Riveo Impact Lab
by Elin Barton, Emily Adams
Latest episode
Digital Equity: A Conversation with Aaron Page
Digital Equity: A Conversation with Aaron Page
About this podcast
Welcome to the Riveo Impact Lab, the podcast where we dive into the stories and strategies of trailblazing entrepreneurs and small business owners who are redefining what it means to build a successful business.
If you’re ready to balance impact and income, compete with the big players, and lead with purpose, this podcast is for you.
Each episode delivers:
• Expert Insights: Learn from inspiring guests who lead the way in sustainability, diversity, and inclusion.
• Practical Advice: Get actionable tips and tools to create meaningful change in your business.
• Real-World Stories: Discover how small businesses are overcoming challenges, innovating, and making a difference in their communities.
At Riveo Creative, we’re committed to sustainability and ethics in our own work, and we’re here to share both our journey and those of our incredible guests. Together, we’ll tackle the opportunities and challenges of building a business that leaves a lasting positive impact.
Join us for honest conversations, expert advice, and real-world inspiration to help you create a legacy you can be proud of. Subscribe now to the Riveo Impact Lab!
Episodes
- Digital Equity: A Conversation with Aaron Page · 38 min · Season 3 Episode 8Send us Fan Mail What does digital equity really look like—and how can organizations make accessibility part of their foundation rather than an afterthought? In this episode of…
- Sustainable Entrepreneurship for Thriving Communities · 37 min · Season 3 Episode 7Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Riveo Impact Lab, Elin speaks with Megan Carras, Chief Development and Communications Officer and Head of Sustainability at WACIF, and…
- Making a Better World: Tom Hering and Benefit Corporations for Good · 40 min · Season 3 Episode 6Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Riveo Impact Lab, Elin sits down with Tom Hering, co-founder and managing partner of Benefit Corporations for Good, to explore what it…
- Local Impact Through Global Food: A Conversation with Sabine Langer · 35 min · Season 3 Episode 5Send us Fan Mail Sabine Langer will be the first to tell you she’s not a cook. But as the founder of Global Cafe in Memphis, Tennessee, she has helped create something much…
- Embracing AI with a People-First Approach: Insights from Dee C. Marshall · 39 min · Season 3 Episode 4Send us Fan Mail What does it really look like to adopt AI in a way that puts people first? In this episode, we sit down with Dee C. Marshall, CEO and Managing Partner of AI…
- Sustainability Is Good for Business: A Conversation with Mary Fehlig · 35 min · Season 3 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean for a business to live its values—and why does sustainability matter even more now? In this episode of the Riveo Impact Lab, Elin sits…
- Making the Impossible, Not Impossible: A Conversation with Mick Ebeling · 38 min · Season 3 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail What if the world’s “impossible” problems aren’t impossible at all—just waiting for someone to refuse to accept them? In this episode of the Riveo Impact Lab…
- Leading with Responsibility: Chandra Chea on Decision-Making, Power, and People · 44 min · Season 3 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Chandra Chea for a candid and thoughtful conversation about leadership, lived experience, and the weight of decision-making…
- Beyond Profit: How Beth Bengtson is Redefining Business for Social Impact · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Riveo Impact Lab, Elin sits down with Beth Bengtson, founder of Working for Women, to explore what it truly means for small businesses to…
- From Pugs to Policy: Nancy Levine Stearns on Purpose and Impact · 45 min · Season 2 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean when corporations talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion? Are companies backing away from these commitments—or doubling down? In…
- Why Empathy is a Business Strategy: Monica Mockus on Human-Centered Creativity in Healthcare · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Riveo Impact Lab, Elin and Emily sit down with Monica Mockus, founder, CEO, and Executive Creative Director of mock5 design, a creative…
- Simplifying Sustainability: How Aclymate Founder Mike Smith is Making Climate Action Accessible · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 8Send us Fan Mail How can small businesses take real climate action without massive budgets or in-house experts? In this episode, we sit down with Mike Smith, founder and CEO of…
- Leading with Authenticity and Action : Ashley Brundage’s Mission to Empower Differences · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 7Send us Fan Mail What does it look like to lead with authenticity—and build power by embracing what makes you different? In this episode of Riveo Impact Lab, co-hosts Elin Barton…
- Why Accessibility Is Good Business — And What Every Leader Should Know with Amy Graves · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 6Send us Fan Mail How can businesses take small, meaningful steps toward inclusivity — and why is accessibility not just ethical, but strategic? In this episode of Riveo Impact…
- From Advocacy to Action: Fiona Dawson’s Journey Through Film · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 5Send us Fan Mail How can small businesses foster truly inclusive environments? In this episode of Riveo Impact Lab, we dive into the vital conversation around inclusion, respect…
- Breaking the Mold: How Tony’s Chocolonely is Leading Ethical Chocolate Change · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 4Send us Fan Mail Chocolate is a treat we all love—but what if we told you that most of it comes at a cost? In this episode of Riveo Impact Lab, we sit down with Noel, U.S…
- Resilient Leaders, Resilient Teams: Nicole Van Valen’s Guide to Success · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail Join us for this episode of Riveo Impact Lab as we explore resilience and well-being with Nicole Van Valen, CEO of Keane Insights. Nicole shares her journey from…
- Healing Through Connection with Mahdi Davenport and Hank Azaria · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Riveo Impact Lab, we tackle the crucial topic of human solidarity in a fractured world. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with…
- Global Impact, Local Stories: Sergio Rapu on the Art of Documentary · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail Join us for the inaugural episode of Riveo Impact Lab, a podcast where we delve into the intersection of small businesses, sustainability, diversity, and ethical…
- Riveo Impact Lab Season One Teaser · 1 min · Season 1Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Riveo Impact Lab, the podcast in which we explore what it means for small businesses to have real impact in an evolving world. In this podcast, we…
