Capitalism for Good Podcast
@capitalismforgood.bsky.social
The Capitalism for Good Podcast is all about how we make and spend our money to benefit the greater good (and how that benefits us right back). This is 100 interviews with business leaders about how they are making a positive impact on their communities.
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The Capitalism for Good podcast is all about using the way we make and spend our money to benefit the greater good in our communities and how that can be a benefit back to the business.
"For me, it's using Capitalism for Good. It's like, where I'm putting my money is my investment. An investment of where I want to see the future. ...Your business decision affects and has ripple effects." - Marissa Gencarelli, Co-Founder of Yoli Tortilleria
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Marissa Gencarelli, Co-Founder of Yoli Tortilleria (Interview 8/100)
Podcast Episode · Capitalism for Good · 06/17/2025 · 55m
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December 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
"For me, it's using Capitalism for Good. It's like, where I'm putting my money is my investment. An investment of where I want to see the future. ...Your business decision affects and has ripple effects." - Marissa Gencarelli, Co-Founder of Yoli Tortilleria
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“Our philosophy is to partner with those that are pushing the envelope, making really rad stuff... Let’s buy from them, use their material in our footwear, in our straps... we all build something better together.” - Kyle Parsons, Founder of Indosole
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Kyle Parsons, Founder of Indosole (Interview 7/100)
Podcast Episode · Capitalism for Good · 06/10/2025 · 44m
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December 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
“Our philosophy is to partner with those that are pushing the envelope, making really rad stuff... Let’s buy from them, use their material in our footwear, in our straps... we all build something better together.” - Kyle Parsons, Founder of Indosole
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“Every dollar you spend in our store, $0.90 stays in your KC community and doesn’t go to a tariff or a shipping container company...That 1 decision can have a ripple effect that is in many ways hard to calculate, for good.” - Keith Bradley, Co-Owner of Made in KC
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Keith Bradley, Co-owner of Made in KC (Interview 6/100)
Podcast Episode · Capitalism for Good · 06/03/2025 · 52m
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December 4, 2025 at 6:47 PM
“Every dollar you spend in our store, $0.90 stays in your KC community and doesn’t go to a tariff or a shipping container company...That 1 decision can have a ripple effect that is in many ways hard to calculate, for good.” - Keith Bradley, Co-Owner of Made in KC
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“We like to focus mostly on organizations who are either promoting sustainability, but we really like people who are promoting sustainability and education, where it’s kind of like passing that torch forward.” - Emma Grose, Co-Founder of MABLE & HAY! Straws
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Emma Grose, Co-Founder & CEO of MABLE and HAY! Straws (Interview 5/100)
Podcast Episode · Capitalism for Good · 05/27/2025 · 52m
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December 3, 2025 at 4:20 PM
“We like to focus mostly on organizations who are either promoting sustainability, but we really like people who are promoting sustainability and education, where it’s kind of like passing that torch forward.” - Emma Grose, Co-Founder of MABLE & HAY! Straws
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"It's just have a minute to breathe, and then figure out how to have a minute to execute...finding the bandwidth to get the things, the extra things done that you want to do."- Veronica Hernandez, former General Manager of the Modesto Nuts (minor league baseball)
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Veronica Hernandez, General Manager of the Modesto Nuts (Interview 4/100)
Podcast Episode · Capitalism for Good · 05/13/2025 · 34m
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December 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
"It's just have a minute to breathe, and then figure out how to have a minute to execute...finding the bandwidth to get the things, the extra things done that you want to do."- Veronica Hernandez, former General Manager of the Modesto Nuts (minor league baseball)
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I recently interviewed Chelsey Simpson, Co-Owner of Urban Agrarian in Oklahoma City, OK and she talked about how the things that they dropped helped them move forward. That got me thinking about what it means to let go of what you care about because it's best to now.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:23 AM
I recently interviewed Chelsey Simpson, Co-Owner of Urban Agrarian in Oklahoma City, OK and she talked about how the things that they dropped helped them move forward. That got me thinking about what it means to let go of what you care about because it's best to now.
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The December 2025 CFG Community Giveback Partner is Kentucky Advocates for Inclusion & Accessibility!
This means that 20% of all Patreon membership dollars from all projects within the CFG universe will be donated to Kentucky Advocates for Inclusion & Accessibility (KAIA).
This means that 20% of all Patreon membership dollars from all projects within the CFG universe will be donated to Kentucky Advocates for Inclusion & Accessibility (KAIA).
December 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM
The December 2025 CFG Community Giveback Partner is Kentucky Advocates for Inclusion & Accessibility!
This means that 20% of all Patreon membership dollars from all projects within the CFG universe will be donated to Kentucky Advocates for Inclusion & Accessibility (KAIA).
This means that 20% of all Patreon membership dollars from all projects within the CFG universe will be donated to Kentucky Advocates for Inclusion & Accessibility (KAIA).
