In 2023, roughly 1 in 5,000 Americans experienced homelessness, and that number continues to rise. In this week's episode, Vicki speaks with Robb Munger of Exodus Place - an organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan, that merges passion with innovation to provide personal and professional development and housing to men in transition.
BLOG: Why Recent Grads Should Consider a Values-Driven Career
Written by Evan Bonfield Head of Business Development, ReBokeh Vision Technologies, Inc. “I like this guy, he likes money!” "I like this guy, he likes money!" is what a manager announced to the room, about me, when I had informed the accounting firm that rather than taking time off to study for my CPA exams, … Continue reading BLOG: Why Recent Grads Should Consider a Values-Driven Career
Episode 143: ReBokeh Vision Technologies with Evan Bonfield
What needs to be done to ensure that technology created for those with vision impairments is truly accessible for them? In this episode, Vicki is joined by Evan Bonfield, Head of Business Development at ReBokeh Vision Technologies. He and Vicki discuss ReBokeh’s mission to provide sleek, affordable and streamlined assistive technologies that make it simple … Continue reading Episode 143: ReBokeh Vision Technologies with Evan Bonfield
Episode 142: Hot Walk Indy with Casey Springer
Whether you're new to your neighborhood or have lived in the same city for years, finding community and connecting with others can be challenging- and the COVID-19 pandemic made this even more difficult. That's what inspired this episode's guest, Casey Springer, to found Hot Walk Indy, an inclusive social walking club that invites participants of … Continue reading Episode 142: Hot Walk Indy with Casey Springer
Episode 141: The Sustainable Entrepreneur with Kumar Vijayendra
Calling all CSR bookworms! The Sustainable Entrepreneur is the next book you need on your shelf. This episode features Kumar Vijayendra, a thought leader in small business transformation and author of The Sustainable Entrepreneur. He and Vicki discuss how small businesses can set themselves up for success when they factor in sustainability as one of their key business … Continue reading Episode 141: The Sustainable Entrepreneur with Kumar Vijayendra
BLOG: Ten Steps Individuals Can Take to Send a Message for Urgent Climate Action
Written by Jenny Morgan Market Development Manager, Tradewater Until now, the responsibility for preventing climate change has been largely placed on individuals and their contribution to the environmental crisis. There has been a concerted effort to emphasize individual responsibility for the climate emergency through environmental awareness campaigns, consumer education, and green labeling. Even though this … Continue reading BLOG: Ten Steps Individuals Can Take to Send a Message for Urgent Climate Action
Episode 140: Tradewater with Jenny Morgan
The most challenging problems cannot be solved by government and nonprofits alone—it requires a collective effort. This episode's guest is Jenny Morgan of Tradewater, a carbon offset company that targets the most potent greenhouse gases and destroys them before they ever reach the atmosphere. Learn more about Jenny's passion for changing the way we view … Continue reading Episode 140: Tradewater with Jenny Morgan
Episode 139: GreenPal with Bryan Clayton
It seems like there's a service for everything nowadays! In this episode, Vicki chats with Bryan Clayton, a true lawn care aficionado and founder of GreenPal. GreenPal offers an all-in-one place to find, schedule, and pay the best fit lawn pro for your yard. Bryan's platform is also taking some interesting steps towards reducing their … Continue reading Episode 139: GreenPal with Bryan Clayton
Episode 138: Howdy Homemade Ice Cream with Cindy Carter and Carmela Toler
You're in for a treat this episode! Vicki speaks with Cindy Carter and Carmela Toler of Howdy Homemade Ice Cream, a business powered by amazing ice cream served by amazing people. At Howdy's, they do things a little differently. They're on a mission to create jobs for those with developmental and intellectual disabilities through the power … Continue reading Episode 138: Howdy Homemade Ice Cream with Cindy Carter and Carmela Toler
Episode 137: Hope Forward with Nicole Dunteman
Over the past four decades, the price of a college education has increased by over 900%—and that didn't sit well with Hope College. Enter: Hope Forward, an initiative to provide fully-funded tuition for every Hope College student by leveraging the generosity and gratitude of a pay-it-forward approach. In this episode, Vicki chats with Nicole Dunteman, … Continue reading Episode 137: Hope Forward with Nicole Dunteman
Episode 136: Wellbridge Surgical with Jeff Williams
There's a new player in the game when it comes to surgical healthcare. Vicki speaks with serial entrepreneur Jeff Williams, who co-founded Wellbridge Surgical, a surgery center that offers transparent, up-front pricing and eliminates the need for an insurance-based middleman. Jeff's goal with Wellbridge is to give everyone a fairly-priced alternative to the “way it’s … Continue reading Episode 136: Wellbridge Surgical with Jeff Williams
Episode 135: Global Investment Crypto Exchange with Octavio Gallego
Navigating the world of cryptocurrencies doesn't have to be challenging. In this episode, Vicki speaks with Octavio Gallego of Global Investment Crypto Exchange (GIE), a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange platform. GIE donates a percentage of monthly revenue to their nonprofit partners; and these contributions only go to verified mission-driven local and global charities, particularly those that … Continue reading Episode 135: Global Investment Crypto Exchange with Octavio Gallego