Next Economy Now: For the Benefit of All Life

Building a Functional Society Through Restorative Justice (w/ Gerald Partridge)

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Can you imagine the kind of healing and reconciliation that could be possible in society if Restorative Justice were used as an alternative to traditi...

Building a More Sustainable Textile Industry (w/ Brianna Kilcullen)

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rethinking everyday products and how they’re made can open the door to transforming entire systems. In this conversation, Brianna Kilcullen, founder...

Rebuilding Healthcare for the Benefit of All (w/ Dave Chase)

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the real reason healthcare keeps getting more expensive isn’t doctors or patients, but a benefits system that is designed to reward overspen...

Rethinking Waste in a Circular Economy (w/Tom Szaky)

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if waste isn’t an inevitable byproduct of modern life, but a design flaw we can solve? In this conversation, Tom Szaky, founder and CEO of Terr...

Degrowth, Disaster Justice, and Building a Post-Growth Society with Feroz Khan

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if perpetual economic growth is part of the problem, not the solution? Feroz Khan explores how degrowth and disaster justice could guide a more s...

Mission-Driven Banking and Systems Change (w/ Francis Janes)

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What would it take for banks to move away from capital extraction and toward climate resilience, racial justice, and community wealth? Francis Janes, ...

Raising Collaborative Children in a Fragmented Economy (w/ Dr. Lucía Alcalá)

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation with Dr. Lucía Alcalá explores how cultural values shape children’s autonomy, motivation, emotional development, and contributio...

Earth, War, and the Path Toward Regeneration (w/ Zainab Salbi)

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Zainab Salbi joins Next Economy Now to share her remarkable journey from founding Women for Women International to launching Daughters for Earth, a mo...

Building a Liberation Economy (w/ Solana Rice & Jeremie Greer)

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode challenges you to rethink the economy from the ground up. Solana Rice and Jeremie Greer of Liberation in a Generation break down why extr...

Choosing Home in a Time of Displacement (w/ Fabiola Santiago)

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Next Economy Now, Erin Axelrod speaks with Fabiola Santiago, founder and executive director of Miwaka, about what Indigenous worldv...

Science, Spirit, and the Future of Healing (w/ Dr. Shamini Jain)

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

True health is about more than simply taking your medicine. It’s about healing the whole person, mind, body, and spirit. In this episode of Next Eco...

Restorative Justice and the Work of Repair (w/ Tatiana Chaterji)

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if accountability led to healing instead of more harm? In this conversation, restorative justice practitioner Tatiana Chaterji shares how her wor...

Reclaiming Ancestral Medicine for a Regenerative Future (w/ Laura Ash)

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode explores how ancestral plant wisdom can reshape the future of healthcare and the economy. Clinical herbalist and educator Laura Ash share...

Building Climate Resilience Through Lo-TEK (w/ Julia Watson)

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Climate resilience is not only a matter of innovation but also of honoring what communities have practiced for centuries. In this episode, Julia Watso...

Freedom Practice in an Unfree World (w/ Autumn Brown)

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Autumn Brown returns to Next Economy Now for a third time for a wide-ranging, candid conversation on practicing freedom in an unfree world. We talk jo...

Intentional Living and the Future of Tiny Housing (With Jewel Pearson)

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Freedom and fulfillment aren’t measured in square footage; they’re shaped by how we live and what we value. In this episode of Next Economy Now, w...

A Journey to Personal Liberation (with Christine Platt)

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When you understand the power of a limiting belief and change it into a liberating belief, you get to take your power back and achieve personal freedo...

Rethinking Home and Belonging Through Intentional Community (with Cynthia Tina)

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the solution to better housing, health, and happiness isn’t greater independence, but deeper interdependence? In this episode of Next Econom...

Next Economy Living: Cultivating Consciousness, One Choice at a Time (with Farai Harreld)

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Living with intention can be a radical act in a world driven by consumerism. In this special Next Economy Living mini-series episode, host Kevin Bayuk...

