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Capitalism for Good

Capitalism for Good

De : Andrea Masterson
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The Capitalism for Good Podcast is all about how we make and spend our money to benefit the greater good (and how that benefits us right back). We are on a mission to do 100 interviews with business leaders about how they are using their businesses, both small and large, to make a positive impact in their internal and external communities. This is the intersection of money, time, energy, and bandwidth considering how to balance these for now and for the future.


Capitalism for Good is all about community, giveback, business, leaders, founders, owners...you know just folks using business to give back to the communities, prioritize employees, build better culture, make and use sustainable materials, encourage intentional consumerism, and more.


We love small businesses, local businesses, businesses run by underrepresented leaders, businesses supporting other businesses, folks making against the grain business and financial decisions, sustainable business, ethical businesses, businesses prioritizing quality and curated experiences, and businesses that encourage your to practice intentional consumerism. We love talking about using capitalism for good.


Capitalism for Good talks to business leaders about how they got to where they are, what drives them to make decisions that prioritize people, advice and examples of why supporting community supports the business back, and the impact that business has on the greater community. Then we end with a final question, "who is another business or leader that you see doing things the right way that deserves a shout out," because we believe in recognizing the hard work and intentional decisions of others, even if it's our competition. Because that's what makes us all better. That's how we build better community. That's using Capitalism for Good.


Ad-free episodes can be accessed through paid subscription at Patreon.com/CapitalismForGood (options starting at $1).


Capitalism for Good has a touchy feely introspective sister project called Bittersweet Paradox all about how the darkest of times and the lightest of times can exist simultaneously through both a Writing Club and a Podcast. The Capitalism for Green project puts the lessons learned in Capitalism for Good into action in real time.


Between the Interviews | Bittersweet Paradox | BioSite | Capitalism for Green | Company Mentions | Transcripts

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    • Community Giveback Partner (January 2026)

      Community Giveback Partner (January 2026)
      Jan 9 2026
      The January 2026 CFG Community Giveback Partner is St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.This means that 10% of all Patreon membership dollars from all projects within the CFG universe will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.The next round of interviews for the Capitalism for Good project will be back in January! Keep an eye out for new episodes soon! All the ways to find, follow, & support the Capitalism for Good universe: Apple Podcasts (Bittersweet Paradox) | Apple Podcasts (Capitalism for Good) | Apple Podcasts (Capitalism for Green) | Bittersweet Paradox Patreon | Bittersweet Paradox Writing Club | Bluesky (Bittersweet Paradox) | Bluesky (Capitalism for Good) | Capitalism for Good’s Between the Interviews Podcast | Capitalism for Good Patreon|Capitalism for Green Patreon | Capitalism for Green: The Blog | Company Mentions | Email Bittersweet Paradox | Email Capitalism for Good | Email Capitalism for Green | Facebook | Instagram (Bittersweet Paradox) | Instagram (Capitalism for Good) | Instagram (Capitalism for Green) | Spotify (Bittersweet Paradox) | Spotify (Capitalism for Good) | Spotify (Capitalism for Green) | TikTok (Capitalism for Good) | YouTube (Capitalism for Good)We encourage intentional consumerism and community-focused business practices.Ad-free episodes can be accessed through paid subscription at Patreon.com/CapitalismForGood (options starting at $1).Between the Interviews | Bittersweet Paradox | Capitalism for Green | Company Mentions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    • Lisa Tanasi, COO of Mothership & Sunrise Coffee (Interview 32/100)

