Next Economy Now: For the Benefit of All Life

Today's episode of the MBA Series is focused on the next steps we should all be looking at. The idea of the next economy has an obvious connection to the future, but we also like to bring things into sight in the present and ground what we are doing with what is happening right now, all around us. For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/mba25/ Interested in creating a wor...

In this thought-provoking episode, we delve deep into the topic of transforming capitalism to create a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us as we explore the inspiring stories, innovative ideas, and groundbreaking initiatives that are reshaping the capitalist landscape. We cover transforming capitalism into the Next Economy and unpack the complexity of the systems that need to change. We...

In today’s conversation, we delve into cooperatives as a business model and how to leverage them as drivers of change. We discuss why cooperatives have become so popular with communities, the benefits of the cooperative business model, and why sustainability is vital to building democratic workplaces. You’ll learn how the pandemic impacted Ana and Daniella’s work and perspective, exciting projects...

In today's episode of the Next Economy MBA Series, we are joined by Erin Axelrod, Partner / Worker Owner at LIFT Economy, to continue unpacking the intricacies of marketing in the Next Economy. In this episode, we discuss everything branding and sales systems; from the concept of brand community to raising capital in the Next Economy. Learn about building a community around a brand, developin...

Today on the show, we are joined by Mike Strode. Mike is a writer, urban cyclist, facilitator, and solidarity economy organizer with the Kola Nut Collaborative. The Kola Nut Collaborative is Chicago’s only time-based service and skills exchange that provides an open platform for mutual aid, community organizing, and network weaving. Through practices like the Offers and Needs Market, they develop...

Joining us today to discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is Alli Myatt, co-founder of The Equity Practice, a racial equity consulting firm that supports organizations by helping them incorporate liberatory principles into their talent practices so that everyone can thrive. For more than two decades, Alli has helped teams and organizations reimagine their workspaces, and in today’s conver...

Joining us today is abdiel j. lópez, the Director of Capital Activation at Justice Funders, to guide us through building a just and regenerative economy. Justice Funders is a philanthropy partner that envisions a world that recognizes the inalienable rights of all and honors the sacredness of natural resources. They assert that philanthropy must redistribute wealth, democratize power, and shift ec...

To help us unpack the benefits of reforestation is Pieter Van Midwoud, the Chief Tree Planting Officer at Ecosia. After finishing his studies, Pieter developed a certification scheme for forest carbon projects and joined Ecosia as their first tree-planting officer, creating a varied portfolio of reforestation efforts. Ecosia, a search engine with millions of users, plants trees worldwide using its...

Join Shawn Berry and LIFT Economy Marketing Lead Jeanette Morelan to find out what marketing looks like in the Next Economy, from iterative design grounded in reality to responsive audience research and user testing, factual and emotional messaging, authentic storytelling, and more. Although we use some of the same tools as business-as-usual marketing, Next Economy business principles inform a slo...

Frederic Laloux is a renowned author, speaker, and organizational transformation expert who has made significant contributions to the field of management and leadership. He is best known for his groundbreaking book Reinventing Organizations, which provides readers with a revolutionary concept that challenges conventional management paradigms. More recently, his work focuses on combating climate ch...

The real estate market is undoubtedly one of the most powerful and overlooked forces in shaping our cities and communities. Without truly addressing this area of the economy, it is hard to imagine real reform, especially toward a more equitable future. Nikishka Iyengar, the Founder and CEO of The Guild, based in Atlanta, Georgia, is on the show to talk about her work in this sphere. For full show...

Poverty, gentrification, unemployment, homelessness, unequal access to food and healthcare, and other challenges facing our communities are all interconnected. Today’s guest believes that we need an equally complex solution. Meet Nia Evans, Executive Director of the Boston Ujima Project, a Black-led, democratic, member-run organization that was born from a shared desire to find real solutions to r...

