In 2014, Hamilton Perkins founded Hamilton Perkins Collection, an independent brand that designs and produces unique and award-winning bags and accessories made from recycled materials. Each bag is made from recycled plastic water bottles, billboard vinyl, pineapple leaf fiber, upcycled fabric banners, and other advertising waste. Perkins was the winner of the Virginia Velocity Tour hosted by the Governor of Virginia. The non-profit B Lab honored Hamilton Perkins Collection as a "Best for the World Overall" B Corporation in 2017. Perkins was voted to Inside Business’ 40 under 40 and Old Dominion University Alumni Association’s 40 under 40 lists. Perkins has been mentioned in Forbes, Fast Company, The New York Times, Money Magazine, and The Washington Post. Select past client work includes Hewlett-Packard, Nordstrom, Target, Dow Chemical, Oracle, Salesforce, Barnes and Noble, West Elm, Holt Renfrew, Salesforce, C.F. Martin & Company, Imerys, Leesa Sleep, Zappos, Paramount Pictures, and Ellen. The brand is currently offered in nearly 150 leading department stores and specialty stores in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Hamilton Perkins Collection’s ecommerce store is available at hamiltonperkins.com. Perkins serves on the executive advisory council board at Old Dominion University’s Strome College of Business.

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Episode 103: The Geren Lockhart (Canava) Interview

In 2014, Hamilton Perkins founded Hamilton Perkins Collection, an independent brand that designs and produces unique and award-winning bags and accessories made from recycled materials. Each bag is made from recycled plastic water bottles, billboard vinyl, pineapple leaf fiber, upcycled fabric banners, and other advertising waste. Perkins was the winner of the Virginia Velocity Tour hosted by the Governor of Virginia. The non-profit B Lab honored Hamilton Perkins Collection as a "Best for the World Overall" B Corporation in 2017. Perkins was voted to Inside Business’ 40 under 40 and Old Dominion University Alumni Association’s 40 under 40 lists. Perkins has been mentioned in Forbes, Fast Company, The New York Times, Money Magazine, and The Washington Post. Select past client work includes Hewlett-Packard, Nordstrom, Target, Dow Chemical, Oracle, Salesforce, Barnes and Noble, West Elm, Holt Renfrew, Salesforce, C.F. Martin & Company, Imerys, Leesa Sleep, Zappos, Paramount Pictures, and Ellen. The brand is currently offered in nearly 150 leading department stores and specialty stores in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Hamilton Perkins Collection’s e-commerce store is available at hamiltonperkins.com. Perkins serves on the executive advisory council board at Old Dominion University’s Strome College of Business.

Episode 102: William and Mary Online MBA Conversation - Zero to Many Turning a Sustainability Solution Into a Sustainable Business

The Altruistic Capitalist looks to spark change in conversations in board rooms, offices, and schools to turn the focus from sales, profits, and returns to the impact good business can have on people and the planet. Through her interviews with prominent business leaders as well as her personal experiences in the business world, author Lynn Yap offers ways to rethink capitalism, create a positive impact, and do meaningful work. Yap looks to tackle questions like: Where do people and planet enter into the equation when businesses calculate returns? How can we turn a profit while also creating a sustainable business with positive impacts? How can companies scale impact to provide benefits to the environment and community? This book speaks to leaders, social entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs, and innovators who want to change the relationship between business, our people, and the planet. We can no longer rely on governments and non-profit organizations alone to solve our social and environmental problems. As we look urgently to the business world for solutions, this kinder, more mindful brand of capitalism just may provide a pathway out. https://amz.run/4te3 _ In 2014, Hamilton Perkins founded Hamilton Perkins Collection, an independent brand that designs and produces unique and award-winning bags and accessories made from recycled materials. Each bag is made from recycled plastic water bottles, billboard vinyl, pineapple leaf fiber, upcycled fabric banners, and other advertising waste.  Perkins was the winner of the Virginia Velocity Tour hosted by the Governor of Virginia, and the recipient of a HUD Community Development Block Grant. The non-profit B Lab honored Hamilton Perkins Collection as a "Best for the World Overall" B Corporation in 2017. Perkins was voted to Inside Business’ 40 under 40 and Old Dominion University Alumni Association’s 40 under 40 lists.  Perkins has been mentioned in Forbes, Fast Company, The New York Times, Money Magazine, and The Washington Post. Select past client work includes Hewlett-Packard, Nordstrom, Target, Dow Chemical, Oracle, Salesforce, Barnes and Noble, West Elm, Holt Renfrew, Salesforce, C.F. Martin & Company, Imerys, Leesa Sleep, Zappos, Paramount Pictures, and Ellen.  The brand is currently offered in nearly 150 leading department stores and specialty stores in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Hamilton Perkins Collection’s ecommerce store is available at hamiltonperkins.com.   Perkins serves on the executive advisory council board at Old Dominion University’s Strome College of Business. 

