Next Economy Now: For the Benefit of All Life

Living with intention can be a radical act in a world driven by consumerism. In this special Next Economy Living mini-series episode, host Kevin Bayuk speaks with writer, herbalist, and former Black Minimalists podcast producer Farai Harreld about how ancestral knowledge and mindful practices can help us reclaim agency over our health, homes, and everyday choices.For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/farai-harreld/Send us a textIf you enjoy this mini-series and are excited about designing your life in alignment with your values in a supportive community environment, consider joining Next Economy Living, beginning 9/11! You'll learn how to deepen your security & resilience practices to thrive and flourish amidst ecological and economic challenges.Learn more and sign up for a free coffee chat with a facilitator at bit.ly/nexteconomyliving. Interested in designing a world that works for the benefit of all life? Join our fall cohort of The Next Economy MBA, beginning September 30th! Build practical business and organizational design skills from a regenerative and just perspective, all while building solidarity with a global community of changemakers.Learn more at lifteconomy.com/mba. Plus, save 20% when youSupport the show

In this conversation, Kevin Bayuk, Partner and worker owner at LIFT Economy, addresses critical skills gaps that hinder the growth of community-centered economies. He emphasizes the need to rethink educational frameworks to foster sustainable practices. Kevin also discusses the tension between organizational hierarchy and collaboration, underlining the importance of balance for shared power. Financial literacy emerges as a key theme, highlighting how essential it is for empowering communities and fostering equitable development.

What if your work could be more about deep, cultural, spiritual, and educational work than financial gain? In this conversation with Alexa Firmenich, founder of Naia Trust and host of the Lifeworlds Podcast, we explore how to balance returns with impact and tradition with transformation in the investment industry. She explains that 100% of global GDP is dependent on nature, and if we’re not supporting nature, we’re not supporting the economy. For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/alexa-firmenich/Send us a textIf you enjoy this mini-series and are excited about designing your life in alignment with your values in a supportive community environment, consider joining Next Economy Living, beginning 9/11! You'll learn how to deepen your security & resilience practices to thrive and flourish amidst ecological and economic challenges.Learn more and sign up for a free coffee chat with a facilitator at bit.ly/nexteconomyliving. Interested in designing a world that works for the benefit of all life? Join our fall cohort of The Next Economy MBA, beginning September 30th! Build practical business and organizational design skills from a regenerative and just perspective, all while building solidarity with a global community of changemakers.Learn more at lifteconomy.com/mba. Plus, save 20% when youSupport the show

Transitioning to shared ownership is one of the most powerful ways a business can align its values with its structure. In this episode of Next Economy Now, Jason Wiener, founder of the law and consulting firm Jason Wiener P.C. and co-founder of Colorado Cooperative Developers, joins Ryan Honeyman to unpack the legal, cultural, and financial considerations behind alternative ownership models, from worker cooperatives to purpose trusts.For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/jason-wiener/Send us a textIf you enjoy this mini-series and are excited about designing your life in alignment with your values in a supportive community environment, consider joining Next Economy Living, beginning 9/11! You'll learn how to deepen your security & resilience practices to thrive and flourish amidst ecological and economic challenges.Learn more and sign up for a free coffee chat with a facilitator at bit.ly/nexteconomyliving. Interested in designing a world that works for the benefit of all life? Join our fall cohort of The Next Economy MBA, beginning September 30th! Build practical business and organizational design skills from a regenerative and just perspective, all while building solidarity with a global community of changemakers.Learn more at lifteconomy.com/mba. Plus, save 20% when youSupport the show

As social and environmental crises intensify, the need for skilled, grounded activism has never been greater. In this episode of Next Economy Now, Nick Mucha, Senior Director of Environmental Issues and Strategy at Patagonia, shares what it takes to support movements and build capacity for lasting impact. Nick also introduces Patagonia’s new book, Tools to Save Our Home Planet, a practical guide for changemakers at every stage of their journey.For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/nick-mucha/Send us a textIf you enjoy this mini-series and are excited about designing your life in alignment with your values in a supportive community environment, consider joining Next Economy Living, beginning 9/11! You'll learn how to deepen your security & resilience practices to thrive and flourish amidst ecological and economic challenges.Learn more and sign up for a free coffee chat with a facilitator at bit.ly/nexteconomyliving. Interested in designing a world that works for the benefit of all life? Join our fall cohort of The Next Economy MBA, beginning September 30th! Build practical business and organizational design skills from a regenerative and just perspective, all while building solidarity with a global community of changemakers.Learn more at lifteconomy.com/mba. Plus, save 20% when youSupport the show

