What needs to be done to ensure that technology created for those with vision impairments is truly accessible for them? In this episode, Vicki is joined by Evan Bonfield, Head of Business Development at ReBokeh Vision Technologies. He and Vicki discuss ReBokeh’s mission to provide sleek, affordable and streamlined assistive technologies that make i…

Whether you’re new to your neighborhood or have lived in the same city for years, finding community and connecting with others can be challenging- and the COVID-19 pandemic made this even more difficult. That’s what inspired this episode’s guest, Casey Springer, to found Hot Walk Indy, an inclusive social walking club that invites participants of a…

Calling all CSR bookworms! The Sustainable Entrepreneur is the next book you need on your shelf. This episode features Kumar Vijayendra, a thought leader in small business transformation and author of The Sustainable Entrepreneur. He and Vicki discuss how small businesses can set themselves up for success when they factor in sustainability as one o…

The most challenging problems cannot be solved by government and nonprofits alone—it requires a collective effort. This episode’s guest is Jenny Morgan of Tradewater, a carbon offset company that targets the most potent greenhouse gases and destroys them before they ever reach the atmosphere. Learn more about Jenny’s passion for changing the way we…

It seems like there’s a service for everything nowadays! In this episode, Vicki chats with Bryan Clayton, a true lawn care aficionado and founder of GreenPal. GreenPal offers an all-in-one place to find, schedule, and pay the best fit lawn pro for your yard. Bryan’s platform is also taking some interesting steps towards reducing their environmental…

You’re in for a treat this episode! Vicki speaks with Cindy Carter and Carmela Toler of Howdy Homemade Ice Cream, a business powered by amazing ice cream served by amazing people. At Howdy’s, they do things a little differently. They’re on a mission to create jobs for those with developmental and intellectual disabilities through the power of smile…

Over the past four decades, the price of a college education has increased by over 900%—and that didn’t sit well with Hope College. Enter: Hope Forward, an initiative to provide fully-funded tuition for every Hope College student by leveraging the generosity and gratitude of a pay-it-forward approach. In this episode, Vicki chats with Nicole Duntem…

There’s a new player in the game when it comes to surgical healthcare. Vicki speaks with serial entrepreneur Jeff Williams, who co-founded Wellbridge Surgical, a surgery center that offers transparent, up-front pricing and eliminates the need for an insurance-based middleman. Jeff’s goal with Wellbridge is to give everyone a fairly-priced alternati…

Navigating the world of cryptocurrencies doesn’t have to be challenging. In this episode, Vicki speaks with Octavio Gallego of Global Investment Crypto Exchange (GIE), a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange platform. GIE donates a percentage of monthly revenue to their nonprofit partners; and these contributions only go to verified mission-driven …

On this week’s episode, Vicki sits down with Mariel Greenlee, founder and creator of Indy Dance Council, ahead of their upcoming 2023 Indy Dance Festival to talk about dance as a vehicle for community and how to take big ideas and execute them. The post Episode 134: Indy Dance Council with Mariel Greenlee appeared first on Taking Care in Business.…

This week we’re turning things around to show how much we appreciate our audience! Meet the show’s producer, Morgan Hartman, as she joins Vicki with questions sent in from our listeners. The post Episode 133: Taking Care in Business with Morgan Hartman appeared first on Taking Care in Business.بقلم Taking Care in Business

Join Vicki as she has an intimate conversation with Lance Kawaguchi, CEO Magazine’s 2022 Not-for-Profit Executive of the Year. A very successful, international ex-banker, Lance has turned an underperforming organization into a global leader for cancer. Hear how his bold and imaginative leadership might just cure brain cancer. The post Episode 132: …

Alexis Goldsmith is an energetic grassroots organizer, media producer and journalist and environmental advocate who grew up in Indiana. She co-founded the Hudson Mohawk Environmental Action Network, a grassroots consortium fighting for environmental justice and Indigenous rights along the Hudson River. In this episode Vicki talks with Alexis about …

Want to learn how your business can become carbon neutral? Our guest this week, Mike Smith with Aclymate, talks through how you can shift into carbon neutrality. The post Episode 130: Aclymate with Mike Smith appeared first on Taking Care in Business.بقلم Taking Care in Business

What happens to all the various leftover materials from manufacturers across the country? Mike Wright of Wisdom Environmental sees two options: those materials could sit in a landfill… or he could repurpose them into a variety of products. His company specializes in the development of recycling programs for business, industrial, and manufacturing s…

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 exte…

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 ap…

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 read…

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: He…

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 E…

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.بقلم 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. He…

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.بقلم 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 readin…