Episode 101: The Lynn Yap Interview

In 2014, Hamilton Perkins founded Hamilton Perkins Collection, an independent brand that designs and produces unique and award-winning bags and accessories made from recycled materials. Each bag is made from recycled plastic water bottles, billboard vinyl, pineapple leaf fiber, upcycled fabric banners, and other advertising waste. Perkins was the winner of the Virginia Velocity Tour hosted by the Governor of Virginia, and the recipient of a HUD Community Development Block Grant. The non-profit B Lab honored Hamilton Perkins Collection as a "Best for the World Overall" B Corporation in 2017. Perkins was voted to Inside Business’ 40 under 40 and Old Dominion University Alumni Association’s 40 under 40 lists. Perkins has been mentioned in Forbes, Fast Company, The New York Times, Money Magazine, and The Washington Post. Select past client work includes Hewlett-Packard, Nordstrom, Target, Dow Chemical, Oracle, Salesforce, Barnes and Noble, West Elm, Holt Renfrew, Salesforce, C.F. Martin & Company, Imerys, Leesa Sleep, Zappos, Paramount Pictures, and Ellen. The brand is currently offered in nearly 150 leading department stores and specialty stores in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Hamilton Perkins Collection’s ecommerce store is available at hamiltonperkins.com. Perkins serves on the executive advisory council board at Old Dominion University’s Strome College of Business.

Episode 100: The Wayne Wilbanks (Wilbanks Smith and Thomas) Interview

We started Alaya to help time slow down, and to build a kinder tea business -- one that’s kind to its people, to the nature it relies on, and to you, who drinks it.  In the eastern Indian state of West Bengal, Darjeeling, a community famous for producing the Champagne of tea, sits amidst the Himalayas. Here, time unravels more slowly. An iconic train makes its way up the mountains, over hours, to this old British outpost. As the fog lifts, women can be seen hugging the sloping tea estates each morning, plucking two leaves and a bud, or tea, by hand. Meanwhile, they sing. It's magical.   Nearby, fields of chamomile flowers grace the valleys. Mint grows abundantly. These are the bounties of nature, cultivated by women, resulting in the highest quality teas and herbs. Women are the backbone of agriculture in so many of these communities, be it in Darjeeling, Assam, or Kerala. We are a company that celebrates the beauty of these women in the tea growing regions of the worlds. Thanks for coming along our journey.  15% off code for Kombucha Kits using code HAMILTON15  https://www.alayatea.co/ - Hamilton Perkins is the founder of Hamilton Perkins Collection, an award-winning lifestyle brand specializing in the creation of bags and accessories made from recycled materials. Hamilton Perkins Collection has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, The Washington Post, and Money Magazine. HPC has also worked on multiple Fortune 500 client projects including Hewlett-Packard, Dow Chemical, Nordstrom, and TJX Companies. In addition to running Hamilton Perkins Collection, Hamilton has contributed research to Harvard Business School on Impact Investing, Sustainability, and Social Entrepreneurship. Hamilton also led a partnership with the Sanitation Foundation to create 5,500 face masks for New York City Sanitation Department workers. Hamilton serves on the Executive Advisory Council for Old Dominion University’s Strome College of Business. He is a graduate of Old Dominion University with a degree in Business Administration and he earned his M.B.A. from William and Mary. https://hamiltonperkins.com/

Episode 99: The Esha Chabra (Alaya Tea) Interview

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/YQrQsIjTAFs _ Hamilton Perkins is the founder of Hamilton Perkins Collection, an award-winning lifestyle brand specializing in the creation of bags and accessories made from recycled materials. Hamilton Perkins Collection has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, The Washington Post, and Money Magazine. HPC has also worked on multiple Fortune 500 client projects including Hewlett-Packard, Dow Chemical, Nordstrom, and TJX Companies. In addition to running Hamilton Perkins Collection, Hamilton has contributed research to Harvard Business School on Impact Investing, Sustainability, and Social Entrepreneurship. Hamilton also led a partnership with the Sanitation Foundation to create 5,500 face masks for New York City Sanitation Department workers. Hamilton serves on the Executive Advisory Council for Old Dominion University’s Strome College of Business. He is a graduate of Old Dominion University with a degree in Business Administration and he earned his M.B.A. from William and Mary.

