Next Economy Now: For the Benefit of All Life

Feb 18 2025 334 ep. 44 mins 1.3k
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Next Economy Now highlights the leaders that are taking a regenerative, bio-regional, democratic, equitable, racially-just, and whole-systems approach to creating the new economy. Popular guests include Vincent Stanley (Patagonia), Winona LaDuke (White Earth Reservation), Frederic Laloux (Reinventing Organizations), Autumn Brown (AORTA), Kate Raworth (Doughnut Economics), and Aaron Tanaka (Center for Economic Democracy). Learn more at www.lifteconomy.com

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Meklit Hadero: How Solidarity Economies Can Reshape the Music Industry

Feb 18 2025 45 mins  
What if the way we support artists is broken, but the answers have been with us all along? Today on Next Economy Now, we’re joined by Ethiopian-American vocalist, composer, and cultural activist Meklit Hadero to explore how migration shapes music, why the traditional music industry is collapsing, and how collective economic models could be the key to artists' survival. For full s

Beyond The B Crossover Episode: Cancel Culture in Climate with Jenny Morgan

Feb 04 2025 49 mins  
We're delighted to share this episode from Beyond The B, a new podcast from LIFT Economy that dives into the heart and soul of the B Corp movement. Check out all episodes here ➡️ https://go.lifteconomy.com/beyond How can we move beyond shame and blame to foster collaboration in addressing climate challenges? In this episode, Jenny Morgan, climate strategist and author of Cancel

Janelle Orsi: What if No One Could Save Money?

Jan 21 2025 42 mins  
What would life look like if saving money became impossible for everyone? In this thought-provoking episode of Next Economy Now, Janelle Orsi, lawyer, writer, cartoonist, and activist for social and environmental justice, shares her journey of questioning traditional systems. From her early days as a “sharing lawyer” to her leadership at the Sustainable Economies Law Center, Ja

Tameka Peoples: Creating Partnerships to Move Your Business Forward

Jan 07 2025 41 mins  
How can businesses create sustainable products while supporting historically marginalized communities? Joining us to share the transformative work being done within the industry is returning guest, Tameka Peoples, Founder of Seed2Shirt. As the first Black woman-owned, ethically produced blank t-shirt company, Seed2Shirt connects cotton farmers and textile workers to a regenerative,

Aaron Goggans: Collective Liberation in Action

Dec 17 2024 56 mins  
What if the way we build our lives, jobs, relationships, and communities is fundamentally flawed? Join us as we explore how Aaron Goggans, co-creator of WildSeed Society and Black Lives Matter DC, is reimagining society by rewriting some of its most basic agreements. For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/aaron-goggans/ Send us a text A new cohort of the Next

Kristy Drutman: Climate Change in the Digital Age

Dec 03 2024 35 mins  
Climate change affects every aspect of our existence, and to fight it, we need to assess every part of our lives to see what needs to change in the hopes of preserving our planet. Joining us to unpack the intersectionality of media, diversity, and environmentalism is the speaker, consultant, media producer, and environmental educator, Kristy Drutman. For full show notes, visit: htt

Matt Stinchcomb: From Rockstar to Climate Advocate

Nov 19 2024 38 mins  
As environmental and social challenges intensify, what actions are needed to build a sustainable future? In this episode, we explore the story of Matt Stinchcomb, who turned his early passion for ecology into impactful work that champions sustainability and community engagement. Matt is a social impact leader focused on sustainable community development and climate action. Through

Kevin Bayuk and Erin Axelrod: Next Economy Living

Nov 05 2024 52 mins  
In this episode, we introduce Next Economy Living, a new online course from LIFT Economy designed to help individuals take actionable steps toward aligning their lives with Next Economy values. We explore the course framework, intended audience, and the importance of building skills, budgeting, and community support in creating a more sustainable and equitable economy. Sign Up Toda

Michael Kramer: The Power of Sustainable Finance and Purpose-Driven Ownership

Oct 15 2024 40 mins  
What can businesses do to meaningfully align their operations with social and environmental values? In today’s episode, Michael Kramer, Manager and Trust Steward at Natural Investments, and co-author of The Resilient Investor: A Plan for Your Life, Not Just Your Money, shares his insights on the intersection of socially responsible investing (SRI), resilience, and purpose-driven

Nairuti Shastry and Zac Chapman: In Pursuit of More Just Economic Futures

Oct 01 2024 58 mins  
What does it take to reimagine our financial structures so that social movements can thrive in abundant ecosystems rather than being starved for resources? In this episode, Zac Chapman and Nairuti Shastry from the New Economy Coalition (NEC) join us to explore the Solidarity Economy Funding Library, a powerful initiative that helps organizers access funding, investment, and fiscal