A Theory of Change: Closing the Skills Gap for the Next Economy (with Kevin Bayuk)

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do we equip people with the skills and support they need to build a regenerative, community-centered economy? In part two of our series on the hyp...

Nature as the Foundation of the Global Economy (with Alexa Firmenich)

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your work could be more about deep, cultural, spiritual, and educational work than financial gain? In this conversation with Alexa Firmenich, ...

How to Transition to Shared Ownership (with Jason Wiener)

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Transitioning to shared ownership is one of the most powerful ways a business can align its values with its structure. In this episode of Next Economy...

Patagonia's "Tools to Save Our Home Planet" (w/ Nick Mucha)

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As social and environmental crises intensify, the need for skilled, grounded activism has never been greater. In this episode of Next Economy Now, Nic...

Reshaping Work and Life Through Co-Operative Models (with John Abrams)

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Founders often invest decades of heart and soul into their endeavors, yet many lack a clear succession plan. In this conversation with John Abrams, au...

A Theory of Change: Showcasing What’s Possible in the Next Economy (with Kevin Bayuk)

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can we transform the global economy to serve all life? In this conversation, Next Economy Now co-hosts Ryan Honeyman and Kevin Bayuk reflect on th...

Conflict as a Catalyst for Organizational Growth (with Simon Mont)

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to build organizations that reflect our deepest values while driving meaningful change? In this episode of Next Economy Now, we spea...

Beyond The B Crossover Episode: Kevin Bayuk on B Corps

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy this special crossover episode from Beyond The B, hosted by LIFT Economy's Ryan Honeyman and Emmy Allison. Tune into more conversations at ...

Emily Musil: Leveraging the Power of Philanthropic Capital

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to bridge the gap between frontline communities and those who want to give? On today’s episode, we dive into the intersection of c...

Liza Mueller: Building an Irresistible Future for Social Innovation

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the economy prioritized sustainability over short-term gains, justice over extraction, and people over profit? Today on Next Economy Now, Liza...

Thomas Hübl: Healing Collective Trauma

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How does unprocessed trauma shape our economy, leadership, and collective decision-making? In this episode of Next Economy Now, Thomas Hübl, PhD, exp...

Meklit Hadero: How Solidarity Economies Can Reshape the Music Industry

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the way we support artists is broken, but the answers have been with us all along? Today on Next Economy Now, we’re joined by Ethiopian-Amer...

Beyond The B Crossover Episode: Cancel Culture in Climate with Jenny Morgan

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're delighted to share this episode from Beyond The B, a new podcast from LIFT Economy that dives into the heart and soul of the B Corp movemen...

Janelle Orsi: What if No One Could Save Money?

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What would life look like if saving money became impossible for everyone? In this thought-provoking episode of Next Economy Now, Janelle Orsi, lawyer,...

Tameka Peoples: Creating Partnerships to Move Your Business Forward

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can businesses create sustainable products while supporting historically marginalized communities? Joining us to share the transformative work bei...

Aaron Goggans: Collective Liberation in Action

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if the way we build our lives, jobs, relationships, and communities is fundamentally flawed? Join us as we explore how Aaron Goggans, co-creator ...

Kristy Drutman: Climate Change in the Digital Age

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Climate change affects every aspect of our existence, and to fight it, we need to assess every part of our lives to see what needs to change in the ho...

Matt Stinchcomb: From Rockstar to Climate Advocate

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As environmental and social challenges intensify, what actions are needed to build a sustainable future? In this episode, we explore the story of Matt...

Kevin Bayuk and Erin Axelrod: Next Economy Living

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we introduce Next Economy Living, a new online course from LIFT Economy designed to help individuals take actionable steps toward ali...

Michael Kramer: The Power of Sustainable Finance and Purpose-Driven Ownership

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What can businesses do to meaningfully align their operations with social and environmental values? In today’s episode, Michael Kramer, Manager and ...

Nairuti Shastry and Zac Chapman: In Pursuit of More Just Economic Futures

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to reimagine our financial structures so that social movements can thrive in abundant ecosystems rather than being starved for resou...

