Heart Stock Radio Podcast

Virginie Glaenzer of AcornOak

In this episode Virginie Glaenzer shares her life's journey from Paris to New York, and becoming a web3 savvy marketing powerhouse. At AcornOak they are an expert strategic advisory and digital marketing team of tech-savvy, socially responsible women serving as Marketers-for-Hire, Fractional CMOs, Trainers, and Advisors. They help small and mid-size organizations build remarkable brands and seize opportunities for growth. They are also expanding to address their HR and accounting needs as well.

Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 FM and Underwritten by Purse for the People

La Rhea Pepper Chief Executive Officer at Textile Exchange

La Rhea is the founder and CEO of Textile Exchange.  In addition to developing standards, they also publish critical industry data that enables brands and retailers to measure, and track their use of preferred fibers and materials. With their Climate positive strategy, Textile Exchange is the driving force for urgent climate action on textile fiber and materials with a goal of 45% reduced CO2 emissions from textile fiber production by 2030.  La Rhea shares her story in this episode which begins with her experiences as A fifth-generation farmer.

Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People.

Nicole Rawling Chief Executive Officer at the Material Innovation Initiative

The Material Innovation Initiative exists to make the #sustainable option, the easy option. They are partnering with scientists, startups, brands, and retailers to bring #NextGenMaterials to market. MII was founded on one basic premise: a market-driven shift toward sustainable materials is urgently needed.  The non-profit launched in 2019, as the markets were begining to change with consumers and brands demanding improvements. In this episode, Nicole shares her part in creating more sustainable options for the industry. 

Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People.

Dr. Christian Busch, Author: The Serendipity Mindset

Christian Busch, PHD is the Director, CGA Global Economy Program (focus: how can business contribute to tackling the world's biggest challenges?), New York University & Author of The Serendipity Mindset.  His book examines how we can use unpredictability to our advantage and as a pathway to more joyful, purposeful and successful lives. In this book, he reveals the secrets behind the hidden force that rules the universe: serendipity. The book is based on cutting-edge research in the natural and social sciences, as well as hundreds of interviews including with leading CEOs, entrepreneurs, and changemakers.

Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People.

Dianna Cohen of Plastic Pollution Coalition

Dianna Cohen is a visual artist and the Co-Founder of Plastic Pollution Coalition which is a non-profit communications and advocacy organization that collaborates with an expansive global alliance of organizations, businesses, and individuals to create a more just, equitable, regenerative world free of plastic pollution and its toxic impacts. Also see her TED Talk here. 

Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People

Kerry Bannigan of the Fashion Impact Fund

Kerry Bannigan is a social entrepreneur, and the Founder of The Fashion Impact Fund as well as The Conscious Fashion Campaign. The mission is to support female founders in the fashion industry, advancing education, media, and workforce development programs to accelerate women's economic empowerment and leadership. She's also working in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Partnerships developing solutions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People

Sergiy Kovalenkov of Hempire

Sergiy is the founder of Hempire, where they specialize in the development and production of hemp building materials. In spite of the impacts of the Ukrainian war, Sergiy continues on, building with and spreading the word about Hemp's value as a building material.

Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People

Vincent Djen of Remakehub

Vincent is the Director of Cheng Kung Garments, and the Chief Strategy Officer at
Remakehub, where he helps companies to recycle their waste into new products. 
He also advices young fashion startups and major fashion companies on industry trends and strategies. He's speaking with us from Shanghai, China. 

Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People. 

Lazarus Tamana of MOSOP

Lazarus Tamana is the President of (MOSOP), The Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People which is a non-governmental, non-political apex organisation of the Ogoni ethnic minority people of South-Eastern Nigeria. In conjunction with his activism and work with MOSOP, he is helping farmers gain access to local markets and building out international markets for the products they produce in the Niger Delta.  We discuss the negative environmental impact the oil industry's had on his homeland.

Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People

 

Winifred Adeyemi of Africa Seen and Heard

Africa Seen and Heard is an innovative consultancy, operating within the creative and cultural industries. As the Director, Winifred endeavours to generate significant cultural and economic growth for not just her clients but also their partners, markets, consumers and their communities. It is the core of her mission to strengthen delivery of her client's business development objectives and social impact goals.   In particular she is working for the preservation of indigenous heritage and ecosystems, in unrepresented nations and peoples.   

Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People