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Beyond the B provides an expert, insider's view of the B Corp Movement. Cohosts Emmy Allison (former Community Manager at B Lab) and Ryan Honeyman (Co-Author of The B Corp Handbook) from LIFT Economy facilitate an open and honest conversation about Certified B Corporations, advise companies on how to increase their impact, and provide a deep dive into the new B Corp standards that are shaping our community.
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Ready or Not: a New B Corp Era Begins (w/ Jeffrey Stewart)
Ready or not, a new B Corp era has begun. Former B Lab standards analyst Jeffrey Stewart joins us to unpack what Version 2 means in practice. We discuss AI-enabled audits, mandatory documentation,…
Patagonia Case Study (4 of 4) - Operations
In this resurfaced 2019 conversation, Ryan Honeyman speaks with Vincent Stanley, Director of Philosophy at Patagonia, about what it really takes to operationalize values at scale. The discussion…
Patagonia Case Study (3 of 4) - Strategy
This resurfaced 2019 conversation with Patagonia’s Vincent Stanley remains one of the most replayed episodes in our archive because it offers a grounded look at how culture, strategy, and operations…
Patagonia Case Study (2 of 4) - Culture
Originally recorded in 2019, Patagonia’s Vincent Stanley joins host Ryan Honeyman (for part two of a four part series) to explore how a small dirtbag climbing company became a global business in…
Patagonia Case Study (1 of 4) - Vision
This episode begins a four-part case study on Patagonia with a conversation on vision and values with Vincent Stanley, Patagonia’s Director of Philosophy. Originally recorded in 2019, the discussion…
Year in Review: What Worked, What Didn't, and What’s Next
In this year-in-review episode, Ryan Honeyman and Emmy Allison take an honest look at what worked, what didn't, and what they’re still wrestling with on Beyond the B and across the B Corp movement.…
Mailbag: Unpacking the New 14-Step B Corp Certification Process
In this episode, Ryan and Emmy dig into the newly released 14-step B Corp certification process and make sense of what companies can expect as the standards shift. They walk through each phase in…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Can the New B Corp Standards Drive Systems Change? (w/ Adam Garfunkel & Mike Rowlands)
The new B Corp standards (v2.1) promise to push companies beyond checklists and into real systems change—but will they deliver? In this episode, we dig into purpose governance, human rights due…
Is Steward Ownership the 'Gold Standard' for B Corps? (w/ Achim Hensen & Luis Duarte)
Steward ownership is emerging as a powerful step for B Corps that want to safeguard their mission beyond what the benefit corporation legal protection provides. In this episode of Beyond the B, Ryan…
New Standards: Environmental Stewardship & Circularity (w/ Brigitta Nemes)
In this episode, we dive into the Environmental Stewardship and Circularity (ESC) Impact Topic of the new B Corp standards (v2.1) with Brigitta Nemes, the sustainability expert who led their…
New Standards: Fair Work (w/ Bernard Gouw)
What does it mean to build a truly fair workplace—and how do the new B Corp standards define it? In this episode, we’re joined by Bernard Gouw, Senior Manager of Social Standards at B Lab, to explore…
Are B Corps Too 'Woke'? (#3 of 3, w/ Annie Korver & Hayley Roulstone)
In Part 3 of our “Are B Corps Too Woke?” series, we sit down with Annie Korver and Hayley Roulstone from Rise Consulting, an Indigenous-owned firm advancing Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Annie…
Are B Corps Too 'Woke'? (#2 of 3, w/ Nathan Stuck)
In this three-part series, we examine the B Corp community’s evolving relationship with justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI)—celebrating progress and grappling with uncomfortable…
Are B Corps Too 'Woke'? (#1 of 3, w/ Raj Aggarwal)
In this three-part series, we examine the B Corp community’s evolving relationship with justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI)—celebrating progress and grappling with some uncomfortable…
B Corps in Asia: Growth, Challenges, and Scaling Collective Impact
As the B Corp movement grows across Asia, leaders in Japan, China, and Singapore are finding creative ways to adapt global standards to local cultures, business norms, and social priorities. This…
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Beyond the B: Latest on the B Corp Movement has published 50 episodes since May 2024, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.
Beyond the B: Latest on the B Corp Movement is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 55m.
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