https://simplecast.com The Awakened Organization Our hosts Peter Georgariou and Jeremy Stayton have the honour to meet with genuinely awesome business owners who are striving to live in a way that is more sustainable, equitable and just. The Awakened Organization believes that organizational transformation can not precede the personal transformation of its leaders. That is why we are here to tell the stories of heroic individuals and role models that this world needs. Join us every month for new episodes to learn what the most progressive companies are doing to be of service to their communities and the world. The Awakened Organization is brought to you by Creative Agency KarmaDharma, in partnership with DeepNet IT Consulting. en Thu, 22 Dec 2022 21:21:40 +0000 Fri, 6 Jan 2023 21:01:31 +0000 https://awakened-organization.simplecast.com The Awakened Organization https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/6888f7ab-3869-4e86-bf54-150a4edabb5a/bf551296-38b8-48fd-8a2c-da12aaa6820d/3000x3000/final-awakened-organization-artwork.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://awakened-organization.simplecast.com episodic Our hosts Peter Georgariou and Jeremy Stayton have the honour to meet with genuinely awesome business owners who are striving to live in a way that is more sustainable, equitable and just. The Awakened Organization believes that organizational transformation can not precede the personal transformation of its leaders. That is why we are here to tell the stories of heroic individuals and role models that this world needs. Join us every month for new episodes to learn what the most progressive companies are doing to be of service to their communities and the world. The Awakened Organization is brought to you by Creative Agency KarmaDharma, in partnership with DeepNet IT Consulting. Peter Georgariou, Jeremy Stayton yes https://feeds.simplecast.com/kZaDrVQ0 b-corp, leadership, progressive, purpose driven KarmaDharma ann-catherine@karmadharma.ca f237b03d-8dc4-4da0-8eb0-a32603c18b47 Changing the internet, with Katrina German We had the privilege to speak with the multi talented Katrina German. We talk about the need to change the trajectory of the internet, to be more inclusive; and how their diverse team is working to do that.

As the CEO and founder of EthicalDigital.ca, she and her team are changing the trajectory of the internet through digital strategy, research and certification. Katrina has recently been included in Future for Good's "2022 Social Good Founders to Watch"

Katrina's one policy or procedure she thinks every company, B Corp or not, should have: Diversity hiring policy.

To get in touch with Katrina German from Ethical Digital on her LinkedIn.

To contact Peter on LinkedIn from KarmaDharma Creative Marketing Agency

To contact Jeremy on LinkedIn from  DeepNet IT Consulting

If you want to be featured on the show, or you know someone who should, feel free to contact us podcast@karmadharma.ca

]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2022 21:21:40 +0000 ann-catherine@karmadharma.ca (Jeremy Stayton, Peter Georgariou) https://awakened-organization.simplecast.com/episodes/katrina-german-WUQBMOdE We had the privilege to speak with the multi talented Katrina German. We talk about the need to change the trajectory of the internet, to be more inclusive; and how their diverse team is working to do that.

As the CEO and founder of EthicalDigital.ca, she and her team are changing the trajectory of the internet through digital strategy, research and certification. Katrina has recently been included in Future for Good's "2022 Social Good Founders to Watch"

Katrina's one policy or procedure she thinks every company, B Corp or not, should have: Diversity hiring policy.

To get in touch with Katrina German from Ethical Digital on her LinkedIn.

To contact Peter on LinkedIn from KarmaDharma Creative Marketing Agency

To contact Jeremy on LinkedIn from  DeepNet IT Consulting

If you want to be featured on the show, or you know someone who should, feel free to contact us podcast@karmadharma.ca

]]> Changing the internet, with Katrina German Jeremy Stayton, Peter Georgariou 00:51:16 We had the privilege to speak with the multi talented Katrina German. We talk about the need to change the trajectory of the internet, to be more inclusive; and how their diverse team is working to do that. We had the privilege to speak with the multi talented Katrina German. We talk about the need to change the trajectory of the internet, to be more inclusive; and how their diverse team is working to do that. growth, internet, b-corp yes full 9 227491c6-6bf7-4b9a-8b2f-6af1768776f1 Brave space over safe space, with Aisha Adams "What diversity, equity and inclusion are to me is the study of humanity. That study of humanity is this really beautiful commitment to just loving the process of people becoming better humans.”

In this month's The Awakened Organization podcast, Aisha Adams shares her thoughts and experience on creating conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion and helping people learn how to advocate for themselves. 