What comes up for you when you hear the words ‘profit and loss statement’ or ‘balance sheet’? Fear, anxiety, stress, or even anger are common answers to that question. Although there tends to be an aversion to wanting to understand financial systems, there are a number of intuitive financial concepts we use in our daily experience. But the language around them can confuse and intimidate the public...

Esha Chhabra is an accomplished author who specializes in writing about sustainability, international development, and the emergence of purpose-driven brands. Over the past ten years, she has made significant contributions to numerous national and international publications, establishing herself as a prominent voice in her field. Her writing offers insightful perspectives and nuanced, thought-prov...

In today’s episode of the Next Economy MBA Series, we take a look at part one of our session on operations, which includes organizational structure, roles, and tasks. Ultimately, what we suggest is taking a both/and approach; in other words, consider both the vision, values, and impact you want to see in the world and find some clarity around organizational structure. Who is doing what? What is yo...

Justin Wright is the CEO of Habitus, a certified B-corporation facilitating complex decision-making processes and coordinating collaboration between multiple stakeholders to empower collective action. He has recently authored what he refers to as “a negotiation book disguised as a career book”, Finding A Job That Loves You Back and is a member of White Men For Racial Justice. For full show notes,...

Joining us to share her insights is Jacqueline Novogratz, founder of the global nonprofit, Acumen, a forerunner in the fight against poverty. Having grown up as a military kid, Jacqueline has always had a broader sense of what the word ‘home’ meant to her. We start today’s conversation by unpacking how this has influenced her impactful work of solving the problems of global poverty in an interdepe...

In today's conversation, we unpack the third strategy of our MBA Series and discuss how to leverage the power of governance. We discuss how meetings are a part of the decision-making process, the concept of authority, the different systems of governance, and why engaging more stakeholders is better. Learn about practicing good governance hygiene, tactics for forming strategic partnerships, th...

Stu Landesberg is an entrepreneur who describes himself as an “optimist who really likes his job” and one who believes that it’s unequivocally urgent that we use business to solve environmental problems.  His digital-first brand and e-commerce platform, Grove Collaborative, is driven by the belief that sustainability is the only future, and offers more than 150 high-performing consumer products fu...

Fundraising is possibly the most pressing issue facing new business owners looking to get a startup off the ground. In this part of our MBA series, we take a look at some of the alternatives to the common, yet flawed, models associated with venture capital and angel investment. For our show notes, visit https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/mba17 Interested in creating a world that works for the benefi...

Eric Toensmeier is a thought leader in the role of perennial crops and agroforestry systems in climate change mitigation. Having penned and published three revolutionary books and acted as a senior fellow in both Project Drawdown and the Global Evergreening Alliance, his voice is pivotal to the conversation about climate change, biodiversity, and nutrition. For our show notes, visit https://www.li...

The equitable achievement of human and environmental rights is imperative for social justice and sustainability. The economy is the foundation that dictates how our societies function and also structures communities and cultures from the ground up. Transforming the economy is central to achieving social and environmental justice, but what needs to change? How can this be achieved?  To help us answ...

Lindsay Baker is the CEO of the International Living Future Institute and as the Chief Strategist, she heads their mission for transformation towards a better world. We are so lucky to sit down with Lindsay today for an in-depth conversation about living buildings, her passion for structures and shelter, and what the built environment could look like in the future. For our show notes, visit https:...

In this episode of the MBA Series—where we share the content from our course in an open-source, bite-sized format—Shawn Berry and Ryan Honeyman discuss business strategy, specifically how to position your offering in your chosen market. For full show notes, visit https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/mba15 To learn more Next Economy MBA Cohort X, starting March 28, 2023, visit http://lifteconomy.com/mb...

Rethinking Economics USA is a network of students and academics allying to rethink and change economics education in the United States. Joining us in conversation today are Abigail Acheson and Nouhaila Oudija, two leading members of the movement making waves across the globe. For our show notes, visit https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/rethinking-economics Interested in creating a world that works f...