Care More Be Better: A Podcast For Sustainable Social Impact and Regeneration

The federal government plans to kill 450,000 barred owls over 30 years to protect the northern spotted owl — while simultaneously narrowing the definition of harm under the Endangered Species Act to allow old-growth forest logging that will destroy the spotted owl's habitat.

Wayne Pacelle, president of Animal Wellness Action and the Center for Humane Economy, joins Corinna Bellizzi to expose the timber industry logic behind both moves. Together, they explain what's happening to wild horses and wolves on America's public lands, and share what 35 years of animal protection work has taught Wayne about how a slippery slope can lead to environmental devastation. We must act to protect America's open spaces and wild habitats.

00:00 — Introduction: The Spotted Owl, the Barred Owl, and the Question of Whose Fault It Is

04:00 — The 14-Mile Zone of Life: How Much Room Do We Actually Share?

06:00 — The Northern Spotted Owl: History, Habitat, and the Timber Wars

10:00 — The Barred Owl Is Not Invasive: The Range-Expansion Argument

14:00 — Human Beings Crossed the Bering Land Bridge: Applying the Same Logic

18:00 — The Plan to Shoot 450,000 Owls: Why It Won't Work

20:00 — The Endangered Species Act: How the Definition of Harm Is Being Gutted

23:00 — The One Big Beautiful Bill and the 60% Timber Increase

27:00 — Old Growth Redwoods, Carbon, and the True Cost of Logging

30:00 — The Lawsuit and What Comes Next

32:00 — Wild Horses: 80,000 vs. 4.3 Million Cattle

36:00 — Wolves: Delisted for Politics, Hunted by Snowmobile

37:00 — Fertility Control as a Humane Alternative

39:00 — Why Every Animal Sequesters Carbon

40:00 — The Migratory Bird Treaty Act and Its Origins

44:00 — The Environmental Groups That Got This Wrong

47:00 — Direct Mail, Organizational Efficiency, and the 95% Program Model

50:00 — What Animal Wellness Action Has Actually Accomplished

53:00 — Wildfires, Forest Management, and Fossil Fuels

57:00 — The Colorado River and the Water Crisis

01:00:00 — What You Can Do: Congress, Donations, and Showing Up

01:02:00 — Closing: Inspired and Enraged
Resources

Wayne Pacelle on LinkedIn

Animal Wellness Action — animalwellnessaction.org

Center for Humane Economy — humaneeconomy.org

Wayne Pacelle on X

Wayne Pacelle on Instagram

The Bond — Wayne Pacelle

The Humane Economy — Wayne Pacelle

Action Alert: Barred Owl Kill Plan

Action Alert: Endangered Species Act Definition of Harm

Donate to Animal Wellness Action

Aldo Leopold — A Sand County Almanac

Bill McKibben on Ezra Klein Show

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For decades, large corporations have privatized their massive profits while quietly shifting environmental, social, and health costs onto the public. Unpacking these systemic costs is central to the discussion in The Profiteers, which diagnoses how business practices impact society at large. In this episode, host Corinna Bellizzi speaks with Christopher Marquis, Professor of Chinese Management at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School and author of Better Business, to analyze the hidden mechanics of corporate externalities. From plastics lobbying and regulatory co-optation to visionary models of regenerative agriculture and foundation ownership, they explore why exposing systemic corporate abuse is the first crucial step toward real reform. Discover how innovative enterprise models, policy levers, and conscious consumer choices can help build a truly sustainable and regenerative economy.

About Guest: Professor Marquis’ research and teaching focus on how some of the biggest crises of our day – including climate change, inequality, and discrimination – are intimately connected to how our current economic and societal systems prioritize accumulating and concentrating wealth for the few over the concerns and needs of everyone and everything else. His research and writing focus on the need to rebalance the interactions between corporations, governments, and civil society to deliver socially and environmentally beneficial outcomes to all. Marquis is the author of The Profiteers: How Business Privatizes Profits and Socialize Costs. His earlier books include the award-winning Better Business: How the B Corp Movement is Remaking Capitalism and Mao and Markets: The Communist Roots of Chinese Enterprise, which was a Financial Times Best Book of 2022. He has also authored more than 20 peer-reviewed academic articles and more than 50 Harvard business cases on topics related to social innovation, sustainable business and doing business in China. Professor Marquis served 2 terms as an Associate Editor at Administrative Science Quarterly and has also been a Senior Editor at Organization Science and Management and Organization Review. He has also served a term as Representative at Large for the International Association for Chinese Management Research (IACMR) and Organization and Management Theory Division, Academy of Management. Before returning to academia, Marquis was a Vice President and Technology Manager at JP Morgan Chase. He currently is on the sustainability advisory board of the French multinational Sanofi Consumer Healthcare.

