Next Economy Now: For the Benefit of All Life

For the show notes (guest bio, summary, resources, etc), go to: www.lifteconomy.com/podcast.Send us a textInterested 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

For the show notes (guest bio, summary, resources, etc), go to: www.lifteconomy.com/podcastSend us a textInterested 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

David Holmgren is best known as the co-originator with Bill Mollison of the permaculture concept following the publication of Permaculture One in 1978. Since then he has developed three properties, consulted and supervised in urban and rural projects and presented lectures, workshops and courses at a wide variety of events and venues in Australia and around the world. His writings over those three decades span a diversity of subjects and issues but always illuminating another aspect of permaculture thinking.As well as constant involvement in the practical side of permaculture, David is passionate about the philosophical and conceptual foundations for sustainability, the focus of his seminal book Permaculture: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability.  This book has been significant influences on the development of Transition Initiatives around the world. More recently his Future Scenarios work has seen him recognized as a significant thinker about the “Energy Descent future.” Interview Highlights:From the co-originator of the permaculture concept, David shares his definition of what permaculture is and what it is notDiscussion of David’s new book, RetroSuburbia: The Downshifter's Guide to a Resilient FutureAn unpacking of many economic ideas based around what David Holmgren argues is the basic economic unit of society: the household.—This episode is brought to you by the Next Economy MBA.What would a business education look like if it was completely redesigned for the benefit of all life? This is why the team at LIFT Economy created the Next Economy MBA (http://www.lifteconomy.com/mba).The Next Economy MBA is a nine month online course for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn key business fundamentals (e.g., vision, culture, strategy, and operations) from an equitable, inclusive, and regenerative perspective. Join the growing network of nearly 250+ alumni who have learned essential skills, increased their confidence in Next Economy business fundamentals, and joined a lifelong peer group that is catalyzing a global shift towards an economy that works for all life.Courses are offered twice per year. Learn more and/or register today at http://www.lifteconomy.com.mba.—If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It really helps expose these ideas to new listeners:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-economy-now-business-as-a-force-for-good/id1074584017For show notes and past guests, please visit www.lifteconomy.Send us a textInterested 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

Isha Clarke is a high school student born, raised, and educated in Oakland, CA with a passion for intersectional activism. She knows that threats to the environment disproportionately affect people of color, low-income folks, and young people. It is essential to know this while fighting for environmental justice so we can can create a just and equitable world while maintaining a livable climate.Interview Highlights:How Isha Clarke got involved with the climate justice movement and organizations like the Sunrise Movement and Youth vs. ApocalypseA bit of background on the video with Diane Feinstein and Sunrise Movement youth activists that went viral and the impacts of that interactionHow listeners can contribute to the resistance movements that are holding the line for the possibility of the next economyWhy historically marginalized and under-resourced groups need to be at the center of the conversations around the climate crisisResources:Youth VS Apocalypse Website: http://youthvsapocalypse.org/The Sunrise Movement Website:  https://www.sunrisemovement.org/Sen Feinstein Dismisses children pushing for #GreenNewDeal: "You didn't vote for me": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8yK4jMMueM—This episode is brought to you by the Next Economy MBA.What would a business education look like if it was completely redesigned for the benefit of all life? This is why the team at LIFT Economy created the Next Economy MBA (http://www.lifteconomy.com/mba).The Next Economy MBA is a nine month online course for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn key business fundamentals (e.g., vision, culture, strategy, and operations) from an equitable, inclusive, and regenerative perspective. Join the growing network of nearly 250+ alumni who have learned essential skills, increased their confidence in Next Economy business fundamentals, and joined a lifelong peer group that is catalyzing a global shift towards an economy that works for all life.Courses are offered twice per year. Learn more and/or register today at http://www.lifteconomy.com.mba.—If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It really helps expose these ideas to new listeners:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-economy-now-business-as-a-force-for-good/id1074584017For show notes and past guests, please visit www.lifteconomy.com/podcastSign up for our monthly newsletter to get tips, advice, and guidance on how you can help create the Next Economy: http://www.lifteconomySend us a textInterested 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

