Care More Be Better: A Podcast For Sustainable Social Impact and Regeneration

Corinna Bellizzi

Care More Be Better, invites you to care more so we can create a better world together. We amplify the voices of environmentalists, activists, health and nutrition gurus, scientists, and leading experts who seek to make the world a better place. Over the course of more than 290 interview episodes, you'll hear from experts including Annie Leonard, Jean-Michel Cousteau, Paul Hawken, Nina Simons, Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, Dr. William Li, Miyoko Schinner, Gabe Brown, Chef Babette Davis, Kelly Reyerson, Donna Grantis and many more. These global change agents and activists create positive impacts and encourage us to think globally while also acting locally. Listen for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, on our website, and on most major podcast platforms. Continually inspired by Paul Hawken’s aspirational book Regeneration - Ending The Climate Crisis In One Generation, and the late Dr. Wallace J. Nichols' Blue Mind Movement, this show aims to create a realistic roadmap to build a better future. As Paul Hawken simply states: “Global warming is not a science problem. It’s a human problem.” On this journey, you'll become the person you aspire to be by remaining curious, thinking deeply, and listening intently while looking inward. You'll learn to listen to your inner voice and wisdom to receive the gifts nature provides fully. Become part of the regeneration nation by expanding your knowledge of agriculture, social systems, and help us build a more circular and just economy. The stories we tell will get you thinking about how to secure the future for the human race and all Earth's inhabitants - from how you can build positive change in your local community, to how to broaden your reach and impact globally. About Our Host: Corinna Bellizzi, MBA is a trailblazer in regenerative nutrition and ethical brand strategy. With a career spanning more than 25 years, she built Nordic Naturals into the dominant force in the omega-3 category before pivoting her focus to algae-based nutrition. Through her consultancy, Circle B, she currently serves as Head of Sales and Marketing at Örlö Nutrition, a purpose-driven brand at the forefront of carbon-negative, algae-based nutrition that she helped conceive. In 2021, she created and launched Care More Be Better, now a top 0.1% global podcast with over 2 million downloads. A PhD candidate at Prescott College, her dissertation argues that care, equity, and justice are the generative preconditions of authentic regenerative enterprise. She is completing her dissertation in the summer of 2026. Care More Be Better is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, the Care More Be Better website and most major podcast platforms. JOIN OUR CIRCLE. LET'S BUILD A BETTER FUTURE! https://caremorebebetter.com Engage with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok! @caremorebebetter -- Care More Be Better is produced with care — and with tools. Generative AI supports parts of our production process, including research, transcript editing, and show notes. Every word is reviewed, edited, and approved by host Corinna Bellizzi — and much of it rewritten in her own hand. We believe in transparency, because the trust you place in this community deserves it.

  1. 2d ago

    Hope Is a Discipline: Angela Glover Blackwell on Democracy, Equity, and Human Flourishing

    Democracy isn't just something we vote for once every few years, it's something we build together, in our neighborhoods, city halls, and everyday relationships. Corinna Bellizzi is joined by Angela Glover Blackwell, founder of PolicyLink and host of Reimagining Democracy for a Good Life, who has spent more than 50 years working at the intersection of racial equity, housing, and civic life. Angela reflects on how growing up during segregation shaped her understanding of community and leadership, explains why she defines democracy as "co-governance for human flourishing," and makes the case that America may be ready for a third founding. She also shares how tools like civic assemblies and participatory budgeting can restore civic life, and why joy has to remain at the center of any vision for real change. COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/reimagining-democracy-with-angela-glover-blackwell About Guest: Angela Glover Blackwell has spent over 50 years working at the intersection of racial equity, housing, and civic life. As the founder of PolicyLink and host of the podcast Reimagining Democracy for a Good Life, she provides a roadmap for rebuilding our communities. In this episode, we discuss why true democracy requires co-governance and active participation from every citizen. We explore how to cultivate joy in our activism and why local leadership is the key to national change. You'll learn how to navigate the complexities of our changing demographics while building a future where everyone can reach their full potential. Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-glover-blackwell  Guest Website: https://policylink.org Guest Social: https://www.youtube.com/policylink  PODCAST: Reimagining Democracy for a Good Life On PolicyLink.com On Spotify On Apple Podcasts Chapter Markers 00:00 — Introduction: Bioneers, PolicyLink, and Reimagining Democracy 05:45 — Early Lessons in Segregation and Resilience: Growing Up in 1950s St. Louis 12:30 — Founding PolicyLink: Bridging Community Work and National Policy 18:15 — Recreating Civic Life: Civic Assemblies, Participatory Budgeting, and Mutual Aid 26:40 — Democracy as Co-Governance for Human Flourishing 33:00 — The Third Founding: Why the Nation's Mechanisms Have Outgrown Themselves 38:00 — Joy in Activism: Adrienne Maree Brown and What Los Angeles Taught Angela 44:10 — Patience, Impatience, and Why We Must Stop Being Nostalgic for a Time That Never Was 50:00 — Season 2 of Reimagining Democracy: Atlanta, the Curb Cut Effect, and Hartsfield-Jackson 58:00 — Hope Is a Discipline: Answering the Listener Who Has Lost Faith 64:00 — The Third Founding, Future Cities, and What Comes Next BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER: Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! CAUSE PARTNER: If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow Care More Be Better on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Hope Is a Discipline: Angela Glover Blackwell on Democracy, Equity, and Human Flourishing
  2. Jul 15

