Lead The Change

Feb 27 2025 150 ep. 35 mins 41
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The Impact Report brings together students and faculty in Bard MBA‘s Sustainability Program with leaders in business, sustainability, finance, social entrepreneurship and more.

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Tom Wright & Jessica Dupont: Transforming Panama's Environment - From Plastic Recycling to Lionfish Management

Feb 27 2025 42 mins  
Tom Wright & Jessica Dupont: Environmental Transformation Through Community Action - From Plastic Recycling to Lionfish Management in Panama Jessica Dupont interviews Tom Wright, founder of Wasteless World, about his journey building environmental initiatives in Panama. Tom explains how his organization evolved from a website on waste management solutions to a foundation runnin

#810 Lennox Omondi on Sustainable Innovation for Menstrual Health: From Myanmar Activism to Kenyan Social Enterprise

Dec 04 2024 38 mins  
In this compelling episode, we speak with Ray Oo, a Myanmar refugee and climate activist currently pursuing his MBA in Sustainability, and Lennox Omondi, founder and CEO of Ecobana Limited in Kenya. Their conversation explores how sustainable innovation can address critical social challenges, focusing on Ecobana's development of biodegradable sanitary napkins made from banana fiber

#809 Ravi Mangla on Building Community Power: From Political Communication to Climate Action at Working Families Party

Nov 25 2024 39 mins  
In this timely conversation, Working Families Party National Press Secretary Ravi Mangla and Bard MBA in Sustainability candidate Jackson Thompson join us to explore the intersection of political communication and climate action in the wake of the 2024 presidential election. Mangla shares insights on effective climate messaging for working communities, the importance of local organ

#808 Nataki Williams on Transformative Leadership: Changing Decision-Making Habits & Embracing Diverse Voices

Nov 18 2024 42 mins  
In this episode, Nataki Williams, CFO of The Guardian US, shares powerful insights on transforming corporate leadership through inclusive decision-making practices. Drawing from her experience moderating a panel on advancing women in leadership and her role as a sustainability ambassador, Williams discusses how changing the habits of how decisions are made can lead to more innovati

#807 Alexis Schwartz on Purpose-Driven Media: Breaking Down Paywalls and Amplifying Sustainability Stories

Nov 15 2024 28 mins  
In this conversation, Alexis Schwartz, Head of Purpose Partnerships at The Guardian US, discusses how quality journalism can drive social impact and sustainability forward. She explains The Guardian's unique funding model that keeps journalism accessible by eliminating paywalls, which she argues breed inequity. Schwartz explores "the hush" - a recent phenomenon where brands have pu

#806 Francis Janes on Equitable Banking: Transforming Finance Through Moral Leadership

Nov 14 2024 25 mins  
In this conversation, Francis Janes, Industry Relations Director at Beneficial State Foundation, explores how the financial services industry can drive meaningful change through diversity, equity, and inclusion. Drawing from Citibank's research on closing racial wealth gaps and his experience bridging grassroots organizations with banking institutions, he explains how banks must mo

#805 Kelly Beck on Radical Philanthropy: Building Trust, Moving Resources, and Getting Out of the Way

Nov 13 2024 36 mins  
In this conversation with Kelly Beck, CEO of Greenlight Energy Group and founder of The Accomplis Collective, we explore the transformative journey from "recovering white feminist" to radical philanthropist. Kelly shares how she built a unique model for moving money equitably - without extraction or traditional philanthropic barriers - that has directed over $10 million to Black an

#804 Steven Lichtin on Renewable Energy: Building Community Partnerships for Clean Power

Oct 31 2024 42 mins  
In this episode of the Impact Report, current Bard MBA student Milo Keller speaks with Steven Lichtin, CEO of Advantage Renewables, about the evolving landscape of renewable energy development. Lichtin, a member of Bard's inaugural MBA cohort, shares his journey from Wall Street trading to renewable energy, discussing how the industry has transformed since 2010. The conversation ex

#803 Brett Davis on Waste Prevention: Transforming Mardi Gras for a Sustainable Future

Oct 17 2024 47 mins  
In this episode of The Impact Report, Bard MBA in Sustainability candidate Tricia Travis interviews Brett Davis, founding partner of the nonprofit Grounds Crew. They discuss the environmental challenges of New Orleans' Mardi Gras celebration, including the 2.6 million pounds of litter generated annually. Davis explains Grounds Crew's initiatives to make the festivities more sustain

#802 Jennifer Louie on Catalytic Capital: Accelerating Circular Economy Solutions

Oct 02 2024 46 mins  
In this episode, Jennifer Louie, Managing Director at Closed Loop Partners, discusses her work in catalytic capital and circular economy investing with current Bard MBA student Hector Aguirre. She explains their approach to investing in resource recovery and circular input business models, emphasizing measurable impact and financial additionality. Jennifer shares insights on their