How can a large organization successfully implement and sustain zero-waste initiatives while engaging their people and community in long-term environmental responsibility?

In today’s episode, Nathan Stuck sits down with Dawn Brown, to discuss the journey of sustainability and environmental stewardship at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Dawn is Senior Manager of Stadium Tours and Education Programs plus Sustainability at Mercedes Benz Stadium. Mercedes Benz Stadium is the first professional sports stadium worldwide to achieve LEED Platinum (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification in 2017 and TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) Platinum certification.

You’ll learn about the role of education and empowerment in fostering a sustainable culture, how sustainability has become part of the stadium’s DNA, and how Mercedes Benz Stadium is looking to make a global impact through the playbook they developed for other organizations who want to achieve zero-waste..

Tune in to hear how Mercedes Benz Stadium is leading the way in sustainability, one small but impactful step at a time.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Learn more at https://www.mercedesbenzstadium.com/sustainability
• Follow Dawn on social media at
• • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-brown-802797170
  • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/altadawn/

CREDITS

• Theme Music🎵ZakharValaha from Pixabay
• Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com

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On today’s episode, we flip the script as our Producer and the Co-Founder of Chat With Leaders Media, Quentin Thomas, interviews Nathan Stuck about this year’s BLD Southeast conference.

BLD which stands for B Corp Leadership Development is a conferences organized by B Local Community leaders to strengthen and support the local B Corp movement as well as all purpose and mission driven entrepreneurs who will be in attendance. This year’s BLD Southeast will take place in Atlanta, Georgia on September 11th and 12th.

Stay tuned to learn more about this year’s event, including the amazing speakers, excursions, and opportunities to connect with other people who are passionate about using their influence as a force for good.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to making this an event you won’t want to miss.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Learn more about this year’s BLD Southeast, hosted in Atlanta, Georgia at https://bldsoutheast.com/
• Learn more about B Corp Leadership Development and find your B Local community at https://usca.bcorporation.net/b-corps-leadership-development/
• Visit https://www.blocalgeorgia.com/

CREDITS

• Theme Music🎵ZakharValaha from Pixabay
• Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com

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On today’s episode, Nathan sits down with Scott Koloms, President and CEO of Facilities Management Services, pbc (or “FMS”), and Founder and CEO of Canopy KY.

FMS is a janitorial services company that believes investing in their people will be good for business and positively impacts the communities they serve. Canopy KY is a nonprofit on a ​​mission to grow Kentucky businesses to positively impact people, our planet, and our future.

In this conversation, Scott shares his journey into entrepreneurship and the importance of finding common ground to make positive impacts. He and Nathan also discuss how sometimes we need to adapt our language to communicate the importance of social impact and sustainability in business and the value of celebrating the journey.

Stay tuned to learn how Scott has integrated his belief that “doing good is good for business” into his organizations, empowering his teams to positively impact stakeholders throughout the communities they serve.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit https://canopyky.org/
• Visit https://facilitiesmgmt.com/
• Follow Scott on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottkoloms/

CREDITS

• Theme Music🎵ZakharValaha from Pixabay
• Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com

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On today’s episode, Nathan Stuck sits down with Phillip Scroggin, Chief Marketing Nerd at Sol Insights.

Phillip is a Certified Marketing Professional with the American Marketing Association and the host of the weekly business podcast: Good Morning, Market. He’s also the founder and Managing Director at Sol Insights, a growth marketing firm based in Savannah, Georgia, centered on everyday businesses.

You’ll hear Phillip share his journey into leadership, his unique approach to supporting small businesses in a non-traditional business hub, and valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs on balancing passion and profit.

Stay tuned to discover how Phillip's commitment to community and strategic thinking can inspire and guide your own business endeavors.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit solinsights.com
• Follow Sol Insights on LinkedIn / @solinsights

CREDITS

• Theme Music🎵ZakharValaha from Pixabay
• Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com

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Today Nathan Stuck sits down with Heather Orrico, Vice President of Enterprise Sales at Comcast Business.

