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.
From Policy to Possibility: How Opportunity Zones Are Reshaping Communities
In this episode, Ross Baird shares how long-term optimism and Opportunity Zones are transforming overlooked communities through place-based investment and bipartisan innovation.
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.
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.
Build Based on Culture with Andrew Laffoon
On this episode, we sit down with Andrew Laffoon, the Co-founder and CEO of Mixbook. Andrew started his career in 1997 as an independent web developer, creating websites and developing flash demos, a custom content management system, and corporate websites.
Choosing Joy with Josh Allen
In this episode, we sit down with Josh Allen, a rare leader who is passionate about people and making a difference. As the CEO of Global Disposal Reduction Services, Josh has built a national leader in waste consulting and management services.
Show Up & Say Yes with Brendon Maxwell
In this episode, we’re talking with Brendon Maxwell, co-founder and Chief Impact Officer at Utopian Coffee. Brendon and his best friend started Utopian Coffee in 2006 as a way to bring craft roasted coffee to people throughout the U.S. who are tired of choosing between quality coffee and making meaningful purchases.
Empowering First-Time Fund Managers with Maegan Moore
On this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce Butler and new co-host, Brian McKay, talk with Maegan Moore, Director at Catalyze, a national initiative democratizing access to capital, networks, and resources for the next generation of Capital Entrepreneurs who are moving capital in innovative and inspiring ways.
Operationalizing Your Values with Scott Koloms
On this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Scott Koloms, President and CEO of Facilities Management Services, the first b-corp certified janitorial company in the world and Founder of Canopy, a nonprofit working to create a more vibrant and relevant Kentucky economy that serves all folks and takes care of our beautiful landscape.
How DeFi Can Be Used For Social Good with Mike Sall & Blake West
On this month’s special episode of More Than Profit, TJ Abood, Chief Investment Officer, of Access Ventures steps in as guest host and talks with the co-founders of Goldfinch, Mike Sall and Blake West. Goldfinch is working to expand access to capital using crypto to enable more financial inclusion. Goldfinch’s decentralized credit protocol allows anyone to become a lender to organizations in a way that banks simply can’t today.
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.
The Dilemma of Social Entrepreneurship with Joe DeLoss
On this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Joe Deloss, the founder of Hot Chicken Takeover, a community-minded, fast-casual restaurant that serves their beloved version of Nashville-style hot chicken to their ever-growing number of loyal customers at six locations across Ohio.Inspired to be an entrepreneur at an early age, DeLoss founded Hot Chicken Takeover on the idea that work could be about more than just earning a paycheck.
The Magic of Employee Ownership With Levi Smith
On this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Levi Smith. Levi is President of Franklin Building Supply, a company that employs 650 individuals. Levi grew up learning the value of hard work and good leadership on the cattle ranch he and his family lived and worked on.
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.
Attacking a Market Failure With Candice Matthews Brackeen
On this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Candice Matthews Brackeen, founder of Lightship Capital. As a business consultant, she has spent her professional career building community and seizing opportunities to promote growth. She discovered that black founders were underfunded, with only 0.67% venture-backed, so she began Lightship Capital to fund startups led by BIPOC, women, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities.
Rooted in Values and Pursuing Market Returns with Liesel Pritzker Simmons
On this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Liesel Pritzker Simmons, co-founder of the Blue Haven Initiative, an investment office seeking to generate strong financial return from a diversified portfolio that focuses on creating social and environmental change. Liesel highlights the importance of being choosy with how to invest.
An Introduction To Conscious Construction with Robert Kim and TJ Abood
Welcome to More Than Profit Season 3! In this episode, Bryce talks with Robert Kim, Senior Client Advisor at The CapRock Group and TJ Abood, Chief Investment Officer at Access Ventures. The trio discuss the idea behind the theme of this season of More Than Profit: “Consciously Constructing More Dynamic Portfolios.”
Changing the Script for Black Founders with Jewel Burks Solomon
On this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Jewel Burks Solomon. Jewel is Head of Google for Startups US and Managing Partner at Collab Capital. Jewel is passionate about entrepreneurship and ensuring that everyone (specifically female and black founders) have every chance possible at success.
Economic Justice and Wealth Building With Cassandra Webb
On this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Cassandra Webb at Cities United. Cassandra is a community organizer in Louisville, KY. Having worked with the Louisville Urban League and Metro United Way, Cassandra has always been an advocate for black youth, their families, and their communities.