For the Better

In this episode… Generosity is capable of creating profound change in the world. Imagine how our posture towards generosity would grow if nonprofits prioritized their relationship with us, furthering our desire to give to organizations and charities. What steps can nonprofits take to create personal relationships with their donors?  Gabe Cooper, the Founder and CEO of Virtuous, is passionate about...

In this episode... Given the innate desire of humans to be understood by their peers and society, it is no wonder that anthropologists, sociologists, and psychologists dedicate themselves to researching cultures, societies, and individuals to better understand human behavior and reasoning. But how can businesses leverage this knowledge of human nature to enhance their reach in the marketplace? Dea...

There's nothing as certain in life as change. Fight as you may, the waves of change will come to everyone regardless of age, circumstance, or readiness. What can you do when the changes seem to mount higher than you can handle?  Ben Cash recommends embracing the change. Or better yet — creating change. Ben is a Founding Partner of Reason One, a full-service digital agency. His team of change-maker...

In this episode… Joel Sadler and Allyson Sutton are the Co-founders of Sightsee Global LLC. Through its coffee bar and retail shop, Sightsee creates a sense of fun, community, and social advocacy in Charleston, South Carolina.  Being a business owner comes with its perks, but it also comes with many challenges. You must work hard to promote your business and keep your loyal customers. What do you...

In this episode… There's a chilling reality that children go hungry, and they are losing even more meals they depend on from the effects of the pandemic.  Feeding children who do not have access to healthy resources is the heart of Michelle Tunno's work — it's why she created the buy one, feed one fund within her organization. As the Founder and CEO of Bella Tunno, a personality-filled baby and pa...

In this episode… Reason One is a full-service digital agency devoted to making life better for the brands and people they work with, providing services such as digital marketing, content strategy, digital strategy, website design, development, accessibility, and more. Nadia Rasul is a Senior Front-End Developer and Accessibility Lead for the Reason One Accessibility Team (r1at). She is leading the...

In this episode... Everything can change. Places that once held a dark history can turn into centers of education and inclusion — even a center of slave trade.  Shockoe Bottom is a neighborhood in Richmond, Virginia. During the 1800s, it was the second-largest slave-trading corridor outside of New Orleans. But rather than focus on the dark side of its history, Ricky Parker set out to make "Shockoe...

In this episode… Living a sustainable life is for hippies and tree huggers. It's too much work for the average person to make any real difference.  Thankfully, both those statements are false. Taking care of the planet is for everybody. Of course, sustainability is a journey, not a destination. The important thing is that you start trying in whatever way you can. For some people, that means switch...

In this episode… When people think of saving the planet, they tend to start with physical products. They talk about recycling, carpooling to save gas, or conserving water. But do they think about websites?  Tom and Vineeta Greenwood, Co-founders of Wholegrain Digital, are stirring up the conversation about sustainable web design. They realized that most people don't recognize the carbon footprint...

In this episode… The Green Heart Project builds garden-based, experiential learning projects and school garden programs to educate students, connect people, and cultivate community through growing, eating, and celebrating food. As Executive Director of The Green Heart Project, Jesse Blom provides overall leadership of the Green Heart Project strategy, staff, programs, administration, and finances...