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 … Contin…

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 11…

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 Ko…

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 …

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 …

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.بقلم 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.…

Vicki meets with Rachael Powell, Chief Customer Officer of Xero in Australia. Powell shares how, Xero, a cloud-based accounting software company is improving lives around the world. Xero focuses on easing the burden and stress of accounting by providing businesses with an accessible accounting option and much, much more. The post Episode 109: Helpi…

Vicki meets with authors Rebecca Duff and Michael Lenox to discuss “Decarbonization Imperative,” which focuses on climate change and the world’s future. Duff and Lenox share their goals and aspirations for decarbonization, further discussing how their writing can promote change in the world we live in today. The post Episode 108: Using Writing as a…

Join us this week as Vicki talks with Andy Dix, Board Certified Executive Coach of AD Growth Advisers. Andy and Vicki discuss the challenges of coaching executives and how changing your mindset can make a major impact in the workplace. Dix shares his work with different coaching options and workshops. The post Episode 107: Coaching Executives and C…

Join us this week as Vicki chats with Sandeep Aggarwal about starting Droom, India’s first online automobile marketplace, and ShopClues, India’s first-ever managed online marketplace. Sandeep talks about the rises and falls in his life and how that has helped him craft his business and change the workplace in India. The post Episode 106: Building B…

On this week’s new episode, host, Vicki Bohlsen, chats with Julie Goodman and Pam Hinkle about how their organizations are committed to arts-based community development. Hear how the arts community of Indianapolis is coming together to move forward, and learn how your own community can do the same. The post Episode 105: Developing Communities Throu…

On this week’s episode, Vicki talks with John Mainella and Michael Pettry, principals of philanthropic counsel company, Cape Fletcher. Hear how John and Michael are helping organizations rethink the future of giving with the evolution of technology. Click the link in our bio to listen to this special conversation! The post Episode 104: Helping Orga…

Get ready to shop! We had the pleasure of chatting with Whitney Chuchla, Director of US Operations for Center for Global Impact, focusing on the BYTAVI Project. BYTAVI is a fair trade fashion brand produced in Cambodia, focused on ethical clothing and improving lives. The post Episode 103: Improving Lives Through an Ethical Fair Trade Fashion Compa…

Join Vicki and Sawyer in getting a mini lesson on how to be an effective philanthropist on this week’s episode! Founder of Do Your Good, Sybil Ackerman-Munson shares her knowledge on how to give back in the most meaningful way possible by giving a few tips from her course, Crack the Code. The post Episode 102: How to be an Effective Philanthropist …

Olivia Khalili considers herself an “impact professional”. She has surely been exactly that throughout her career, and is now the VP of Global Social Impact and Philanthropy for PagerDuty, a real-time impact response platform. Join Vicki and guest host, Josh Driver, in hearing how PagerDuty is driving the effort of societal benefits through busines…

This week is our 100th episode! Can you believe it? To celebrate, Vicki wanted to sit down and have a conversation with our TCIB Team! Get to know the team by hearing what CSR means to them and younger generations, what they think is the biggest issue facing companies today, and more! The post Episode 100: Lauren Higginbotham & Sawyer Benge appeare…

Today’s guest is a flower farmer… not a florist, but an actual flower farmer. Amy Beausir is the owner of Molly & Myrtle, an event floral company that creates sustainable, whimsical, original designs that reflect nature. In this fascinating conversation, hear how the sustainability trend is weaving its way into weddings and other events. From … Con…

Saga Education is a national nonprofit organizations that partners with public school districts to supplement teacher instruction by offering trained tutors to students that are falling behind. Vicki’s daughter, Grace, is one of those educators. Learn more from co-founder AJ Gutierrez about why Saga Education was ranked one of the top five in educa…

Josh Driver, co-founder and CEO of Selflessly — our podcast sponsor — joins the podcast this week as a guest host to talk to Bob Kobek. Bob is the founder and CEO of Customer Count, a feature-rich, cloud based survey solution company. If you’ve ever wondered about being B Corp certified, this is the episode to … Continue reading Episode 97: Bob Kob…

Vicki’s company, Bohlsen Group, is a customer of Tilson. Listen in as Vicki talks to founder Brent Tilson about how professional employment organizations (PEOs) are helping manage human resources so companies can focus on their core business. The post Episode 96: Brent Tilson of Tilson HR appeared first on Taking Care in Business.…

Do you have an idea for a business and you want to know if it is viable? John McDonald founded the first Benefits (B) Corporation venture studio: Next Studios in Indianapolis. Hear how this unique partnership of experienced entrepreneurs helps visionaries shape and craft ideas and move them forward with capital and talent. “By entrepreneurs, … Cont…