BSuite Podcast

In the Season 4 finale, host Anne Richardson welcomes Sarah Holdeman and Rebecca Goldcrump, co-founders of the Impact Collective based in Portland, Oregon. Sarah and Rebecca share the importance of their company's mission, how they prioritize and nourish their business partnership, how they lead their clients to amplify their social impact through B Corp certification and beyond, and how they buil...

In Episode 9 of Season 4 of the BSuite podcast , host Anne Richardson interviews Tim Frick, founder and president of Mightybytes. MightyBytes is a B Corp certified digital marketing agency that serves social enterprises, sustainable brands, and large nonprofits.  Tim is an active leader and educator throughout the B Corp community and the digital marketing space. In the episode, he shares how he e...

In this episode of the BSuite podcast, host Anne Richardson digs into the complex topic of data privacy with experts Donata Stroink-Skillrud and Hans Skillrud, founders of Termageddon, a service that generates and updates website privacy policies, cookie policies, and terms & conditions for small businesses.  Termageddon exists to help businesses remain in compliance with the rapidly evolving land...

In this episode, Anne Richardson hosts a cutting-edge conversation about the relationship between sustainability and digital advertising with ad-tech sustainability pioneer and co-founder of Scope3, Anne Coghlan.  The two Annes (Anne and Anne) break down the ways digital advertising contributes to a company's carbon footprint, how companies and advertisers can minimize their advertising emissions,...

In this episode of the BSuite podcast, Anne takes a look behind the labels of clean, green, and blue beauty products with lead formulator Jana Blankenship, founder of the sustainable hair care line Captain Blankenship.  Jana breaks down the sustainability certifications consumers should seek out when shopping for beauty products, her process for sourcing sustainable ingredients like seaweed, and h...

Anne Richardson's guest on this episode of the BSuite podcast is socially responsible business owner Tom Ruff, the face (and heart) behind Portland, Maine's newest gluten-free craft brewery, Orange Bike Brewing.  During the show, Tom speaks about his roots back on an Indiana farm, the origin of the Orange Bike name, and his journey combating racism, sexism, and other inequities of the craft brewin...

Anne interviews Nora Livingstone, Co-Founder and Volunteer Coordinator for Animal Experience International (AEI), an innovative B Corp that matches volunteers with ethical animal-related volunteer experiences around the globe.  Anne and Nora discuss the origins of AEI, compare notes on their experiences as female founders, and dive into the definition of consent-based tourism. Never heard of it? T...

Tune in to Episode 3 of the BSuite podcast, in which Anne Richardson interviews Ben Conniff, Chief Innovation Officer of Luke's Lobster, a sustainable seafood purveyor and fellow B Corp. During the episode, Ben talks about what it means to be a B Corp, educating consumers' purchase decisions, and how Luke's Lobster is trying to change the seafood industry landscape so customers can enjoy lobsters...

Episode 2 of the BSuite podcast features a lively conversation between our host Anne Richardson and RMG friends and agency partners Benn Marine and Brittany Angelo of Dirigo Collective.  Benn and Brittany co-host Dirigo Collective's Responsibly Different podcast and they both work with clients around impact strategy. Tune in to learn more about the important contributions Benn and Brittany make th...

Season 4 of the BSuite podcast opens with an exciting interview with Flo Nicolas, board member for New Hampshire Businesses for Social Responsibility and co-founder of DEI Directive, a technology company that helps businesses gather and respond to data about their workforce.    Listen in as Anne Richardson and Flo discuss: How to leverage transferable skills during a career change How startups can...

In Episode 9 of the BSuite, Anne interviews non-profit leaders and friends, Nini Meyer and Nibal Awad of Positive Tracks. Positive Tracks' mission is to equip young people ages 12-25 with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to change the world through physical activity. Anne, Nini, and Nibal explore the origins of Positive Tracks, break down what it means to "sweat for good," and share ins...