Guest Website & Socials:

https://chrismarquis.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-marquis-3884834/

https://x.com/Chris_Marquis_

https://substack.com/@chrismarquis

Resources Mentioned:

BOOK: The Profiteers https://amzn.to/4zbwM66

BOOK: Better Business https://amzn.to/4crRPHF

Key Topics Discussed (with time stamps):

01:32 Who Really Pays For Corporate Externalities?

07:22 The Plastic Dilemma: Rethinking Packaging In Sustainable Business

11:57 Privatizing Profits & Socializing Costs: Unpacking Corporate Externalities

20:37 Lessons From GE: How Shareholder Primacy Distorts Business Ethics

30:17 Big Tech And Algorithms: Profit Growth Vs. Corporate Accountability

36:30 Unpacking The Policy Debate: Plastic Lobbying & Chemical Recycling

44:19 Rethinking Lifecycles: Circularity And Extended Consumer Responsibility

51:58 Regenerative Agriculture: How Purpose-Driven Brands Restore Soil & Systems

01:00:02 Building A Regenerative Economy: Purpose-Driven Governance & Ownership

01:07:15 Conclusion & Takeaways: Empowering Individual Action and Policy Reform

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More than 1.3 million children in the United States are unsheltered — and for many of them, a pair of new athletic shoes is not a given but a barrier, to school attendance, to sports participation, to the simple feeling of belonging. Amy Fass, Executive Director of Shoes That Fit, joins Care More Be Better as the domestic companion to the earlier Because International conversation, bringing the lens of childhood shoe insecurity home. She and host Corinna Bellizzi explore what new shoes actually do for a child's self-esteem, the stories of children transformed by something as simple as a name-brand sneaker, the antiquated federal poverty line that leaves millions uncounted, and how to make a concrete difference when the scale feels overwhelming.

Chapter Markers

00:00 — Introduction: The Domestic Companion to The Shoe That Grows

04:00 — How Shoes That Fit Works: Schools, Partners, and the Model

10:00 — The Girl with the Box: 'I've Never Had New Shoes Before'

16:00 — Why Name Brands Matter: Self-Esteem and Belonging

22:00 — The Physical Cost of Ill-Fitting Shoes: Injuries, Attendance, and Barriers to Sport

28:00 — 1.3 Million Unsheltered Children and the Antiquated Poverty Line

34:00 — Corporate Partnerships: Nordstrom, Rack Room, GEICO, and On Running

40:00 — The 2025 Challenge: Tariffs, Shoe Donations, and the Donor Base That Stepped Up

46:00 — Building for Scale: Warehouse Model, Distribution, and the Waitlist

52:00 — Leadership Lessons: Resilience, Burnout, and Investing in People

58:00 — Advice for Aspiring Nonprofit Founders: Listen First

64:00 — Closing: Find One Concrete Thing and Do It

Resources

Amy Fass on LinkedIn

Shoes That Fit — shoesthatfit.org

Shoes That Fit on LinkedIn

@shoesthatfitcharity on Instagram

@shoesthatfitcharity on TikTok

Shoes That Fit on X

Nordstrom — Shoes That Fit partnership

Rack Room Shoes

On Running

Because International — Ep. 289 (previous episode)

Godfrey Coker — previous episode

Lydiah Kemunto Bosire, 8B Education — previous episode

The Grapes of Wrath — John Steinbeck

Donate to Shoes That Fit: shoesthatfit.org
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Do you know that your body possesses its own innate repair system through the power of regenerative medicine? Stem cell scientist and neurophysiologist Christian Drapeau, MSc joins the show to explore this fascinating topic and how ancient plants can support your body's natural ability to heal. Christian, who is the founder of the supplement company Stemregen and author of the book Cracking the Stem Cell Code, shares his groundbreaking research on how specific plant extracts can naturally stimulate the release of your own stem cells. We explore the paradigm shift in longevity science and how optimizing your innate repair system could change the way we approach health, aging, and disease recovery.