Autumn Brown is a mother, organizer, theologian, artist, and facilitator. She is a Worker-Owner with AORTA, the Anti-Oppression Resource & Training Alliance, and cohosts the podcast How to Survive the End of the World with her sister, adrienne maree brown. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Common Fire Foundation and Voices for Racial Justice. In addition to her work as a facilitator, political educator, and consultant, Autumn is a speculative and creative non-fiction writer. Her work has been published in the Procyon Science Fiction Anthology, Octavia’s Brood: Science Fiction Stories from Social Justice Movements, Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good, and Revolutionary Mothering: Love on the Front Lines. She lives in Minnesota.Interview Highlights:How Autumn first got into the type of work she is doing todayWorker cooperatives and why Americans are so resistant to cooperationHow to practice inclusive decision-making with internal teamsAutumn’s work at the Anti-Oppression Resource and Training Alliance (AORTA)The podcast “How to Survive the End of the World,” which Autumn co-hosts with her sister, adrienne marie brown.—This episode is brought to you by the Next Economy MBA.What would a business education look like if it was completely redesigned for the benefit of all life? This is why the team at LIFT Economy created the Next Economy MBA (http://www.lifteconomy.com/mba).The Next Economy MBA is a nine month online course for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn key business fundamentals (e.g., vision, culture, strategy, and operations) from an equitable, inclusive, and regenerative perspective. Join the growing network of nearly 250+ alumni who have learned essential skills, increased their confidence in Next Economy business fundamentals, and joined a lifelong peer group that is catalyzing a global shift towards an economy that works for all life.Courses are offered twice per year. Learn more and/or register today at http://www.lifteconomy.com.mba.—If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It really helps expose these ideas to new listeners:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-economy-now-business-as-a-force-for-good/id1074584017For show notes and past guests, please visit www.lifteconomy.com/podcastSign up for our monthly newsletter to get tips, advice, and guidance on how you can help create the Next Economy: http://www.lifteconomy.coSend us a textInterested 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

Edgar Villanueva is a nationally-recognized expert on social justice philanthropy. Edgar currently serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of Native Americans in Philanthropy and is a Board Member of the Andrus Family Fund, a national foundation that works to improve outcomes for vulnerable youth.Edgar is an instructor with The Grantmaking School at the Johnson Center at Grand Valley State University and currently serves as Vice President of Programs and Advocacy at the Schott Foundation for Public Education where he oversees grant investment and capacity building supports for education justice campaigns across the United States.Edgar previously held leadership roles at Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust in North Carolina and at the Marguerite Casey Foundation in Seattle.Edgar is the author of Decolonizing Wealth, which offers hopeful and compelling alternatives to the dynamics of colonization in the philanthropic and social finance sectors.Interview Highlights:How Edgar’s work is moving money into communities of colorWhat has surprised Edgar the most since his book was released in 2018The dysfunctions and realities of philanthropyHow we can move the needle towards dismantling white supremacyEdgar’s plans for the future (including creating a Decolonizing Wealth fund)—This episode is brought to you by the Next Economy MBA.What would a business education look like if it was completely redesigned for the benefit of all life? This is why the team at LIFT Economy created the Next Economy MBA (http://www.lifteconomy.com/mba).The Next Economy MBA is a nine month online course for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn key business fundamentals (e.g., vision, culture, strategy, and operations) from an equitable, inclusive, and regenerative perspective. Join the growing network of nearly 250+ alumni who have learned essential skills, increased their confidence in Next Economy business fundamentals, and joined a lifelong peer group that is catalyzing a global shift towards an economy that works for all life.Courses are offered twice per year. Learn more and/or register today at http://www.lifteconomy.com.mba.—If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It really helps expose these ideas to new listeners:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-economy-now-business-as-a-force-for-good/id1074584017For show notes and past guests, please visit www.lifteconomy.com/podcastSign up for our monthly newsletter to get tips, advice, andSend us a textInterested 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

