Pollinating Purpose: A Caring Approach to Business

Learning About BCorporation with Libro Credit Union

This month's guest is Carolina Triana, Purpose Integration Specialist at Libro Credit Union. Tune in to learn about what B Corp is, why an organization might want to certify, and how to go about that process – no matter the size of the organization. Resources * Libro Credit Union website [https://www.libro.ca/] * Libro Credit Union's B Corp Certification Information [https://www.libro.ca/community/b-corp-certified/] * About B Lab [https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/movement/about-b-lab] * About B Lab Standards [https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/standards] * Change to B Corp Certification Standards [https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/news/blog/share-your-feedback-draft-new-standards-b-corp-certification] * link to executive summary and detailed outline of changes [https://bcorp.imagerelay.com/share/d9c13d2a39334674afef8729a8ebdce5 ] * B Impact Assessment [https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/programs-and-tools/b-impact-assessment] * SDG Action Manager [https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/programs-and-tools/sdg-action-manager] * Pending B Corps [https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/programs-and-tools/pending-b-corps] * Pathways to B Corp Certification [https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/certification] * Forces for Good Podcast [https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/news/press/b-lab-launches-forces-for-good-new-podcast] * B Lab's podcast on doing business for good * direct link to listen [https://link.chtbl.com/forces-for-good] Music Intro and  background music written and performed by the wonderful Jessica O'Neil.  Find her as Yessica Woahneil [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1QGkIoZ2AdjTPKip4Osiim?si=syWvJY1kQeySvZw4ZC0rtg] on music-streaming platforms.  Sponsors This podcast is made possible in-part through the generous in-kind sponsorship of Rogers TV London [https://www.rogerstv.com/home?lid=14&rid=9] and financial contributions of Libro Credit Union [https://www.libro.ca/].

Understanding the SDGs and Social Enterprise with Luis Patricio

This month's guest is my wonderful colleague Luis Patricio - SDG Cities Co-Lead at Pillar Nonprofit Network. Tune in to learn about what the UN SDG's are, why they are useful to be aware of, and how to begin tackling such a daunting framework. Resources * SDG Cities website [https://www.sdgcities.ca/] * United Nations Sustainable Development Goals [https://sdgs.un.org/goals] * Understanding the Global Framework in a Localized Context [https://pillarnonprofit.ca/news/global-goals-local-context-role-cities-making-sdgs-happen] * Bridging the Gap: Localizing Global SDG Indicators in London [https://sicanada.org/2022/12/20/bridging-the-gap-localizing-global-sdg-indicators/] * 2022 Small Business Statistics - Government of Canada [https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/sme-research-statistics/en/key-small-business-statistics/key-small-business-statistics-2022] * SI Canada - Adopting Common Measures [https://sicanada.org/offering/adopting-common-measures/] * SI Canada - Impact Dashboard [https://impactdashboard.org/] * Common Approach to Impact Measurement [https://www.commonapproach.org/what-is-impact-measurement/#] * Basic Sustainability Assessment Tool (BSAT) [https://sustainabilityadvantage.com/assessments/bsat/] * rTraction [https://www.rtraction.com/] * United Nations Declaration On The Rights Of Indigenous Peoples [https://social.desa.un.org/issues/indigenous-peoples/united-nations-declaration-on-the-rights-of-indigenous-peoples] * Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's 94 Calls to Action [https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1450124405592/1529106060525] * Indigenous Clean Energy [https://indigenouscleanenergy.com/] * Indigenomics [https://indigenomicsinstitute.com/about-us/] Music Intro and  background music written and performed by the wonderful Jessica O'Neil.  Find her as Yessica Woahneil [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1QGkIoZ2AdjTPKip4Osiim?si=syWvJY1kQeySvZw4ZC0rtg] on music-streaming platforms.  Sponsors This podcast is made possible in-part through the generous in-kind sponsorship of Rogers TV London [https://www.rogerstv.com/home?lid=14&rid=9] and financial contributions of Libro Credit Union [https://www.libro.ca/].

