Ideas for Impact

Joanna and Deborah
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Ideas for Impact

Ideas for Impact takes a fresh look at how we do business and spotlights what makes a company attractive to investors. Join us as we delve into conversations with trailblazers driving social and environmental change, paving the way for investments that shape a brighter tomorrow. We chat with changemakers who are part of disrupting industry with innovative ideas on what sustainability and impact can look like and mean. This podcast will showcase the disruptors who are changing the game. From cutting-edge startups to established industry leaders, we feature guests who are shaking things up and disrupting for good. Our aim is to provide you with actionable insights that will help you create positive change in your industry and the world.  www.ideasforimpact.ca

Episodes

  1. Eco Anxiety, Education and our Youth

    SEP 17

    Eco Anxiety, Education and our Youth

    Did you know that over 1.5 million young people around the world participated in the Global Climate Strikes in September 2019, young people were demanding urgent action on climate change in countries all around the world. Because of their actions, the world started to pay attention. Earth Rangers, an organization focused on youth, has mobilized over 250,000 young environmentalists to protect wildlife and habitats. Earth Rangers is a powerhouse in conservation, empowering youth to b...

    25 min
  2. Scaling Local Impact Through Capital

    SEP 9

    Scaling Local Impact Through Capital

    The world of investing is changing, expanding into geniune impact. The focus has broadened to encompass investments in profit-driven ventures with an impact focus, social enterprises, cooperatives, and even non-profits. One of the funds pioneering hybrid models of investment is the Thrive Impact Fund based in Victoria Canada. It's a testament to the idea that impact doesn't need to be massive in scale to be profoundly effective.Thrive Impact Fund stands out as a BC Benefit Company, a fund wit...

    31 min
  3. Building a Healthy Brain

    SEP 4

    Building a Healthy Brain

    Our brains, the epicentre of our nervous system, perform around 100,000 chemical reactions every second—making brain health crucial not only for cognitive function but also for overall vitality. This incredible organ not only powers our thoughts and memories but also regulates countless bodily processes. If the brain is not healthy, we can not expect our bodies to be. Joining us is Ryan Damon, the founder of The Current, a platform and experience that integrates health, fitness, and well...

    33 min
  4. How to Overcome the Trauma of Money

    AUG 28

    How to Overcome the Trauma of Money

    Money….we all have a relationship with it - its not always good for us. Trauma of Money™ (TOM) is a unique financial literacy and psychoeducation program that brings together the psychology of scarcity and the fundamentals of trauma to help us reveal how trauma impacts the mind, and, in turn, our relationships with money and financial wealth. Unlike traditional approaches to financial education that put the focus solely on the individual — what can we fix within you? — The Trauma of Mone...

    33 min
  5. A Fresh Take on Flowers

    JUL 9

    A Fresh Take on Flowers

    In todays episode we are diving into the fascinating yet wasteful world of the floral industry. Celebrated for its ties to the natural world and boasting a staggering value of over $53 billion, this industry is often viewed as sustainable. Yet, beneath the vibrant blooms and bouquets, there's a hidden reality of serious environmental impact and greenwashing. These practices often obscure the true essence of sustainability, presenting a complex challenge we'll delve into today.Today, we're joi...

    31 min
  6. Predicting Climate Change

    JUL 9

    Predicting Climate Change

    Last year, Canada exceeded $3 billion in insured damage from natural catastrophes and severe weather events - like floods and, fires., and sever storms.In the USUnited States that number is a staggering $92.Billion dollars.If you knew what the weather forecast entailed months from now, to guide your decision making, would you do whatever it was that would help? Enter Planette - A climate tech startup that is utilizing forecasting technologies to power data-driven decision making for com...

    32 min
  7. Our Oceans: How to Lead with Impact and Make a Profit

    JUL 9

    Our Oceans: How to Lead with Impact and Make a Profit

    Most cans of tuna on supermarket shelves hold dark secrets: exploited fishermen, dead sharks, and dying oceans. Fishing vessels use methods that wreak havoc on marine life.Much of the canned tuna available on the shelves comes from destructive fishing practices and fish that are not caught locally. Scout is a Certified B-Corp and a proud 1% for the Planet member. They are the first craft canned seafood line to source 100% of species in North America. We are joined by Adam Bent today to ...

    33 min
  8. Building Learning Spaces that Support Educational Journeys and a Greener Planet

    JUL 9

    Building Learning Spaces that Support Educational Journeys and a Greener Planet

    It's no secret that many learning spaces in schools and daycare are far from what we'd consider healthy or inspiring, a concern magnified by the prevalence of "fast furniture" — inexpensive, low-quality items that are quickly bought and discarded. But amidst this unsettling trend, one company has been trying to change this. Enter Natural Pod, founded by Bridgitte Alomes, a company on a mission to revolutionize learning spaces for young individuals. Natural Pod isn't just another furnitu...

    31 min

  9. JUN 25

    Driving Change: A Journey to Impact Begins

    Dive into the evolving world of business and the ones that dare to change it. Deborah and Joanna kick-off the Ideas for Impact podcast in this premier episode, as they discuss their own journeys to impact!From social enterprise beginnings to the fast-paced world of startup accelerators, this duo takes you on a fun-filled ride through their personal paths to making a difference. Discover how a shared commitment to curiosity and creating startups with purpose brought them together. Join u...

    27 min
  10. Libraries to Green Buildings, Innovation with Gensler

    JUN 20

    Libraries to Green Buildings, Innovation with Gensler

    We spend close to 85% of our time in the BUILT environment - your home, work, restaurant, mall, passport office, you get us. The spaces we live and work in truly shape our lives. If they are not well designed for our well-being….we feel it. Meet Gensler, an architecture and design firm, on a mission to create a better world through the power of design, challenging conventional ideas about architecture and the built environment. They are truly reimagining cities and places that make a dif...

    32 min

  11. TRAILER

    Ideas for Impact - A Fresh Look at How We Do Business

    Let’s take a fresh look at how we do business. Changemakers are innovating everyday ideas and creating their own mark on industry for the better. From cutting-edge startups to established industry leaders, our guests aren’t your usual suspects. Ideas for Impact hosts conversations to inspire all of us to lead with disruption.Join us to unravel the lessons learned behind their failures and triumphs and uncover the hidden opportunities for positive change. Co-hosted by friends and impact e...

    1 min

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About

Ideas for Impact takes a fresh look at how we do business and spotlights what makes a company attractive to investors. Join us as we delve into conversations with trailblazers driving social and environmental change, paving the way for investments that shape a brighter tomorrow. We chat with changemakers who are part of disrupting industry with innovative ideas on what sustainability and impact can look like and mean. This podcast will showcase the disruptors who are changing the game. From cutting-edge startups to established industry leaders, we feature guests who are shaking things up and disrupting for good. Our aim is to provide you with actionable insights that will help you create positive change in your industry and the world.  www.ideasforimpact.ca

Information

  • Creator
    Joanna and Deborah
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Ideas for Impact
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    Ideas for Impact

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