Discover
Responsibly Different™

Responsibly Different™
Author: Dirigo Collective
Subscribed: 4Played: 44Subscribe
Share
© 2023 Responsibly Different™
Description
What started as a podcast exploring B Corps and B Corp certification, has turned into a show dedicated to elevating the efforts of businesses solving some of the biggest challenges facing people and the planet. Come learn along side hosts Brittany Angelo and Benn Marine as they seek out answers to how businesses can leverage consumer spending as a force for good. Brought to you by certified B Corp and 1% for the planet member Dirigo Collective.
96 Episodes
Reverse
Join Benn as he talks with Jared Meyers, CEO of Certified B Corp and 1% for the Planet Member, Legacy Vacation Resorts and Vice Chairman and a Founding Director of Certified B Corp and 1% for the Planet Member, Climate First Bank. Jared is also a Founding Steward of B Lab, a member of B Tourism, Florida for Good, and White Men for Racial Justice. In this episode they talk about all the ways Legacy Vacation Resorts is unique, and how we all can be leveraging business as a force. Jared Meyers' LinkedInLegacy Vacation Resorts works hard to have you travel sustainability;EV Chargers Paper hotel keysReusable water bottlesWatch this video to learn about all the ways Legacy Vacation Resorts is having an impactClimate First Bank At Climate First Bank our vision is to reimagine finance as a force for good and become the most impactful bank contributing to the drawdown of atmospheric CO2. Climate First Bank is a full-service community bank offering personal and commercial banking services with a focus on environmental sustainability. We do our part to preserve America’s irreplaceable ecosystem by providing residents and businesses with convenient, specialized green loan options for everything ranging from rooftop solar to renewable energy to building retrofits, EV charging, or even purchasing certified carbon offsets.B Tourism, Florida for GoodB Tourism is a global network of Certified B Corporation travel and tourism companies as well as other conscious travel organizations that take collective action for environmental and social justice. Inspired by the operational transparency and overall credibility of the B Corp Certification, the platform hopes to serve as a resource for the regenerative travel movement and to help travelers enjoy a vacation experience that embodies interdependence and interconnectedness.White Men For Racial Justice (WMRJ)White Men for Racial Justice is an anti-racist pro-justice community of practice rooted in personal transformation, relationships of mutual accountability, and taking action in our spheres of influence. Our shared purpose is to dismantle racism and the culture and systems of white supremacy in ourselves, our communities, and our country.EcosiaJared mentioned not using Google anymore and switching over to Ecosia. If you haven’t made the switch yet, now is the time to explore this B Corp based web search engine! Yes, you can plant trees just by searching the web with Ecosia adding to the over 177,244,715 trees already planted.Responsibly Different™ United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) SeriesBe sure to check out our episode about UNSDG #10: Reduced Inequality. We had on the show Fab 5 Freddy, the Executive Director of the Last Prisoner Project, and the team from B Corp certified Sweet Livity to share with us about some of the inequalities from the workplace to systemic injustices in the US public policy sphere and Bernard Noble a man who was impacted by these unjust policies. Support the Show by Leaving us a Review on Apple Podcasts - Already listening on apple podcasts? Simply go back to the series page, where you can see all the Responsibly Different™ episodes listed. Then scroll down to find the subhead titled "Ratings and ReDirigo Collective Website
Just last month Amalgamated Bank celebrated a century of operation! To help us celebrate this milestone with them, Benn has Ivan Frishberg, Chief Sustainability Officer on the show to talk about different initiatives the bank has implemented over the last 100 years and where they are hoping to go next. Benn and Ivan cover just about everything from Climate Justice to LGBTQ+ Rights, Reproductive Rights to Voting Rights, and Racial Justice to Anti-Violence and Gun Safety and so much more. How does a bank do all this and still protect your investments? You are just going to have to tune in to learn more! April 14th, 2023 was Amalgamated Bank’s official 100 Year’s Celebration! Read the full story from their President and CEO, Priscilla Sims Brown here. You can also read Amalgamated Bank’s Net Zero Climate Target’s Report to dig deeper into the work they are doing in service of climate justice with science backed reduction and offsetting targets.Another organization mentioned in this episode is the WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature). WWF is an international non-governmental organization that aims to conserve nature and reduce the impact of human activity on the environment. The organization was founded in 1961 and operates in over 100 countries, with a mission to protect and restore the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife.Dirigo Collective Website