Aisha is the founder of Equity Over Everything, an organization that works towards advancing equity by closing gaps in entrepreneurship and homeownership in low-resource communities.

Get in touch with Aisha Adams on her website.

To contact Peter on LinkedIn from KarmaDharma Creative Marketing Agency

To contact Jeremy on LinkedIn from  DeepNet IT Consulting

If you want to be featured on the show, or you know someone who should, feel free to contact us podcast@karmadharma.ca

]]> Wed, 9 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000 ann-catherine@karmadharma.ca (KarmaDharma) https://awakened-organization.simplecast.com/episodes/brave-space-over-safe-space-with-aisha-adams-8FgPqPDW "What diversity, equity and inclusion are to me is the study of humanity. That study of humanity is this really beautiful commitment to just loving the process of people becoming better humans.”

In this month's The Awakened Organization podcast, Aisha Adams shares her thoughts and experience on creating conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion and helping people learn how to advocate for themselves. 

Aisha is the founder of Equity Over Everything, an organization that works towards advancing equity by closing gaps in entrepreneurship and homeownership in low-resource communities.

Get in touch with Aisha Adams on her website.

To contact Peter on LinkedIn from KarmaDharma Creative Marketing Agency

To contact Jeremy on LinkedIn from  DeepNet IT Consulting

If you want to be featured on the show, or you know someone who should, feel free to contact us podcast@karmadharma.ca

]]> Brave space over safe space, with Aisha Adams KarmaDharma 00:56:26 We have the pleasure to talk to Aisha Adams about the importance of having real and vulnerable conversations and how we should teach people how to advocate for themselves. We have the pleasure to talk to Aisha Adams about the importance of having real and vulnerable conversations and how we should teach people how to advocate for themselves. yes full 7 e40ebf32-0353-47ff-95b7-5d115294efcf Blending tea and women entrepreneurship, with Amanda Baker from Tease Tea "True entrepreneurs are problem solvers. That is what they do, that is their fuel for life."

In this month's episode, Tease Tea's COO Amanda Baker shares her journey leading a business, with the focus on making wellness accessible for everyone, at an affordable price. 

We also talk about how her passion for social impact has influenced her businesses and helped her make a difference in the lives of other women.

Tease Tea is a certified b corp that offers the world's first fully biodegradable function tea blend collection. Baker also talks about Tease Tea's sister organization, Founder's Fund. The Canadian digital program supports women providing access to funding and mentorship.

Amanda's one policy or procedure she thinks every company, B Corp or not, should have: she believes in policies that benefits the business and the employee as human: financial literacy courses for the staff.

Get in touch with Amanda Baker on LinkedIn.

To contact Peter on LinkedIn from KarmaDharma Creative Marketing Agency

To contact Jeremy on LinkedIn from  DeepNet IT Consulting

If you want to be featured on the show, or you know someone who should, feel free to contact us podcast@karmadharma.ca

]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0000 ann-catherine@karmadharma.ca (Amanda Baker, Jeremy Stayton, Peter Georgariou) https://awakened-organization.simplecast.com/episodes/tea-and-women-entrepreneurship-B30_pIh6 "True entrepreneurs are problem solvers. That is what they do, that is their fuel for life."

In this month's episode, Tease Tea's COO Amanda Baker shares her journey leading a business, with the focus on making wellness accessible for everyone, at an affordable price. 

We also talk about how her passion for social impact has influenced her businesses and helped her make a difference in the lives of other women.

Tease Tea is a certified b corp that offers the world's first fully biodegradable function tea blend collection. Baker also talks about Tease Tea's sister organization, Founder's Fund. The Canadian digital program supports women providing access to funding and mentorship.

Amanda's one policy or procedure she thinks every company, B Corp or not, should have: she believes in policies that benefits the business and the employee as human: financial literacy courses for the staff.

Get in touch with Amanda Baker on LinkedIn.

