Capitalism for Good
The Capitalism for Good Podcast is all about how we make and spend our money to benefit the greater good (and how that benefits us right back). We are on a mission to do 100 business interviews with business leaders about how they are using their businesses, both small and large, to make a positive difference in their internal and external communities. This is the intersection of money, time, energy, and bandwidth considering how to balance these for now and for the future.
Capitalism for Good is all about community, giveback, business, leaders, founders, owners...you know just folks using business to give back to the communities, prioritize employees, build better culture, make and use sustainable materials, encourage intentional consumerism, and more.
We love small businesses, local businesses, businesses run by underrepresented leaders, businesses supporting other businesses, folks making against the grain business and financial decisions, sustainable business, ethical businesses, businesses prioritizing quality and curated experiences, and businesses that encourage your to practice intentional consumerism. We love talking about using capitalism for good.
Capitalism for Good talks to business leaders about how they got to where they are, what drives them to make decisions that prioritize people, advice and examples of why supporting community supports the business back, and the impact that business has on the greater community. Then we end with a final question, "who is another business or leader that you see doing things the right way that deserves a shout out," because we believe in recognizing the hard work and intentional decisions of others, even if it's our competition. Because that's what makes us all better. That's how we build better community. That's using Capitalism for Good.
This show is supported by Patreon.com/CapitalismForGood where you’ll gain access to bonus videos, episodes, and extra goodies as a thank you for your support.
Capitalism for Good has a touchy feely sister project called Bittersweet Paradox all about how the darkest of times and the lightest of times can exist simultaneously through both a Writing Club and a Podcast. Check it out to balance out the business side of your brain.
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 37
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Hannah Withers, Caretaker of Maxine’s Tap Room (Interview 18/100)
"I think food and music and spaces and all of those things breed community and I find community really fascinating," said Hannah Withers of her love of merging her career and her passions. With the h…
Sami Baldridge, Series Six Company (Interview 17/100)
Sami Baldridge, Owner of Series Six, is another founder of a St. Louis based apparel company (shout out to Jeff & Randy Vines of Interview #15/100) that is so much more than just a t-shirt company. S…
Cathy Nesbitt, Founder of Cathy’s Composters & Cathy’s Chuckle Club (Interview 16/100)
Cathy Nesbitt calls herself an “accidental entrepreneur" and is the Founder of Cathy’s Composters and Cathy’s Chuckle Club, Not only does Cathy teach us about laughter yoga and tell us about how she…
Jeff & Randy Vines, Owners of STL Style (Interview 15/100)
Jeff & Randy Vines, Founders & Owners of STL Style are full of advice, full of grit, and full of love for their hometown community of St. Louis, Missouri. What started as a moonlight project in 2001 …
Wade Ogle, Owner of Block Street Records (Interview 14/100)
Wade Ogle, Owner of Block Street Records (with 2 locations in Bentonville, AR & Fayetteville, AR). There are so many things that stand out about how he’s built his record store business. First of all…
Kate Assaraf, Founder & CEO of Dip (Interview 13/100)
Kate Assaraf is the CEO of Dip, a sustainable hair care brand that was built with careful intention. And this episode is full of intention, full of gratitude, and full of words of wisdom that will ma…
Connor Treacy, Entrepreneur (Interview 11/100)
In a lot of ways, Connor Treacy is an example of someone whose leadership spills beyond just what is evident in the business world. While Connor has a wide range of experience in his career, he’s sho…
Between the Interviews - 10% Check In
10 down & 90 to go! I’ve gone back through the first 10 to pull out some themes & ideas that stuck out to me. This is not scientific nor a controlled study. I did not ask everyone the exact same ques…
Whitney Wagner, Co-Founder of Refill Emporium (Interview 10/100)
Whitney Wagner, is the founder of Refill Emporium in St. Clair Shores, MI and she has such a great story to tell about how she and her best friend (shout out Shannon) started this local refill and ze…
Lindsey McCoy, CEO of Plaine Products (Interview 9/100)
Lindsey McCoy is the founder and CEO of Plaine Products, a company selling refillable hair and body products, is an example of a leader that took an idea, found a partner (her sister), and made it ha…
Marissa Gencarelli, Co-Founder of Yoli Tortilleria (Interview 8/100)
Marissa Gencarelli, Co-Founder of Yoli Tortilleria, is making and selling tortillas as an ode to her roots in Mexico. This conversation starts with her talking about speaking to a group at Kemper Mus…
Kyle Parsons, Founder of Indosole (Interview 7/100)
You’re going to buy shoes anyway, so why not buy from a brand that is actively working to clean up our planet? Indosole is a recycled footwear brand based in Bali, Indonesia with a global initiative …
Keith Bradley, Co-owner of Made in KC (Interview 6/100)
Let’s hear it for a true blue hometown business like Made in KC. Made in KC is a local retailer exclusively selling goods that are made in Kansas City (just like its name!). Keith Bradley, Co-Owner o…
Emma Grose, Co-Founder & CEO of MABLE and HAY! Straws (Interview 5/100)
Emma Grose, CEO & Co-founder of MABLE and HAY! Straws with both brands focused on designing and manufacturing sustainable products like toothbrushes (both manual and electric toothbrush heads), straw…
Kyle Parsons, Founder of Indosole (Bonus; Interview 7/100)
You’re going to buy shoes anyway, so why not buy from a brand that is actively working to clean up our planet? Indosole is a recycled footwear brand based in Bali, Indonesia with a global initiative …
Between the Interviews - What's New?
The goal is still the same: Interview 100 business leaders making a positive impact on their internal and external communities.
What's New?
- Mentions - I’ve added a list companies and organizations ment…
Veronica Hernandez, General Manager of the Modesto Nuts (Interview 4/100)
Veronica Hernandez, General Manager of the Modesto Nuts tells a great story of her journey starting as an unpaid intern for two different teams and the working her way up to her current position as w…
Between the Interviews - Lucky #3 Reflection
So. Many. Themes. Already.
It’s all about the people that surround you. Cheering them on. Learning from them. Trusting them to use their strengths to be successful.
Continue to go back to your values,…
Greg Moore, President of Charlie Hustle (Interview 3/100)
Want something that will make you feel good about the world around you? This interview about a KC based apparel company and its president with a heart of gold will help you with that. We talk about t…