Heather shares about the Comcast RISE program, which was originally created in 2020 to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Today, the program continues to support the growth of small businesses and entrepreneurs dedicated to uplifting their local communities. This year’s funding opportunity closes on Friday, May 31st and is open to small businesses in Atlanta, GA, Houston, TX, Jacksonville, FL, Richmond, VA, and Southern Colorado.

You’ll discover why Comcast chose to invest in Atlanta and the state of Georgia, how you can take advantage of these investment opportunities, and how programs like RISE positively impact entrepreneurs, businesses, and the communities they serve.

Stay tuned to gain valuable insights from Heather and discover how you can leverage opportunities like Comcast RISE to drive growth and make a meaningful impact in your community.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit https://www.comcastrise.com/ to learn more and apply
• Follow Heather on LinkedIn

CREDITS

• Theme Music🎵ZakharValaha from Pixabay
• Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com

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Whether you know him as a rebel with a cause, analytics junkie, optimist, cynic, serial envelope pusher, cult creator, or superhero, you’re guaranteed to learn from today’s conversation with Joey Womack, Founder and CEO of Goodie Nation. What started as a hackathon project, Goodie Nation has evolved into a community for post-accelerator social entrepreneurs and diverse founders, investors, coaches, and companies in the innovation space.

As we shift to Part 2 of this conversation, you’ll hear why the way the B Corp community measures impact stands out to Joey, why KPIs are essential to making a real impact, and his advice for identifying your purpose in life.

Stay tuned as Nathan and Joey dive into the importance of authenticity and purpose in building a business that not only makes a profit, but makes a difference.

If you haven’t listened to part 1 of this conversation, be sure to check out our previous episode here.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit www.goodienation.org
• Follow Joey on social media at:
• • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeywomack/
  • X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/joeydigital
• Subscribe to the Goodie Nation mailing list at https://goodienation.org/mailing-list/

CREDITS

• Theme Music🎵ZakharValaha from Pixabay
• Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com

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Whether you know him as a rebel with a cause, analytics junkie, optimist, cynic, serial envelope pusher, cult creator, or superhero, you’re guaranteed to learn from today’s conversation with Joey Womack, Founder and CEO of Goodie Nation. What started as a hackathon project, Goodie Nation has evolved into a community for post-accelerator social entrepreneurs and diverse founders, investors, coaches, and companies in the innovation space.

In Part 1 of this conversation, you’ll hear the evolution of Goodie Nation into a pre-accelerator program eliminating the relationship gap for many promising entrepreneurs, the importance of community in connecting and supporting entrepreneurs, and the state of the black tech ecosystem in Atlanta and the role it plays in shaping not only Atlanta, but everything.

Stay tuned to delve into Joey Womack's journey and the impactful work of Goodie Nation, as we uncover insights into entrepreneurship and community-building. And be sure to follow B the Change Georgia to catch Part 2 of this discussion.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit www.goodienation.org
• Follow Joey on social media at:
• • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeywomack/
  • X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/joeydigital
• Subscribe to the Goodie Nation mailing list at https://goodienation.org/mailing-list/

CREDITS

• Theme Music🎵ZakharValaha from Pixabay
• Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com

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Today Nathan Stuck sits down with Christopher Marquis, Sinyi Professor at the University of Cambridge and author of The Profiteers: How Business Privatizes Profits and Socializes Costs. Chris’ research examines business sustainability and social entrepreneurship, and he is passionate about how academic research can help people around the world address some of the biggest crises of our day — including climate change, inequality, and discrimination.

Chris and Nathan discuss the B Corp movement and its impact on business as a force for good. He emphasizes the importance of future-proofing businesses, employee engagement, investor interest, and consumer support in driving the adoption of B Corp principles.

Tune in as we delve into how the B Corp movement is redefining success in business and paving the way for a more sustainable future.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit https://chrismarquis.com
• Follow Chris on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-marquis/
• Subscribe at https://chrismarquis.substack.com
• Christopher Marquis’s books:
  • Better Business: How the B Corp Movement Is Remaking Capitalism
  • The Profiteers: How Business Privatizes Profit and Socializes Cost
  • Mao and Markets: The Communist Roots of Chinese Enterprise

CREDITS

• Theme Music🎵ZakharValaha from Pixabay
• Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com

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