help our community, pick people out of poverty and give people the opportunity to love what they do.” Saxbys might be still be working on its B Corporation … Continue reading Episode 53: Nick Bayer of Saxbys

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“Identify your biggest footprint and incentivize your partners and customers to join you in reducing it.” Theresa Krier had her entrepreneurial “lightbulb moment” backstage at New York Fashion Week. Her idea, however, wasn’t about the latest breakout trend or this season’s color palette – it was about how to enhance the health of those around … Continue reading Episode 52: Theresa Krier of Big T NYC

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“Impact Makers is owned by the community.” If you’re like Vicki and Kathy, the above statement raises a couple of questions: Is it possible for a community to own a company? If so, what does that even look like? Impact Makers, a management and technology consulting firm based in Richmond, Virginia has the answers. As … Continue reading Episode 51: Rodney Willett of Impact Makers

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“We’re taking the things that society has thrown away – the old electronic waste and the people – and we’re making them into something new, something that society wants.” Whenever someone asks about social enterprise in Indianapolis, they’re directed to Gregg Keesling’s work. Gregg has built an excellent reputation within the Indianapolis and Indiana community … Continue reading Episode 50: Gregg Keesling of RecycleForce

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“I look at the different aspects of what makes a well-balanced person, and apply those same traits to a well-balanced company.” Jenny Foley works for a first-class warehousing storage facility that offers multi-temperature storage facilities for the food, grocery, and pharmaceutical industries. But Jenny doesn’t unload shipments or operate a forklift. In her nine years … Continue reading Episode 49: Jenny Foley of Merchandise Warehouse

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