Dollars And Change Podcast

Lucinda Cramsey, Founder of Moink and an eighth-generation farmer, joins host Sherryl Kuhlman to discuss why the company sells humanely-raised and ethically-sourced meat. She also discusses regenerative agriculture, the issues facing American small farmers, and entrepreneurship. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tim Flacke, Executive Director of Commonwealth, joins hosts Sandi Hunt and Sherryl Kuhlman to discuss how the organization is building innovative solutions that tackle the challenges of financial vulnerability. He discusses the psychology (and anxiety) of saving and offers tips on how people can save more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stacie de Armas, VP of Strategic Initiatives and Consumer Engagement at Nielsen, joins hosts Sandi Hunt and Sherryl Kuhlman to discuss insights from the recently published report, “La Oportunidad Latinx: Cultural Currency and the Consumer Journey”. She offers thoughts on why brands and policymakers need to know about the issues that are important to Latinx consumers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James O’Toole, Author of “Enlightened Capitalists: Cautionary Tales of Business Pioneers Who Tried to Do Well by Doing Good”, joins hosts Sandi Hunt and Sherryl Kuhlman to discuss the complicated history of pursuing profits and social impact. He also talks about why he is hopeful, citing trends like the growth of social entrepreneurship, the rise of B Corporations, changes in investor attitudes, and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Melissa Hanna, Co-Founder and CEO of Mahmee, joins hosts Sandi Hunt and Sherryl Kuhlman to discuss the alarming rates of maternal mortality in the U.S. Mahmee aims to tackle this crisis by offering comprehensive prenatal and postpartum support. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Yurij Rudensky (Redistricting Counsel, Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice) and Christopher Warshaw (Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University) join hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss the trends and challenges of gerrymandering.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aaron Seybert, Social Investment Officer at Kresge, joins hosts Sandi Hunt and Sherryl Kuhlman to discuss opportunity zones and the importance of local context, transparency, and accountability. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nicole LaVoi, Co-Director of The Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport at the University of Minnesota and Cheryl Cooky, Associate Professor of American Studies at Purdue University, join hosts Nick Ashburn and Sherryl Kuhlman to discuss takeaways from the Women's World Cup, pay gaps, and gender inequality in sports. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sophie Lanfear, Director on Netflix’s Our Planet, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss the nature documentary series. Our Planet focuses on humans’ impact on the environment and the effects of climate change on all living creatures. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Danyelle Solomon, Vice President of Race and Ethnicity Policy at American Progress, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss structural inequities and systemic racism in the U.S. She discusses the H.R.40 bill and calls on Americans to better understand U.S. history and the impact of slavery. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anne Tucker, Professor of Law and Faculty Director of Legal Analytics & Innovation Initiative at Georgia State University College of Law, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sherryl Kuhlman to discuss how the law helps define strategic options in impact investing and opportunity zone funds. She offers insights on what to look for in legal contracts of impact funds to ensure they are holding themselves accountable to impact objectives. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jonathan Lovitz, Senior Vice President at the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss how LGBT business owners generate over $1.7 trillion in economic impact. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shane Jensen, Professor of Statistics at Wharton, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sherryl Kuhlman to discuss his urban analytics research on neighborhood vibrancy and safety, and how this research can inform urban policy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam Harris, Staff Writer at The Atlantic and Ben Miller, Vice President for Postsecondary Education at the Center for American Progress, join hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss the systemic issues facing the student debt crisis. They also discuss the recent pledge from billionaire Robert Smith to pay off student loan debt for the Morehouse College Class of 2019. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stacey Chang, Founder of Veerah, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss the shoe company's commitment to sustainability. Veerah uses vegan leather made from apple peels. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brian Linton, Founder and CEO of United By Blue, joins hosts Sherryl Kuhlman and Sandi Hunt to discuss how the sustainable outdoor apparel brand is making a measurable impact. For every product sold, United By Blue removes one pound of trash from oceans and waterways. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shanel Fields, CEO and Founder of MD Ally, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss how the 911 triage and telehealth company is tackling the overutilization of emergency resources. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Pohlson, Co-Founder and CEO of Omaze, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss how Omaze offers everyone the chance to win a “once-in-a-lifetime experience” when they donate to charities via the online platform. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dollars and Change broadcasts live from Total Impact Philadelphia 2019, a conference that provides practical impact education and impact strategies to investors, advisors, and others who are interested in aligning their investments to their values. Hosts Sandi Hunt and Sherryl Kuhlman are joined by: Rodney Foxworth, Executive Director of BALLE (Business Alliance for Local Living Economies); Jackie VanderBrug, Head of Sustainable and Impact Investment Strategy at Bank of America Merrill Lynch; Andrew Hohns, President & CEO of Mariner Investment Group; and Diederik Timmer, Executive Vice President of Client Relations at Sustainalytics. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Barrett Ward, CEO and Founder of ABLE, joins host Nick Ashburn to discuss why he believes the fashion industry should "publish their wages". ABLE is a lifestyle brand focused on ending generational poverty through providing economic opportunity for women. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.