Explore the World of Eco-Friendly Designer Bags | Virtual Panel For Rubin Education

In 2014, Hamilton Perkins founded Hamilton Perkins Collection, an independent brand, designing and producing unique and award-winning bags and accessories from recycled materials.  Hamilton Perkins Collection exists to create timeless limited edition bags made from recycled plastic water bottles, pineapple leaf fiber, and billboard vinyl. The result is that no two bags are ever the same.  Our first design, the Earth Bag Premium, was created so that our customers would not only carry a bag that was stylish but carry a bag they could be proud of.  We surveyed more than 1,000 consumers to obtain their thoughts and feedback for each component of the Earth Bag Premium, which soon became one of our most popular designs.  Perkins was the winner of the Virginia Velocity Tour hosted by the Governor of Virginia, and the recipient of a HUD Community Development Block Grant. The non-profit B Lab honored Hamilton Perkins Collection as a "Best for the World Overall" B Corporation in 2017.  Hamilton Perkins Collection has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Money Magazine, and The Washington Post.  The brand is currently offered in nearly 100 leading department stores and specialty stores in the United States, Canada, and Europe. 

Episode 98: The AJ Washington (A.P. Chmstry) Interview

Prior to bspoketv, Mr. Dutcher was the Executive VP in charge of content acquisitions. Under his leadership WhereverTV negotiated distribution agreements with NBC/Universal, Scripps, A&E, and many more. Prior to WhereverTV, Mr. Dutcher was founder/managing partner of Strategic Revolution a leading full-service digital marketing consultancy focused on leveraging social platforms to further client’s overall sales and marketing initiatives. Strategic Revolutions clients range from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Mr. Dutcher was the COO/GM of Dim Mak while at Dim Mak Mr. Dutcher was responsible for forming a joint venture with Downtown Music/Universal Music, creating Dim Mak Music Publishing, Dim Mak Collection, Dim Mak Concert Promotions, Dim Mak Branding and Dim Mak Radio underwritten by Microsoft.  While at Dim Mak  Mr. Dutcher assisted major brands such as Diesel, BMP/Over America, 55DSL, KREW, Plantronics, Zune, ScanDisk, Microsoft and others on how to market successfully into the 18-34 year old demographic.  Dim Mak Records is recognized as the worldwide leader in dance music with artists such as MSTRKRFT, Armand Van Helden, The Bloody Beetroots, Steve Aoki, Motor, Bloc Party, The Kills and more. Under Mr. Dutcher’s tenure Dim Mak grew from an independent record label into a fully integrated media/branding company. Mr. Dutcher was a co-founder of MeTV Networks, Inc., an Over The Top (OTT) IPTV network, he worked with all of the major film companies, cable networks, and television networks.  During his tenure Mr. Dutcher was involved with the creation of the IP distribution window for full length feature films that had a wide theatrical release and home television agreements.  Further Mr. Dutcher created a methodology that allowed MeTV to be first to market with standard television channels such as E!, style, Ovation and  the like to be delivered over  OTT; exactly like cable or satellite providers.   He has substantial experience in the acquisition and implementation of content into established and new entertainment distribution systems. As an artist manager, Mr. Dutcher created opportunities for clients with corporate sponsors such as Levi Strauss, Warner Bros., Yamaha, Sony TV, Starz/Encore, Volkswagen, Nissan, Juicy Couture, Airbourne Direct, Adventure LLC, Camel, Daisy Rock Guitars, Tank Farm, Absolute Vodka, Paper Magazine, Sony Pictures Classics, Ford Modeling Agency, Click Modeling Agency and other major sponsors. Prior to entering the music business, Mr. Dutcher founded, designed and operated, WunderBar, a 10,000 square foot successful club/restaurant in the Chelsea section of New York. https://hamiltonperkins.com/

