In this episode, we talk to Hannah Nokes and Maggie Miller about the many ways in which businesses are integrating purpose into their bottom line, and how Magnify Impact is redefining corporate social responsibility (CSR). The “Responsibility Revolution” is causing brands of all kinds to get involved in solving the world's most pressing problems: from building customer loyalty to retaining Millennial talent, aligning profit and purpose are no longer optional for today’s companies.

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Grow Beyond The Bottom Line: How Purpose Can Drive Profit

In this episode, we talk to Jake Sloan, about his journey from skater kid to nonprofit founder to marketing professional before becoming the Executive Director of Naturally Austin, a collaborative community organization that supports growing consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands and natural products in Austin. Please note that Naturally Boulder was founded 15 years ago, not 5 as stated in the episode. Host Savannah L. Barker, Director of Strategic Programs, Notley Guest Jake Sloan, Executive Director, Naturally Austin Studio Chez Boom Audio Production & Editing Shayna Brown, Founder, Chez Boom Audio Episode Sponsor Chez Boom Audio Resources Naturally Austin

Episode 34 - The Future of CPG in Austin

In this episode, we talk to Co-Founder and CEO of DivInc, Preston James, about his journey from 20-year Dell veteran to angel investor to startup accelerator CEO. Preston talks about the “ah ha” moment when he decided to start DivInc, the reason he chose Austin to launch a diversity-focused accelerator, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

Episode 33 - Accelerating Equity in the Startup Community

In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Ortiz Shields to discuss her work at the Austin Tech Alliance. Austin Tech Alliance promotes civic engagement within Austin's tech sector while supporting policies that put tech and design thinking first. Recently Sarah has devoted her time to a project called informed.vote, where she has worked to make the local political process more transparent and accessible to our community. Listen now as we discuss policy, tech advancement, and simplification through design.

Episode 32 - Using Technology to Improve Civic Engagement

This week Tiffany and Leon Chen join us in the studio to share their recipe for success, which includes passion, philanthropy, and community building. Tiff’s Treats began in 1999 as a late night college venture and grew to become Austin’s favorite feel-good business. Every day, Tiff’s Treats delivers fresh warm cookies amongst other tasty treats. The company, which has multiple locations in Texas has expanded to other fast-growing cities such as Atlanta and Nashville. Listen to our most delicious episode yet!

Episode 31 - The Recipe for Giving

This week, we sit down with John Thornton and John Garrett. John Thornton has an extensive background in early-stage software investment, and nonprofit journalism. He founded the Texas Tribune 10 years ago, which won a Peabody Award in 2017, and is now the nation’s largest statewide news organization. John Garrett is the founder and CEO of Community Impact Newspaper. He founded the paper with his wife in 2005, and it now distributes 2 million monthly newspapers to the Austin, Houston, Dallas and Phoenix metro areas. In the episode, we tackle integrity and accountability in media and journalism. Listen now!

Episode 30 - Keeping Journalism Accountable

On this week’s episode of Change The Rules, we’re joined by Jan Ryan, Founder of Women@Austin, as well as Director of Creative Entrepreneurship and Innovation at The University of Texas. Jan is driven by her creativity and passion for accelerating entrepreneurship in Austin. Women@Austin has been an all-volunteer led organization until joining Notley’s ecosystem of social impact initiatives. Listen now to learn how Women@Austin is working to make Austin the most accessible, nurturing environment for women-led businesses to thrive.

Episode 29 - Scaling the Impact of Women in Austin

On today’s episode of Change The Rules, we are joined by Carla Piñeyro Sublett, the co-founder and co-chair of the Hispanic Impact Fund at the Austin Community Foundation. As Austin's Hispanic population continues to grow, ACF is on a mission to inform the public with data around the statistics, bringing attention to these socioeconomic divisions. Additionally, the Hispanic Impact Fund has set out to empower collaborative nonprofit organizations in Austin that are serving the community by solving these issues. Listen now and learn how the Hispanic Impact Fund is spreading awareness, building the ecosystem, and changing the rules.

Episode 28 - Empowering the Hispanic Community

In this episode of Change The Rules we bring Black Fret to the studio. Black Fret is an organization restoring value in the music community by providing meaningful membership to local music fans. They currently operate in Austin, the Live Music Capital of the world, but look to expand the model to other cities. As a member, you get access to around 40 private concerts a year culminate in a yearly gala where grants are awarded based on membership votes. Grants for the artists are unlocked when they complete actions such as dropping an album, playing shows, or writing a new song. This creates a robust collection of metrics around Black Fret’s meaningful work in the community. Take a trip into the local music scene by listening now!

