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Talking Purpose: The Purpose and Profit Business Podcast
Welcome to Talking Purpose, the podcast. I'm your host, Katie Boothby-Kung, a sustainability expert who has worked with thousands of brands to help them find sustainable and profitable solutions for their company. Talking Purpose is a podcast for small and medium sized businesses looking to build sustainable brands that make an impact. But branding isn't just about some key messages and a flashy logo. Brand runs deep and if you are creating a sustainable business, these values should be ingrained in every part of your company. From operations, culture and hiring through to how you communicate and tell your story. In some of the teasers, you heard from from experts who join me to share their tips, tricks and hot takes on sustainable brand building so you can create a business that’s good for people, the planet and your profits too! Check it out!
Talking Purpose: The Purpose and Profit Business Podcast
Empowering Employees and Nonprofits Through Skills-Based Volunteering
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Welcome back to Talking Purpose! In this episode, I sit down with Rachel Hutchisson, CEO of Common Impact, to dive into the world of corporate philanthropy and skills-based volunteering. Rachel shares her personal journey from a childhood surrounded by community service to leading an organization that acts as a “philanthropic matchmaker” between companies and nonprofits. The conversation unpacks how skills-based volunteering goes beyond traditional models—think more than just packing boxes or working event check-ins—by leveraging employees’ professional expertise for greater impact. Rachel and I explore why demand for meaningful, purpose-driven work is on the rise, how volunteering during the workday benefits both employee well-being and professional growth, and the key strategies companies should use to align their volunteer efforts with their values. If you’re curious about building intentional, impactful volunteer programs or want to hear how doing good can also drive personal and organizational success, this episode is for you.
Check out Common Impact: https://commonimpact.org/
Learn more about starting and scaling a for-purpose business at www.talkingpurpose.ca
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