To contact Peter on LinkedIn from KarmaDharma Creative Marketing Agency

To contact Jeremy on LinkedIn from  DeepNet IT Consulting

If you want to be featured on the show, or you know someone who should, feel free to contact us podcast@karmadharma.ca

]]> Blending tea and women entrepreneurship, with Amanda Baker from Tease Tea Amanda Baker, Jeremy Stayton, Peter Georgariou 01:02:35 Tease Tea's COO, Amanda Baker, shares her journey leading a business, with the focus on making wellness accessible for everyone, at an affordable price. Tease Tea's COO, Amanda Baker, shares her journey leading a business, with the focus on making wellness accessible for everyone, at an affordable price. tease tea, women entrepreneur, b corporation, organic blend, tea, canadian organization, founder's fund, b corp, entrepreneurship yes full 6 26e88c4b-51cb-4412-8f04-02c9ff014a04 Celebrate our differences to thrive, with Julie Savaria How can you prepare your workplace to welcome people from different walks of life?

"The inclusion factor is a behaviour. It is the way that you make people feel when they get within the workplace."

In this month's episode, co-chair for the B Local Québec chapter Julie Savaria shares her journey on helping organizations develop more equitable and more inclusive practices.  We also talk about her mission to help the next generation be mindful and and inclusive.

Co-chair for the B Local Québec chapter and Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion designer Julie Savaria can show you the way.

Discover Bindia Savaria Consulting and JEDI Kids

To contact Peter on LinkedIn from KarmaDharma Creative Marketing Agency

To contact Jeremy on LinkedIn from  DeepNet IT Consulting

If you want to be featured on the show, or you know someone who should, feel free to contact us podcast@karmadharma.ca

]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:47:42 +0000 ann-catherine@karmadharma.ca (KarmaDharma) https://awakened-organization.simplecast.com/episodes/julie-savaria-_9JhICO2 How can you prepare your workplace to welcome people from different walks of life?

"The inclusion factor is a behaviour. It is the way that you make people feel when they get within the workplace."

In this month's episode, co-chair for the B Local Québec chapter Julie Savaria shares her journey on helping organizations develop more equitable and more inclusive practices.  We also talk about her mission to help the next generation be mindful and and inclusive.

Co-chair for the B Local Québec chapter and Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion designer Julie Savaria can show you the way.

Discover Bindia Savaria Consulting and JEDI Kids

To contact Peter on LinkedIn from KarmaDharma Creative Marketing Agency

To contact Jeremy on LinkedIn from  DeepNet IT Consulting

If you want to be featured on the show, or you know someone who should, feel free to contact us podcast@karmadharma.ca

]]> Celebrate our differences to thrive, with Julie Savaria KarmaDharma 01:11:51 In this month's episode, co-chair for the B Local Québec chapter Julie Savaria shares her journey on helping organizations develop more equitable and inclusive practices. In this month's episode, co-chair for the B Local Québec chapter Julie Savaria shares her journey on helping organizations develop more equitable and inclusive practices. workplace, justice, inclusion, b corporation, b corp, equity, diversity yes full 5 952c445c-8378-488c-b598-91071ac749fc B-Corp pioneers Mickey McLeod and Robbyn Scott, from Salt Spring Coffee "We gotta do things right, clean, honest and fair." Original "gangsters" of B Corp, Mickey McLeod and Robbyn Scott say that money is important, but cannot be the only driver. These were some of the reasons Mickey McLeod and Robbyn Scott chose to become B Corp 12 years ago.

On this month's The Awakened Organization the founders of Salt Spring Coffee tell what drove them to care about sustainability, fair trade and their impact in their community when most of the world hadn't been awakened about those things yet.

Discover Salt Spring Coffee

To contact Peter on LinkedIn from KarmaDharma Creative Marketing Agency

To contact Jeremy on LinkedIn from  DeepNet IT Consulting

If you want to be featured on the show, or you know someone who should, feel free to contact us podcast@karmadharma.ca

]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 ann-catherine@karmadharma.ca (KarmaDharma) https://awakened-organization.simplecast.com/episodes/b-corp-pioneers-mickey-mcleod-and-robbyn-scott-from-salt-spring-coffee-DxG8DwZY "We gotta do things right, clean, honest and fair." Original "gangsters" of B Corp, Mickey McLeod and Robbyn Scott say that money is important, but cannot be the only driver. These were some of the reasons Mickey McLeod and Robbyn Scott chose to become B Corp 12 years ago.

On this month's The Awakened Organization the founders of Salt Spring Coffee tell what drove them to care about sustainability, fair trade and their impact in their community when most of the world hadn't been awakened about those things yet.

