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A show dedicated to defining, demystifying, and making the work of Social Enterprises more accessible to the Nova Scotian business community. We learn alongside our listeners by interviewing local entrepreneurs who’ve decided to use business for good, and who value prosperity beyond profit. Nova Scotians who want to shape their businesses to benefit communities, culture, and the environment. Who knows? You may be closer to running a Social Enterprise than you think!
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Making Living Affordable, A Community: with Charbel Daniel, CEO, Northwood
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Charbel Daniel, President and CEO of Northwood, discussed the organization's mission to provide dignified living for seniors in Nova Scotia. Northwood operates multiple facilities for long-term care, home care, and affordable housing, with a significant portion (90%) funded by the government. Daniel emphasized the importance of sustainability and a…
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A Practical Application of Conscious Business: with Dorothy Spence, Imaginal Ventures
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Dorothy Spence, Founder of Imaginal Ventures discusses her journey from engineering to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the shift from a logical, analytical career to a more conscious, values-driven approach. In this episode, Dorothy explains the concept of a "conscious business operating system," which integrates human dynamics and business mechanics…
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Banking for Social Impact: with Charlotte Jewer, East Coast Credit Union
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Charlotte Jewer, Community Engagement Specialist at East Coast Credit Union (ECCU), discusses the organization's unique approach to banking, emphasizing its cooperative structure and focus on member needs over profits. ECCU has a $1.4 billion portfolio and invests $830,000 annually back into the community. They support local businesses, affordable …
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Large Bank Supporting the Social Entrepreneurship Ecosystem: with Michelle Reid, BDC
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This episode features Michelle Reid, an advisor for corporate sustainability and B Corp at BDC! Michelle discusses the role of BDC in supporting social entrepreneurship. BDC is the only B Corp-certified bank in Canada and offers various resources, including advisory services and mentorship, to entrepreneurs. Michelle highlights the importance of th…
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Challenges and Opportunities in the Nova Scotian Seafood Industry: with Mike McGlone, Afishionado
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Mike McGlone, General Manager of Afishionado Fishmongers, discusses his 30-year career in fish-mongering, along with the incredible opportunities for the Nova Scotian seafood industry! Afishionado focuses on local, sustainable, and responsible sourcing, working with small-scale fisheries and independent retailers. They offer a subscription service …
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Workforce Solutions in Sustainable Housing and Construction Industry: with Shawna Henders, Blue House Energy
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Shawna Henderson, CEO of Blue House Energy and Be Free Homes, shares her journey from entrepreneurship to leading a company that provides online training for building science! Shawna highlights the need for sustainable housing and the challenges of the construction industry, including a workforce shortage of 100,000 people. Henderson emphasized the…
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Farmers Markets as Community Hubs in Nova Scotia: With Justin Cantafio
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Justin Cantafio, Executive Director of Farmers Markets of Nova Scotia, discusses the importance of local food systems and farmers markets as economic and community hubs! In this conversation with your hosts, Matt and Anuj, Justin highlights the cooperative's 20-year history, supporting over 40 markets and 1,500 owner-operated businesses. Justin emp…
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End of Life Transitions and Green Funerals: With Louisa Horne of Epilogue
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Your hosts Matt and Anuj sit down with guest Louisa Horne to chat about a sustainable way to assist and facilitate end-of-life care! The three discuss the importance of addressing end-of-life transitions with empathy and expertise, emphasizing the need for a safe space to talk about death and the end of life. They highlighted the significance of Ep…
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Wine Making: Our Own Nova Scotia Way, Keltie MacNeill, Benjamin Bridge
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This week's conversation revolved around sustainability and social impact in the wine industry. Joining us as a guest is Keltie MacNeil, Director of Sustainability & Community Engagement at Benjamin Bridge. Matt and Anuj discuss the importance of interconnectedness and nuance in addressing Nova Scotia's social issues, highlighting the need for dedi…
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The Art and Business of Social Entrepreneurship, with Marc Almon Founder + Partner, Culture Link CIC
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Matt Thomson and Anuj Jain are back, this time to discuss the challenges and opportunities of navigating the middle space between art and business in social entrepreneurship. They are joined by guest, Marc Almon Founder + Partner, Culture Link CIC, as they highlight the importance of community engagement, government relations, and public relations.…
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From Housing to Building Community, with Ron Lovett CEO of VIDA
