B Corp Episodes

In this episode, Holly Xing reveals the deep connection between inner wellness and outer beauty, emphasizing how nutrition, adaptogens, and nootropics can profoundly impact mood, mental clarity, and skin health. Holly shares her journey from skincare chemist to formulator of brain and mood-boosting beverages, advocating for holistic care that starts from within. The conversation inspires listeners to rethink daily rituals, highlighting that what we consume shapes not only how we feel but also wh...

Charmian Love, Chief International Advocacy Officer at Natura and Executive-In-Residence at the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, joins The Human Beauty Movement to explore the deep interconnection between humanity and nature. Char calls attention to the urgent need for regenerative business models and the power of community-driven change. She discusses how businesses like Natura are pioneering ways to honor people, planet, and profit—demonstrating that we are not separate from n...

Andrea Chase , Vice President of Corporate Responsibility & Social Impact at Arbonne and leading voice in sustainable business and the B Corp movement, joins the show to break down the evolving landscape of sustainability in beauty—from packaging innovations to ingredient sourcing and supply chain transparency. She explains how both consumer demand and new regulations are driving the industry toward more ethical, circular, and regenerative practices, while celebrating the positive changes alread...

In this episode, The Human Beauty Movement spotlights the transformative potential of mission-driven mergers and acquisitions through a conversation with Hannah Sandmeyer , founder of Up and Over Advisors. Together with Jennifer Norman, they explore how values-aligned business transactions can preserve legacy, empower communities, and keep companies purposeful—even during ownership transitions. The episode introduces Steward Market, a new platform designed to help ethical buyers and sellers conn...

Jo Chidley , the pioneering founder of Reposit and Beauty Kitchen, joins us for a lively discussion on the urgent need for sustainability in the beauty industry. She highlights the critical issues of waste in the beauty industry, the power of B Corp Certification, and the innovative concept of Cradle to Cradle design, which mirrors nature’s zero waste system. This podcast episode is sponsored by*: Humanist Beauty - Beauty for your skin & soul, Humanist Beauty is clean, conscious, and cruelty-fre...

Cheekbone Beauty founder Jenn Harpe r shares her inspirational journey from grappling with generational trauma to creating a beauty brand infused with indigenous culture and sustainability. Jenn's powerful story unfolds, revealing how Cheekbone Beauty is not just about makeup, but a platform for representation, generational healing, and fostering a connection with the earth through eco-conscious practices. Key topics include heeding your dreams, transformation through empowerment, conscious capi...

Carolyn Pistone believes in turning challenges into opportunities for creative collaboration and environmental sustainability. Through her company's innovative practices like the equitable bonus structure and impactful community projects, Carolyn champions a business ethos that respects both people and the planet, underscoring the power of collective effort and the importance of prioritizing values over profit. Our host, Jennifer Norman, illustrates how Carolyn's dedication to holistic well-bein...

In this episode, our host Jennifer Norman sits down with the remarkable Jana Blankenship, a renowned herbalist, artist, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for plant-based beauty. Jana is the founder of Captain Blankenship, a brand that focuses on using the best organic plant-based ingredients and lush, essential oil-based scents to create exquisite beauty products. In addition to her work in the beauty industry, Jana is also the author of "Wild Beauty", a book that's like a love song to natur...

Want to communicate with impact? Dial up your empathy. Today we sit down with Carrie Fox , founder and CEO of Mission Partners and author of the bestselling book More Than Words. Carrie has helped turn good leaders into great leaders by readying them to communicate with care, courage, and clarity, especially during challenging times. Carrie's Links: Website: https://mission.partners/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriefoxpr/ More Than Words Book: https://www.amazon.com/More-Than-Words-C...

Live events can be some of the most wasteful experiences. Amanda Simons is working to change all that. She shares how she helps sports arenas, concert venues, trade shows, hospitality, and festivals mind their greenhouse gas emissions, carbon footprints, and waste. Amanda's Links: Website: https://www.hcsustainability.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/honeycomb-strategies/ Twitter: / X: https://twitter.com/HoneycombStrat1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honeycombstrategies You...

Why are more people than ever investing in ESG companies and funds? Maureen Maguire, co-founder of Terra Blue Management, speaks to Jennifer Norman about values-driven financial planning and why her business is booming. Maureen's Links: Website https://www.terrabluewm.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/tbwm/ The Human Beauty Movement Links: Official Website ⁠⁠https://www.thehumanbeautymovement.com⁠⁠ Community Website ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehumanbeautymovement⁠⁠ Instagra...

If you love to travel, love animals, and love making a difference, this episode is for you! Nora Livingstone, co-founder of Animal Experience International, joins Jennifer Norman on the show to talk about how her organization empowers adventure seekers with the ability to volunteer with ethical animal conservation programs while traveling to exotic destinations. Listen for important information on what Consent Based Tourism is, how to avoid exploitative animal programs, and what to expect when v...

The world needs more people like Ian Bentley . With a background in business development and a passion to enact change, Ian, along with his wife Brittany, sold everything and moved from the comfort of their hometown in Santa Barbara California with their two young boys to Ethiopia. They adopted a daughter and learned about the local culture. In this episode, Ian tells the story of how he and his wife founded and successfully grew Parker Clay, a company built to create bags that showcase the fine...

Meet Lisa Hennessy ! Lisa is a Creative Director and Designer from Berlin, Germany, now living in Kauai, Hawaii. For over 16 years, Lisa lived a fast-paced life, working in the world’s top ad agencies. But over time, she began to believe that the ad industry didn't align with her values. She recognized exploitive, fear-based practices that caused people to feel unworthy. So she started her own creative studio, focusing on love as a business model. Enjoy the listen! Lisa's Links: Website Instagra...

Meet Chris Hutchinson! Chris is the founder of Trebuchet Group, a Certified B Corporation that helps bring out the best in organizations and people. Chris helps coach and mentor people on building effective leadership skills and great teams. In this episode, we talk about how leadership impacts an organization, what makes a great leader, how curiosity builds real understanding, and founding an organization upon deeper meaning for the greater good. Enjoy the listen! Chris' Links: Website LinkedIn...

Meet Tim Brown ! Tim is the CEO of Tradewater, a mission-driven company that works to reduce the world’s carbon footprint. Tradewater finds and destroys the most potent greenhouse and ozone-depleting gases (like refrigerants, halons, and methane) before they are released into the atmosphere. The company is a Certified B Corp dedicated to preventing at least 22 million tons of CO2 equivalent from being released into the atmosphere by 2027. In this episode, we talk about Tim's environmental work, ...

Meet Greg Hemmings ! Greg is the founder and executive producer of Hemmings House Pictures, an award-winning production company that uses film to create social change. Greg’s mission is to improve the world one story at a time. In this episode, we talk about Greg's early days, the incident that galvanized his professional values, why his company became a Certified B Corporation, and the types of media he produces. Enjoy the listen! Greg's Links: Hemmings House Website Hemmings Films Website Link...

Meet Ana Melikian, PhD! Ana is an optimist who overcame two bouts with cancer to learn that pursuing happiness is a fallacy. To choose happiness is a much more powerful strategy to tap into our highest human potential. Ana teaches how positive psychology and personal awareness can help us to break through mindset limitations, upgrade our psychological operating system, and achieve more than we thought possible in our work and life. Ana is the Director of Education for Book Yourself Solid®, a Boa...