Next Economy Now: For the Benefit of All Life

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

Liza Mueller, Vice President of Knowledge at Echoing Green, dives into the transformative power of social entrepreneurship. She discusses how fearless innovators are shifting the economy towards sustainability and justice. The conversation touches on the impact of Echoing Green's fellowship program, which supports nearly a thousand social entrepreneurs. Liza also emphasizes the importance of collaboration and community-driven solutions in overcoming societal challenges, highlighting inspiring stories of change and the necessity for integrity in fostering a better future.

How does unprocessed trauma shape our economy, leadership, and collective decision-making? In this episode of Next Economy Now, Thomas Hübl, PhD, explores the deep connection between trauma and our broader societal and economic systems.For full show notes, visit: https://lifteconomy.com/blog/thomas-hubl/Send us a textJoin Next Economy Living, beginning October 2025! By joining a cohort, you’ll learn how to deepen personal security and resilience practices to thrive and flourish amidst ecological and economic collapse. The training is designed to support you to deepen your changmaking while also taking care of your material and financial needs. Learn more ➡️ 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, and use discount code PODCASTMB@ to save 10% on tuition!Learn more at  lifteconomy.com/mba. Support the show

What if the way we support artists is broken, but the answers have been with us all along? Today on Next Economy Now, we’re joined by Ethiopian-American vocalist, composer, and cultural activist Meklit Hadero to explore how migration shapes music, why the traditional music industry is collapsing, and how collective economic models could be the key to artists' survival. For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/meklit-hadero/Send us a textJoin Next Economy Living, beginning October 2025! By joining a cohort, you’ll learn how to deepen personal security and resilience practices to thrive and flourish amidst ecological and economic collapse. The training is designed to support you to deepen your changmaking while also taking care of your material and financial needs. Learn more ➡️ 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, and use discount code PODCASTMB@ to save 10% on tuition!Learn more at  lifteconomy.com/mba. Support the show

We're delighted to share this episode from Beyond The B, a new podcast from LIFT Economy that dives into the heart and soul of the B Corp movement. Check out all episodes here ➡️ https://go.lifteconomy.com/beyondHow can we move beyond shame and blame to foster collaboration in addressing climate challenges? In this episode, Jenny Morgan, climate strategist and author of Cancel Culture in Climate, discusses the intersection of cancel culture, regenerative economics, and sustainable business practices.For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/jenny-morgan/Send us a textJoin Next Economy Living, beginning October 2025! By joining a cohort, you’ll learn how to deepen personal security and resilience practices to thrive and flourish amidst ecological and economic collapse. The training is designed to support you to deepen your changmaking while also taking care of your material and financial needs. Learn more ➡️ 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, and use discount code PODCASTMB@ to save 10% on tuition!Learn more at  lifteconomy.com/mba. Support the show

What would life look like if saving money became impossible for everyone? In this thought-provoking episode of Next Economy Now, Janelle Orsi, lawyer, writer, cartoonist, and activist for social and environmental justice, shares her journey of questioning traditional systems. From her early days as a “sharing lawyer” to her leadership at the Sustainable Economies Law Center, Janelle explores how wealth redistribution, Indigenous land relationships, and love-driven collaboration can redefine society.For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/janelle-orsi-gift-economy/Send us a textJoin Next Economy Living, beginning October 2025! By joining a cohort, you’ll learn how to deepen personal security and resilience practices to thrive and flourish amidst ecological and economic collapse. The training is designed to support you to deepen your changmaking while also taking care of your material and financial needs. Learn more ➡️ 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, and use discount code PODCASTMB@ to save 10% on tuition!Learn more at  lifteconomy.com/mba. Support the show

How can businesses create sustainable products while supporting historically marginalized communities? Joining us to share the transformative work being done within the industry is returning guest, Tameka Peoples, Founder of Seed2Shirt. As the first Black woman-owned, ethically produced blank t-shirt company, Seed2Shirt connects cotton farmers and textile workers to a regenerative, community-driven system.For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/tameka-peoples-pt2/Send us a textJoin Next Economy Living, beginning October 2025! By joining a cohort, you’ll learn how to deepen personal security and resilience practices to thrive and flourish amidst ecological and economic collapse. The training is designed to support you to deepen your changmaking while also taking care of your material and financial needs. Learn more ➡️ 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, and use discount code PODCASTMB@ to save 10% on tuition!Learn more at  lifteconomy.com/mba. Support the show

What if the way we build our lives, jobs, relationships, and communities is fundamentally flawed? Join us as we explore how Aaron Goggans, co-creator of WildSeed Society and Black Lives Matter DC, is reimagining society by rewriting some of its most basic agreements.For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/aaron-goggans/Send us a textJoin Next Economy Living, beginning October 2025! By joining a cohort, you’ll learn how to deepen personal security and resilience practices to thrive and flourish amidst ecological and economic collapse. The training is designed to support you to deepen your changmaking while also taking care of your material and financial needs. Learn more ➡️ 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, and use discount code PODCASTMB@ to save 10% on tuition!Learn more at  lifteconomy.com/mba. Support the show

Climate change affects every aspect of our existence, and to fight it, we need to assess every part of our lives to see what needs to change in the hopes of preserving our planet. Joining us to unpack the intersectionality of media, diversity, and environmentalism is the speaker, consultant, media producer, and environmental educator, Kristy Drutman. For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/kristy-drutman/Send us a textJoin Next Economy Living, beginning October 2025! By joining a cohort, you’ll learn how to deepen personal security and resilience practices to thrive and flourish amidst ecological and economic collapse. The training is designed to support you to deepen your changmaking while also taking care of your material and financial needs. Learn more ➡️ 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, and use discount code PODCASTMB@ to save 10% on tuition!Learn more at  lifteconomy.com/mba. Support the show