Next Economy Now: For the Benefit of All Life

Tamira Cousett's focus is on co-weaving reverence-filled ritual containers and supporting intergenerational ancestral connections across space and time. In this conversation from 2021, Tamira speaks about the foundation of black liberation theologies on which her practices are built, and we get to hear all about how this journey has evolved for her.  For full show notes, visit: https://www.li...

In this conversation from 2021, Kevin Bayuk speaks with Heather Fleming, Co-founder and Executive Director of Change Labs, an organization supporting entrepreneurship and innovation in the Navajo Nation. Heather’s career in design and innovation began in Silicon Valley in transition from public sector innovation with Catapult Design, a product and service design firm with expertise in human-center...

Food insecurity is an issue that is rife in our country, and one which disproportionately impacts BIPOC communities; under 2% of farms are owned by Black farmers. Soul Fire Farm is an organization dedicated to eradicating racism in our food system, and equipping BIPOC communities with the knowledge and skills to be farmers and food justice leaders.  For full show notes, visit: https://www.liftecon...

For too long, the personal property model, instituted by white settlers, has dominated the agricultural space. This has resulted in an unjust, inequitable system within which less than 2% of farmland is owned by people of color. The Agrarian Trust is on a mission to change this through “transitioning farmland from a commoditized market place into a community-centered commons.” For full show notes,...

Within the international and growing permaculture movement, David Holmgren is respected for his commitment to presenting permaculture ideas through practical projects and teaching by personal example, that a sustainable lifestyle is a realistic, attractive and powerful alternative to dependent consumerism. For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/2019/11/12/next-economy-now Int...

We're excited to reshare this deeply inspiring and perspective-shifting chat from 2022 with the one and only Bayo Akomolafe. Bayo grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, and is a father, son, brother, life partner, author, poet, teacher, public intellectual, international speaker, post-humanist thinker, and so much more. For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/bayo-akomolafe Intereste...

How would America’s economy change if we could guarantee financial support for everyone? In this conversation with Natalie Foster, Economic Security Project president and author of The Guarantee , we explore how stability can be found for American people if the government provides an economic floor through which no one can fall and that can provide guaranteed income.  For full show notes, visit: h...

Since the industrial revolution, and throughout the modern era, our connection to the ecosystems in which we live has dwindled, resulting in a lack of awareness and understanding about the relationships that determine our health and future. Tune in to this special rebroadcast of our 2021 conversation with Tao Orion, author and holistic ecologist, for an amazing conversation about farming, forestat...

Tune into this special rebroadcast of our October 2019 conversation with Autumn Brown, mother, organizer, theologian, artist, and facilitator. For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/2019/10/1/next-economy-now Interested in creating a world that works for the benefit of all life? Join a network of 800+ alumni transforming communities and enterprises from a regenerative and jus...

We at the LIFT team have some exciting news to share. We have just launched a brand new, second podcast called “Beyond the B”! We are crossposting the first episode of Beyond the B to this channel. On this podcast, Ryan Honeyman, Emmy Allison, and special guests delve into the complexities of the B Corp movement and its impact. This inaugural episode examines how perceptions of the movement have s...

While healthcare has the potential to function as an essential pillar of the next economy, it’s no secret that the current US healthcare system is dysfunctional. Today, we are joined by Dana Brown, a leading expert in public-sector pharmaceutical production, to imagine a non-extractive system of healthcare that prioritizes the health and wellbeing of people over profits. For full show notes, visit...

From climate change to inequality, many of society's most pressing issues are deeply intertwined with the prioritization of wealth accumulation at the expense of broader societal and environmental concerns. Today, we are joined by Chris Marquis, the author of The Profiteers: How Business Privatizes Profit and Socializes Cost , to discuss how we can rebalance interactions between corporations,...

Tune in for a special rebroadcast of our 2021 conversation with Edgar Villanueva, a globally-recognized activist, award-winning author, and an expert on issues of race and philanthropy, as well as the Principle and Founder of the Decolonizing Wealth Project (DWP) and Liberated Capital. For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/edgar-villanueva Interested in creating a world that...

Resmaa Menakem, New York Times bestselling author of “My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies,” is a visionary Justice Leadership coach, organizational strategist and master trainer. Resmaa is a leading voice in today’s conversation on racialized trauma. As a therapist, trauma specialist, and the founder of Justice Leadership Solutions, a leadersh...

What if addressing the problem of homelessness was not only a moral necessity but the most financially efficient choice? Sibley Simon is the President of New Way Homes, a nonprofit operating an Impact Investment Fund to develop workforce opportunities and affordable housing.  For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/sibley-simon/ Interested in creating a world that works for th...

What is the regenerative economy movement? Can it help us overcome our societal addiction to growth and transform the current economy? Joining us today to unpack these questions is John Fullerton, the Founder and President of the Capital Institute, a self-described unconventional economist, teacher, writer, and impact investor. Tune in as we talk with John about his background in finance, why he w...

Racial equality and social justice cannot be achieved without all members of society playing their part. And as the historical makers of systems of segregation, white men need to start by looking inward. Joining us today to further explain a white man’s role in social justice is the Curriculum Coordinator, Facilitator, Immersion Coordinator, Change Maker, Equity and ABAR Specialist, and Founder of...

Is it possible to create an effective economic system where life is at the center? In this conversation, we explore the possibilities with Marjorie Kelly. A thought leader in next-generation enterprise design, employee ownership, impact investing, and building a community-rooted democratic economy, Marjorie is a distinguished senior fellow at the Democracy Collaborative and the author of four book...

Is there a ‘right way’ to approach whiteness? In this conversation with Garret Bucks, author of The Right Kind of White and Founder of Barnraisers, we dissect the impact of attitudes of white saviorism on authentic relationships. For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/garrett-bucks/ Interested in creating a world that works for the benefit of all life? Join a network of 800+...

Due to their unique positions, businesses have a better chance of making a lasting impact on their communities compared to NGOs, governments, or other entities that promise help that ultimately, never arrives. Hugues Sygney Jr. from B Lab United States & Canada has made it his mission to bridge the divide between businesses and the communities that desperately need their help, and he joins us...

When antitrust laws were first established in America, they functioned as a direct assertion that private institutions and individuals should not control democracy. But what is the state of competition and antitrust today? And what are the tools we have at our disposal to curb the most egregious excesses of private firms? Here to help us unpack the complex topic is Denise Hearn, a writer, applied...

What if the Next Economy started with self-connection? During this episode, Feldenkrais practitioner Andrew Gibbons joins us for the first installment of our culture series. Sharing his experience of discovering, implementing, and learning to teach the Feldenkrais Methodology, Andrew offers a deep dive into the world of changing behavior and coordination through slow and intentional movement. For...

Embarking on a journey of self-discovery requires sacrifice and, unfortunately, far too many of us lack the time or space to pursue it. But what if we could rely on our communities and one another for support? Joining us today to help us unpack this topic is Lama Rod Owens as we explore love, activism, and what it means to be a spiritual warrior. For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy...

Doing the urgent work of dismantling white supremacy and capitalism is an overwhelming task that cannot be achieved alone. But how do we find healing and connection within our communities and move forward when there is so much hurt to be overcome? Joining us today to help unpack this nuanced and urgent topic is Roxy Manning, Ph. D. — an Antiracist, Nonviolent communication (NVC) speaker, consultan...

What if honing the skill of self-compassion was an entry point to better communicate with, understand, and connect with others? Today, Haitian-American artist, activist, and educator Phoenix Soleil joins us to explore the concept of nonviolent communication and its impact on relationships.  By sharing her transformational journey, Phoenix shares some of the tools she has used to build a healthier...