Building Meaningful Partnerships with Jennifer Martino

This month's guest is the insightful and brilliant Jennifer Martino, Executive Director of Crouch Neighbourhood Resource Centre. Listen in as Jennifer shares the approach Crouch to building relationships and trust to form meaningful partnerships, not only with other community organizations, but with the community itself. We talk about pace, expectations, and how to make sure all voices have the space to be heard.  Resources * Social Enterprise Institute free SE101 course [https://learn.socialenterpriseinstitute.co/store/283508-social-enterprise-101] * Social Enterprise Institute free Social Finance 101 course [https://learn.socialenterpriseinstitute.co/store/459087-investment-readiness-1-social-finance-101] * Pillar's Shift to the Middle [https://network.pillarnonprofit.ca/collaboration/optimizing-nonprofit-business-partnerships/] model * Crouch Neighbourhood Resource Centre * website [https://www.crouchnrc.org/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/CrouchNeighbourhoodResourceCentre/] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/crouchnrc/] * Tasty Eats in the Hamilton Road Area * Payless Afro International Food Market [https://www.instagram.com/payless.african.market] * Kothur Indian Cuisine [https://www.kothurindiancuisine.com/] * Scotian Isle Baked Goods [https://scotianisle.square.site/] * Community Resource Centres in London Ontario * Crouch Neighbourhood Resource Centre * Glen Cairn Community Resource Centre [https://www.gccrc.ca/] * Northwest London Resource Centre [https://nwlrc.ca/] * South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre [https://slnrc.org/] * LUSO Community Services [http://www.lusocentre.org/] * London Public Library Services [https://www.londonpubliclibrary.ca/digital-collection/linkedin-learning] * LinkedIn Learning [https://www.londonpubliclibrary.ca/digital-collection/linkedin-learning] * Library Card Song! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyxEDSnegTU] * Crouch's new mural [https://www.facebook.com/CrouchNeighbourhoodResourceCentre/photos/5478690782253162] painted by Studio Shim [https://www.studioshim.ca/] * Pillar's Network Approach [https://network.pillarnonprofit.ca/] Music Intro and  background music written and performed by the wonderful Jessica O'Neil.  Find her as Yessica Woahneil [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1QGkIoZ2AdjTPKip4Osiim?si=syWvJY1kQeySvZw4ZC0rtg] on music-streaming platforms.  Sponsors This podcast is made possible in-part through the generous in-kind sponsorship of Rogers TV London [https://www.rogerstv.com/home?lid=14&rid=9] and financial contributions of Libro Credit Union [https://www.libro.ca/].

Legal Education for New Enterprises with Darielle Teitelbaum

This month's guest is the wonderful Darielle Teitelbaum of AWE Legal and AWE Contracts. Listen in as Darielle shares some tips and education on how to approach the legal considerations of your social enterprise, what to consider when choosing the right lawyer for you, and why we fangirl for contracts.  Resources * Social Enterprise Institute free SE101 course [https://learn.socialenterpriseinstitute.co/store/283508-social-enterprise-101] * Social Enterprise Institute free Social Finance 101 course [https://learn.socialenterpriseinstitute.co/store/459087-investment-readiness-1-social-finance-101] * Pillar's Shift to the Middle [https://network.pillarnonprofit.ca/collaboration/optimizing-nonprofit-business-partnerships/] model * AWE Legal [https://www.awelegal.com/] * AWE Contracts [https://www.awecontracts.com/] * Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub - Incorporation Guide [https://wekh.ca/incorporation-resource-guide/] * Nonprofit Law for Unincorporated Groups Webinar [https://pillarnonprofit.ca/programs-services/board-governance] * Nonprofit Law Ontario [https://nonprofitlaw.cleo.on.ca/] * BDC Guide to Employees and Independent Contractors [https://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/employees/recruit/are-your-workers-employees-or-independent-contractors] * AWE Legal podcasts [https://www.awelegal.com/podcasts] * GoodLawyer Resource Hub [https://www.goodlawyer.ca/resource-hub] * B&I Legal free resources [https://bilawyers.ca/free/] * A Few Fun Moves [https://www.afewfunmoves.com/] Music Intro and  background music written and performed by the wonderful Jessica O'Neil.  Find her as Yessica Woahneil [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1QGkIoZ2AdjTPKip4Osiim?si=syWvJY1kQeySvZw4ZC0rtg] on music-streaming platforms.  Sponsors This podcast is made possible in-part through the generous in-kind sponsorship of Rogers TV London [https://www.rogerstv.com/home?lid=14&rid=9] and financial contributions of Libro Credit Union [https://www.libro.ca/].

Meet Silence Genti of the London Black History Coordinating Committee

This episode features Silence Genti of the London Black History Coordinating Committee as this month's guest. Tune in for a rich storytelling episode where Silence shares some of the history - and future - of the LBHCC, as well as how the organization has navigated some of the challenges they have faced as an organization.  Resources * Social Enterprise Institute free SE101 course [https://learn.socialenterpriseinstitute.co/store/283508-social-enterprise-101] * Social Enterprise Institute free Social Finance 101 course [https://learn.socialenterpriseinstitute.co/store/459087-investment-readiness-1-social-finance-101] * Pillar's Shift to the Middle [https://network.pillarnonprofit.ca/collaboration/optimizing-nonprofit-business-partnerships/] model * London Black History Coordinating Committee [https://lbhcc.ca/] * Pillar Community Impact Program [https://pillarnonprofit.ca/PCIP] * Applications are currently closed, but check in on this page to stay up to date on future offerings * Misha Bower [https://mishabower.com/about] * author, musician, and all-around great pal * Pillar's Social Enterprise Supports page Music Intro and  background music written and performed by the wonderful Jessica O'Neil.  Find her as Yessica Woahneil [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1QGkIoZ2AdjTPKip4Osiim?si=syWvJY1kQeySvZw4ZC0rtg] on music-streaming platforms.  Sponsors This podcast is made possible in-part through the generous in-kind sponsorship of Rogers TV London [https://www.rogerstv.com/home?lid=14&rid=9] and financial contributions of Libro Credit Union [https://www.libro.ca/].