Taking Care in Business

Taking Care in Business
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Taking Care in Business Podcast

The “Taking Care in Business” podcast dives into organizations, nonprofits, and individuals using business as a force for good. Join our host, Vicki Bohlsen, as she talks with professionals who share their insight on the triple bottom line. There are many ways to implement positive social impact, and we are here to share them.

  1. JUN 13

    Sunbolt with Vanessa Branco

    Hurricane Sandy’s destruction left millions of homes in the US without sources of power. Many of these homes went without power for days, as there was no way to garner electricity during a widespread outage. In this week’s episode, Vicki speaks with Vanessa M. Branco about how Sunbolt created a solution to the need for off grid electricity with solar powered charging stations.

  2. MAY 9

    Exodus Place with Robb Munger

    In 2023, roughly 1 in 5,000 Americans experienced homelessness, and that number continues to rise. In this week’s episode, Vicki speaks with Robb Munger of Exodus Place – an organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan, that merges passion with innovation to provide personal and professional development and housing to men in transition.

    36 min

  3. APR 11

    ReBokeh Vision Technologies with Evan Bonfield

    What needs to be done to ensure that technology created for those with vision impairments is truly accessible for them? In this episode, Vicki is joined by Evan Bonfield, Head of Business Development at ReBokeh Vision Technologies. He and Vicki discuss ReBokeh’s mission to provide sleek, affordable and streamlined assistive technologies that make it simple for all individuals to see.

    32 min

  4. MAR 14

    Hot Walk Indy with Casey Springer

    Whether you’re new to your neighborhood or have lived in the same city for years, finding community and connecting with others can be challenging- and the COVID-19 pandemic made this even more difficult. That’s what inspired this episode’s guest, Casey Springer, to found Hot Walk Indy, an inclusive social walking club that invites participants of all genders and backgrounds to stroll and socialize all over the Greater Indianapolis area.

    30 min

  5. FEB 8

    Episode 141: The Sustainable Entrepreneur with Kumar Vijayendra

    Calling all CSR bookworms! The Sustainable Entrepreneur is the next book you need on your shelf. This episode features Kumar Vijayendra, a thought leader in small business transformation and author of The Sustainable Entrepreneur. He and Vicki discuss how small businesses can set themselves up for success when they factor in sustainability as one of their key business strategies. You can learn more about Kumar and find his book at iamkumarv.com.

  6. JAN 11

    Episode 140: Tradewater with Jenny Morgan

    The most challenging problems cannot be solved by government and nonprofits alone—it requires a collective effort. This episode’s guest is Jenny Morgan of Tradewater, a carbon offset company that targets the most potent greenhouse gases and destroys them before they ever reach the atmosphere. Learn more about Jenny’s passion for changing the way we view business and industry to both be profitable and purposeful.

    36 min

  7. 11/09/2023

    Episode 139: GreenPal with Bryan Clayton

    It seems like there’s a service for everything nowadays! In this episode, Vicki chats with Bryan Clayton, a true lawn care aficionado and founder of GreenPal. GreenPal offers an all-in-one place to find, schedule, and pay the best fit lawn pro for your yard. Bryan’s platform is also taking some interesting steps towards reducing their environmental impact using closed loop systems to ensure they are taking care in business.

    33 min

  8. 10/19/2023

    Episode 138: Howdy Homemade Ice Cream with Cindy Carter and Carmela Toler

    You’re in for a treat this episode! Vicki speaks with Cindy Carter and Carmela Toler of Howdy Homemade Ice Cream, a business powered by amazing ice cream served by amazing people. At Howdy’s, they do things a little differently. They’re on a mission to create jobs for those with developmental and intellectual disabilities through the power of smiles and amazing ice cream.

    31 min
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The “Taking Care in Business” podcast dives into organizations, nonprofits, and individuals using business as a force for good. Join our host, Vicki Bohlsen, as she talks with professionals who share their insight on the triple bottom line. There are many ways to implement positive social impact, and we are here to share them.

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