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Engaging with Your Community

Sometimes the best solutions to complex problems, writes Eva Yazhari, are the small local ones that can have a wide-reaching impact.

CommunityEva YazhariJuly 9, 2021Civics, Active Citizenry, Environment, women's health

Women in VC: Shayna Harris of Supply Change Capital

In her work, Shayna Harris focuses on how food is about more than sustenance. What we eat is about justice, equity, health—and ultimately how we live.

CommunityEva YazhariJuly 7, 2021women in VC

Women in VC: Anna Raptis of Amplifica Capital

“This is not a case that we have to help the poor women,” says Anna Raptis. “It’s not a case of philanthropy or pity. This is an amazing opportunity. The whole of the economy will do so much better if we can help and give more opportunities to women to participate fully in the economy.”

CommunityEva YazhariJune 24, 2021Civics, Active Citizenry, Environment, women's health

Inspiring the ‘Change Agent’ in All of Us: Entrepreneur Richard Steel on the Evolving Economy and the Logic of Leading with Values

Offering a keen look at the present and future of our “elevated” economy, entrepreneur and impact investor Richard Steel offers counsel on how to lead in an evolving conscious business world.

CommunityEva YazhariJune 11, 2021The Latest, Women, gender equality, Environment, Conscious Consumerism

Elizabeth Funk Is Determined to Provide a Dignified Solution to the Homeless Crisis

Elizabeth Funk’s career spans across multiple industries, sectors, and continents. She is the founder and CEO of multi-hyphenate fund Dignity Capital and the Senior General Partner at Dev Equity. And most recently, Funk has created DignityMoves, an innovative housing solution aimed at the homeless crisis.

Money, Lifestyle, bankingEva YazhariJune 4, 2021Racial Equality, Conscious Leadership, The Latest, Investing

My Moral Compass: Jenna Anita Nicholas on Innovation, Intention, and Contributing towards an 'Ever-Advancing Civilization'

Jenna Anita Nichols views every endeavor through an inclusive lens. “We have a focus of ensuring that at least 60 percent of our portfolio includes businesses run by women and/or people of color,” she says.

Money, Lifestyle, bankingEva YazhariMay 28, 2021Racial Equality, Conscious Leadership, The Latest, Investing

In Review: Climate-Aware Investing, 80,000 Hours, and Other Endeavors Making Us Think

The noteworthy articles, events, programs, movements, and other endeavors fueling us this month.

Making Styrofoam Obsolete: An Innovative Recyclable Solution to Cold-Chain Packaging

The growth in e-commerce is driving a lot more packaging consumption, and a lot more plastic packaging consumption, says Brian Powers. “What’s key is not just getting rid of Styrofoam, but replacing it with materials that work really well.”

CommunityEva YazhariApril 23, 2021The Latest, Women, gender equality, Environment, Conscious Consumerism

Too Good To Be True: Understanding and Avoiding the Mission Trap and Impact Washing

You will learn about investment opportunities that sound promising, innovative, impactful, and sometimes too good to be true, writes Eva Yazhari. But after looking under the hood, it might not be a sustainable business that can grow and scale lasting financial and social performance.

CommunityEva YazhariApril 16, 2021Civics, Active Citizenry, Environment, women's health

Advocating for Greater Diversity and Inclusion in the Boardroom

Impact investor and venture capitalist Dimple Sahni talks about the landscape of boardroom diversity and what women need to do to claim more seats.

CommunityEva YazhariApril 8, 2021The Latest, Women, gender equality, Environment, Conscious Consumerism

Once Upon a Time in the Fight for Reproductive Justice

“I have always believed in the power of storytelling,” writes Jess Jacobs. “But it wasn’t until my mid-twenties that I truly experienced the power a story could unleash.”

CommunityEva YazhariApril 2, 2021Civics, Active Citizenry, Environment, women's health

4 Books Shifting Cultural Paradigms

Our shortlist of new books that provide resources and guides for breaking down current states of systemic discrimination, homing in on your values, and honoring your integrity.

Guides + Resources, CultureEva YazhariApril 2, 2021Conscious Leadership, Active Citizenry, Civics

The Good Your Money Can Do

In her new book The Good Your Money Can Do, Eva Yazhari introduces her concept of impact investing and shares the story of her own mindset shift toward investing with awareness.

Money, Guides + ResourcesEva YazhariMarch 26, 2021Civics, Active Citizenry, Environment, women's health, The Latest