In the Business of Change

In the Business of Change


Latest Episodes

Caring for People Experiencing Homelessness During COVID-19: Cari Kozierok of Ve’ahavta
May 04, 2020

The pandemic intensified the challenges for homeless people. We discuss the issues and learn about one organization doing their best to help

Helping Farmers Mitigate Food Waste Due to COVID-19: TJ Galiardi of Outcast Foods
April 17, 2020

Halifax company upcycles fresh produce into dried fruit and vegetables to help meet increased demand

Reinventing Humanitarian Aid: Natasha Freidus of NeedsList
March 09, 2020

How one venture is helping meet the needs of communities during global crises

Making Better Buildings for People & Planet: Chris Magwood of Endeavour Centre
February 20, 2020

We discuss the evolution of sustainable construction and how issues like embodied carbon inspired a rethink

Delivering Showers & Dignity to the Homeless: Doniece Sandoval of Lava Mae
December 16, 2019

Mobile showers pioneer transforms into nonprofit accelerator to address homelessness crisis

A Belt for People and Planet: Jen Perry of Jelt Belt
November 25, 2019

These belts are made of plastic waste and support empowerment of women and community

Investing in the Fight Against Global Inequality: David O’Leary of Origin Capital
October 29, 2019

Origin Capital focuses on impact investments that will transform the lives of the word’s most vulnerable people

Tiny Homes, Big Impact: Terrilee Kelford of Cornerstone Landing
September 09, 2019

One organization is trying to tackle the problem of youth homelessness with an innovative solution, hoping to prove that a small size can make a big difference

Sewing Hope for Refugees: Paul Klein of The Tailor Project
May 23, 2019

How a social innovation from Canada’s past is creating jobs for newcomers to Canada today

Housing as a Human Right: In convo with Leilani Farha
April 30, 2019

Leilani Farha talks about the documentary Push, the complex players in the housing market and her fight to recognize housing as a human right