Discover Salt Spring Coffee

To contact Peter on LinkedIn from KarmaDharma Creative Marketing Agency

To contact Jeremy on LinkedIn from  DeepNet IT Consulting

If you want to be featured on the show, or you know someone who should, feel free to contact us podcast@karmadharma.ca

]]> B-Corp pioneers Mickey McLeod and Robbyn Scott, from Salt Spring Coffee KarmaDharma 00:51:19 On this month's The Awakened Organization the founders of Salt Spring Coffee, Mickey McLeod and Robbyn Scott, tell what drove them to care about sustainability, fair trade and their impact in their community when most of the world hadn't been awakened about those things yet. On this month's The Awakened Organization the founders of Salt Spring Coffee, Mickey McLeod and Robbyn Scott, tell what drove them to care about sustainability, fair trade and their impact in their community when most of the world hadn't been awakened about those things yet. yes full 4 2c08c841-9865-472b-ac91-1578e671d596 Purposeful Leadership, with Mike Gerbis from The Delphi Group Mike Gerbis from the Delphi Group shares his experience in the B Corp world and discusses why he thinks it's important for companies to become more ethical and socially responsible.

Mike talks climate change, youth education, mentorship, diversity and inclusion and intentional leadership.

Mike's one policy or procedure he thinks every company, B Corp or not, should have: "Give 1% of growth sale to charity or pass a policy that will prevent anybody making 3 or 5 times more than the lowest paid employee."

Watch us on YouTube

To contact Mike, visit her website: The Delphi Group or on LinkedIn

To contact Peter on LinkedIn from KarmaDharma Creative Marketing Agency

To contact Jeremy on LinkedIn from  DeepNet IT Consulting

If you want to be featured on the show, or you know someone who should, feel free to contact us podcast@karmadharma.ca

]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0000 ann-catherine@karmadharma.ca (KarmaDharma) https://awakened-organization.simplecast.com/episodes/purposeful-leadership-CTm22U2O Mike Gerbis from the Delphi Group shares his experience in the B Corp world and discusses why he thinks it's important for companies to become more ethical and socially responsible.

Mike talks climate change, youth education, mentorship, diversity and inclusion and intentional leadership.

Mike's one policy or procedure he thinks every company, B Corp or not, should have: "Give 1% of growth sale to charity or pass a policy that will prevent anybody making 3 or 5 times more than the lowest paid employee."

Watch us on YouTube

To contact Mike, visit her website: The Delphi Group or on LinkedIn

To contact Peter on LinkedIn from KarmaDharma Creative Marketing Agency

To contact Jeremy on LinkedIn from  DeepNet IT Consulting

If you want to be featured on the show, or you know someone who should, feel free to contact us podcast@karmadharma.ca

]]> Purposeful Leadership, with Mike Gerbis from The Delphi Group KarmaDharma 01:03:46 Mike Gerbis from the Delphi Group shares his experience in the B Corp world and discusses why he thinks it's important for companies to become more ethical and socially responsible. Mike Gerbis from the Delphi Group shares his experience in the B Corp world and discusses why he thinks it's important for companies to become more ethical and socially responsible. yes full 3 43da23c8-73d5-44f1-973d-d798837ce1d7 Building better businesses, with Carolina Miranda We are very excited to present the first interview of The Awakened Organization! We chat with Carolina Miranda about her work as a consultant with Cultivating Capital. She shares how she helps organizations bring about a more just and peaceful world by supporting businesses in implementing better social and environmental practices.

We talk about what inspired her to start her own consulting firm, her personal and business aspirations and how the B Corp world has changed in the past 5 years.

Carolina's one policy or procedure she thinks every company, B Corp or not, should have: "Living wage is key. I think everybody should be paying a living wage. It's basically what a person needs to earn to be able to have their basic needs for like food and shelter met in a given area."

Watch us on YouTube

To contact Carolina, visit her website: Cultivating Capital or on LinkedIn

To contact Peter on LinkedIn from KarmaDharma Creative Marketing Agency

To contact Jeremy on LinkedIn from  DeepNet IT Consulting

If you want to be featured on the show, or you know someone who should, feel free to contact us podcast@karmadharma.ca

]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2022 08:05:00 +0000 ann-catherine@karmadharma.ca (Peter Georgariou, Jeremy Stayton) https://awakened-organization.simplecast.com/episodes/carolina-miranda-8vDOYFdr We are very excited to present the first interview of The Awakened Organization! We chat with Carolina Miranda about her work as a consultant with Cultivating Capital. She shares how she helps organizations bring about a more just and peaceful world by supporting businesses in implementing better social and environmental practices.