    Listening To Earth Wisdom With Leah Penniman, Soul Fire Farm

    The Queen Mothers of Ghana asked Leah Penniman whether it was true that American farmers plant seeds without prayer, song, or gratitude — then said: 'That's why you're all sick. You treat the earth as a commodity, not as a living relative.' That one sentence is the heart of this episode. Leah Penniman — Black Kreyol farmer, co-founder of Soul Fire Farm, and author of Farming While Black and the new anthology Black Earth Wisdom — joins Care More Be Better to explore George Washington Carver as the forgotten godfather of regenerative agriculture, the shared root of human supremacy and White supremacy, the term food apartheid and why it matters more than food desert, the returning of 258 acres to the Mohican Nation, Dijor Carter's grandmother's spirit rising through his feet in the mud at Soul Fire Farm, and the sit spot practice anyone can start today. COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/listening-to-earth-wisdom-with-leah-penniman/ 03:03] - Gathering Different Voices For Farming While Black [05:58] - Immersing Into The Spirit Of Nature [18:25] - Returning Earth’s Ownership To Earth Itself [28:15] - Most Notable Voices In Farming While Black [43:05] - Difference Between Food Apartheid And Food Desert [50:23] - Why Climate Justice Requires Deferring To Nature [54:10] - Why You Should Get A Plant Friend [57:08] - Get In Touch With Leah [58:09] - Discussion Wrap-up And Closing Words About Guest: Leah Penniman is a Black Kreyol farmer, mother, activist, author, scientist, earth-lover, and African Traditional Priest who has been tending the soil and organizing for a racially just food system for 30 years. She serves as Co-Founder and Farm Director at Soul Fire Farm in Grafton, New York, an Afro-Indigenous training farm dedicated to food and land sovereignty. Leah’s books, Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm's Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land (2018), Black Earth Wisdom: Soulful Conversations with Black Environmentalists (2023), and Children of the Land: A Soul Fire Farm Parenting Guide (2027) are love songs for the land and her people. Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-penniman-6839025a/ Guest Website: https://soulfirefarm.org Guest Social: https://www.facebook.com/soulfirefarm/ https://www.instagram.com/soulfirefarm/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz3Bs3G0GkDR83JSxF4C5Eg https://www.instagram.com/leahpenniman/ https://www.facebook.com/leah.penniman Additional Resources Mentioned: BIONEERS KEYNOTE: Leah Penniman – Free the People! Free the Land! BOOK: Black Earth Wisdom: Soulful Conversations with Black Environmentalists by Leah Penniman BOOK: Farming While Black by Leah Penniman BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! CAUSE PARTNER: If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow CARE MORE BE BETTER on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Listening To Earth Wisdom With Leah Penniman, Soul Fire Farm
  3. Jul 8

    The Secret Language of Your Body: Energy Medicine, Ancestral Trauma, Healing from Within, Inna Segal

