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Episode 6: Kathryn Buford
How B Corps Are Taking a Stand for Better Ways of Doing Business Which Address Equity, Inclusion & Positive
Social and Environmental Impact
Dr. Kathryn Buford, currently Director of Inclusive Economies at B Lab, is a sociologist committed to translating theory into action. As a scholar, social entrepreneur, and consultant, she has led and consulted on projects for The Embassy of Jamaica, Americorps, BBC, Sony Entertainment, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and various small businesses, creative agencies, non-profits and media brands.
Her writings and commentary have appeared in publications like BBC, GOOD, CNBC and Live Unchained - her former blog (of 6 years) for women and creatives across the African Diaspora.
She holds a PhD in sociology from the University of Maryland, College Park with concentrations in Social Theory and Social and Cultural Entrepreneurship.
HIGHLIGHTS
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A simple introduction to B Lab
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What is a Certified B Corps? Why does this matter?
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What does Inclusive Economies refer to?
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As the Director of Inclusive Economies at B Lab, how is Kathryn focusing her efforts?
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What are the four main pillars of Kathryn’s Inclusive Economies work?
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How are Certified B Corps helping evolve the purpose and behavior of business?
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How do B Corps help us connect our values into the areas of our money life?
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What is the impact of buying from Certified B Corps?
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
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B Corps Vote Every Day Campaign
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Animikii - Indigenous Innovation
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Carrie’s Empower Your Money for GOOD™: A Framework for Personal Impact
Connect with Kathryn: MEDIUM | LINKEDIN | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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