We talk about what inspired her to start her own consulting firm, her personal and business aspirations and how the B Corp world has changed in the past 5 years.

Carolina's one policy or procedure she thinks every company, B Corp or not, should have: "Living wage is key. I think everybody should be paying a living wage. It's basically what a person needs to earn to be able to have their basic needs for like food and shelter met in a given area."

Watch us on YouTube

To contact Carolina, visit her website: Cultivating Capital or on LinkedIn

To contact Peter on LinkedIn from KarmaDharma Creative Marketing Agency

To contact Jeremy on LinkedIn from  DeepNet IT Consulting

If you want to be featured on the show, or you know someone who should, feel free to contact us podcast@karmadharma.ca

]]> Building better businesses, with Carolina Miranda Peter Georgariou, Jeremy Stayton 00:49:32 We are very excited to present the first interview of The Awakened Organization! We chat with Carolina Miranda about her work as a consultant with Cultivating Capital. We are very excited to present the first interview of The Awakened Organization! We chat with Carolina Miranda about her work as a consultant with Cultivating Capital. business for good, b corporation, carolina miranda, b corp, purpose driven, consultant yes full 2 664a6f25-c2fd-4586-9e0b-ad1cd680e718 Meet our hosts Jeremy and Peter In our inaugural episode, we will talk to the guys behind the podcast. We are very excited to introduce our hosts, Peter and Jeremy.

Learn about their personal and professional journey and what they love most about working in the B Corp space. Their stories are rich with experience, knowledge and curiosity – all of which contribute to the quality of content that you can expect in every episode!

Watch us on YouTube

To contact Peter on LinkedIn from KarmaDharma Creative Marketing Agency

To contact Jeremy on LinkedIn from  DeepNet IT Consulting

If you want to be featured on the show, or you know someone who should, feel free to contact us podcast@karmadharma.ca

]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0000 ann-catherine@karmadharma.ca (Peter Georgariou, Jeremy Stayton) https://awakened-organization.simplecast.com/episodes/meet-our-hosts-jeremy-and-peter-dIxeky0D In our inaugural episode, we will talk to the guys behind the podcast. We are very excited to introduce our hosts, Peter and Jeremy.

Learn about their personal and professional journey and what they love most about working in the B Corp space. Their stories are rich with experience, knowledge and curiosity – all of which contribute to the quality of content that you can expect in every episode!

Watch us on YouTube

To contact Peter on LinkedIn from KarmaDharma Creative Marketing Agency

To contact Jeremy on LinkedIn from  DeepNet IT Consulting

If you want to be featured on the show, or you know someone who should, feel free to contact us podcast@karmadharma.ca

]]> Meet our hosts Jeremy and Peter Peter Georgariou, Jeremy Stayton 00:34:29 In our inaugural episode, we will talk to the guys behind the podcast. We are very excited to introduce our hosts, Peter and Jeremy. In our inaugural episode, we will talk to the guys behind the podcast. We are very excited to introduce our hosts, Peter and Jeremy. b lab, b-corporation, b corp, purpose driven yes full 1 f3dd1f97-f6e2-49b4-9c6f-5e30d720d8bb Discover The Awakened Organization New podcast The Awakened Organization brings you genuinely awesome business owners who are striving to live in a way that is more sustainable, equitable and just.

Peter Georgariou and Jeremy Stayton  believes that organizational transformation can not precede the personal transformation of its leaders. That is why we are here to tell the stories of heroic individuals and role models that this world needs.

To be featured on the show, contact us on podcast@karmadharma.ca 

]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2022 13:47:33 +0000 ann-catherine@karmadharma.ca (KarmaDharma) https://awakened-organization.simplecast.com/episodes/discover-awakened-organization-gUpqLw_d New podcast The Awakened Organization brings you genuinely awesome business owners who are striving to live in a way that is more sustainable, equitable and just.

Peter Georgariou and Jeremy Stayton  believes that organizational transformation can not precede the personal transformation of its leaders. That is why we are here to tell the stories of heroic individuals and role models that this world needs.

To be featured on the show, contact us on podcast@karmadharma.ca 

]]> Discover The Awakened Organization KarmaDharma 00:04:41 New podcast The Awakened Organization brings you genuinely awesome business owners who are striving to live in a way that is more sustainable, equitable and just. New podcast The Awakened Organization brings you genuinely awesome business owners who are striving to live in a way that is more sustainable, equitable and just. yes trailer