Health Disclaimer

Stemregen is a dietary supplement. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical advice or claims to treat, diagnose, or cure any disease. Stemregen supports the body's natural processes. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before beginning any new supplement. Corinna Bellizzi is not affiliated with Stemregen.
COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/the-body-as-a-repair-machine-a-deep-dive-into-stem-cells-and-regenerative-medicine-with-christian-drapeau-msc/

About Guest: Christian Drapeau, MSc is a stem cell scientist, neurophysiologist, medicinal plant explorer, and best-selling author with 35+ years in medical research. He was among the first scientists to propose in published literature that stem cells are the body's innate repair system - a paradigm shift now reshaping regenerative medicine and longevity science.

Driven by that discovery, Christian has traveled the world studying ancient plants that naturally support the body's ability to release and deploy its own stem cells. He has lectured in 50+ countries, authored five books, including Cracking the Stem Cell Code, and is the Founder and Chief Science Officer of STEMREGEN. His work bridges rigorous science with nature's intelligence, making regeneration accessible to everyone.

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-drapeau

Guest Website: https://stemregen.co | https://www.francisbrothers.com/

Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stemcellchristian/

Guest TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stemcellchristian

Guest YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stemregen

Additional Resources Mentioned:

BOOK: Cracking the Stem Cell Code by Christian Drapwau, MSc

Chapter Markers for Key Topics:

00:00 - Stem Cells: The Body's Natural Defense

05:46 - Debunking The Myths Of Stem Cell Research

09:37 - Understanding The Body’s Innate Repair System

16:41 - Healing Injuries: Injections Vs. Natural Stimulation

24:56 - Ethical Sourcing And The Future Of Plant-Based Medicine

34:37 - Measuring Stem Cell Migration And Healing

44:33 - The Economy Of Health: Regenerating The Human Body

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Zach and Jason Francis have spent their careers proving that doing more with less is not a constraint — it's a philosophy — from a nine-month sailing trip from San Diego to Australia to building tiny homes on HGTV's Tiny Luxury to Willo, an AI platform that takes a business idea from concept to live website in under ten minutes. The brothers join Care More Be Better to share what 21 days at sea taught them about complexity, why ideas die in spreadsheets, how AI agents work like bees in a hive, and how to use AI as a tool that empowers rather than replaces the human behind the vision.

Chapter Markers

00:00 — Introduction: The Through Line from Tiny Homes to AI Agents

05:00 — Building with a Sibling: Trust, Security, and the Ability to Argue Without Fragility

12:00 — The Sailing Trip: 21 Days at Sea and What You Actually Need

18:00 — Tiny Luxury to Willo: The Philosophy Was Always the Same

24:00 — Complexity Kills: Getting from Zero to One

30:00 — What Willo Actually Does: From Idea to Live Website in 8-10 Minutes

38:00 — The Seven Agent System: Proactive vs. Reactive AI

44:00 — How Willo Differs from Claude, ChatGPT, and Agentic Tools

50:00 — AI Energy Footprint: Stewardship Over Avoidance

56:00 — The Beehive: How Nature Informs Willo's Agent Design

62:00 — Pricing, Roadmap, and What's Next for Willo

COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/from-ideas-to-income-with-ai-zach-and-jason-francis/
About Guests: Brothers Zach and Jason Francis are serial entrepreneurs, builders, and prior hosts of the straight-to-series reality HGTV TV show Tiny Luxury. Over the years, they have built, acquired, and invested in companies spanning real estate, media, software, and artificial intelligence. Their mission is to make entrepreneurship more accessible by simplifying the process of building and growing a business. As the founders of Willo, they are helping a new generation of entrepreneurs turn ideas into real businesses with the power of AI. Beyond business, Zach and Jason are real estate developers, AI investors, beekeepers, sailors, adventurers, and family men who are passionate about creating meaningful companies, exploring new opportunities, and helping others build lives and businesses on their own terms.

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-francis-750200157/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-francis7/

Guest Website: https://willo.ai | https://www.francisbrothers.com/

Guest Socials: https://www.youtube.com/@buildwithwillo | https://x.com/BuildwithWillo | https://www.facebook.com/buildwithwillo/

Additional Resources Mentioned:

Scary Smart by Mo Gawdat

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