Beyond the B: Latest on the B Corp Movement

5 Cyber Risks for B Corps, and How You Can Fix Them (w/ Steve Sharer & Garrett Miller)

From politically motivated attacks to basic configuration errors, purpose-driven orgs are now on the front lines of cyber risk. In this episode, Steve Sharer and Garrett Miller walk through five areas where B Corps are more vulnerable than they realize — and the practical steps that strengthen each one. They explain why these gaps matter and how to close them with straightforward practices that don’t overwhelm small teams. View the show notes: https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/5-cyber-risks-for-b-corps-and-how-you-can-fix-them-w/-steve-sharer-garrett-miller [https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/5-cyber-risks-b-corps-are-missing-w/-steve-sharer-garrett-miller] Unlock your free B Corp Values Assessment—plus tips and insights to help your business grow. https://go.lifteconomy.com/b-corp-newsletter [https://go.lifteconomy.com/b-corp-newsletter]

People & Planet First Verification—A Primer for B Corps (with Rebecca Dray)

People & Planet First is a global, participatory verification system designed for enterprises that put purpose ahead of profit. In this episode, Rebecca Dray breaks down the five core standards, why the badge is gaining traction, and how it complements the B Corp movement. If you're a B Corp or values-led business looking for a way to signal deeper structural commitment, this conversation is a helpful starting point. View the show notes: https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/people-planet-first-verification-a-primer-for-b-corps-w/-rebecca-dray [https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/people-planet-first-verification-a-primer-for-b-corps-w/-rebecca-dray] Unlock your free B Corp Values Assessment—plus tips and insights to help your business grow. https://go.lifteconomy.com/b-corp-newsletter [https://go.lifteconomy.com/b-corp-newsletter]

Mailbag: Latest on v2.1, ECGT, 5-Year Cert Cycles, & More!

This episode takes listeners inside the latest B Corp updates—Version 2.1, the new five-year certification cycles, and the EU’s Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (ECGT) regulations. Ryan and Emmy unpack what these changes mean for both new and existing B Corps, and share candid reflections on how to navigate the transition. It’s an informative, unfiltered look at what’s new, what’s confusing, and what’s next for the movement. View the show notes: https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/mailbag-v2.1-5-year-certification-cycles-ecgt-more [https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/mailbag-v2.1-5-year-certification-cycles-ecgt-more] Unlock your free B Corp Values Assessment—plus tips and insights to help your business grow. https://go.lifteconomy.com/b-corp-newsletter [https://go.lifteconomy.com/b-corp-newsletter]

How B Corps Can Navigate a Conversation About Trans Rights (w/ Benn Marine)

Many purpose-driven businesses say they value inclusion—but when it comes to trans issues, most don’t know where to begin. In this candid conversation, trans organizer Benn Marine joins Ryan Honeyman and Emmy Allison to explore how B Corps can move beyond fear, “wokeness,” and silence toward genuine compassion and action. A grounded, honest look at what it takes to navigate the trans conversation in this political climate with courage and care. View the show notes: https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/how-b-corps-can-navigate-the-trans-conversation-w/-benn-marine [https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/how-b-corps-can-navigate-the-trans-conversation-w/-benn-marine] Unlock your free B Corp Values Assessment—plus tips and insights to help your business grow. https://go.lifteconomy.com/b-corp-newsletter [https://go.lifteconomy.com/b-corp-newsletter]

Anti-Oppressive Pay: Designing Compensation That Works for Everyone (w/ Kate Dixon)

Salary negotiations can feel messy, so how do we design pay that’s fair, transparent, and free of bias? In this episode of Beyond the B, we sit down with Kate Dixon, Principal and Founder of Dixon Consulting, to unpack salary negotiation, equitable compensation design, and what the new B Corp Fair Work standards mean in practice. View the show notes: https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/anti-oppressive-pay-designing-compensation-that-works-for-everyone-w/-kate-dixon [https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/anti-oppressive-pay-designing-compensation-that-works-for-everyone-w/-kate-dixon] Unlock your free B Corp Values Assessment—plus tips and insights to help your business grow. https://go.lifteconomy.com/b-corp-newsletter [https://go.lifteconomy.com/b-corp-newsletter]