Founders often invest decades of heart and soul into their endeavors, yet many lack a clear succession plan. In this conversation with John Abrams, author of From Founder to Future, we explore how founders can strategically pave the way for a more equitable future through the worker co-op model and how work can influence every area of life.For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/john-abrams/Send us a textIf you enjoy this mini-series and are excited about designing your life in alignment with your values in a supportive community environment, consider joining Next Economy Living, beginning 9/11! You'll learn how to deepen your security & resilience practices to thrive and flourish amidst ecological and economic challenges.Learn more and sign up for a free coffee chat with a facilitator at bit.ly/nexteconomyliving. Interested in designing a world that works for the benefit of all life? Join our fall cohort of The Next Economy MBA, beginning September 30th! Build practical business and organizational design skills from a regenerative and just perspective, all while building solidarity with a global community of changemakers.Learn more at lifteconomy.com/mba. Plus, save 20% when youSupport the show

How can we transform the global economy to serve all life? In this conversation, Next Economy Now co-hosts Ryan Honeyman and Kevin Bayuk reflect on the podcast’s 10-year journey and dive into the regenerative economic strategies that guide their work at LIFT Economy. They discuss what inspired the creation of the show, how it has evolved, and the values-based conversations it has helped surface around topics like worker ownership, sustainable business practices, and corporate social responsibility.For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/whats-possible-next-economy/Send us a textIf you enjoy this mini-series and are excited about designing your life in alignment with your values in a supportive community environment, consider joining Next Economy Living, beginning 9/11! You'll learn how to deepen your security & resilience practices to thrive and flourish amidst ecological and economic challenges.Learn more and sign up for a free coffee chat with a facilitator at bit.ly/nexteconomyliving. Interested in designing a world that works for the benefit of all life? Join our fall cohort of The Next Economy MBA, beginning September 30th! Build practical business and organizational design skills from a regenerative and just perspective, all while building solidarity with a global community of changemakers.Learn more at lifteconomy.com/mba. Plus, save 20% when youSupport the show

What does it take to build organizations that reflect our deepest values while driving meaningful change? In this episode of Next Economy Now, we speak with Simon Mont, founder of Harmonize Consulting, about what it really takes to build resilient, values-aligned organizations (and why engaging with conflict is often a necessary part of that process). Through his work with Harmonize, Simon helps teams bridge the gap between values, vision, and impact, supporting efforts from land transitions to reproductive justice and wealth redistribution.For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/simon-mont/Send us a textIf you enjoy this mini-series and are excited about designing your life in alignment with your values in a supportive community environment, consider joining Next Economy Living, beginning 9/11! You'll learn how to deepen your security & resilience practices to thrive and flourish amidst ecological and economic challenges.Learn more and sign up for a free coffee chat with a facilitator at bit.ly/nexteconomyliving. Interested in designing a world that works for the benefit of all life? Join our fall cohort of The Next Economy MBA, beginning September 30th! Build practical business and organizational design skills from a regenerative and just perspective, all while building solidarity with a global community of changemakers.Learn more at lifteconomy.com/mba. Plus, save 20% when youSupport the show

Enjoy this special crossover episode from Beyond The B, hosted by LIFT Economy's Ryan Honeyman and Emmy Allison. Tune into more conversations at the heart of the B Corp movement ➡️ https://go.lifteconomy.com/beyondIn this conversation, LIFT co-founder Kevin Bayuk offers a candid critique of the B Corp movement, shedding light on its strengths and limitations and challenging listeners to think bigger about how businesses can drive transformative systemic change. Together, we unpack the 10 Next Economy principles of a framework for a better future, addressing the flaws in business-as-usual economic structures and exploring the importance of equitable and democratic company cultures, fostering resilience within bioregional systems, and embedding education into goods and services.For full episode and show notes, visit: https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/b-corps-10-principles-of-next-economy-enterprises-part-1-kevin-bayukSend us a textSupport the show

What does it take to bridge the gap between frontline communities and those who want to give? On today’s episode, we dive into the intersection of climate philanthropy, innovation, and impact with insights from the Milken Institute with Managing Director Strategic Philanthropy, Emily Musil.For full show notes, visit: https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/emily-musil/Send us a textSupport the show