In this episode of the BSuite, Anne interviews Sonia Kowal, President of Zevin Asset Management, a socially responsible investment firm and certified B Corp that fosters positive change by helping individuals and institutions hold big businesses accountable, especially in relation to the climate crisis and social justice. Anne and Sonia discuss: -Sonia's journey into socially responsible investmen...

Host Anne Richardson interviews Charley Cummings, CEO of Walden Mutual Bank, a cooperative bank that stewards change by supporting sustainable farms and food businesses. Anne and Charley take a deep dive into: - Sustainable alternatives to traditional banking models - What goes into building a mutual bank from the ground up - The hidden carbon impact of banking - The process of adapting B Corp val...

In this episode, we take a multi-generational look at the many roles women play throughout our personal and professional lives from the perspective of three industry leaders: our host Anne Richardson, Noelle Grattan of Five Line Creative, and Mariah Morgan of Stout Heart. While each of these woman represent a different generation, they share mutual friendships and understanding. Our conversation t...

Anne Richardson of the BSuite podcast welcomes Melissa Krchma from Bluedog Design for a revealing conversation about how the real stories behind building welcoming workplaces and prioritizing employee wellness can be reflected in the relationships that consumers enjoy with their favorite brands. Anne and Melissa talk about: - What it means to build a welcoming workplace. - Why consumers care about...

Anne Richardson of the BSuite podcast sits down with Jill Felska, founder of Want To Work There, to get Jill's perspective on different ways to enhance workplace culture. (Hint: it's not about ping pong or snacks.) Anne and Jill talk about: * The power that lies within getting to know each other more closely at work * How learning to identify the unique attributes we each bring to the office is so...

Excited to share Anne's in-depth conversation with Darcy Shiber-Knowles, from Dr. Bronner's, a company ranked one of the top B Corporations in the world, with a 150+ year focus on social justice and environmental responsibility. Anne and Darcy talk about: - The remarkable story of how a German-Jewish soap making company became one of the most impactful B Corps in the world - The meaning behind Con...

In our tenth and final episode of Season Two of the BSuite, we headed up to Saco, Maine to visit The Ecology School at River Bend Farm . We toured the majestic 105-acre property and learned about their commitment to experiential learning, sustainable farming, and how they've worked to meet the standards of The Living Building Challenge. After the tour, we sat down with Drew Dumsch, President and C...

We're back with Part 2, where Anne Richardson and Phillip Haid, founder, and CEO of Public Inc. continue to dive deeper into the challenges of running a purpose-driven marketing agency in today's world. Phil and Anne discuss topics including agency identity, brand exposure, and certain digital media platforms that may or may not uphold socially responsible values.

In Part 1 of this 2-part episode of the BSuite Podcast, Anne Richardson interviews Phillip Haid, founder, and CEO of Public Inc. Phil shares his leadership perspectives as the owner of a certified B Corp and full-service social impact agency. Phil and Anne don't leave anything on the table in this episode - there's not a topic related to the juxtaposition of marketing and social justice or working...

In this episode of the BSuite Podcast, Anne Richardson interviews Erin Allgood, founder of Allgood Strategies, a strategy consulting firm with a focus on sustainability and social impact planning. Erin shares her expertise on sustainability, leadership, and social change, d rawing from her studies in systems thinking and  intersectional feminism. LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Allgood Strategies  Richa...

Have you ever found yourself in the midst of such a fascinating and inspiring conversation that you lose all track of time? Well, that's exactly what happened when we had the good fortune to speak with Katie Burkhart, founder of The Matter Companies. Katie is brilliant and talented, a stellar communicator, and a self-proclaimed "minimalist" brand agent who shares her expertise in this conversation...

In this episode of the BSuite Podcast, Anne Richardson interviews Atlanta McIlwraith, Director of Global Engagement and Activation at Timberland. Atlanta focuses on Timberland's purpose-based global partnerships and internal corporate engagement.   LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED https://www.timberland.com/   https://www.nhbsr.org/ https://www.richardsonmediagroup.com/ https://bcorporation.net/