Modou Sowe is born to a farming community called Wellingara Village in The Gambia. He was among the lucky children of farmers with the opportunity to be educated.With the determination for a change, he organized his fellow youths to combat against this problem by forming a small community based organization called the shepherd and livestock owners association.Modou hopes to increase youth participation in the agricultural value chain of The Gambia for youth empowerment opportunities, economic development and national food security by establishing the first ever no till organic farm academy that will train, support and motivate youth farmers in no-till farming.Interview Highlights:Modou shares his background, giving some background on his agricultural work in The GambiaModou discusses his experience with Singing Frogs Farm, no till farming, and it’s implications for climate change and the conditions for farming in The GambiaModou shares his insights for what he believes is most needed for the people and the land in The GambiaLinks:https://www.gofundme.com/support-next-generation-farmers-in-the-gambia/https://www.mccaininstitute.org/next-generation-leaders/modou-sowe/https://www.mccaininstitute.org/podcast/in-the-arena-episode-29-modou-sowe/—This episode is brought to you by the Next Economy MBA.What would a business education look like if it was completely redesigned for the benefit of all life? This is why the team at LIFT Economy created the Next Economy MBA (http://www.lifteconomy.com/mba).The Next Economy MBA is a nine month online course for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn key business fundamentals (e.g., vision, culture, strategy, and operations) from an equitable, inclusive, and regenerative perspective. Join the growing network of nearly 250+ alumni who have learned essential skills, increased their confidence in Next Economy business fundamentals, and joined a lifelong peer group that is catalyzing a global shift towards an economy that works for all life.Courses are offered twice per year. Learn more and/or register today at http://www.lifteconomy.com.mba.—If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It really helps expose these ideas to new listeners:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-economy-now-business-as-a-force-for-good/id1074584017For show notes and past guests, please visit www.lifteconomy.com/podcastSign up for our monthly newsletSend us a textInterested 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

Chuck Brown is the founder of Orion Advising, a consultancy in service of social entrepreneurs and investors seeking a Just Transition to the new economy. He sits on the board of Social Enterprise Alliance Bay Area, is a member-leader of Resource Generation Bay Area, and would be glad to connect with you and hear your story: chuck@orionadvising.com. Interview Highlights:How Chuck first got into the work he is doing todaySocial entrepreneurship that focuses on systemic changes in solidarity with poor and working class folksChuck’s evolving understanding of “giving back” versus “giving it ALL back”What Chuck learned as a foundation insider about Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)Leaders that inspire Chuck and resources he recommends for folks interested in learning moreResources:Banker to the Poor by Muhammad Yunus—This episode is brought to you by the Next Economy MBA.What would a business education look like if it was completely redesigned for the benefit of all life? This is why the team at LIFT Economy created the Next Economy MBA (http://www.lifteconomy.com/mba).The Next Economy MBA is a nine month online course for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn key business fundamentals (e.g., vision, culture, strategy, and operations) from an equitable, inclusive, and regenerative perspective. Join the growing network of nearly 250+ alumni who have learned essential skills, increased their confidence in Next Economy business fundamentals, and joined a lifelong peer group that is catalyzing a global shift towards an economy that works for all life.Courses are offered twice per year. Learn more and/or register today at http://www.lifteconomy.com.mba.—If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It really helps expose these ideas to new listeners:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-economy-now-business-as-a-force-for-good/id1074584017For show notes and past guests, please visit www.lifteconomy.com/podcastSign up for our monthly newsletter to get tips, advice, and guidance on how you can help create the Next Economy: http://www.lifteconomy.com/newsletterTwitter: https://twitter.com/LIFT_EconomyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifteconomy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LIFTEconomy/YouTube:Send us a textInterested 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