April is a time to celebrate our love for the earth and our love for people that give their time to volunteering. Happy Earth Month and Happy Volunteer Appreciation Month! Because Benn and Brittany are coworkers who volunteer often and LOVE the earth, this month’s Curious Coworkers episode shows you a bit behind the scenes into how they have helped others care for the environment and how they have volunteered. History about Earth DayHistory about Volunteer MonthOutdoor Education with Rippleffect - Maine BasedOutdoor Club Support with Teens to Trails - Maine BasedSunrise Movement, national organizationOutdoor Access Instagram Accounts:More Women SurfOutdoor AfroUnlikely HikersSpecial SurfersSummits in SolidarityBrown People CampingMelanin BasecampDirigo Collective Website
In this episode of the Empowered Women Empowering Women series, Brittany talks with one of the original founders of We the Change, Rose Penelope Yee and two other members of the leadership circle, Carolina Miranda and Lindsay LaShell.We the Change is a group of empowered women creating a radically inclusive and richly regenerative global economy. They are the women leaders of certified B Corporations and other purpose-driven enterprises. Tune in to this episode to hear the story of how We the Change got started and all the work they are proud to have done and are excited to do in the future. Links they all talk about:B Lab’s Theory of ChangeWe the Change Declaration - On the Home ScreenRhino Foods Episode to hear more about the loan they provide for their employees! BrainStorm: Sara Schley, one of the co-founders of We the Change's Book. I just loved the invitation of how all the women CEOs got invited to come to the first gathering at Eileen Fisher. “What can we do together that none of us can do alone” Upcoming Events where you can find We the Change: The Spring Retreat - May 17-19 in Portland, ORB Corp Leadership Development Conference Southeast in Raleigh in SeptemberLoved the Episode, here are some action items you can do:Sign the declarationStart volunteeringBrittany brought up the cover art again for this podcast series, not sure what she is talking about? Apple Podcast doesn’t change the cover art on episodes so check out the artwork here! Dirigo Collective Website
In this episode of the Empowered Women Empowering Women series, Brittany talks with ecosystem builder Twanna Harris. Twanna has been striving to ensure that she can become the person that she needed most when she was growing up, that person who would see her, that had the power to help open doors. Through this conversation you will learn about Twanna’s story and how she is doing just that now for her community! Creatives/Partnerships Twanna mentions with links we found to keep exploring:Janel Mona Outkast: Using song lyrics to talk about social issues they saw in their communities. Brian Stevenson - “those closest to the problem are the ones that need to be at the table for change” Marcus Graham Project’s programs are designed to provide diverse aspirants in the field of marketing and media, including advertising, PR & social media with the exposure and experience necessary to solidify careers within the industry. Follow Along on SocialTwanna Harris Linked InTribeGoodCo - on IGLoved Twanna as much as we do? Check out another podcast she did called “But Why”. She mentioned it during the episode because we all loved what she shared there as well! Dirigo Collective Website
*If you are listening on Apple Podcast, the cover art does not change. Please head to Responsibly Different™ website to see what we are talking about! In this episode Brittany and Bethany Andrews-Nichols, a Vermont - based artist, illustrator, surface pattern designer, muralist and instructor of Beenanza Design talk about the design, "Big Girl pants" that was gifted to Brittany by fellow B Corp lover, Brittany's 2020 BLD co-chair and Bethany's partner. As you will hear throughout the episode, this poster that was gifted to Brittany was and is the inspiration for the whole Empowered Women Empowering Women series. Coming from the mantra Bethany would say to herself when she needed a little bit of encouragement. "Inspired by those moments right before pushing send on an important email or doing something that feels scary, but important…when you close your eyes & repeat this mantra. "Put your big girl pants on, nothing is going to happen unless you make it happen.""Beenanza Design's "Big Girl pants" ArtworkNewsletter sign up link, bottom of the home page! Fun past partnerships with Citizen Cider - one of my favorites! Follow Beenanza Design On SocialBeenanza WebsiteBeenanza instagramDirigo Collective Website
