About

The #1 Podcast for Social Entrepreneurs & Social Innovators. With host Cory Ames, Founder of Grow Ensemble, dive deeper into social entrepreneurship, social enterprises and the tools, resources, and strategies that support their growth and expand their impact. Hear from these top social innovators from both the non-profit and for-profit sector - CEOs, Executive Directors, Thought-Leaders and more.

About the Host

Cory Ames

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