E97: The Michael Dutcher (bspoketv) Interview

JJ Chuan is a multi-local who has been working and living in Singapore, Malaysia, New York and Shanghai. She graduated from Parsons The New School of Design in New York and is a recipient of Yeohlee Fellowship program which she learned from the luxury designer Yeohlee in New York who advocates for locally made, zero waste and sustainable practices. JJ Chuan created re-hyphen with the aim of solving real-life problem. Run by mother-daughter duo, the brand produced all its product locally in Singapore.  She is appointed by Kevin McCloud as one of his Top 7 green heroes. The Swiss watchmaker Corum announced JJ as their first ambassador of Corum in Singapore. https://www.rehyphen.org/ https://hamiltonperkins.com/

E96: The JJ Chuan (Rehyphen) Interview

Restorative Therapy Co. shares space with four of the best businesses in the wellness field, and together we plan to create a space that cultivates optimal well-being. We are happy to announce our partnerships with True Pilates VB, Yoga from the Heart, The Rooted Hook, and Physioyoga Concepts! - In 2014, Hamilton Perkins founded Hamilton Perkins Collection, an independent brand, designing and producing unique and award winning bags and accessories from recycled materials. Hamilton Perkins Collection exists to create timeless limited edition bags made from recycled plastic water bottles, pineapple leaf fiber, and billboard vinyl. The result is that no two bags are ever the same. Our first design, the Earth Bag Premium, was created so that our customers would not only carry a bag that was stylish but carry a bag they could be proud of.  We surveyed more than 1,000 consumers to obtain their thoughts and feedback for each component of the Earth Bag Premium, which soon became one of our most popular designs. Perkins was the winner of the Virginia Velocity Tour hosted by the Governor of Virginia, and the recipient of a HUD Community Development Block Grant. The non-profit B Lab honored Hamilton Perkins Collection as a "Best for the World Overall" B Corporation in 2017. Hamilton Perkins Collection has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Money Magazine, and The Washington Post. The brand is currently offered in nearly 100 leading department stores and specialty stores in the United States, Canada, and Europe.

E95: The Restorative Therapy Co. (Nicole Law, Brenna Hosang, Stephanee Howell, and Andy Lantz) Interview

In 2014, Hamilton Perkins founded Hamilton Perkins Collection, an independent brand, designing and producing unique and award-winning bags and accessories from recycled materials. Hamilton Perkins Collection exists to create timeless limited edition bags made from recycled plastic water bottles, pineapple leaf fiber, and billboard vinyl. The result is that no two bags are ever the same. Our first design, the Earth Bag Premium, was created so that our customers would not only carry a bag that was stylish but carry a bag they could be proud of.  We surveyed more than 1,000 consumers to obtain their thoughts and feedback for each component of the Earth Bag Premium, which soon became one of our most popular designs. Perkins was the winner of the Virginia Velocity Tour hosted by the Governor of Virginia, and the recipient of a HUD Community Development Block Grant. The non-profit B Lab honored Hamilton Perkins Collection as a "Best for the World Overall" B Corporation in 2017. Hamilton Perkins Collection has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Money Magazine, and The Washington Post. The brand is currently offered in nearly 100 leading department stores and specialty stores in the United States, Canada, and Europe.

E94: Chief Marketing Officer at Rhone Adam Bridegan Interview

Jean Wu is the co-founder and CEO of que Factory in Emeryville, California. Along with her husband and co-founder Kevin Shen, she created que Factory in 2016 after noticing the overwhelming amount of single-use plastic water bottles being discarded everywhere, especially after large events and while traveling. With the mission to reduce plastic waste by creating a practical and stylish alternative that can be taken anywhere you go, the company’s first product was born—que Bottle, the first collapsible, plastic-free reusable water bottle. At launch, que Bottle raised more than $600,000 in crowdfunding. In her role as co-founder and CEO, Jean is responsible for finance, logistics, wholesale, and business operations. She earned a Master’s degree in TV Production from Boston University. Jean and Kevin are also repeat entrepreneurs who have previously founded startups together. - In 2014, Hamilton Perkins founded Hamilton Perkins Collection, an independent brand, designing and producing unique and award winning bags and accessories from recycled materials. Hamilton Perkins Collection exists to create timeless limited edition bags made from recycled plastic water bottles, pineapple leaf fiber, and billboard vinyl. The result is that no two bags are ever the same. Our first design, the Earth Bag Premium, was created so that our customers would not only carry a bag that was stylish but carry a bag they could be proud of.  We surveyed more than 1,000 consumers to obtain their thoughts and feedback for each component of the Earth Bag Premium, which soon became one of our most popular designs. Perkins was the winner of the Virginia Velocity Tour hosted by the Governor of Virginia, and the recipient of a HUD Community Development Block Grant. The non-profit B Lab honored Hamilton Perkins Collection as a "Best for the World Overall" B Corporation in 2017. Hamilton Perkins Collection has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Money Magazine, and The Washington Post. The brand is currently offered in nearly 100 leading department stores and specialty stores in the United States, Canada, and Europe.

