What needs to be done to ensure that technology created for those with vision impairments is truly accessible for them? In this episode, Vicki is joined by Evan Bonfield, Head of Business Development at ReBokeh Vision Technologies. He and Vicki discuss ReBokeh’s mission to provide sleek, affordable and streamlined assistive technologies that make it simple for all individuals to see. The post Episode 143: ReBokeh Vision Technologies with Evan Bonfield appeared first on Taking Care in Business ..read more

Whether you’re new to your neighborhood or have lived in the same city for years, finding community and connecting with others can be challenging- and the COVID-19 pandemic made this even more difficult. That’s what inspired this episode’s guest, Casey Springer, to found Hot Walk Indy, an inclusive social walking club that invites participants of all genders and backgrounds to stroll and socialize all over the Greater Indianapolis area. The post Episode 142: Hot Walk Indy with Casey Springer appeared first on Taking Care in Business ..read more

Calling all CSR bookworms! The Sustainable Entrepreneur is the next book you need on your shelf. This episode features Kumar Vijayendra, a thought leader in small business transformation and author of The Sustainable Entrepreneur. He and Vicki discuss how small businesses can set themselves up for success when they factor in sustainability as one of their key business strategies. You can learn more about Kumar and find his book at iamkumarv.com. The post Episode 141: The Sustainable Entrepreneur with Kumar Vijayendra appeared first on Taking Care in Business ..read more

The most challenging problems cannot be solved by government and nonprofits alone—it requires a collective effort. This episode’s guest is Jenny Morgan of Tradewater, a carbon offset company that targets the most potent greenhouse gases and destroys them before they ever reach the atmosphere. Learn more about Jenny’s passion for changing the way we view business and industry to both be profitable and purposeful. The post Episode 140: Tradewater with Jenny Morgan appeared first on Taking Care in Business ..read more

It seems like there’s a service for everything nowadays! In this episode, Vicki chats with Bryan Clayton, a true lawn care aficionado and founder of GreenPal. GreenPal offers an all-in-one place to find, schedule, and pay the best fit lawn pro for your yard. Bryan’s platform is also taking some interesting steps towards reducing their environmental impact using closed loop systems to ensure they are taking care in business. The post Episode 139: GreenPal with Bryan Clayton appeared first on Taking Care in Business ..read more

You’re in for a treat this episode! Vicki speaks with Cindy Carter and Carmela Toler of Howdy Homemade Ice Cream, a business powered by amazing ice cream served by amazing people. At Howdy’s, they do things a little differently. They’re on a mission to create jobs for those with developmental and intellectual disabilities through the power of smiles and amazing ice cream. The post Episode 138: Howdy Homemade Ice Cream with Cindy Carter and Carmela Toler appeared first on Taking Care in Business ..read more

Navigating the world of cryptocurrencies doesn’t have to be challenging. In this episode, Vicki speaks with Octavio Gallego of Global Investment Crypto Exchange (GIE), a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange platform. GIE donates a percentage of monthly revenue to their nonprofit partners; and these contributions only go to verified mission-driven local and global charities, particularly those that offset the crypto industry’s carbon footprint. The post Episode 135: Global Investment Crypto Exchange with Octavio Gallego appeared first on Taking Care in Business ..read more

On this week’s episode, Vicki sits down with Mariel Greenlee, founder and creator of Indy Dance Council, ahead of their upcoming 2023 Indy Dance Festival to talk about dance as a vehicle for community and how to take big ideas and execute them. The post Episode 134: Indy Dance Council with Mariel Greenlee appeared first on Taking Care in Business ..read more

This week we’re turning things around to show how much we appreciate our audience! Meet the show’s producer, Morgan Hartman, as she joins Vicki with questions sent in from our listeners. The post Episode 133: Taking Care in Business with Morgan Hartman appeared first on Taking Care in Business ..read more

Join Vicki as she has an intimate conversation with Lance Kawaguchi, CEO Magazine’s 2022 Not-for-Profit Executive of the Year. A very successful, international ex-banker, Lance has turned an underperforming organization into a global leader for cancer. Hear how his bold and imaginative leadership might just cure brain cancer. The post Episode 132: The Cure for Brain Cancer Foundation with Lance Kawaguchi appeared first on Taking Care in Business ..read more