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Beyond the B: Latest on the B Corp Movement

Beyond the B: Latest on the B Corp Movement

By: LIFT Economy: For the Benefit of All Life
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Beyond the B provides an expert, insider's view of the B Corp Movement. Cohosts Emmy Allison (former Community Manager at B Lab) and Ryan Honeyman (Co-Author of The B Corp Handbook) from LIFT Economy facilitate an open and honest conversation about Certified B Corporations, advise companies on how to increase their impact, and provide a deep dive into the new B Corp standards that are shaping our community.



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Episodes
  • Are B Corps Too 'Woke'? (#2 of 3, w/ Nathan Stuck)

    Are B Corps Too 'Woke'? (#2 of 3, w/ Nathan Stuck)
    Jul 15 2025

    In this three-part series, we examine the B Corp community’s evolving relationship with justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI)—celebrating progress and grappling with uncomfortable truths. Click here to listen to Part 1 with Raj Aggarwal.

    In Part 2, we’re joined by award-winning B Corp leader, educator, and author Nathan Stuck to explore the complex intersection of business, purpose, and politics in today’s polarized climate.

    In this episode, he offers insight into the ongoing conversations around DEI and urges a return to outcome-driven work over performative gestures.

    View the show notes: https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/are-b-corps-too-woke-part-2-nathan-stuck


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    49 mins
  • Are B Corps Too 'Woke'? (#1 of 3, w/ Raj Aggarwal)

    Are B Corps Too 'Woke'? (#1 of 3, w/ Raj Aggarwal)
    Jul 8 2025

    In this new three-part series, we examine the B Corp community’s evolving relationship with justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI)—celebrating progress and grappling with some uncomfortable tensions that have emerged in recent years.

    In Part 1, Raj Aggarwal—founder of Provoc and long-time B Corp leader—joins to explore whether the B Corp movement’s approach to JEDI needs any changes. Drawing from his deep involvement in B Lab’s early inclusion efforts, Raj shares stories of transformation, struggle, and resilience within the community, while grappling with critiques of performative DEI and the challenges of building authentic, relational change in a politically polarized time.

    View the show notes: https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/are-b-corps-too-woke-part-1-raj-aggarwal

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    43 mins
  • B Corps in Asia: Growth, Challenges, and Scaling Collective Impact

    B Corps in Asia: Growth, Challenges, and Scaling Collective Impact
    Jun 24 2025

    As the B Corp movement grows across Asia, leaders in Japan, China, and Singapore are finding creative ways to adapt global standards to local cultures, business norms, and social priorities. This episode explores the challenges and breakthroughs of building a values-driven business movement in this important and fast-growing region.

    View the show notes: https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/b-corps-in-asia
















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    1 hr and 9 mins
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