      Lisa Tanasi, COO of Mothership & Sunrise Coffee (Interview 32/100)
      Dec 16 2025
      This week is yet another outcome from my November 2025 Instagram algorithm dive to find companies that were doing their part to support their community. Mothership Coffee’s Sip with Purpose program chooses a new nonprofit to support each quarter with customers purchasing a designated drink with proceeds benefiting the charity. It’s another creative way to integrate a community giveback program into the DNA of the business model. It’s a way of prioritizing the people all around the business, inside and out, to give them an extra boost of the warm & fuzzies. It’s this culture that brought me to Lisa Tanasi, COO of Mothership Coffee & Sunrise Coffee in Las Vegas, Nevada. Capitalism for Good looks for the definition of “community” that involves a group of people cheering one another on and encouraging them to keep going, keep trying, and keep doing good work. Lisa talks about ending the interview with Mothership with a compliment about the company and a genuine wish for success in the future. That’s what community is all about here. It’s a true crowd cheering on one another regardless of whether or not we reap the benefits of it. It’s truly wanting folks and companies to succeed when it’s deserved regardless of what our role is in that success. The warm & fuzzy community is also backed by logistical & strategic operational practices that provide the structure to succeed. Much like what leaders like Stacy Grace and Lindsey McCoy mentioned, Lisa & Juanny have clear delineations between roles so each person can thrive within their own wheelhouses. That gives room for each to thrive where they do best. There’s a key function to the internal community that seems to happen when strengths are recognized and fostered by aligning with a professional role regardless of what level we’re talking about. Again, another theme that Lisa brings up is when someone earlier in her career recognized her own strengths and encouraged her to lean into them. When we have those folks in our communities that spot our talents and support being able to run free with them, we often figure out what feels best for us. We learn from the things that we mess up or that don’t work as well as we wanted them to. But because we enjoy the freedom and following the things that bring us joy (and that give us our own warm & fuzzies), we continue to follow them (again, I really think Tory Hall is onto something here with the evolutionary advantage of the warm & fuzzies…).Entrepreneurial grit in 17 years gave her the thick skin that she needed to thrive in the corporate world. In corporate America, she talks about how she earned her metaphorical MBA getting education & exposure on all the foundational aspects of a large company. Then moving into the world of Mothership, she brought with her humanity, humility, grace, and recognition that we’re all imperfect humans just trying to do our best. It’s the personal connection. Even as I was editing this episode, I pictured Lisa’s words hitting home for folks and texted a friend with a heads up that I would recommend she prioritize this episode (shout out Sara!). Lisa’s way of connecting is something that we can each find our own throughline within our own lives and careers. Calling out my own bias here, obviously I also personally love someone that encourages me to “stay in the questions.” If I’m going to follow the same logic of the themes here, it’s likely because that question strength gives me my own warm & fuzzies when I lean into it. It’s empathetic leadership like this that we can all learn something from and can all find ways to set others up for success. And for that, I’m incredibly thankful that she took the time to share her story & perspective for all of us to learn from! Shout out to: Motivational speakersLinda HofferBonus mentions: Happy Ending ChocolateThe extended full version of this episode is available at Patreon.com/CapitalismForGood. We encourage intentional consumerism and community-focused business practices.Ad-free episodes can be accessed through paid subscription at Patreon.com/CapitalismForGood (options starting at $1).Between the Interviews | Bittersweet Paradox | Capitalism for Green | Company Mentions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    • Stacy Grace, Co-Founder & CEO of Kent (Interview 31/100)

      Stacy Grace, Co-Founder & CEO of Kent (Interview 31/100)
      Dec 9 2025
      Stacy Grace is the Co-Founder & CEO of Kent which is an underwear and basics brand made of 100% non-synthetic organic cotton. They also have one of my all-time favorite slogans: “plant your pants.” I’ll start with her entrepreneurial pathway that involves a pivot from pricy organic silk to synthetic free cotton basics. She talks about how she knew in her gut basic cotton underwear was more her than the fancier silk version. Next, how “your daily choice can make a daily impact” leads to intentional consumerism. Underwear and daily basics are so much more than just the foundation of what we wear. They’re so much more. This brings us back to the afterlife of underwear. I’ve been writing a lot recently with analogies of cleaning and closets, so the natural thought evolution for me here is the concept of “out of sight = out of mind.” It’s rather harmless when it’s moving clutter into a closet when you have company over, but it gains impact when thinking about how everything we own, touch, and use was created in some way and will continue to live on in some form or another. The universal concept of the circle of life makes a great children’s earworm of a song in the Lion King and brings up images of seeds being planted, growing, and then dying and turning back to soil at turbo speed in my mind during a calming yoga session. But then when we apply that same concept to things thrown away, into a trash truck (I’m picturing that scene in Toy Story…) to the landfill, where it piles up high, emits noxious gasses that contribute to climate change or plastic pieces that continue to degrade until they’re so small that they then invade every crevice of our bodies without serving a helpful purpose like their nutrient neighbors. …Or worse, but let’s put a pin in that because Stacy also echoes what so many of the other sustainable brand leaders that came before her have also reminded me: people know that there’s a lot that is harmful to our planet. There’s no need to keep hitting them over the head with it. Instead, I vote that we continue to celebrate folks like Stacy who are using their business savvyness to solve really big problems gently guiding folks into making decisions with a positive impact by pulling them in with something that is good enough that they’ll want to buy them in bulk like the surprising customer base full of men wearing Kent. Whether it’s the consciousness about the impact on male fertility, the eco-friendly manufacturing, the simple breathability & comfort, or just that they’ve been purchased and placed in their drawer to be put on, the reason doesn’t really matter as long as the end result is more people choosing a better for the environment product. Keep an eye out for what Stacy (and Jeff!) tackle in the future. It might be the app she talks about that’s a clear break from their current physical goods focus. It might be the 100% natural shoe that she joked about (although, I honestly wouldn't put it past her to figure that out at some point and bring it into the rotation…). Even if it’s just sharing more about what she learns about growing companies with a positive impact led by a strong team of employees that are channeling their entrepreneurial spirit & passion into new solutions, I think we could all learn a lot from her. And for that, I’m incredibly thankful that she took the time to tell us about her experiences. Shout out to: Amy Welsman, Founder of Paume, for being another woman killing it in the game of high quality sustainably manufactured goods We encourage intentional consumerism and community-focused business practices.Ad-free episodes can be accessed through paid subscription at Patreon.com/CapitalismForGood (options starting at $1).Between the Interviews | Bittersweet Paradox | Capitalism for Green | Company Mentions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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