In this episode Brittany talks to Rebecca Oppenheim and Gail Tiburzi Buck, the founders of this leading executive search firm, NextOpp Search. They talk about how a women owned, certified B Corporation, first to have a one to one service model is helping to support domestic violence survivors get back into the workforce. They have created their Hire One Help One program that we discuss. They were both named to Entrepreneur's 100 Women of Influence list and Charleston Business 2022 50 Most Influential People list. Domestic Violence Support Links National Network to End Domestic Violence National Domestic Violence HotlineFollow NextOpp SearchNextOpp Search WebsiteNextOpp Search LinkedInNextOpp Search InstagramDirigo Collective Website
In this episode Brittany and Nupur Amin, Business Development and Outreach manager at B Corp certified Habitus, talk candidly about coaching resources that are available to help empower you to show up as your full self, have a powerful voice in the workplace, and to support others while doing it! One lucky listener will randomly be selected for a free coaching session with Nupur. Fill out the form here for your chance to win and will we contact the winner by email at the end of April. Books, Podcasts, and Coaching Links Reinventing OrganizationsWomen Don't AskBrave New Work PodcastNupur's email: namin@habitusincorporated.comNupur talked about her colleagues book - Finding a Job that Loves You BackWhere to buy the book:Bookshop.org (fellow B Corp!)AmazonBarnes & NobleFollow Habitus On SocialHabitus WebsiteHabitus LinkedInHabitus instagramHabitus FacebookDirigo Collective Website
In this episode CEO and Founder of B Corp certified Habitus, Justin Wright shares a simple three step process to help you find meaningful work. His expertise is in collaborative negotiation theory, behavior change, multi-party facilitation, mediation and career coaching. Justin is a former adjunct professor of negotiation at Yale and Northeastern’s Business School. He has mediated over 150 cases since training in 2011, some of his past clients include Danone North America, Cabot Creamery, and Netflix. He is also co-author of the book, Finding a Job that Will Love You Back, and brings the framework laid out in the book, to our conversation.Follow On SocialThe book's main webpageHabitus LinkedInHabitus instagramHabitus FacebookWhere to buy the book:Bookshop.org (fellow B Corp!)AmazonBarnes & NobleReviews/in the news:BookLife ReviewBoston.com Ask the Job DocDirigo Collective Website
In this episode of Curious Coworkers, Brittany and Benn talk about the benefits of actually using your Paid Time Off. We know it is a foreign concept to some, but there are so many good reasons to actually take that break and step away from work. Tune in to this episode to learn more about different reasons to use your PTO. Why taking a vacation could save your lifeThe importance of paid time off as an employee benefitAllagash on Responsibly Different™ show talking about the Volunteer Time Off9kwdwuZfqChkZQa4j5h3Dirigo Collective Website
In this episode Brittany and Benn reflect on the process of building this series, giving you a peek behind the production curtain. To get started in your own Responsibly Different Journey, be sure to download our Consumer Manifesto here. It has 23 pages of easy steps you can take as a consumer, that contributes to these goals. On the business side, be sure to explore the SDG Action Manager here.Dirigo Collective Website
United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #17, Partnerships for the Goals. As shared throughout all of the episodes in this mini series, we all must work together to achieve the mission. And when we do so, we could open up US$12 trillion of market opportunities and create 380 million new jobs by 2030. Additional Links & ResourcesSome of the partners mentioned in this episodeAceli Africa CSAF - Council for Smallholder Agriculture finance.International Medical Corps Numi FoundationRoot Capital in the US Rabobank Rural FundResponsAbility based in SwitzerlandSave the ChildrenShared Interest based in the UKWaves for WaterHelpful Links from the United NationsSDG Action TrackerUNSDG #17 Partnerships for the Goal Overview UN SDG #17 Partnerships for the Goal TargetsLinks to the Businesses Highlighted in this EpisodeAlterfinA certified B Corp headquartered in Belgium with a global footprint, Alterfin is a cooperative founded in '94 that raises capital and invests in developing countries through the financing of smallholder producer organizations and sustainable agriculture. Amy’s KitchenAmy’s Kitchen creates delicious pre-made meals that are all vegetarian and organic. They even have vegan and gluten free options as well. If you want to hear our full conversation from November of 2021, check out episode 36 here.B Lab US & CanadaB Lab is a leader in economic systems change, their global network creates standards, policies, and tools for businesses looking to use business as a force for good. To hear our full conversation with current CEO of B Labs US & Canada, Jorge Fontanez from October 2022, take a listen to episode 58. To hear our full conversation with Andrew Kahan from December of 2021, tune in to episode 38.MPOWERDMPOWERD is lighting the way in social enterprise. Celebrating 10 years in business they have impacted 4 million lives and diverted 3 million tonnes of carbon through their portable solar powered lights and chargers. To hear our full conversation from August of 2022, check out episode 52.ShoppingGivesB Corp ShoppingGives makes connecting with customers and supporting the causes you care about, a seamless experience. Full convo from ep. 27 here. Dirigo Collective Website
