Building Belonging & Getting Outside with Kay Rodriguez of Outerly
November 19, 2024
How can we find genuine connection in the noise of the digital age? Kay Rodriguez, CEO of Outerly, shares how she's using outdoor experiences and a beginner's mindset to foster belonging at scale and counter the loneliness epidemic.
Learn MoreCreating a Media Movement for Change with Julian Walker, CEO of PushBlack
November 12, 2024
How can media be a vehicle for change in our noisy, fragmented world? Julian Walker, CEO of PushBlack, joins host Kt McBratney to discuss building a platform that reaches millions in the Black community with powerful stories, history, and a call to action. Hear about his journey, challenges, and insights into impact entrepreneurship as he shares what it takes to build and grow a purpose-driven media platform and the pivotal role of community engagement.
Learn MoreThe Power of Agency with Emily Best, Founder & CEO of Seed&Spark and Film Forward
October 29, 2024
How can agency reshape creativity and entrepreneurship? Emily Best discusses how taking control of your story and vision is essential for thriving as a creator, building a company, and sparking lasting change in your community.
Learn MorePreserving the Past & Pushing the Future with Melinda Villareal of Fashion Conservatory
October 22, 2024
How do you mix centuries-old garments with modern business strategies? Fashion Conservatory’s Melinda Villareal takes us inside the vintage fashion world as she discusses her journey from passionate vintage clothing seller to building a growing retail platform that marries history with the future of fashion.
Learn MorePrioritizing Cognitive Differences & Building Better Systems with Mina Raver
October 14, 2024
How do we build a better world by building software that adapts to us instead of the other way around? Founder and CEO of BetterCEO Mina Raver shares how her journey from a 10-year-old entrepreneur selling origami to a tech founder is rooted in challenging conventions and embracing innovation. Tune in to learn how cognitive differences and tinkering drive her work and leadership to break down societal hierarchies and outdated systems.
Learn MoreUnlocking Impact and Superpowers with Devin Thorpe
October 9, 2024
What does it take to be driven by purpose while tackling some of society’s most complex challenges? In this episode, Devin Thorpe, impact investor, author, and host of Superpowers for Good, shares how persistence, optimism, and a strong belief in collective action have shaped his career and mindset. Devin’s reflections will inspire you to embrace hard challenges and see your own potential to create meaningful change.
Learn MorePushing the Limits with Jessica Bell van der Wal of Frame
September 24, 2024
Sometimes pushing the limits means climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, and sometimes it means making the fertility journey more proactive and inclusive. Today's guest can attest to both. Kt sits down with Jessica Bell van der Wal, co-founder and CEO of Frame Fertility, to talk about her purpose-driven path to help people navigate family planning with confidence and care. She shares her insights on as proactive care, embracing mistakes as a founder, and how taking care of others is one successful path to raise millions, represent women in leadership to the next generation, and live a life full of purpose and adventure.
Learn MoreBuilding a Beautiful Business & Life with Milly Tamati of Generalist World
September 17, 2024
Ever feel like your career doesn’t fit neatly into a traditional box? Same. In this episode, we chat with Milly Tamati, founder of Generalist World, who’s made it her mission to support people like us—those who zigzag through careers, passions, and projects. Milly gets real about the ups and downs of building a path that doesn’t follow the rulebook and shares how she’s helping fellow generalists find their place in a world that doesn’t always get us. If you’ve ever felt like you’re not “just one thing,” you’ll want to tune in.
Learn MoreBuilding Gratitude & Brands with Stacy Bernstein of All Better Co.
September 3, 2024
In this episode, co-founder Stacy Bernstein of the innovative first aid and skin care company All Better Co. discusses her unique approach to building a brand that goes beyond just logos and packaging. Stacy shares insights into the importance of consumer experience, product design, and brand storytelling in creating a successful business. She delves into the complexities of running a startup, the challenges of staying true to a brand’s mission, and the hard choices founders face. Stacy also emphasizes the significance of collaboration, both within a company and among fellow entrepreneurs, especially for women in business.
Learn MoreFounded On Purpose Trailer
August 1, 2024
Welcome to Founded On Purpose, the podcast where business meets impact. Hosted by Kt McBratney of Renew VC, each episode features founders, investors, and ecosystem builders answering the same set of questions. While the questions stay the same, the insights and conversations are always unique and thought-provoking. Join us to explore how these innovators are aligning profit with purpose.
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