Dr. Richard Schwartz: Internal Family Systems (IFS) and The Next Economy

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are incredibly excited to welcome Dr. Richard Schwartz to the show to explore how his groundbreaking approach of Internal Family Systems (IFS) can ...

Jasmine Rashid: The Financial Activist Playbook

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Financial activism is more than just making trades on Wall Street; it’s about making impact-driven investments that sustainably grow entire communit...

Iris Brilliant: Rethinking Wealth and Community (Rebroadcast)

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our society has an unhealthy addiction to needless wealth accumulation. This is a big contributing factor to the broken state of our world; economical...

Nwamaka Agbo: Redistributing Wealth and Power (Rebroadcast)

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nwamaka Agbo is the creator of the Restorative Economics framework. Restorative Economics focuses on supporting projects that build resilient, self-de...

Resmaa Menakem: Racialized Trauma (Rebroadcast)

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Resmaa Menakem is a therapist, trauma specialist, and the founder of Justice Leadership Solutions. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of...

Tamira Cousett: Reconnecting with the Wisdom of Our Ancestors (Rebroadcast)

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tamira Cousett's focus is on co-weaving reverence-filled ritual containers and supporting intergenerational ancestral connections across space an...

Heather Fleming: Using Human-Centered Design to Serve Native Communities (Rebroadcast)

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation from 2021, Kevin Bayuk speaks with Heather Fleming, Co-founder and Executive Director of Change Labs, an organization supporting ...

(Rebroadcast) Cheryl Whilby: Soul Fire Farm and Creating Regenerative Food Systems

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Food insecurity is an issue that is rife in our country, and one which disproportionately impacts BIPOC communities; under 2% of farms are owned by Bl...

(Rebroadcast) Ian McSweeney and Eliza Spellman Taylor: Changing the Way We Think About Farmland and Food Systems

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For too long, the personal property model, instituted by white settlers, has dominated the agricultural space. This has resulted in an unjust, inequit...

(Rebroadcast) David Holmgren: RetroSuburbia – The Downshifter's Guide to a Resilient Future

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Within the international and growing permaculture movement, David Holmgren is respected for his commitment to presenting permaculture ideas through pr...

(Rebroadcast) Bayo Akomolafe: The Consequences of Anthropocentrism

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're excited to reshare this deeply inspiring and perspective-shifting chat from 2022 with the one and only Bayo Akomolafe. Bayo grew up in Lago...

Natalie Foster: Fighting for America’s Next Economy by Raising the Floor for Everyone

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How would America’s economy change if we could guarantee financial support for everyone? In this conversation with Natalie Foster, Economic Security...

(Rebroadcast) Tao Orion: A Vision for Redesigning Our Engagement with the World

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Since the industrial revolution, and throughout the modern era, our connection to the ecosystems in which we live has dwindled, resulting in a lack of...

(Rebroadcast) Autumn Brown: The Solidarity Economy

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tune into this special rebroadcast of our October 2019 conversation with Autumn Brown, mother, organizer, theologian, artist, and facilitator.For full...

Introduction to Beyond the B

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We at the LIFT team have some exciting news to share. We have just launched a brand new, second podcast called “Beyond the B”! We are crossposting...

Dana Brown: The Next System of Healthcare

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While healthcare has the potential to function as an essential pillar of the next economy, it’s no secret that the current US healthcare system is d...

Chris Marquis: A New Regenerative Paradigm for Tomorrow’s Economy

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From climate change to inequality, many of society's most pressing issues are deeply intertwined with the prioritization of wealth accumulation a...

(Rebroadcast) Edgar Villanueva: Healing Our Collective Trauma Around Money

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in for a special rebroadcast of our 2021 conversation with Edgar Villanueva, a globally-recognized activist, award-winning author, and an expert ...

Rebroadcast: Resmaa Menakem: We Will Never Go Back to “Normal”

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Resmaa Menakem, New York Times bestselling author of “My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies,”...

