From Serving to Solving: Rethinking How Communities Thrive
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.
Flavor is King, Color is Nutrition with Su Jean Park
Su Jean is an MIT MBA candidate and the first Access Ventures Fellow and discusses her shift from consulting to regenerative agriculture and sustainable food systems, highlighting food's impact on culture, economics, and public health. Her choice to leave a stable corporate job for a meaningful path stems from her farming experiences in Hawaii and her research on food as medicine. This conversation is vital for those interested in food policy, business innovation, or impact-driven leadership.
Beyond Good Intentions: Confronting the Complexity of Community Development with Bill Taft
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.
Reimagining Generosity with Gabe Cooper
In this episode, we sit down with Gabe Cooper, Founder and CEO of Virtuous, a responsive fundraising platform that helps charities increase generosity and do more good. Gabe has a true passion for creating market-defining software and helping charities reimagine generosity.
Vision Gives Us Potency with Andy Maurer
In this episode, we interview Andy Maurer, founder and CEO of Pursue Whole. Andy believes that it's not a matter of whether you'll struggle as a leader, but how you face and transform those struggles to bring about wholeness in your life, work, and relationships.
Rebuilding Hope for the Unhoused with Jonathan Kumar
On this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Jonathan Kumar. Kumar is the CEO of Samaritan, a support platform that empowers people without a home to move forward. Samaritan was founded in 2016 and exists to link individuals without a home to the social and financial capital needed to meet housing and health goals.
The Need for Good Jobs with Betsy Biemann
On this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Betsy Biemann, CEO of Coastal Enterprises Inc., a nationally-known community development financial institution founded in 1977 that works to grow good jobs, green enterprises, and shared prosperity in Maine and rural regions across the U.S.
Addressing the Myths of Homelessness with Marcus Stubbs
On this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talked with Marcus Stubbs, an ambassador of the Know Homelessness campaign amongst many other things. Marcus previously experienced homelessness and now is studying to get his Ph.D. in education and social change, working to help homeless youth.
Building Relationship Capital With Melanie Audette
On this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Melanie Audette, Senior Vice President of Mission Investors Exchange. Melanie is passionate about living a life of service and believes that impact and financial return are not mutually exclusive. Melanie helps connect investors who have similar investment goals in their communities.
How to Reduce Criminal Deviancy With Dr. Anthony Bradley
On this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Dr. Anthony Bradley, Professor of Religious studies and Director of the Center for the Study of Human Flourishing at King’s College in New York City who also has an M.A. in Ethics and Society from Fordham University as well as an M.S in Criminal Justice from John Jay College.