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Join Matt and Anuj as they explore a creative solution for Canada's affordable housing crisis, with guest Ron Lovett, CEO of VIDA. The three sit down for an in-depth discussion about VIDA's socially responsible and purpose-driven approaches. Discover Ron's inspiring journey of finding purpose in business through community engagement. Learn about th…
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By Anuj Jain, Matt Thomson
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In the final episode of season one, hosts Matt and Anuj review some of the biggest and best takeaways from the past eleven episodes. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for an exciting surprise announcement!By Anuj Jain, Matt Thomson
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Aaron Long, Meg Hodges, and the Alternative Resource Energy Authority (AREA) Nova Scotia
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As a 100% municipally-owned company formed in 2014 by the towns of Antigonish, Berwick and Mahone Bay, AREA believes in the strength of collaboration. AREA has been developing solar photovoltaic projects in Nova Scotia since 2017, starting with 1.5 MW of commercial solar for 20 municipalities across the province through the Solar for Community Buil…
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Will Marshall and Equilibrium Engineering
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Equilibrium Engineering (LMMW Group Ltd.), was founded in 2009 and is an award-winning energy services firm rooted in sustainable building design and energy conservation. Equilibrium, along with L360 Facility Services, formally became part of LMMW Group Ltd. in 2022. Equilibrium Engineering specializes in decarbonization planning, energy and facili…
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Indigevisor serves as a bridge between their clients and Indigenous communities, with their team acting as conduits to achieve that connection. As an Indigenous women-owned and led national advisory corporation, Indigevisor is dedicated to supporting Truth and Reconciliation in Turtle Island. They draw on teachings of humility, respect, and wisdom …
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Placemaking 4G (or P4G) was founded with the goal of transform workplaces by helping employers build stronger and more inclusive teams through socially-conscious recruiting, and innovative approaches to human dynamics and equity, diversity and inclusion practices. P4G works with organizations that have big ambitions; those who want to ensure their …
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Blk Women in Excellence (BWIE) is a non-profit organization that was put in place to educate, inspire and encourage Black women to become self employed and sustainable businesses owners. The idea for the organization came when founder and local business leader Tia Upshaw was attending the annual Takin' BLK Gottingen community market. Upshaw found h…
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Mary Jane Rodger, Mhari Lamarque, and the Medway Community Forest Coop
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The Medway Community Forest Co-op (MCFC) is located in Annapolis County near the communities of Annapolis Royal, Bear River, South Milford, Springfield, New Germany, and Caledonia. The 15,000 ha area was determined through careful analysis of the landscape. The resulting area is the best possible fit of considerations such as roads and access, fore…
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Linda Best and FarmWorks Investment Co-operative Limited
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FarmWorks Investment Co-operative Limited was incorporated as a for-profit Co-operative on May 18, 2011, by community leaders concerned about social, economic and cultural needs. FarmWorks lends Shareholder funds to qualifying food-related businesses across Nova Scotia. FarmWorks investors are making a significant difference in the year-round avail…
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Davis Pier and Pier Labs work with the public, social, and not-for-profit sectors to address complex issues that improve society. Existing at the intersection of policy and people, the team at Davis Pier specialize in engaging community to maximize the efficacy of program delivery and implementation. Recently, Davis Pier has undergone the process o…
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Made With Local made it's debut on a small farmer's market table in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2012. Their mission was simple and to the point: provide tasty, nourishing snacks using ethically sourced ingredients from local producers. Now sold in major Canadian grocery stores, Made With Local has managed to scale into a national brand, all while keepi…
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Joey Pittoello and Just Us! Coffee Roasters Co-Op
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Just Us! has been a worker co-op since its founding in 1995. From baristas and roasters to managers and administrators, everyone who works at Just Us! can be member-owners. This is inspired by the small producer farm co-ops that Just Us! partners with in the Global South. More than two decades later, Just Us! continues to thrive as a wholly Canadia…
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New Dawn is a non-profit, private, volunteer-directed social enterprise dedicated to community building. It seeks to identify community needs and to establish and operate ventures that speak to those needs. Some of the services provided by New Dawn generate revenues, and these revenues are reinvested in New Dawn. These revenues allow New Dawn to de…
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In the dynamic, exciting world of social entrepreneurship, you don't need to choose between contributing to social causes or running a profitable business - you can have both. Welcome to The Just Good Business Podcast, a show dedicated to defining, demystifying, and making the work of social enterprises more accessible to the Nova Scotian business …
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