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Power and Identity–Conversations Before The Remedy Club In this episode, the panelists for the July 15 Remedy Club (Julia DeNoto, Amy Pearl, Se-ah-dom Edmo, and David Garnand) talk about power, access, and oppression. The conversation revolves around equity vs equality, and expands on how to respond to sexist/racist/homophobic/culturally insensitive comments and behaviors. This is no interview – this is a live, raw discussion.   In this episode you’ll learn:   Which communities you belong to   All of the various communities our guests belong to, and the ones they don’t   Why Amy Pearl is only comfortable when you’re uncomfortable   What has caused the speakers to be champions of social justice?   Why “objective observers” who are making policy changes from places of power begets a system of oppression that keeps marginalized people out   How when someone’s very identity is ‘othered’ in politics and in media, in all sorts of powerful ways they believe that they’re not worthy of life.   When you be

How Green is Weed - Sustainability and Cannabis with Cristian Koch and Simon Love Simon Love speaks with Cristian Koch, one of the founders of HIFI farms, located in Portland, OR. “HIFI farms is a Clean Green Certified™ craft cannabis cultivation company” that is developing one of the most sustainable growing operations in the Pacific Northwest. Often overlooked in this booming industry is the impact and energy consumption of traditional cannabis cultivation techniques. HIFI’s unique approach using technology, and passive systems, allowed them to raise $2.8 million dollars for their startup farm. In this episode you’ll learn: Cristian’s history and background as an entrepreneur. The unique advantages and challenges of growing cannabis both organically and sustainably. How the cultivation of soil is such an important component in their process. How they developed their unique technology system, which in some cases saves up to 90% of their traditional energy usage. The opportunity and profits that come from a

From Varietals to Variety in Winemaking with Bertony Faustin and Finn Terdal In this episode, Finn Terdal sits down with Oregon winemaker Bertony Faustin. As the owner of Abbey Creek Winery in North Plains, a small town just outside Portland, Bertony currently holds the title of Oregon's first black winemaker.  He aims to change this by diversifying the faces we see when we think of winemaking, as well as the people drinking it. He is currently in production on a documentary called Red, White, and Black.   In this episode you’ll learn:   Personal stories about Bertony and his journey into winemaking Challenges that are commonly encountered in the wine industry Tips and tricks for a diverse set of entrepreneurs in the wine industry The opportunities that are available in Oregon A unique perspective on niche marketing Why education is a key component of his business His plans for Abbey Creek going forward, and why it does not include explosive growth   Links: Abbey Creek Winery Red, White, and Bla

In this episode, Lex Lavatai sits down with Katie Hughes, the founder of Girls Build. Girls Build is a nonprofit summer camp that instills “curiosity and confidence in girls as they explore the world of building”. Lex and Katie discuss the importance of teaching girls not only building, fixing, and engineering skills, but also curiosity and confidence. Katie was a participant in ‘The Social Pitch’, a quarterly Hatch program which brings together community members to fund innovative ideas. Links: Girls Build The Social Pitch   In this episode you’ll learn:   How Katie gathered together a group of women (carpenters, tree trimmers, laborers, plumbers and electricians) to run the camp What Katie thinks about high school counselors who encourage all kids to go to college, when college isn’t for everyone How well-paid the trades really are How Katie’s sister turned her financial situation around when she became an electrician The importance of instilling the confidence to try something new in young girls The self-

It's Not Just About Bathrooms with Lex Lavatai, Lisa Ramirez, and Klyde Burg In this episode Lex Lavatai (they/them), Lisa Ramirez (she/her), and Klyde Burg (he/him) discuss queerness, definitions, and gender identity.  From a space of common understanding and good will, three queer people dissect aspects of the hetero-normative culture and its language and history.  They go on to discuss Two Tongues, a clothing and apparel store dedicated to the needs and preferences of the LGTBQ community in Portland, Oregon.  Lisa, the founder of Two Tongues, describes how this innovative new store model will relieve the stress of the shopping experience for the LGTBQ community and educate its allies.      In this episode you’ll learn:   The definition of cisgender How to talk to people about their gender identity. “Are you a biologist? Are you a detective?” Why someone would wear a belt buckle with "faggot" on it That the pronoun "she" did not exist until the 12th century What you should do if you have grammatica

What's The Big Idea? - A discussion between Amy Pearl and Simon Love   In this episode, Hosts Amy Pearl and Simon Love have a lively discussion about the two biggest ideas behind this podcast: social entrepreneurship and community capital. Both of these ideas stem from one simple question: Why don’t people address their own problems? What is stopping them? Amy and Simon share some of their thoughts on the potential of social enterprise to change the world, and why access to capital (money) is so important. Plus hear about some of the programs coming from Hatch Innovation, and ways to get engaged.   In this episode you’ll learn: Some of the reasons why ordinary people don’t address their own problems The concepts of social enterprise and community capital The difference between downstream-oriented nonprofits and upstream-oriented social enterprises How every big idea comes with people who muddy it, and why it’s important to be clear The differences between  “social enterprises” and other enterpr

