According to a 2016 study, 58% of Americans’ calorie intake, on average, comes from ultra-processed foods. Ultra-processed foods account for 90% of the added sugars Americans eat. In this episode, learn from Katlin Smith. Katlin is the founder and CEO of Simple Mills, a food company that focuses on nutritious baked goods, like crackers, baking mixes, and more and distributes in more than 20,000 stores.
Read MoreAccording to a Stanford study, stressors related to our jobs make the workplace the 5th leading cause of death in the United States. 80% of chronic diseases can be addressed through diet alone. In this episode, we speak with Michael Heinrich, the founder and CEO of Garten. Garten, previously known as “Oh My Green,” is a platform bringing nutritious food, healthy snacks, drinks, and wellness practices to the workplace. Michael is also a Venture Partner at Pioneer Fund, and an instructor at Stanford University.
Read MoreWe are bringing you an exclusive look at your co-host Eva Yazhari’s new book, The Good Your Money Can Do: Becoming a Conscious Investor., joined by our producer, Mathilde Beniflah. Eva Yazhari is a seasoned investor, entrepreneur, and CEO with 16 years of experience working in the venture capital and asset management industries.
Read MoreIn the United States, there is one doctor for every five patients. But in rural India, there is one doctor for every 50,000 patients. In this episode, we speak with Anurag Jain. Anurag is the Chairman and CEO of Access Healthcare, which has over 13,000 employees in India, the US, and the Philippines.
Read MoreThe global kombucha market size was estimated at $1.67 billion in 2019 and roughly $2.02 billion in 2020. This week, learn from Daina Trout, the co-founder and CEO of Health-Ade. Health-Ade is a kombucha company based in Los Angeles whose products are sold in over 26,000 stores nationwide.
Read MoreAmericans use about 50 billion plastic water bottles per year. However, the recycling rate for plastic is only 9%, which means that 40+ billion water bottles – more than $1 billion worth of plastic – are wasted each year. In this episode, learn from Shadi Bakour, the founder and CEO of PathWater, a company that manufactures reusable, refillable water bottles, with the mission of ending single use plastic in the industry.
Read MoreApproximately 430 million people work in fashion and textile production; this means that one in eight workers around the world is involved in the fashion industry. This week, we speak with Ian Bentley, the founder and CEO of Parker Clay, a fashion company that creates premium leather goods sourced from Ethiopia, with a special focus on hiring women.
Read MoreThe number of babies born in the U.S. hit the lowest level in more than three decades in 2019, continuing a five-year downward trend, according to a new federal report. In this episode, we speak with Caroline Noublanche.
Read MoreAccording to McKinsey research, the fashion industry emits the same quantity of greenhouse gases per year as the entire economies of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom combined. Under the current trajectory, the fashion industry misses the 1.5ºC pathway set by the Paris Climate Accords by 50%. This week, we are thrilled to learn from Marci Zaroff. Marci is the Founder and CEO of ECOfashion Corp’s “Greenhouse of Brands,” that include MetaWear, Yes And, and Farm to Home.
Read MoreOn average, 85% of high school students graduate within four years in the U.S. However, the average for white public high school students (89%) was 10% higher than the average for Black and Latino students (79%) in the 2017–18 school year. In this episode, we speak with Howard Bell, the CEO of Abl Schools.
Read MoreIn the United States, less than 20% of senior positions in Real Estate companies are held by women. This week, meet Tammy Jones. Tammy is the founder and CEO of Basis Investment Group, a commercial real estate firm that has closed $4 billion in real estate investments across the United States.
Read MoreWe are excited to bring you a Special Episode: Getting Started in Impact Investing. This week, join our hosts for an invigorating discussion with our producer Mathilde Beniflah, a Director at Beyond Capital Fund. We unpack: what are accessible opportunities for anyone to become an impact investor?
Read MorePackaging waste represents one-third of all municipal trash. Scientists estimate that by 2050, there will be more plastic than fish in Earth’s oceans. Hear from Brian Powers, the co-founder and CEO of TemperPack, a company that is innovating in the logistics and packaging space by creating sustainable, functional packaging products.
Read MoreThe Federal Reserve estimated that there were 55 million unbanked or underbanked adult Americans in 2018, which account for 22% of U.S. households. This week, learn from Michael Pugh, the President and CEO of Carver Federal Savings Bank.
Read MoreThe legal services industry in the United States generated approximately $288 billion in revenue in 2018. Over 1.1 million people are employed in legal occupations in the U.S. In this episode, hear from Chintan Panchal, a Founding Partner of RPCK Rastegar Panchal, a specialized law firm focused on serving mostly impact investors and social entrepreneurs.
Read MoreDespite increased conversations to improve representation, the fund industry has made no progress in 20 years according to a report by Morningstar. Only 11% of U.S. fund managers were women in 2019, down from 13.8% in 2000. Tracy Gray is the Founder and Managing Partner of The 22 Fund, a venture capital firm that focuses on increasing the export capacity of U.S. companies and creating jobs, with an emphasis on women and minority-owned companies.
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