Season 2, Ep 1: The Power of Connection

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11/18/21 • 49 min

In our first episode of Season 2, our host Zach Weismann is joined by Fora Events Founder, Ece Kurtaraner.
Zach and Ece grew up on opposite sides of the world but have had a very similar career path and work trajectory. We dive into what influences (internal and external) shaped their similar paths and desires to build and offer services that felt impactful and meaningful.
Ripe with personal stories and anectotes, you'll come away with a better understanding of how you can build a business of impact for yourself. "You can work for yourself, but you don't have to work by yourself."
For more about Ece's work, check out Fora Events at www.https://fora-events.com/

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Episode 10: The Thoughtfulness & Intentionality of a Brand

In our 10th episode, we are joined by Jeff Sheldon, Creator and Founder of Ugmonk.
Ugmonk is an amazing design studio based out of Downingtown, PA that curates and creates amazing products ranging from t-shirts, to desk organizers, to analog productivity systems.
Ugmonk is one of the most thoughtful, intentional, and tasteful brands we have ever seen and so we wanted to know more about the company, Jeff's journey, the successes, failures, and future of Ugmonk. Tune in to hear more about their journey!
For more information about Ugmonk and to check out their products, visit www.ugmonk.com
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Season 2, Ep 2: What does Batman have in common with the ESGs??

This week we're joined by Author & Managing Director of ESG’s & Sustainability at Grant Thornton, John Friedman.
John has spent a career working in sustainability and has an uncanny ability to break down the importance of sustainability and the ESGs in a way that’s easy for everyone to understand, while highlighting the uncomfortable truth’s we must work to address. His recent book, Managing Sustainability: First Steps to First Class is also available online.
By definition:
“Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a company’s operations that socially conscious investors use to screen potential investments. Environmental criteria consider how a company performs as a steward of nature. Social criteria examine how it manages relationships with employees, suppliers, customers, and the communities where it operates. Governance deals with a company’s leadership, executive pay, audits, internal controls, and shareholder rights.”

Tune in for a wonderful conversation with John and you’ll come away knowing more about the ESGs and the critical importance they must play in our future.
For more about John's work:
Email: [email protected]
Book link: https://www.businessexpertpress.com/books/managing-sustainability-first-steps-to-first-class/
Twitter: @johnfriedman