In this episode you will hear from certified B Corps Ben & Jerry's, Patagonia, Beautycounter, and the nonprofit Vote Early Day, that are all engaging with democracy and taking a stand in support of justice and strengthening our democracy. Additional LinksB Lab US & Canada Voting Rights ResourcesOpenstates - a site where you find your legislators and track legislation you care about.VoteForward - write letters to voters!Resources From the United NationsUN SDG 16 OverviewUN SDG 16 Climate Action TargetsIn this EpisodeBeautycounterA certified B Corp for shopping for clean beauty and safer skin care for all skin types. They work hard to screen their ingredients for safety so you can have beauty rituals that come with a peace of mind. Lindsay Dahl was their SVP of Mission at the time of the recording in October of 2021, to hear our full conversation with Lindsay Dahl check out episode 32. Ben & Jerry’sCertified B Corp Ben & Jerry’s is synonymous with more than just ice cream, it’s often associated with the fight for justice. Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield have been using their national platform of tasty ice cream to advocate on behalf of justice for a long time. To hear our full interview with Ben Cohen, take a listen to episode 20 which aired in May of 2021. B Lab US & Canada’s CEO Jorge FontanezB Lab is a leader in economic systems change, their global network creates standards, policies, and tools for businesses looking to use business as a force for good. To hear our full conversation with Jorge from October 2022, take a listen to episode 58. PatagoniaA certified B Corp outdoor clothing and gear brand for silent sports. They guarantee everything they make, the know how the clothes they make are made, they help to keep gear working, and they give back 1% for every sale. We’ve had Rebecca on the show a couple of times, and both conversations covered a lot of ground related to voting and democracy. To hear our first conversation with Rebecca in September of 2021, tune in to episode 29. To hear our conversation exclusively about GOTV from October of 2022 check out episode 56.Vote Early DayVote Early Day is a celebration of democracy by creating events and opportunities for communities to turn out to vote collectively, early. To hear our full conversation with Bryce from October of 2022, check out episode 56.Dirigo Collective Website
United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #15: Life on Land. In this episode you will hear from past conversations we've had with certified B Corps that are supporting the care of our lands by working to change industry norms and reinventing supply chain norms. In this episode you will hear from Vanessa Barboni Hallik the founder and CEO of Another Tomorrow along with Brianne West, the founder and CEO of Ethique. Additional ResourcesThe Roles of Forests - from the Ecological Society of AmericaHelpful Links from the United NationsUN SDG 15 OverviewUN SDG 15 Climate Action TargetsLinks to the Businesses Highlighted in this EpisodeAnother TomorrowVanessa Barboni Hallik, the founder of Another Tomorrow, a new women’s clothing brand is on a mission to bring transparency and true sustainability to the fashion industry. She shares with us the some of the unspoken truths of clothing and fashion and is actively working to change them. To hear our full conversation with Vanessa, listen in to episode 23 here.EthiqueCEO and founder of the global skin and hair care brand Ethique, Brianne West shared with us her story of how she built a values based company that is rooted in supporting people and planet. Based in New Zealand, Brianne has brought cruelty free, palm oil free, products to homes around the globe while supporting producers and growers of her ingredients through direct trade and fair trade practices. To hear our full conversation with Brianne, tune in to episode 37 here.Dirigo Collective Website
United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #14: Life Below Water. In this episode you will hear from past conversations we've had with certified B Corps that are dedicating their businesses to our sustainable harvest and care for our oceans. In this episode is co-founder of Luke's Lobster Ben Conniff; Founder of United by Blue, Brian Linton; and co-founder of Bureo, Ben Kneppers.Additional Resources5 GYRESGLOBAL GHOST GEARPLASTIC POLLUTION COALITIONSURF RIDER FOUNDATIONHelpful Links from the United NationsUN SDG 14 OverviewUN SDG 14 Climate Action TargetsLinks to the Businesses Highlighted in this EpisodeLuke’s LobsterA certified B Corp that is bringing its customers traceable, sustainable seafood to guests across the country in their shacks, grocery stores and shipping nationwide to doorsteps. They work directly with fishermen to hand pick the best seafood. To hear our full conversation with Ben Conniff, check out episode 12 here.United by BlueA certified B Corp that is making sustainably-made clothing and tools for a plastic-free life. For every 1 product purchased, 1 pound of trash is removed from waterways. To hear our full conversation with Brian Linton, tune in to episode 18.BureoA certified B Corp making skateboards from 100% post-consumer recycled fishing nets. They have a recycling program in Chile, “Net Positiva”, which provides fishing net collection points to keep plastic fishing nets out of our oceans. To hear our full conversation with Ben Kneppers, listen to the full episode 16.Dirigo Collective Website