Vincent Medina is a member of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe, where he also serves as a Councilman representing his family’s lineage. He and Louis Trevino co-founded mak-‘amham, an organization and restaurant focused on reviving and strengthening traditional Ohlone foods and sharing them with their communities.Louis Trevino is a Rumsen Ohlone community member active in the cultural revitalization efforts of his people. He is focused primarily on the revitalization of the Rumsen language and traditional Ohlone foods. He longs for a full and holistic revitalization of the lifeways of his ancestors, including language, story, song, art, food, and every other aspect of traditional Rumsen Ohlone culture, and he is grateful to contribute to the effort. Interview Highlights:Beyond the isolation of overcoming suppression of their culture in their own home, Vincent and Louis are creating a space where their fellow Ohlone community can see their traditional culture reflected through Cafe Ohlone.Unapologetic and uncompromising, integrity of culture is paramount in all mak-‘amham doesBuilding allies, calls to action, and standing against misinformation & ongoing oppressionHow to respectfully connect with your local Indigenous Communityhttps://www.makamham.comhttps://heydaybooks.com/qa-with-vincent-medina/https://ohlone.tumblr.com/—This episode is brought to you by the Next Economy MBA.What would a business education look like if it was completely redesigned for the benefit of all life? This is why the team at LIFT Economy created the Next Economy MBA (http://www.lifteconomy.com/mba).The Next Economy MBA is a nine month online course for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn key business fundamentals (e.g., vision, culture, strategy, and operations) from an equitable, inclusive, and regenerative perspective. Join the growing network of nearly 250+ alumni who have learned essential skills, increased their confidence in Next Economy business fundamentals, and joined a lifelong peer group that is catalyzing a global shift towards an economy that works for all life.Courses are offered twice per year. Learn more and/or register today at http://www.lifteconomy.com.mba.—If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It really helps expose these ideas to new listeners:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-economy-now-business-as-a-force-for-good/id1074584017For show notes and past guests, please visit www.lifteconomy.com/podcastSign up for our monthly newsletter tSend us a textInterested 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

Layla Saad is a globally respected writer, speaker and podcast host on the topics of race, identity, leadership, personal transformation and social change.As an East African, Arab, British, Black, Muslim woman who was born and grew up in the West, and lives in Middle East, Layla has always sat at a unique intersection of identities from which she is able to draw rich and intriguing perspectives. Layla's work is driven by her powerful desire to 'become a good ancestor'; to live and work in ways that leave a legacy of healing and liberation for those who will come after she is gone.Me and White Supremacy is Layla's first book. Initially offered for free following an Instagram challenge under the same name, the best-selling digital Me And White Supremacy Workbook was downloaded by close to ninety thousand people around the world in the space of six months, before becoming a traditionally published book, and a 2020 NYT Bestseller.Find out more about Layla at www.laylafsaad.com.Interview Highlights:The backstory on Layla’s new book Me and White SupremacyLayla’s defines some basic terms and understanding and describes her approachHow this challenging self reflective work is not a replacement for outward actionPrioritizing self care along with personal workRooting this work in person, on the ground, in community—This episode is brought to you by the Next Economy MBA.What would a business education look like if it was completely redesigned for the benefit of all life? This is why the team at LIFT Economy created the Next Economy MBA (http://www.lifteconomy.com/mba).The Next Economy MBA is a nine month online course for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn key business fundamentals (e.g., vision, culture, strategy, and operations) from an equitable, inclusive, and regenerative perspective. Join the growing network of alumni who have learned essential skills, increased their confidence in Next Economy business fundamentals, and joined a lifelong peer group that is catalyzing a global shift towards an economy that works for all life.Courses are offered twice per year. Learn more and/or register today at http://www.lifteconomy.com.mba.—If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It really helps expose these ideas to new listeners:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-economy-now-business-as-a-force-for-good/id1074584017For show notes and past guests, please visit www.lifteconomy.com/podcastSign up for our monthly newsletter to get tips, advice, anSend us a textInterested 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