    At twenty, Inna Segal was told by her chiropractor that there was nothing he could do to help her — and went home to discover that her chronic back pain, psoriasis, and digestive issues were rooted in ancestral trauma her body had been holding for decades. The author of The Secret Language of Your Body, sold over a million copies in 27 languages, joins Care More Be Better for one of the show's most personal conversations. Host Corinna Bellizzi shares her own experience warding off a migraine through breath and intention on graduation morning, her childhood ability to detect cancer by smell, and the moment she knew her sister's cat's name before anyone told her. Together they explore energy medicine, the body as an archive of experience, the science of emotional storage in physical form, and why the listening that heals the body may be the same listening that heals the planet. Blog page for episode, including transcripts: https://caremorebebetter.com/the-secret-language-of-your-body-energy-medicine-ancestral-trauma-heal-from-within-inna-segal/ Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/innasegalauthor/ Guest Website: https://www.innasegal.com/ Guest Social:  https://www.tiktok.com/@innasegalauthor https://www.youtube.com/@InnaSegalauthor/channels https://www.facebook.com/InnaSegalAuthor https://www.instagram.com/innasegalauthor/ Show Notes: 01:42 - Discovering And Listening To The Language Of The Body 14:04 - Moving Through Health And Trauma Through Journaling 24:15- The Restorative Power Of Nature 31:14 - What Are Etheric Forces? 49:38 - How Self-Healing Can Work In Intense Sicknesses 56:18 - All About The Molecules Of Emotions 01:01:35 - Get In Touch With Inna 01:04:42 - Discussion Wrap-up And Closing Words BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER: Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! CAUSE PARTNER: If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The Secret Language of Your Body: Energy Medicine, Ancestral Trauma, Healing from Within, Inna Segal
  4. Jul 1

    Ride The Future: Design, Rebellion, And The Electric Revolution On Two Wheels With Timothy Seward Of ONYX Motors

    The planet’s temperature continues to warm up every year, and one of the biggest contributors to this is gas-powered vehicles. Timothy Seward, a lifelong tinkerer and moped enthusiast, wants to change this worrisome situation through his groundbreaking electric motorbike at ONYX Motors. He joins Corinna Bellizzi to share how he combines cyberpunk aesthetics with high-performance utility to create environmentally friendly vehicles that could last for many years. He also talks about the role of a breakout Indiegogo campaign and highly personal community building to develop an engaging riding experience while prioritizing cost-efficiency and sustainability. COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/ride-the-future-design-rebellion-and-the-electric-revolution-on-two-wheels-with-timothy-seward-of-onyx-motors/ About Guest: Tim Seward is a dynamic design visionary. A lifelong tinkerer and moped enthusiast, he began experimenting with electric conversions in 2012, transforming gas mopeds into sleek, powerful prototypes. With a background in industrial design, his portfolio includes work for mobility innovators Bird, Scoot, UBCO and FREEBORD and consumer lifestyle brands with Sonos, Google, Nike, Samsung, LG, HP and Intel viewable at timothykevinseward.com and his current roles as the founder and chief design officer of ONYX Motors. In 2017, Tim launched ONYX through a breakout Indiegogo campaign, introducing the RCR—bike that redefined the category with their raw performance and timeless design. He’s redefining what electric mobility feels like through design, nostalgia, and emotion. Today, he leads the design of every ONYX bike, blending cyberpunk grit with California swagger. His vision is clear: create machines that are not just modes of transport, but vehicles of self-expression and rebellion. Under his guidance, ONYX continues to push the boundaries of electric two-wheeled design, giving riders around the world the freedom to unleash their restless alter ego. He is a frequent speaker and podcast guest on design and transformation. Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothykevinseward/ Guest Website: https://onyxmotors.com/ Guest Social:  https://www.youtube.com/@onyxmotorbikesard/ https://www.facebook.com/onyxmotorbikes/ https://www.tiktok.com/@onyxmotorbikesofficial https://www.instagram.com/onyxmotorbikes/ Show Notes: 02:00 - Tim’s Journey From Tinkerer To Founder 09:24 - Hitting Big Through A Crowdfunding Campaign 16:25 - How ONYX Balances Specs, Efficiency, And Compliance 25:27 - How ONYX Motors Keeps Their Products Cost-Efficient 30:20 - ONYX Motorbike’s Anti-Theft Features 32:34 - Better Enforcement Of Transportation Laws 40:53 - The Impact Of The ONYX Community 47:51 - Creating Long-Lasting Sustainable Products 55:24 - Why You Should Get The ONYX 80 Volt 01:01:54 - Discussion Wrap-up And Closing Words - BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER: Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! CAUSE PARTNER: If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Ride The Future: Design, Rebellion, And The Electric Revolution On Two Wheels With Timothy Seward Of ONYX Motors
  5. Jun 25

