Episodes

This week we invite you on a journey of discovery as you are invited to open your mind, admit your imbedded biases, remain curious, and march forward to play your part in dismantling oppression, and breaking down the power majority so that minorities can thrive. You’ll meet Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis who shares her story with conviction, with presence, and with passion. She has worked for a lifetime to move people from conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion into real work and real actio...

In the modern era, our nutrition systems are in crisis. Foods that once had high levels of minerals and vitamins have seen their levels plummet as a result of the compromised health of our soil and ecosystems. With these changes, our waistlines have expanded, as food is less nutrient-dense and therefore less filling. Entire communities are undernourished and overweight. This is a direct result of the figurative and literal food deserts we live in today. It's time for a new era, one that puts nut...

Now, more than ever, we feel the impacts of climate change. Just as we caused it, we hold the keys to solving it. And every day, we have the power to make simple decisions that could contribute to helping save the world. Investing is one area we can do that. In this episode, Corinna Bellizzi interviews sustainability entrepreneur and the Co-founder of Carbon Collective, Zach Stein. Carbon Collective is a company that is making it simple to invest in portfolios built around helping solve climate ...

In the modern era, our nutrition systems are in crisis. Foods that once had high levels of minerals and vitamins have seen their levels plummet as a result of the compromised health of our soil and ecosystems. With these changes, our waistlines have expanded, as food is less nutrient-dense and therefore less filling. Entire communities are undernourished and overweight. This is a direct result of the figurative and literal food deserts we live in today. It's time for a new era, one that puts nut...

Now, more than ever, we feel the impacts of climate change. Just as we caused it, we hold the keys to solving it. And every day, we have the power to make simple decisions that could contribute to helping save the world. Investing is one area we can do that. In this episode, Corinna Bellizzi interviews sustainability entrepreneur and the Co-founder of Carbon Collective, Zach Stein. Carbon Collective is a company that is making it simple to invest in portfolios built around helping solve climate ...

With Roe v. Wade under imminent threat, it's imperative that we consider what its overturn would mean to marginalized communities and economically constrained people, and how this could even affect progress made with the Black Lives Matter #BLM movement. To have this discussion today, I'm joined by Martin Henson, founder of BMen Foundation. Martin has spent the last ten years advocating for Black lives, addressing the systemic issues that affect Black and marginalized groups through both convent...

With Roe v. Wade under imminent threat, it's imperative that we consider what its overturn would mean to marginalized communities and economically constrained people, and how this could even affect progress made with the Black Lives Matter #BLM movement. To have this discussion today, I'm joined by Martin Henson, founder of BMen Foundation. Martin has spent the last ten years advocating for Black lives, addressing the systemic issues that affect Black and marginalized groups through both convent...

Is it possible that the extreme divisiveness in our political choices can have a simple solution? In this episode, Corinna Bellizzi sits down with to Aaron Hamlin to discuss approval voting. Aaron is the Executive Director and co-founder of the Center for Election Science, a non-profit organization looking to improve the way Americans vote by implementing the approval voting method in cities nationwide. Voting is one facet of election reform where the power lies in the people. Why not create a b...

Is it possible that the extreme divisiveness in our political choices can have a simple solution? In this episode, Corinna Bellizzi sits down with to Aaron Hamlin to discuss approval voting. Aaron is the Executive Director and co-founder of the Center for Election Science, a non-profit organization looking to improve the way Americans vote by implementing the approval voting method in cities nationwide. Voting is one facet of election reform where the power lies in the people. Why not create a b...

In this discussion, we are invited to learn more about social and sustainability issues we all face through the power of storytelling with fiction. From the pages of We Don't Matter to Prick of the Needle, we gain perspective through the lives of people living in incredibly difficult situations, where protests rage, fires swallow hillsides and drug addiction separates people from mainstream society. We are invited to think differently, and gain a greater understanding for and love of one another...

In this discussion, we are invited to learn more about social and sustainability issues we all face through the power of storytelling with fiction. From the pages of We Don't Matter to Prick of the Needle, we gain perspective through the lives of people living in incredibly difficult situations, where protests rage, fires swallow hillsides and drug addiction separates people from mainstream society. We are invited to think differently, and gain a greater understanding for and love of one another...

What does simple prosperity look like, and why should it be the new normal we aim for? In this episode, host Corinna Bellizzi sits down with an environmentalist, filmmaker, and author, David Wann. David illustrates the ideal of sustainable living and simple prosperity in his new book that pushes for change with the power of story and fiction. Tickling the Bear: How To Stay Safe In The Universe portrays that small band of colorful change-makers on the cusp of building a new society. Tune in as th...

