The Expert Perspective: Rounding Up Our Industry Expert Interview Series, Part One

Rebecca Gildiner, Director of Impact Strategy at Sir Kensingtons: One of our very first expert interviews throughout the pandemic, our discussion with Rebecca was immensely motivating, showcasing the potential of purpose-driven, figured out and dedicated team members making a distinction in an industry that up until just recently, is not the very first one that comes to mind when one believes of sustainability.
Patti Doyle, CEO of Rumi Spice: We had a fantastic time finding out more about Rumi Spice, a fellow B Corporation that brings socially accountable and fairly sourced spices from Afghanistan to clients while supporting sustainable rural financial development and offering many tasks to Afghan females and farmers who collect and process the spices.
Chad Farrell, CEO and Founder of Encore Renewable Energy: Our discussion with Chad reminded us of the value and effect of CEOs who take a top-to-bottom technique when it concerns making a difference. Encore Renewable Energy is mission-driven at its core, and five minutes into chatting with Chad, it was easy to see the authentic motivation behind the companys trajectory of success.
Bobby McConnell, Vice President and Head of Sales and Experience at Gaia Herbs: At the time we sat down to chat with Bobby, he had just recently started at Gaia. It was clear to see the effect of his function there currently: assisting to distinguish a purpose-driven brand name in a significantly saturated supplement market by using its story and its message, in spite of – and maybe strengthened by – the continuous pandemic.
Jen Gorin, Founder of Impact Growth Partners: The B Corp neighborhood is a huge one, with thousands of brand names around the world raised and certified by their dedication to a triple-bottom line of people, planet and profit. Jens business is vital to that growing number, guiding companies devoted to do better and helping them browse the B Corp accreditation process.
These couple of interviews are just the suggestion of the iceberg of extraordinary connections weve been lucky enough to make through the Industry Expert Series. Stay tuned – our next EnergyWire will feature even more inspiring discussions!

At the start of 2020, KSV kicked off Industry Expert Interviews, a new content marketing series we implemented as a way to hear more from purpose-driven organizations around the country, get motivated and have fantastic conversations with talented and innovative people.
While we were thrilled for the series and anticipated the chance to find out something new, we might not have approximated simply how impactful those discussions would end up being. As the pandemic upended life for many and the reality of remote work set in, we were still able to branch beyond our “four walls” with these Industry Expert Interviews, depending on innovation (thank you, Zoom!) to continue conference and getting in touch with leaders doing some quite extraordinary things..
From solar energy to Afghani spices, as part of this series weve been fortunate enough to have conversations that have actually spanned markets, time zones, and nations. Here are just a few, in case you missed them:.

While we were excited for the series and looked forward to the opportunity to discover something brand-new, we might not have actually approximated simply how impactful those discussions would end up being.