    Deep Into the Vine: The Medicine Hunter on Ayahuasca, Shamans, and the Cosmic Experience | Chris Kilham

    Chris Kilham — the Medicine Hunter, author of fifteen books, and a man the New York Times once called "part David Attenborough, part Indiana Jones" — returns to Care More Be Better for a third time to go deep into the vine. With 65 shamans and twelve years of ceremony across the Amazon behind him, Chris and host Corinna Bellizzi explore the line between authentic plant medicine and cultural appropriation, the shared visions that gave ayahuasca its old name Telepathine, the three enduring camps of psychedelic culture, and where to actually find a trustworthy ceremony. Complete blog with transcript: https://caremorebebetter.com/deep-into-the-vine-the-medicine-hunter-on-ayahuasca-shamans-and-the-cosmic-experience-with-chris-kilham/ Show Notes: 02:42 - How Chris First Encountered Ayahuasca 09:02 - Different Ways Of Using Plant Medicine 18:34 - Three Different Camps Of Plant Healing 24:49 - How To Begin Your Ayahuasca Experience 45:40 - Understanding The Test Pilots Program 48:34 - Get In Touch With Chris 51:14 - Discussion Wrap-up And Closing Words Important Note Ayahuasca contains DMT, a Schedule I substance in the United States. This episode discusses plant medicine in an educational and harm-reduction context. Always consult a qualified medical professional before pursuing any plant medicine experience, and research the legal status in your location through resources such as ICEERS. Resources Chris Kilham on LinkedIn Medicine Hunter — medicinehunter.com Medicine Hunter on Instagram Medicine Hunter on Facebook Medicine Hunter on YouTube The Ayahuasca Test Pilots Handbook Wizard of the Upper Amazon — F. Bruce Lamb Cosmic Sister — Zoe Helene ICEERS Stop the War Within — Gerard Powell, Rythmia (Previous Episode) On Building Sustainable Communities — Chris Kilham (Previous Episode) The Way of Coffee — Chris Kilham (Previous Episode) BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! CAUSE PARTNER If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Deep Into the Vine: The Medicine Hunter on Ayahuasca, Shamans, and the Cosmic Experience | Chris Kilham
  6. Jun 19 ·  Bonus

    Juneteenth Feature: Angela Glover Blackwell's Reimagining Democracy For A Good Life - Episode 1: Los Angeles

    In honor of Juneteenth, we're sharing something special: the opening chapter of Reimagining Democracy for a Good Life, the podcast hosted by legendary equity advocate Angela Glover Blackwell, founder in residence of PolicyLink. In "Democracy Dreaming," Angela takes us to Los Angeles, a city she didn't expect to become a hopeful case study in multiracial democracy, and shows us why it might be exactly that. Featuring voices from LA Mayor Karen Bass, economist Manuel Pastor, Community Coalition CEO Alberto Retana, young housing organizer Tiffany Benitez, advocate Denise Fairchild, and the poetry of Chinaka Hodge, this episode reframes democracy not as something we have, but as something we practice. Angela's second season is coming soon, and we're thrilled to share that we'll be sitting down with Angela herself in early July, with that conversation releasing later next month. Got a question you'd love us to ask her? Send it to hello@caremorebebetter.com. Chapter Markers (relative timestamps, mapped from the original episode) 3:09 — Why Angela's spent half a century in this work 4:07 — Memory of the municipal opera, and being shielded from hate 4:53 — Newsreel montage: January 6th, book bans, voting rights battles 5:26 — Reframing the conversation: realizing democracy's potential, not just naming its threats 6:07 — Why multiracial democracy means everybody, including white people 6:21 — Chinaka Hodge's poem, "All Power to the People" 6:56 — Welcome to Reimagining Democracy for a Good Life 7:26 — Why Los Angeles: the election of Mayor Karen Bass 8:17 — What draws Angela to Bass's leadership style 8:56 — Defining "human flourishing" 9:17 — The decades of organizing behind one election 9:46 — LA's origins: Indigenous land, Mexican founders, Asian Pacific Islander neighborhoods, the Great Migration 11:21 — The brutality beneath the diversity: stolen land, segregation, racial violence 11:41 — A history of protest: Watts 1965, East LA walkouts 1968, the 1992 uprising 12:38 — Manuel Pastor on the lessons organizers drew from 1992 13:41 — How modern LA's multiracial coalition-building emerged 14:16 — Alberto Retana on unity, struggle, and naming the real opposition 15:20 — What actually makes LA's leadership unique 16:12 — The reality check: LA's poverty, homelessness, and housing crisis 17:10 — Tiffany Benitez's story: displacement in Boyle Heights 19:10 — Tiffany on organizing as the answer to insecurity 20:04 — Denise Fairchild on what it means to flourish 21:16 — Interconnectedness: democracy, people, and planet 21:42 — Chinaka Hodge's poem, on what we're owed and what we want 22:33 — The Constitution's contradiction, and its capacity to grow 23:23 — The bigger question: can any democracy ever fully serve a diverse population? 23:39 — Why LA, and why this matters beyond LA 24:43 — Preview of next chapter: "There's No I in Leader" 25:17 — Credits and closing reflection on voting Resources & Links Follow Reimagining Democracy for a Good Life: wherever you listen to podcasts Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reimagining-democracy-for-a-good-life/id1742644681 Radical Imagination Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radicalimagination.us/ Learn more about PolicyLink: https://www.policylink.org/ Have a question for our upcoming interview with Angela Glover Blackwell? Email hello@caremorebebetter.com Protest Interview with Annie Leonard and Andre Carothers: https://caremorebebetter.com/if-we-lose-the-right-to-protest-we-lose-everything-with-annie-leonard-andre-carothers/ BUILD A GREENER FUTURE: Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet https://forestplanet.org/ CAUSE PARTNER: Support Prescott College https://prescott.edu/ — visit https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ for details. Follow Care More Be Better: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Juneteenth Feature: Angela Glover Blackwell's Reimagining Democracy For A Good Life - Episode 1: Los Angeles
  7. Jun 17