What does simple prosperity look like, and why should it be the new normal we aim for? In this episode, host Corinna Bellizzi sits down with an environmentalist, filmmaker, and author, David Wann. David illustrates the ideal of sustainable living and simple prosperity in his new book that pushes for change with the power of story and fiction. Tickling the Bear: How To Stay Safe In The Universe portrays that small band of colorful change-makers on the cusp of building a new society. Tune in as th...

Female empowerment is an important part of our world, yet a lot still needs accomplishing. The social impact space is one area where women continue to make a big splash with entrepreneurial efforts aimed at changing how we view the world. Corinna Bellizzi and Talia Antonietta of The Modern Altruneur sit down for a talk about women, sustainability, and social change. They discuss the struggles of women entrepreneurs, taking on old, negative social norms, and succeeding in the space. Tune in for m...

Female empowerment is an important part of our world, yet a lot still needs accomplishing. The social impact space is one area where women continue to make a big splash with entrepreneurial efforts aimed at changing how we view the world. Corinna Bellizzi and Talia Antonietta of The Modern Altruneur sit down for a talk about women, sustainability, and social change. They discuss the struggles of women entrepreneurs, taking on old, negative social norms, and succeeding in the space. Tune in for m...

Did you know that volunteerism can be a path to achieving happiness? It's no coincidence that the concept of serving your fellow man is included in every 12-step program on the planet. The reason is simple. Volunteering your time to others that can benefit from your effort actually makes you feel good! Join Corinna as she connects with Karen Knight, a volunteer management consultant that helps not-for-profits engage with volunteers so they can extend their reach and build more successes. We tal...

Did you know that volunteerism can be a path to achieving happiness? It's no coincidence that the concept of serving your fellow man is included in every 12-step program on the planet. The reason is simple. Volunteering your time to others that can benefit from your effort actually makes you feel good! Join Corinna as she connects with Karen Knight, a volunteer management consultant that helps not-for-profits engage with volunteers so they can extend their reach and build more successes. We tal...

The Social Impact Startup's Show Notes: Corinna Bellizzi is a natural products industry executive who pioneered the growth of the omega-3 giant, Nordic Naturals, from less than $1 million in annual revenue to over $100 million. As a mom of two young boys, podcaster, and executive, her mission is to leave the world a little better than she found it, while inspiring others to do the same. Her podcast Care More. Be Better., is focused on building a community of individuals who want to create posit...

Podtease is a show that’s laser focused on presenting the best independent podcasts from all genres – so you can discover your next favorite shows. We share the best of the best with a brief intro that shares why we love the show so very much, followed by the featured show’s episode which plays out from beginning to end. Discover a new love of podcasts as Corinna and Jules, fellow podcasters and the leaders behind The Mediacasters community and podcast deliver quality shows directly to your fee...

The Social Impact Startup's Show Notes: Corinna Bellizzi is a natural products industry executive who pioneered the growth of the omega-3 giant, Nordic Naturals, from less than $1 million in annual revenue to over $100 million. As a mom of two young boys, podcaster, and executive, her mission is to leave the world a little better than she found it, while inspiring others to do the same. Her podcast Care More. Be Better., is focused on building a community of individuals who want to create posit...

Podtease is a show that’s laser focused on presenting the best independent podcasts from all genres – so you can discover your next favorite shows. We share the best of the best with a brief intro that shares why we love the show so very much, followed by the featured show’s episode which plays out from beginning to end. Discover a new love of podcasts as Corinna and Jules, fellow podcasters and the leaders behind The Mediacasters community and podcast deliver quality shows directly to your fee...

Electricity bills and energy consumption have been on a rise, especially because of the pandemic. These costs can be expensive but don’t worry because renewable energy company Energy Ogre has your back. Jesson Bradshaw, the CEO of Energy Ogre is here to talk about how to reduce the cost of energy consumption. Learn how Energy Ogre finds and optimizes the right costs for their customers. Also, learn the state of renewable energy. Are we near to 100%? How long will it take? He will answer all of t...

Electricity bills and energy consumption have been on a rise, especially because of the pandemic. These costs can be expensive but don’t worry because renewable energy company Energy Ogre has your back. Jesson Bradshaw, the CEO of Energy Ogre is here to talk about how to reduce the cost of energy consumption. Learn how Energy Ogre finds and optimizes the right costs for their customers. Also, learn the state of renewable energy. Are we near to 100%? How long will it take? He will answer all of t...

A huge barrier for many people engaging with sustainability and social impact issues is the expectation of perfection. Corinna Bellizzi welcomes Clover Hogan, a climate activist and the Executive Director at Force of Nature. Clover talks about how you need to give yourself a license to be human. Sharing your inconsistencies and mistakes opens doors for other people to engage. What matters most is your mindset. For many decades, we'd had the technology, resources, and ingenuity to solve the ecolo...