This week's interview is with Tory Hall, Owner & Operator of @sowerbooksne.bsky.social in Lincoln, Nebraska.
If you're interested in what it's like to run a truly inclusive business, this one's a must listen. 💛
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If you're interested in what it's like to run a truly inclusive business, this one's a must listen. 💛
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December 1, 2025 at 9:26 PM
This week's interview is with Tory Hall, Owner & Operator of @sowerbooksne.bsky.social in Lincoln, Nebraska.
If you're interested in what it's like to run a truly inclusive business, this one's a must listen. 💛
Listen or watch early here: www.patreon.com/posts/tory-h...
If you're interested in what it's like to run a truly inclusive business, this one's a must listen. 💛
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"Who are you making better and who are you helping? ...When I move on, I want [my kids] to know that their daddy made an impact on this world, on this country, on this city, so that they can do that as well." - Greg Moore, former President of Charlie Hustle
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Greg Moore, President of Charlie Hustle (Interview 3/100)
Podcast Episode · Capitalism for Good · 04/29/2025 · 54m
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December 1, 2025 at 6:07 PM
"Who are you making better and who are you helping? ...When I move on, I want [my kids] to know that their daddy made an impact on this world, on this country, on this city, so that they can do that as well." - Greg Moore, former President of Charlie Hustle
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“Every call is from somebody's most important person in their life. If you don't take that to heart, then you have no business working here.” - Andrew Bolton, CEO of Tech Rescue
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Andrew Bolton, CEO of Tech Rescue, LLC (Interview 2/100)
Podcast Episode · Capitalism for Good · 04/15/2025 · 53m
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November 30, 2025 at 9:25 PM
“Every call is from somebody's most important person in their life. If you don't take that to heart, then you have no business working here.” - Andrew Bolton, CEO of Tech Rescue
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"I'm not here to change your kid...I'm here to help you accommodate for the child that you have because they are the kid that you will always have." - Shannon Masterson, Occupational Therapist & founder of Kentucky Advocates for Inclusion & Accessibility (KAIA)
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Shannon Masterson, OT & Inclusion Champion (Interview 1/100)
Podcast Episode · Capitalism for Good · 11/26/2024 · 37m
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November 29, 2025 at 11:29 PM
"I'm not here to change your kid...I'm here to help you accommodate for the child that you have because they are the kid that you will always have." - Shannon Masterson, Occupational Therapist & founder of Kentucky Advocates for Inclusion & Accessibility (KAIA)
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"I always say that on a good day, my job is just selling food to my friends." - Chelsey Simpson, Co-Owner of Urban Agrarian in Oklahoma City, OK
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Capitalism for Good podcast - Chelsey Simpson, Co-Owner of Urban Agrarian (Interview 29/100)
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November 26, 2025 at 9:10 PM
"I always say that on a good day, my job is just selling food to my friends." - Chelsey Simpson, Co-Owner of Urban Agrarian in Oklahoma City, OK
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one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
"That first set of people you hire, the habits and the energy and the positives and negatives somehow seep into the building, seep into the space." - Cal Crosby, Co-Owner of The King’s English Bookshop & Chief Executive Director of Brain Food Books
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Cal Crosby, Co Owner of The King’s English Bookshop & Chief Executive Director of Brain Food Books
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November 25, 2025 at 6:10 PM
"That first set of people you hire, the habits and the energy and the positives and negatives somehow seep into the building, seep into the space." - Cal Crosby, Co-Owner of The King’s English Bookshop & Chief Executive Director of Brain Food Books
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"If one person is benefited from the life that we've lived and the work that we've done, then it's all been worth it." - Ben Higgins, Co-Founder & President of Generous Coffee Co.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
"If one person is benefited from the life that we've lived and the work that we've done, then it's all been worth it." - Ben Higgins, Co-Founder & President of Generous Coffee Co.
