In Episode 90, Bryce, TJ, and Brian reflect on six years of More Than Profit, unpacking the podcast’s evolution, lessons learned, and their shared vision for impact-driven storytelling going forward.

In this episode, Linda Gordeychev unpacks how language, identity, and values shape our financial systems—and shares how institutional capital, donor-advised funds, and collaborative giving can be powerful tools for more inclusive and intentional impact.

In this episode, Landon Young unpacks how donating equity can unlock strategic generosity, catalyze community capital, and turn philanthropy into the most risk-tolerant investment for long-term impact.

Bryce Butler and TJ Abood explore how donor-advised funds have shifted from community-driven tools to transactional vehicles—and share a hopeful vision for restoring their purpose through relational giving, creative investing, and collective impact.

In this episode, Dr. Josh Yates reframes how we approach social change by introducing human ecology as a lens to move from short-term relief to long-term restoration through trust, imagination, and interdependence.

In this episode, Justin Beene shares how growing up between two worlds shaped his vision for reimagining systems through place-based leadership, belonging, and shared prosperity in Grand Rapids.

In this episode, Ross Baird shares how long-term optimism and Opportunity Zones are transforming overlooked communities through place-based investment and bipartisan innovation.

In this powerful episode, Bryce Butler sits down with Jeremy Vallerand, the co-founder and CEO of Atlas Free, a global network combating human trafficking through partnership, capacity-building, and systems thinking. Jeremy shares how a formative childhood shaped by faith and radical hospitality led him to a career devoted to justice. A trip to India in 2008 opened his eyes to the reality of modern slavery, launching a life-changing journey that would culminate in the creation of Atlas Free.

With three decades in community development, Bill Taft, Senior VP of Economic Development at LISC discusses challenges and opportunities in revitalizing disinvested neighborhoods. He highlights the importance of blending public and private capital for sustainable outcomes. Drawing from his experience leading a community development corporation in Indianapolis and directing national strategies at LISC, he shares insights on patience, partnership, and persistence.

In this episode, we interview Karen Schoellkopf, the founder and CEO of Leap Fund, who dives into the critical issue of the benefits cliff—a policy flaw where a slight increase in income results in a disproportionate loss of public benefits, leaving many worse off.

On this episode, we have a captivating conversation with Regina Kline, an investor, entrepreneur, civil rights lawyer, and thought leader. Regina is dedicated to advancing the rights and interests of people with disabilities as innovators, workers, business owners, and consumers.