    The Shoe That Grows: 500,000 Kids, 100 Countries, One Crazy Idea | Kenton Lee and Andrew Kroes

    In 2007, Kenton Lee watched a girl in Kenya walk to church in shoes so small she had cut open the front to let her toes stick out — and wrote an idea in his journal that would take six years and every shoe company's rejection before it became real. The Shoe That Grows, an adjustable sandal that expands five sizes and lasts for years, is now worn by more than 500,000 children across 100 countries. Kenton and his longtime friend and CEO Andrew Kroes join Care More Be Better to share what it takes to build something genuinely useful — the feedback loops, the business model tensions, the manufactured-in-Kenya milestone, and the question that closes the episode: what is your because? 01:41 - How Because International Came To Be 13:00 - The Shoe That Grows Works 27:43 - The Future Of Because International 35:09 - Because International’s Business Model For Their Big Audacious Goal 44:32 - Unlocking Continuous Improvement Through Feedback Loops 51:39 - Responding To The Call To Make A Real Difference Resources Because International — becauseinternational.org Kenton Lee on LinkedIn Andrew Kroes on LinkedIn @becauseinternational on Instagram Because International on Facebook Because International on YouTube Because International on Pinterest BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet https://forestplanet.org/. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! CAUSE PARTNER: If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College https://prescott.edu/. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The Shoe That Grows: 500,000 Kids, 100 Countries, One Crazy Idea | Kenton Lee and Andrew Kroes
  8. Jun 12 ·  Bonus

    Nothing is Neutral: How To Talk Across Political and Cultural Divides | Genevieve Smith