Sibley Simon - Affordable Housing for the Future

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if addressing the problem of homelessness was not only a moral necessity but the most financially efficient choice? Sibley Simon is the President...

John Fullerton: Collaboration and The Regenerative Economy Movement

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is the regenerative economy movement? Can it help us overcome our societal addiction to growth and transform the current economy? Joining us toda...

Kevin Eppler: Finding Meaning, Connection, Direction, and Purpose as Allies

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Racial equality and social justice cannot be achieved without all members of society playing their part. And as the historical makers of systems of se...

Marjorie Kelly: Imagining the Next System of Capital

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible to create an effective economic system where life is at the center? In this conversation, we explore the possibilities with Marjorie Ke...

Garrett Bucks: The Right Kind of White

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a ‘right way’ to approach whiteness? In this conversation with Garret Bucks, author of The Right Kind of White and Founder of Barnraisers...

Hugues Sygney Jr.: Businesses for Change

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Due to their unique positions, businesses have a better chance of making a lasting impact on their communities compared to NGOs, governments, or other...

Denise Hearn: Embodied Economics, Antitrust, and Changing the Profit Paradigm

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When antitrust laws were first established in America, they functioned as a direct assertion that private institutions and individuals should not cont...

Andrew Gibbons: Tools For Self-Connection

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if the Next Economy started with self-connection? During this episode, Feldenkrais practitioner Andrew Gibbons joins us for the first installment...

Lama Rod Owens: Love, Activism, and Becoming a Spiritual Warrior

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Embarking on a journey of self-discovery requires sacrifice and, unfortunately, far too many of us lack the time or space to pursue it. But what if we...

Roxy Manning: The Antiracist Heart, Nonviolent Communication, and Learning to Practice Compassion

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Doing the urgent work of dismantling white supremacy and capitalism is an overwhelming task that cannot be achieved alone. But how do we find healing ...

Culture Offerings with Phoenix Soleil: The Journey to Nonviolent Communication

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if honing the skill of self-compassion was an entry point to better communicate with, understand, and connect with others? Today, Haitian-America...

Kat Taylor: Banking to Benefit the Future

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does a beneficial banking model hold the power to transform our economy and our environment for the better? Kat Taylor works in service of restoring s...

Clay Brown: Transforming the Global Economy to Benefit All People, Communities, and the Planet

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With social chasms widening and climate change intensifying, it has never been more important to reframe what it means for businesses to “do good”...

Shari Davis: The Participatory Budgeting Project

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're excited to reshare this conversation with Shari Davis, Co-Executive Director at Participatory Budgeting Project, a nonprofit organization t...

(Rebroadcast) Michael Newton: The Repeating Structures of Empire

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're excited to reshare this conversation with Dr. Michael Newton to the show to talk about the history of Gaelic culture and coloniality in Sco...

(Rebroadcast) Zoe Spencer: Critical Race Theory, the Law of Ma’at, and Co-Creating a More Equitable Future

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're excited to reshare this conversation with professor and activist, Dr. Zoe Spencer! Zoe is a published author who currently teaches at Virgi...

(Rebroadcast) Ben Cohen: Co-Founder of Ben & Jerry’s on Business Done Differently

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Cohen, as the co-founder of one of the country’s most beloved brands, is far from what you might expect. His company, Ben & Jerry’s, is a ...

Ed Mitzen: Rebuilding Left-Behind Communities

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is the best way to help rebuild communities that have been left behind and forgotten? And is it necessary to throw out the manual and rather brin...

(Rebroadcast) adrienne maree brown: Grief, Future Visioning, and Why People Doing Movement Work Should Write More Fiction

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Future vision can be a powerful force for action when it is clearly conveyed and there is a genuine desire to bring it into reality. We're reshar...

Vivek George: Building Sustainability With Co-Ops

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Vivek George is a founding member and chief catalyst at Yuti Co-op, a sustainable marketplace that is owned by its workers and community. As a company...

Joshua Prieto: Impact Entrepreneurs Building Regenerative Economies

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine a world where global economies are no longer extractive or exploitative, where economies are tied to local bioregions, and enterprises are des...