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"No fear of, ‘am I good enough?’… Good enough is irrelevant. I’m just going to do it. So get rid of this fear of failure, fail with velocity, and just do your best to make the world a better place." - Dan Gomer, Real Estate Team Lead, eXp Realty
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Capitalism for Good podcast - Dan Gomer, Real Estate Team Lead, eXp Realty (Interview 26/100)
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November 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
"No fear of, ‘am I good enough?’… Good enough is irrelevant. I’m just going to do it. So get rid of this fear of failure, fail with velocity, and just do your best to make the world a better place." - Dan Gomer, Real Estate Team Lead, eXp Realty
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"You will never regret having made a choice and it failing—you will only regret having not taken that chance and not having tried. …I will die a happy old lady, knowing that I tried." - Anastasia Bezrukova, Founder & CEO of Minori Beauty
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Anastasia Bezrukova, Founder & CEO of @minoribeauty4276 (Interview 25/100)
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November 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
"You will never regret having made a choice and it failing—you will only regret having not taken that chance and not having tried. …I will die a happy old lady, knowing that I tried." - Anastasia Bezrukova, Founder & CEO of Minori Beauty
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"We can service everyone. We can help everyone. There’s so many people to service & love on, especially in Houston. The greater area is, like, seven million people…Let’s help each other." - Tierra Barber, Founder & Owner of B. Elevated Candle Bar in Houston, TX
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Capitalism for Good podcast - Tierra Barber, Owner of B. Elevated Candle Bar (Interview 24/100)
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November 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
"We can service everyone. We can help everyone. There’s so many people to service & love on, especially in Houston. The greater area is, like, seven million people…Let’s help each other." - Tierra Barber, Founder & Owner of B. Elevated Candle Bar in Houston, TX
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"I like the way I work and the way I work serves me. ... And I have the privilege of doing that right now because of BYOC. ... I’m ecstatic about the next year." - Jessica Cichowlas, Owner of BYOC Co. in Ann Arbor, MI
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Jessica Cichowlas, Owner of BYOC Co. (Interview 23/100)
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November 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
"I like the way I work and the way I work serves me. ... And I have the privilege of doing that right now because of BYOC. ... I’m ecstatic about the next year." - Jessica Cichowlas, Owner of BYOC Co. in Ann Arbor, MI
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"We pick clients because we're kind of thinking about that from that seed perspective… Are we planting seeds that are going to make people better down the road? Are we going to plant seeds that are in good soil?" - Travis Franklin, Co-Founder of Tipton Franklin
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Capitalism for Good podcast - Travis Franklin, Co-Founder of Tipton Franklin & Founder of Bar 9
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November 18, 2025 at 4:59 PM
"We pick clients because we're kind of thinking about that from that seed perspective… Are we planting seeds that are going to make people better down the road? Are we going to plant seeds that are in good soil?" - Travis Franklin, Co-Founder of Tipton Franklin
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"Get curious. Let your curiosity lead you. Ask one question, if you find someone you admire, ask their story. People are so willing to share." - Angela Tipton, Co-Founder of Tipton Franklin
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Capitalism for Good podcast - Angela Tipton, Co-Founder of Tipton Franklin (Interview 21/100)
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November 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
"Get curious. Let your curiosity lead you. Ask one question, if you find someone you admire, ask their story. People are so willing to share." - Angela Tipton, Co-Founder of Tipton Franklin
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"Our goal is we’re trying to invest in where the economy is going, what’s the economy of tomorrow—and it is a cleaner, more resource efficient, more resilient, and more equitable economy." - Peter Krull, Director of Sustainable Investing at Earth Equity Advisors
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Peter Krull, Partner & Director of Sustainable Investing at @EarthEquityAdvisors Interview 20/100
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November 15, 2025 at 5:09 PM
"Our goal is we’re trying to invest in where the economy is going, what’s the economy of tomorrow—and it is a cleaner, more resource efficient, more resilient, and more equitable economy." - Peter Krull, Director of Sustainable Investing at Earth Equity Advisors
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"Just keep swimming. …It never gets easier, it’s always the grind and always feels like it’s not enough. But look back on how far you’ve come—and as long as it’s fun and you’re helping people, why not keep going?" - Julia K. Dietmar, Co-Founder of OpenWardrobe
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Capitalism for good podcast - Julia K Dietmar, Co-Founder & CEO of Open Wardrobe Interview (19/100)
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November 14, 2025 at 7:16 PM
"Just keep swimming. …It never gets easier, it’s always the grind and always feels like it’s not enough. But look back on how far you’ve come—and as long as it’s fun and you’re helping people, why not keep going?" - Julia K. Dietmar, Co-Founder of OpenWardrobe
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"I also enjoy saying, 'that was so good, I'm ready for it to stop right there and I don't have to do that anymore…' You get to independently decide what you're doing with your life." - Hannah Withers, Caretaker of Maxine’s Tap Room in Fayetteville, AR
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Capitalism for Good podcast - Hannah Withers, Caretaker of Maxine’s Tap Room (Interview 18/100)
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November 13, 2025 at 4:23 PM
"I also enjoy saying, 'that was so good, I'm ready for it to stop right there and I don't have to do that anymore…' You get to independently decide what you're doing with your life." - Hannah Withers, Caretaker of Maxine’s Tap Room in Fayetteville, AR
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"There are so many businesses in St. Louis that we look up to that give back. …Seeing that even before I owned a business really motivated me to make sure that was a piece of Series Six." - Sami Baldridge, Owner of Series Six Company in St. Louis, MO
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Capitalism for Good podcast - Sami Baldridge, Owner of Series Six Company (Interview 17/100)
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November 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
"There are so many businesses in St. Louis that we look up to that give back. …Seeing that even before I owned a business really motivated me to make sure that was a piece of Series Six." - Sami Baldridge, Owner of Series Six Company in St. Louis, MO
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