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On this week’s episode, Vicki talks with Stephanie Amick of Agape Therapeutic Riding Resources, a nonprofit organization that offers life-changing experiences by bringing people and horses together. Their conversation dives into how Agape strives to meet the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive goals of participants to teach lessons that extend beyond the barn. The post Episode 128: Agape Therapeutic Riding Resources with Stephanie Amick appeared first on Taking Care in Business.

Vicki talks with Nadine Rachid about a new chapter in the Center for Active Design’s work. By providing a standard for the building industry through its new user-friendly portal, Fitwel, CfAD provides evidence-based guidelines for promoting health & wellness through green efforts. The post Episode 127: Center for Active Design with Nadine Rachid appeared first on Taking Care in Business.

We’re back! Taking Care In Business has been on a little break, but don’t worry – new episodes are coming VERY soon. Until then, Vicki wanted to share an update on where we’ve been and what to expect with upcoming Taking Care In Business content. The post An Update from Vicki Bohlsen appeared first on Taking Care in Business.

Join Vicki as she chats with Nick Davis about diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education. Early in his career, Davis noticed key inconsistencies in policy and administration versus how society and culture practice DEI. With the goal of breaking down systemic barriers, Davis shows us how we can always strive to do better by … Continue reading Episode 126: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with Nick Davis The post Episode 126: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with Nick Davis appeared first on Taking Care in Business.

Who said accidents aren’t sweet? Carrie Abbott started in her kitchen but is now the founder of Newfangled Confections and owner of Best Chocolate in Town, based in Indianapolis, Indiana. In this episode, hear how an accident lead to a delicious treat and a retail location in one of the most expensive malls in the … Continue reading Episode 125: Hello, Frittle with Carrie Abbott The post Episode 125: Hello, Frittle with Carrie Abbott appeared first on Taking Care in Business.

Guest Drew Jarvis shares her journey to create a new hassle-free, sustainable period product. What started as a high school passion project is becoming a full fledged company just about four years later. Jarvis is the co-founder of Sunny Period, a company focused on changing the narrative around periods, menstruators, and period poverty.  The post Episode 124: Sunny Period with Drew Jarvis appeared first on Taking Care in Business.

Join Vicki as she meets with Robbie Heeger of Endaoment. The two discuss how Endaoment works with crypto philanthropy. The post Episode 123: Endaoment with Robbie Heeger appeared first on Taking Care in Business.

With the goal of breaking down stigma and instilling hope, Lisa Hall conceived the documentary called “The Addict’s Wake” focused on the opioid epidemic that plagues every community. The film, which made its debut at the Heartland International Film Festival, has won several awards for its first-hand account of stories of addiction and recovery. Hear … Continue reading Episode 122: Spreading Awareness with Lisa Hall The post Episode 122: Spreading Awareness with Lisa Hall appeared first on Taking Care in Business.

Join Vicki as she meets with Kelly Dolan and Miranda Cocca of Ingage Partners. Kelly and Miranda discuss Ingage and how they work to help businesses on the tech side. The post Episode 121: Ingage Partners with Kelly Dolan and Miranda Cocca appeared first on Taking Care in Business.

After losing his mother suddenly, Sam Grice saw first-hand how much work goes into planning celebrations of life while simultaneously trying to grieve the loss of a loved one. This experience inspired him to create Guardian Angel, a company designed to help people through, and plan for death. Hear how Grice strives to make talking … Continue reading Episode 120: Guardian Angel with Sam Grice The post Episode 120: Guardian Angel with Sam Grice appeared first on Taking Care in Business.

Attitude is everything. After an accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down, Chris Leeuw traveled the country seeking affordable treatment after insurance visits were exhausted. After two years of recovery, Leeuw returned home walking and determined to create a facility similar to the one that saved him. Tune in to hear this story … Continue reading Episode 119: Finding Hope with Chris Leeuw The post Episode 119: Finding Hope with Chris Leeuw appeared first on Taking Care in Business.

Thinking she would change the world with policy, Bethany Little got her start in Washington DC… and then the internet happened, as she likes to say. She joined a startup and helped advocacy groups learn how to use websites and email instead of telemarketing and direct mail. Fast forward years later, she is working with … Continue reading Episode 118: GiveSmart with Bethany Little The post Episode 118: GiveSmart with Bethany Little appeared first on Taking Care in Business.

Imagine your favorite cozy outfit. You would live in it if you could, right? For those with diabetes, cozy is not always functional, but MBK Wear is here to change that. Mary Beth Kohart created MBK Wear to be accessible to those with diabetes, tune into today’s episode to hear how! The post Episode 117: Making Clothing Accessible with Mary Beth Kohart appeared first on Taking Care in Business.

We often talk on this podcast about being “B Corp Certified”, but what does that mean? Today’s guest is here to get into the nitty gritty of the process. Pooja Dindigal walks us through the certification process, its significance, and more!   The post Episode 116: Celebrating B Corp Month with Pooja Dindigal appeared first on Taking Care in Business.

Join Vicki as she sits down with Diane Gatza of Confident Cards. Gatza discusses her strive to work on daily affirmation cards as a way to spread love and positivity to others. She then shares her experience as an entrepreneur and how it has impacted her life throughout the years. The post Episode 115: Let’s Get Confident with Diane Gatza appeared first on Taking Care in Business.

Meet Nina Rauch, Social Impact Lead at Lemonade Insurance, in celebration of Women’s History Month and B Corp Month. Rauch discusses Lemonade’s work towards creating insurance that is fast and delightful while giving back to the world as well. The post Episode 114: Lemonade’s Leadership with Nina Rauch appeared first on Taking Care in Business.

Guest Dominick Albano, VP Marketing and Strategic Communication at Full Circle Fund,  joins Taking Care In Business this week. Albano shares how his organization is using “a unique model of engaged philanthropy” to build up nonprofits in the San Francisco Bay Area. The post Episode 113: Taking Care In Business with Dominick Albano appeared first on Taking Care in Business.

Join Vicki as she is joined by former NFL player Chris Manderino! The two discuss LYFE FUEL and the importance of the products you consume. The post Episode 112: Fueling Your Mind and Body with Chris Manderino appeared first on Taking Care in Business.

Join Vicki as she talks to guest Brandon Parkes of Parkes Philanthropy. They discuss supporting nonprofits and corporations in order to make a social impact and how exactly that looks in the work place. The post Episode 111: A Social Impact and Responsibility with Brandon Parkes appeared first on Taking Care in Business.

Join Vicki for the beginning of a new era, as she sits down with the other faces behind the podcast including Lauren Higginbotham and Lacey Smith. Vicki discusses upcoming changes with the podcast as well as new visions and goals!     The post Episode 110: New Visions with Lauren Higginbotham and Lacey Smith appeared first on Taking Care in Business.