Grow Ensemble Podcast: Recent Episodes
Cory Ames
Through the Grow Ensemble podcast, Cory Ames and his guests shed light on social entrepreneurship, discussing the experience of running, growing, and sustaining successful mission-driven social enterprises. Episodes explore a range of topics about the missions and causes these businesses have ingrained into their operations, as well as their successes and challenges in growing and expanding their impact.
Welcome back to the podcast! Today on the show we welcome Lindsey McCoy, the CEO and Co-Founder of Plaine Products, a certified B corporation and member of the 1% For The Planet Alliance.
Plaine Products was founded in 2017 and is based in Terrace Park, Ohio. Lindsey runs the company alongside her sister, Alison, and they are on a mission to reduce waste and help stop the spread of single-use plastic. All of their products are vegan, non-GMO, cruelty-free, biodegradable, color-safe and free of parabens, sulfates, and toxins.
In this episode, Lindsey talks about the origin story of Plaine Products and how they are now on track to hit over $1 million in sales after only being in business for two years. Lindsey also shares some of her best tips to begin taking action in reducing your plastic use and cultivating a more sustainable lifestyle and household.
Finally, we learn more about how Plaine Products has diverted over 50,000 plastic bottles from landfills already, and how they are planning to double that number in 2019.
So, be sure to tune in for an incredible conversation PLUS an offer for 20% off your first order at Plaine Products!
Full show notes: https://growensemble.com/plaine-products-lindsey-mccoy/
Welcome to another episode of the Grow Ensemble Podcast!
After 10 episodes, we thought it was time to have a chat with our audience about why we created the podcast, what it's about and have a little introduction to Cory and The Grow Ensemble.
We appreciate all of you and cannot wait to grow and share more great content with you in the future!
Full show notes: http://growensemble.com/grow-ensemble-cory-ames/
Today's guest is David Fortson, the CEO of LoaCom, a consulting agency who helps change-makers, causes, and companies with their marketing and communication, all the while advocating for environmental and social causes.
Today we get into turning a passion into a business, how a company can evolve over time, the future of marketing and communications, and much more.
Show notes: http://growensemble.com/loacom-david-fortson/
Podcast launch giveaway: https://growensemble.com/launch-giveaway
Today's guest is Chris Hutchinson, founder & CEO of the Trebuchet Group, a certified B Corp helping leaders gain clarity and confidence and servicing teams that are looking for more from work than just a paycheck.
In the episode, we discuss Chris’ work and leadership philosophy, the effect great leadership can have on a company, Chris' journey, and much more.
Show notes: http://growensemble.com/trebuchet-group-chris-hutchinson/
Podcast launch giveaway: https://growensemble.com/launch-giveaway
Today we are joined by the co-founder of Grain4Grain, Yoni Medhin. Grain4Grain is a new company based in San Antonio that delivers healthy, affordable pancakes made by reusing products from the beer brewing process.
Yoni tells us all about the inspiration behind the company, the day to day of running it, how they envision going forward as the business grows, and much more!
http://growensemble.com/grain-4-grain-yoni-medhin/ Podcast launch giveaway: https://growensemble.com/launch-giveaway/
In episode 7 of the Grow Ensemble Podcast, our guest is Russ Stoddard, the founder of Oliver Russell, a socially geared business that builds brands for purpose-driven companies.
In our chat, we cover the beginnings of the company, the founding ideas and ethics, how Russ and the team have managed to stay afloat for so many years in a rapidly evolving world, and much more!
http://growensemble.com/oliver-russell-russ-stoddard/
Podcast launch giveaway: https://growensemble.com/launch-giveaway/
In episode 6 of the Grow Ensemble Podcast, we speak with Allison Gibson, part owner & Operational Director of Paintbox Catering and Bistro, a B Corporation located in Toronto.
In our chat, we cover Allison’s and Paintbox’s thoughts on culture and leadership, the B Corporation Certification, how Allison deals with the stresses of her industry, and much more!
Full show notes: http://growensemble.com/paintbox-bistro-allison-gibson/
Podcast launch giveaway: https://growensemble.com/launch-giveaway/
In episode 5 of the Grow Ensemble Podcast, we speak with Austin Buchan, the CEO of College Forward, a non-profit based in Austin, Texas.
In our chat, we cover College Forward’s evolution, how they are innovating in response to student feedback, the challenges for both Austin and the organization in his transition to CEO, and much more.
Full show notes: http://growensemble.com/college-forward-austin-buchan/
Podcast launch giveaway: https://growensemble.com/launch-giveaway/
Welcome back to the Grow Ensemble Podcast. In today’s episode we speak with Jessica Kellner, one of the four cofounders of BARK Media, a B corporation located in Lawrence, Kansas. The BARK Media folks help impact driven brands craft their content strategies to help share their unique mission. Jessica shares a list of valuable insights in today’s episode. Tune in!
Full Show Notes: https://growensemble.com/bark-media-jessica-kellner
Podcast Launch Giveaway: https://growensemble.com/launch-giveaway/
In today’s episode of The Grow Ensemble Podcast, we are joined by Henry Marshall from Canniloq, a company specializing in creating high end stash containers for the safe consumption of cannabis. As a relatively new venture, Canniloq is starting to make inroads into the burgeoning market as marijuana is steadily becoming more widely legal in the US.
For Show Notes: https://growensemble.com/canniloq-henry-marshall
Podcast Launch Giveaway: https://growensemble.com/launch-giveaway/
Today we are chatting with Adrianne Chandra-Huff from Bodhi Surf + Yoga, a socially and environmentally focused holiday lodge in Costa Rica. Adrianne gives us a great look at the company, how they started and the lessons that are taking forward into the future.
Full show notes at: https://growensemble.com/bodhi-surf-yoga-adrianne-chandra-huff
Casey Ames is the founder of Harkla, a company that creates products to support those living with special needs. Casey talks strategies and tactics that have led to surpassing $1 million in revenue in under 3 years times and of course, he shares more on Harkla’s impact and what they do to give back beyond the products they create to support the special needs community that is supporting them in return.
Full show notes at https://growensemble.com/harkla-casey-ames/