    In this special re-release of Episode #2, Corinna Bellizzi revisits an early conversation with social change strategist Genevieve Smith that feels remarkably relevant today. Show Notes: What if the choices we make every day, from the words we use to the conversations we avoid, are shaping the world more than we realize? Originally recorded during a period of heightened social and political tension, this discussion explores how our values show up in our actions, why "nothing is neutral," and how we can engage in difficult conversations without sacrificing either accountability or compassion. Genevieve shares practical insights for navigating disagreements around race, gender, faith, politics, and social change while remaining connected to our shared humanity. Together, Corinna and Genevieve examine the challenges of values alignment, both in our personal lives and within organizations, and discuss how humor, curiosity, and self-awareness can help us build bridges across difference. As public discourse grows increasingly polarized, this conversation offers a timely reminder that meaningful change often begins with our willingness to listen, learn, and stay engaged. In This Episode:  What Genevieve means by being a "professional bummer" Why difficult conversations are necessary for meaningful social change How compassion differs from endorsement The concept that "nothing is neutral" and how it applies to everyday life Finding common ground across political, social, and cultural differences Why accountability should not be confused with punishment The role of humor in lowering defenses and opening minds How organizations can align business practices with stated values The importance of defining what values like integrity, inclusion, and equity actually mean Practical ways to engage more thoughtfully with people who see the world differently Key Takeaways: Every action—and every inaction—communicates values. Whether we're making decisions as individuals, leaders, consumers, or organizations, our choices have consequences that extend beyond ourselves. Genevieve argues that meaningful progress requires both courage and humility: the courage to engage difficult topics and the humility to recognize that we all have more to learn. By approaching disagreements with curiosity instead of a desire to win, we create opportunities for understanding, accountability, and growth. This episode is an invitation to examine how our values show up in our daily lives and to consider how we might contribute to a more equitable, compassionate, and sustainable future. GUEST BIO: Genevieve Smith is an independent consultant specializing in organizational behavior, social change, values alignment, and systems transformation. She works with international NGOs, corporate leaders, mission-driven organizations, and communities to connect people, ideas, and strategies in service of more equitable systems and outcomes. Genevieve began her career as a data analyst within a disability services organization, where she discovered that meaningful impact could not be measured without aligning data practices to mission and values. Since then, she has helped organizations design business practices, cultures, and decision-making frameworks that reflect their purpose—not the other way around. Known affectionately as a "professional bummer," Genevieve helps individuals and organizations navigate uncomfortable but necessary conversations that lead to deeper understanding, stronger values alignment, and more effective social change. CONNECT WITH GENEVIEVE: Website: https://www.gv-advisory.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gvadvisorygv/ LET'S BUILD A GREENER FUTURE: Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! CAUSE PARTNER: If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow Us on Social Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Nothing is Neutral: How To Talk Across Political and Cultural Divides | Genevieve Smith
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Care More Be Better, invites you to care more so we can create a better world together. We amplify the voices of environmentalists, activists, health and nutrition gurus, scientists, and leading experts who seek to make the world a better place. Over the course of more than 290 interview episodes, you'll hear from experts including Annie Leonard, Jean-Michel Cousteau, Paul Hawken, Nina Simons, Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, Dr. William Li, Miyoko Schinner, Gabe Brown, Chef Babette Davis, Kelly Reyerson, Donna Grantis and many more. These global change agents and activists create positive impacts and encourage us to think globally while also acting locally. Listen for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, on our website, and on most major podcast platforms. Continually inspired by Paul Hawken’s aspirational book Regeneration - Ending The Climate Crisis In One Generation, and the late Dr. Wallace J. Nichols' Blue Mind Movement, this show aims to create a realistic roadmap to build a better future. As Paul Hawken simply states: “Global warming is not a science problem. It’s a human problem.” On this journey, you'll become the person you aspire to be by remaining curious, thinking deeply, and listening intently while looking inward. You'll learn to listen to your inner voice and wisdom to receive the gifts nature provides fully. Become part of the regeneration nation by expanding your knowledge of agriculture, social systems, and help us build a more circular and just economy. The stories we tell will get you thinking about how to secure the future for the human race and all Earth's inhabitants - from how you can build positive change in your local community, to how to broaden your reach and impact globally. About Our Host: Corinna Bellizzi, MBA is a trailblazer in regenerative nutrition and ethical brand strategy. With a career spanning more than 25 years, she built Nordic Naturals into the dominant force in the omega-3 category before pivoting her focus to algae-based nutrition. Through her consultancy, Circle B, she currently serves as Head of Sales and Marketing at Örlö Nutrition, a purpose-driven brand at the forefront of carbon-negative, algae-based nutrition that she helped conceive. In 2021, she created and launched Care More Be Better, now a top 0.1% global podcast with over 2 million downloads. A PhD candidate at Prescott College, her dissertation argues that care, equity, and justice are the generative preconditions of authentic regenerative enterprise. She is completing her dissertation in the summer of 2026. Care More Be Better is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, the Care More Be Better website and most major podcast platforms. JOIN OUR CIRCLE. LET'S BUILD A BETTER FUTURE! https://caremorebebetter.com Engage with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok! @caremorebebetter -- Care More Be Better is produced with care — and with tools. Generative AI supports parts of our production process, including research, transcript editing, and show notes. Every word is reviewed, edited, and approved by host Corinna Bellizzi — and much of it rewritten in her own hand. We believe in transparency, because the trust you place in this community deserves it.

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