E93: The Jean Wu (que Bottle) Interview

Dommonic Nelson is a growth-minded business professional driven by a positive desire to make a radical impact in various industries and improve the lives of others. It is his commitment to go from inexperienced to competent that has boosted his progression in business. At 25 years old, he launched his first business, a kid company focused on bringing pretend-play back to homes across America. With his strong belief in Albert Einstein's quote,"Imagination is more important than knowledge," he co-created America's first patented puppet and pillow combination, powered by imagination. After learning that Jennifer Telfer, the creator of Pillow Pets, sold over 70 million plush toys worldwide, he set out to do the same, but with a focus on bringing storytime to life and reinvigorating the power of imagination. He views his early business experiences as preparation for his incredible vision for to-go orders at restaurants being dubbed as The Yummy Box. In a few short months after launching this new type of smart locker, Houston Business Journal honored his startup as one of the twenty-six most innovative companies in Houston, and Google awarded $20,000 in Cloud-Based Services. He graduated from Texas Southern University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Maritime Transportation Management and Security. His prolific work ethic earned him a full-tuition academic scholarship and the opportunity to be the first African American student in TSU's 72-year history to be selected as an intern by the United States Coast Guard. As a full-time student, he successfully managed a full-time job and volunteered weekly in many Houston communities. During his eight weeks as an intern with the United States Coast Guard, he received leadership training from high ranking officers and learned the importance of devotion to duty. While his success as a young business professional, leader, and startup strategist has been immensely rewarding, he maintains an insatiable desire to join the United States Armed Forces. He wants to join and represent the best and brightest that America has to offer. Dommonic Nelson is a self-motivated individual that lives by the statement,"If you're not making someone else's life better, then you're wasting your time." His hunger as an entrepreneur comes from his desire to live a full-blown life experience with no boundaries or restrictions and an opportunity to represent an alternative to his community on wealth creation outside of the traditional pursuits of sports and entertainment. Long way to go, but he's staying consistent. His love to learn and lead will keep him valuable in the marketplace and allow him to continue to make

E92: The Dommonic Nelson (Clevtech) Interview

E91: The Jasmine Maietta (Round21) Interview

In 2014, Hamilton Perkins founded Hamilton Perkins Collection, an independent brand, designing and producing unique and award winning bags and accessories from recycled materials. Hamilton Perkins Collection exists to create timeless limited edition bags made from recycled plastic water bottles, pineapple leaf fiber, and billboard vinyl. The result is that no two bags are ever the same. Our first design, the Earth Bag Premium, was created so that our customers would not only carry a bag that was stylish but carry a bag they could be proud of.  We surveyed more than 1,000 consumers to obtain their thoughts and feedback for each component of the Earth Bag Premium, which soon became one of our most popular designs. Perkins was the winner of the Virginia Velocity Tour hosted by the Governor of Virginia, and the recipient of a HUD Community Development Block Grant. The non-profit B Lab honored Hamilton Perkins Collection as a "Best for the World Overall" B Corporation in 2017. Hamilton Perkins Collection has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Money Magazine, and The Washington Post. The brand is currently offered in nearly 100 leading department stores and specialty stores in the United States, Canada, and Europe.

E90: The Isabel Aagaard (LastObject) Interview

Welcome to the Hamilton Perkins Collection podcast. We make award-winning unique bags from sustainable materials. We've been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and The Washington Post. Some customers include West Elm, Zappos, and Holt Renfrew.

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