Cultivating Community Capital - A discussion with NextSeed Co-founders Youngro Lee and Abe Chu   In this episode Youngro Lee Amy Pearl speaks with Youngro Lee and Abe Chu, co-founders of NextSeed, a Texas-based marketplace where "anyone can invest in local businesses and earn solid returns".  After the recession, Youngro left his job and started Nextseed to address the capital gap and answer the question “How do we give people access to capital?”. Youngro and Abe dive into the deeper reasons behind the movement towards crowdfunding and community capital.   In this episode you’ll learn:   The pain and the benefits of private investing (and why it’s difficult and costly to do a public offering). Why access to capital matters. Historic examples of community investing, and how the concept can be successfully applied to American capitalism. Why Youngro and Abe consider themselves matchmakers. The biggest challenge with educating entrepreneurs. Why a business plan for a community public offering nee

Creating Sustainable Economies: Legally Speaking with Christina Oatfield     In this episode, you’ll hear how SELC began as a part-time project, and became a fully-staffed legal center providing legal education, conducting legal research, advocating for new legislation, and providing free legal advice to support thriving communities.   In this episode you’ll learn: That some lawyers are actually community-minded superheroes that work to support social enterprise,cooperatives and nonprofits. How SELC provides a pathway to becoming a lawyer without the crippling debt  - What SELC is doing to empower the next generation of farmers and to keep farmland out of the hands of speculators Why we need more young farmers (Hint: the average age of farmers is sixty years old!) How Community Development Financial Institutions could use community finance to support more entrepreneurs Why it’s important to accommodate both wealthy and non-wealthy investors in community finance How the ‘Friends and Families’ offe

Opening the Floodgates Hosted by Simon Love with guests Anthony Zeoli and Amy Cortese   Intrastate investment crowdfunding is sweeping across the nation, and in this episode we’re joined by two of the leading voices for the movement: Anthony Zeoli (crowdfundinglegalhub.com) and Amy Cortese (locavesting.com). Hear how investment crowdfunding differs from ‘traditional’ crowdfunding (think Kickstarter), and why starting at the State level makes sense. Find out how these new laws allow everyday Americans to fund (and profit from) businesses in their own community.   In this Episode You’ll Learn  Why everyone should care about investment crowdfunding (not just entrepreneurs and angels) Why everyone should have the chance to invest in a company before it goes public How states are tailoring crowdfunding laws to fit with their own priorities and the local landscape The concept of “crowd diligence” and how investing in companies you already know can reduce risk Why the terms “accredited investor” and “general solic

Escape from Wall Street   Host Simon Love with guest Marco Vangelisti  Simon interviews the brilliant and animated Marco Vangelisti, one of the nation’s thought leaders on investing in your own backyard. Marco shares his compelling personal story of how a powerful "come to Jesus" moment led him to abandon Wall Street for good, and move all of his money into his local community. Get ready to take notes as Marco provides stories, useful information and personal experiences of local investing.   In this Episode You’ll Learn  Is local investing a form of impactinvesting? The assumptions around ‘market rate returns’ and why we need to challenge these assumptions  The story of a community-funded food co-op, Chatham Marketplace in NC How local investments can result in positive ‘non-financial returns’ Factors that lead to success for small businesses raising capital How the local investing movement started not in cities but in smaller towns How Marco realized he needed to get out of the big investment fund wo

Community Capital to the Rescue In this episode Amy Pearl and Simon Love speak with Amy Cortese (author, journalist, and founder of Locavesting), and Chris Miller (economic and downtown developer of Adrian, Michigan). Chris discusses the inspiration provided by Locavesting and the impact that crowdfunding has had on the city of Adrian. The discussion moves to the shift from investing in Wall Street to investing in one’s community and the associated economic and community benefits.  They answer big questions such as how to balance individual gains (mitigating risk and making a profit) with being an ethical member of the community.  Amy and Chris also provide pointers to discern a real local market from the façade of one.    In This Episode You’ll Learn Inspirational stories of economic development in Michigan and the City of Adrian  How “Cops and Donuts” became a success story in Clare, Michigan  What state representatives can do to help local businesses How risky local investing really is What led Amy

The Future of Indigenous Entrepreneurship Hosts Amy Pearl and Simon Love have a candid conversation with Native American activists, authors,entrepreneurs, and leaders, April Lemly (Cherokee), Se-ah-dom Edmo (, Shoshone-Bannock, Nez Perce and Yakama) and James Parker (Chippewa Cree).  They discuss identity as Native Americans, and challenges faced by leaders and entrepreneurs in their communities.  The conversation explores the limited access to resources that Native Americans have and why community capital is important and relevant: “community capital and community organizing are fundamentally about structural political and social change.”   The effort to tear down the political and structural barriers that block Native Americans from entrepreneurship unites the guests with the hosts. The conversation also covers the issues of considering all American tribes as one people, the hundreds of different land treaties that were written,and the way in which people talk about Native Americans.  This episode i