#37 - Exploring, Connecting, and Giving Back through Running with Dave Spandorfer, CEO of Janji

Welcome to the Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation Podcast. In this thought-provoking episode titled "What Makes a Great Company?" we're diving into the inspiring journey of Dean's Beans Organic Coff...

19 Mar 20241h 22min

Yes, we need to make a living. But how do we make a life? It might not simply be about the money. When the world is in turmoil, when our health is at risk and the future seems murky, perhaps payche...

27 Feb 202455min

On December 8th, 1993, Bill Clinton signed the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) into law. In his remarks at the signing, Clinton proclaimed, "NAFTA means jobs. American jobs and good-payin...

15 Feb 202431min

In this episode of Grow Ensemble, host Cory Ames delves into the deceptive tactics of greenwashing, where companies mislead the public about their environmental and social responsibility. Through 7 co...

8 Feb 202423min

5 roasts, over 5 regions, and the story of the coffee supply chain from farm to cup. Our task here is to explore and reconsider this question: what makes great coffee? To do so I've enlisted the help...

25 Jan 20241h 4min

What does success mean to you? Defining success in a field can define the field. Defining success for ourselves will define our lives. And so here, friend and coach of mine, Paul Zelizer and I go thro...

7 Nov 20231h 34min

In a little over a decade, Houston has housed over 28,000 people who were experiencing homelessness. The U.S.'s 4th largest city has cut its total homelessness figures by more than 60% since committin...

17 Okt 202315min

We're thrilled to introduce a new format of the show — what we'll be calling Ensembles. These ensembles are designed to be something of a meditation, helping us to explore the art of living and work...

10 Okt 20237min