Maryam Ahmed: DEI in Food and Wine

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Diverse perspectives enable decision-makers to better serve all the people within their orbit. Maryam Ahmed is an entrepreneur, speaker, writer, and a...

Jakada Imani: Management in a Changing World

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At times, it can feel as though the world is changing faster and faster, and it is up to business leaders around the globe to ensure that they and the...

Bernard Harcourt: Coöperism: A Positive Vision for Addressing Urgent Challenges

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Contemporary critical theorist, legal advocate, and author Bernard Harcourt has developed a transformative theory and practice that builds on global m...

Paul Zelizer: Opportunity and Impact

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we host Paul Zelizer, a social entrepreneur and executive coach for impact leaders. His wealth of experience also extends to hos...

Aseem Das and Janae Lloyd: How World Centric Serves People and Planet

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What if you didn’t have to choose between generating profits and facilitating change? World Centric is on a dual mission to support sustainable prac...

Ron Carucci: White Men for Racial Justice

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we chat with the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Navalent, Ron Carucci. Navalent is a consulting firm that offers executive coaching and con...

Garrett Neiman: Rich White Men and the Path to Equity

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is widely acknowledged that our society faces a profound issue of wealth inequality. The entrenchment of systemic racism and patriarchy has amplifi...

Charles Conn: Unleashing The Imperfectionist Mindset

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this enlightening episode of Next Economy Now, we sit down with Charles Conn, a cross-sector leader, life sciences investor, environmentalist, and ...

Vincent Stanley: Rethinking Business When Traditional Capitalism No Longer Works for People or Planet

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Over the years, Patagonia has been recognized as much for its social and environmental practices as it has for its clothes. In an unprecedented move i...

Daniel Kurzrock: Addressing the Food Waste Crisis Through Upcycling

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The idea of upcycling, which Daniel Kurzrock happened upon as he was looking for better things to do with the “brewers spent grain” (BSG) from his...

Lisa Kleissner: Reverse-Engineering Economic Resilience

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Social impact trailblazer Lisa Kleissner co-founded KL Felicitas Foundation, Toniic, and Hawaii Investment Ready, all key players in the movement to b...

Next Economy Living: Katy Bowman on Finding Ways to Move More

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The links between movement and wellness are not easily disputed, and yet we find ourselves in an extremely sedentary society, where people are either ...

Christine Platt: The ‘Less is Liberation’ Movement

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From serving as a passionate advocate for policy reform to using the power of storytelling as a tool for social change, everything author and activist...

Next Economy Living: Cheryl Whilby on Soul Fire Farm and Creating Regenerative Food Systems

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we are joined by Cheryl Whilby, Communications Director at Soul Fire Farm, who is here to share some of the inspirational work t...

Next Economy Living: Vincent Medina & Louis Trevino on Reviving & Strengthening Indigenous Foods of SF Bay Area

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Vincent Medina is a member of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe, where he also serves as a Councilman representing his family’s lineage. He and Louis Trevino...

MBA Series Ep. 25: Next Steps for the Next Economy

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode of the MBA Series is focused on the next steps we should all be looking at. The idea of the next economy has an obvious connectio...

MBA Series Ep. 24: Transforming Capitalism & The LIFT Story

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this thought-provoking episode, we delve deep into the topic of transforming capitalism to create a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us ...

Ana Martina and Daniella Preisler: Democratizing the Workplace

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s conversation, we delve into cooperatives as a business model and how to leverage them as drivers of change. We discuss why cooperatives h...

MBA Series Ep. 22: Marketing II - Branding and Sales Systems

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of the Next Economy MBA Series, we are joined by Erin Axelrod, Partner / Worker Owner at LIFT Economy, to continue unpacking t...

Mike Strode: Time Banking and its Importance in the Solidarity Economy Space

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show, we are joined by Mike Strode. Mike is a writer, urban cyclist, facilitator, and solidarity economy organizer with the Kola Nut Coll...