Episode 27 - Preserving Local Music

Our guest today, Natasha Harper-Madison is the Founder of East Austin Advocates and currently running for Austin City Council District 1. While her life has taken a leap into the political sector, her journey began as an entrepreneur at just nineteen years old. From there she went on to found many other successful companies and philanthropic ventures, all the while, keeping her mission as her driving force. Natasha’s lifelong mission is to help transcend cycles of poverty through philanthropy. Natasha is a fighter and makes a point to live a life that leaves a legacy for her family and community. Listen now. SHOW NOTES GUEST Natasha Harper-Madison - Candidate for Austin City Council D1 STUDIO Chez Boom Audio PRODUCTION & EDITING Shayna Brown - Founder of Chez Boom Audio EPISODE SPONSOR Chez Boom Audio RESOURCES www.natashaharpermadison.com

Episode 26 - Transcending Cycles of Poverty

On today’s episode of Change The Rules, we welcome the CEO and founder of Proper Wealth Management, a boutique weather management and investment advisory firm dedicated to creating dynamic strategies designed to create bigger legacies and empower clients to donate to the charities and causes that matter to them. Jared is passionate about figuring what the right moves for each, unique client case, especially when it comes to impact investing. Between personal portfolios, estate planning, tax savings, and philanthropy, each different and unique conversation that Jared has with clients shapes his perspective on the overlap of profitable financial returns and social impact. Listen to this week’s podcast to learn about the effects of deploying capital in low-income communities, underdeveloped regions, investing in companies with a social impact model, or organizations with powerful missions.

Episode 25 - Impactful Investing in Philanthropy

Kirsten Dickerson founded Raven + Lily, a fair trade fashion and home retailer employing at-risk women from around the world, after years of traveling and working in the nonprofit sector. Her travels brought to light these women’s desire for education and need for a marketplace for their skills and products. With help from friends in the design and fashion industries she established Raven + Lily. Being a fair trade business requires a 360-degree view at every stage of production. Each individual involved in the making of a product must be paid a livable wage, provided with workplace equality, and given access to health care among other things. In this episode, Kirsten explains how she and her team at Raven + Lily measure the impact of their products, apply design principles to ethical fashion, and create impactful relationships with local artisans in Africa and India. Listen now: Subscribe on itunes    GUESTS Kirsten Dickerson - CEO & Founder, Raven + Lily STUDIO Chez Boom Audio PRODUCTION & EDITING Shayna Brown - Founder of Chez Boom Audio EPISODE SPONSOR Chez Boom Audio RESOURCES Raven + Lily Locations Fair Trade Federation

Episode 24 - Making Fair Trade Fashionable

On today’s show, we welcome Alex Winkelman Zeplain, Founder of Hello My Tribe an online community for mothers, and Hayley Swindell, Founder and CEO of The Refinery a coworking community and event space in downtown Austin. Alex and Hayley have both built successful communities, online and physical, that serve the needs of their members and foster growth and creativity within each member. We explored how both guests became successful by spreading their messages, building support, and connecting communities. Listen now to one of our most endearing conversations yet! GUESTS Alex Winkelman Zeplain - Founder, Hello My Tribe Hayley Swindell - Founder, The Refinery STUDIO Chez Boom Audio PRODUCTION & EDITING Shayna Brown - Founder of Chez Boom Audio EPISODE SPONSOR Chez Boom Audio RESOURCES The Refinery Hello My Tribe

Episode 23 - Cultivating Communities That Last

This week, we sat down with our good friend Monica Peraza, CEO of alegreea.com, an online marketplace where women designers and artisans connect with buyers from around the world looking for unique, high-end products. alegreea is a marketplace by women for women, and this vision is very clearly ingrained in each aspect of the company. In the episode, we explore the access struggle that women makers outside of the US experience and how alegreea is closing this gap. Listen now! HOSTS Lisa Graham - Co-Founder, Notley Dan Graham - Co-Founder, Notley GUEST Monica Peraza - CEO , allegreea STUDIO Chez Boom Audio PRODUCTION & EDITING Shayna Brown - Founder of Chez Boom Audio EPISODE SPONSOR Chez Boom Audio RESOURCES alegreea The Hispanic Alliance

Episode 22 - A Marketplace By Women For Women

In this episode, we’re excited to bring Josh Baer, Founder and CEO of Capital Factory, to the studio. Capital Factory is a coworking space and tech startup accelerator standing as the center of gravity for Austin’s startup community. Capital Factory also helps startups gain momentum by introducing them to their first investors, employees, mentors, and customers. We talked to Josh about Capital Factory’s unique approach to fostering connections within their community and the journey a startup takes once they walk through the CF doors. Capital Factory provides the space, mentorship, connections, and resources needed for first-time startup entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Capital Factory recently became a Certified B Corporation® and encourage others to join in leading the movement to use their business. HOSTS Lisa Graham - Co-Founder, Notley Dan Graham - Co-Founder, Notley GUEST Josh Baer - Founder and CEO of Capital Factory STUDIO Chez Boom Audio PRODUCTION & EDITING Shayna Brown - Founder of Chez Boom Audio EPISODE SPONSOR Chez Boom Audio RESOURCES Capital Factory

Episode 21 - Fostering Supportive Startup Communities

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