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Welcome to the Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation Podcast. In this thought-provoking episode titled "What Makes a Great Company?" we're diving into the inspiring journey of Dean's Beans Organic Coffee Company. Joining us are two remarkable...
Yes, we need to make a living. But how do we make a life? It might not simply be about the money. When the world is in turmoil, when our health is at risk and the future seems murky, perhaps …
On December 8th, 1993, Bill Clinton signed the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) into law. In his remarks at the signing, Clinton proclaimed, “NAFTA means jobs. American jobs and good-paying American jobs. If I didn't believe that, I...
The right amount of stress at the right time. That’s all it requires to trigger coral to grow anywhere from 25—50x it’s natural rate as it would in the “wild.” In the practice of coral farming, this is called microfragmenting. …
Madeleine Shaw joins Cory for a second time as they discuss the journey to becoming a social entrepreneur. She is the Co-founder and Director of Partnership and Impact of Aisle, a B Corp focussed on commercializing reusable menstrual products, the …
Nivi Achanta is the founder and CEO of Soapbox Project, making social impact easy for busy people, starting with bite-sized climate action plans! She believes in positive messaging around social change and shares experiences that have motivated her to make …
Host Cory Ames sat down with Giancarlo Marcaccini, a successful social entrepreneur and the CEO of East West Tea Company, which parents Yogi Tea and Choice Organics, to get his advice for up & coming impact driven entrepreneurs.
Host of Life Ensemble
Cory is a writer and media producer exploring the art of living and working sustainably. He is the Founder of Ensemble Texas, a media company focused on environmental, economic, and cultural storytelling in San Antonio and Texas.
He is the host of Life Ensemble, a podcast that dives into the intersections of business, nature, and philosophy to help shape a more sustainable and meaningful approach to life and work. He also serves as the producer of Big City Small Town, a podcast celebrating the people who make San Antonio go and grow. Previously, he hosted The Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation Podcast, where he conducted over 250 interviews with leaders at the forefront of sustainable and ethical business.
Cory is a member of the Native Plant Society of Texas and is certified in Permaculture Design by the Permaculture Institute of North America. He frequently writes about nature, sustainability, and finding meaning in work and life.
Originally from Washington State, Cory has traveled extensively, including time in Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Ecuador. He now lives in San Antonio, TX, with his wife, Annie, and their two sons