United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #13 Climate Action. You’ll hear from certified B Corps TripZero, Native, Patagonia, and 1% for the Planet. This episode is all about B Corps paving the way and setting great examples of how, as a business, you can be profitable and put protecting our planet first. Tune in to hear from these four leading organizations that exist to support people and planet. Additional Learning & Resources Around Climate ActionPatagonia Founder Gives Away Company, Ensuring Profits Go to Fight Climate Change - NBC NewsREI Presents: Everything to Lose by Pattie Gonia - Youtube 3:35 videoConnect With Environmental Action Groups - Patagonia Action WorksBook Recommendations (check your library or local book store, or support certified B Corps Better World Books or Book Shop)Braiding Sweet Grass by Robin Wall KimmererThe Intersectional Environmentalists by Leah ThomasLet My People Go Surfing by Yvon ChouinardHelpful Links from the United NationsUN SDG 13 OverviewUN SDG 13 Climate Action TargetsLinks to the Organizations Highlighted in this Episode1% for the PlanetA nonprofit that represents a global network of businesses, individuals and environmental organizations tackling our planet’s most pressing environmental issues. To hear our full interview with Celine Miranda, click here.NativeA certified B Corp that works with organizations to activate climate solutions that impact the communities and ecosystems important to your business. To hear our full interview with Claire Lafave, click here.PatagoniaA certified B Corp outdoor clothing and gear brand for silent sports. They guarantee everything they make, the know how the clothes they make are made, they help to keep gear working, and they give back 1% for every sale. To hear our full interview with Rebecca Goodstein, click here.TripZeroA certified B Corp serves event leaders worldwide to help them protect the planet by using your hotel blocks to planet forests. To hear our full interview with Eric Zimmerman, click here.Dirigo Collective Website
United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #12 is Responsible Consumption and Production. In this episode we share some tips for how to be a more responsible consumer, and share how one certified B Corp is working to make the promotional products industry more sustainable. You'll hear from Mel Hubner at Brand Fuel, Cullen Schwarz the CEO and Founder of DoneGood, and we're going to leave you with a quote from Ben Kneppers, co-founder of Bureo.Additional Learning Resources & Brand Mentions A Whopping 91 Percent of Plastic Isn’t Recycled - National GeographicB Corp DirectoryConsumer Manifesto - complete pop up on website for free downloadEvrnu - a certified B Corp working towards a circular economyLomi in home composter - from certified b corp PelaScrapp App - a free app to help you know what to recycle UNH B impact ClinicHelpful Links from the United NationsUN SDG 12 Sustainable Cities and Communities TargetsUN SDG 12 OverviewWhat is the Triple Planetary Crisis? - from the UN Climate Change Links to the Businesses Highlighted in this EpisodeBrand FuelIs a certified B Corp brand merchandising agency with a focus on creating meaningful connections and sustainability. BureoTakes post consumer fishnets and is spinning up new innovative ways to upcycle by creating high quality goods for Patagonia and the rest of their brand partners. To hear our full conversation with co-founder Ben Kneppers, take a listen to episode 16.DoneGoodIs the Amazon of social good. They are an online market place where you can purchase everything from bed sheets, to barbecue sauce. They vet every vendor thoroughly to ensure they are doing right by people and planet. To hear our full conversation with Cullen Schwarz, check out episode 55.Dirigo Collective Website
