Next Economy Now: For the Benefit of All Life

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_EconomySend 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

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: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

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: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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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