United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #11 is Sustainable Cities & Communities. In this episode we share how business leaders we know are making real change to make their communities more sustainable. You’ll hear from an urban planner thinking about where people live and work, and a sustainable tourism company thinking about where people play.Additional Learning & Resources Around Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesEarth Data on UN SDG 11 PathfinderRecipients of the $51,798 donated from The Coconut Traveler's Responsible Tourism FeeAloha Tree Alliance, nonprofit in HawaiiConservation Dogs of HawaiiHawaii Wildlife CenterHawaii Association of Watershed PartnershipsMalama i na HonuHelpful Links from the United NationsUN SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities TargetsUN SDG 11 OverviewLinks to the Businesses Highlighted in this EpisodeResilience Planning & Design LLCBased in New Hampshire, USA, Resilience Planning and Design LLC works with municipalities, state agencies, developers, property owners, and non-profit organizations to craft place based solutions grounded in local knowledge and systems that reinforce community character, support regenerative development, and promote ecological integrity.The Coconut TravelerA Certified B Corp doing good in the Hawaiian Islands by planning unique, bespoke journeys that celebrate Hawaiian Islands and lift up your generosity to sustain, restore, and preserve this special place. Dirigo Collective Website
United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #10 is Reduced Inequality. You will hear from certified B Corp Sweet Livity on thinking about inequalities in the workplace and we dive deep into a public policy that breeds inequality right here in the United States with hip hop icon Fab 5 Freddy, The executive Director of the Last Prisoner Project, and you will hear from Bernard Noble who was affected firsthand by these injustices. Additional Learning & Resources Around Reduced InequalityBreakdown of Inmates by Offense - Maintained by Federal Bureau of PrisonsConvicted - A Report on How Corporations Exploit the 13th Amendment’s Loophole for Profit from the Corporate Accountability LabIncarceration Rates By Country 2023Increased Incarceration Does Not Reduce Violent Crime - Findings from the US Department of JusticePrivate Companies Producing with US Prison Labor in 2020 - From Corporate Accountability LabStanford Center on Poverty & Inequality - 20 Facts about U.S. Inequality that Everyone Should KnowVagrancy Act of 1866Book Recommendations (encourage to purchase from black owned book stores)The Will to Change - bell hooksHow to be Anti-Racist by Ibram KendiThe New Jim Crow - Michelle AlexanderHelpful Links from the United NationsUN SDG 10 Reduced Inequality TargetsUN SDG 10 OverviewLinks to the Businesses Highlighted in this EpisodeSweet LivityA certified B Corp that is supporting leaders and groups serving vulnerable communities to do their jobs to the fullest, with improved well-being, sustainability and results. To learn more about Sweet Livity, you can hear our full conversation in episode #21.B NobleIs a cannabis brand created in partnership with Curaleaf that donates 10% of all sales to the efforts of supporting people incarcerated for cannabis possession offenses and supporting them upon reentry to society. The Last Prisoner Project Is a national, nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to cannabis criminal justice reform. They aim to end America’s policy of cannabis criminalization, as well as to repair the harms of this discriminatory and counterproductive crusade. You can hear our full conversation with Fab 5 Freddy, Bernard Noble, and Sarah Gersten of The Last Prisoner Project in episode #28.Dirigo Collective Website
United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #9, Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure. In this episode we share the perspectives of three certified B Corps. Re:Vision Architecture walks us through sustainable building development, Tom’s of Maine shares their innovative incubator program, and how Aether Diamonds is supporting people and the planet through their innovation of turning CO2 in the air, into diamonds using clean energy sources.Additional Learning & Resources Around Industry, Innovation, and InfrastructureWhat are 'conflict diamonds?' | CNN Tom's of Maine Incubator Tom's of Maine Goodness ReportFollow the Tom’s of Maine Incubator’s journey on Instagram @toms_of_maine as well.Members in the IncubatorWawa Gatheru - Black Girl EnvironmentalistAliyah Collins - Bringing green spaces to HBCUsAlexia Leclerq - Colorado River Conservancy and Start:EmpowermentBodhi Patil - Ocean UpriseSanjana Paul - Earth HacksHelpful Links from the United NationsUN SDG #9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure TargetsLinks to the Businesses Highlighted in this EpisodeAether DiamondsA certified B Corp and the world’s first diamond made from air, crafted from carbon extracted from the atmosphere, each carat positively impacts our climate. To hear more about the great impact Aether Diamonds is having, you can hear our full conversation with Co-Founder Ryan Shearman in episode #44.Re:Vision ArchitectureA certified B Corp that is more than just an architecture firm, they provide architecture service and sustainability consulting services for green buildings and equitable communities. Tom’s of MaineA certified B Corp started because two parents’ wanted better care for the health of their children. Their passion for helping others live a natural life is what still drives them today! To learn more about Tom's of Maine, listen to episode #47 of the Responsibly Different™ podcast.Dirigo Collective Website