Ep. 73 - Eric Henry of TS Designs (part 1)

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In this episode of the Mindful Marketplace, host Joel Skene interviews Eric Henry, the president of TS Designs, a sustainable apparel company. The conversation covers various topics related to social entrepreneurship, sustainability, and the apparel industry. The chapters include discussions on worker ownership in the Appalachian economy, challenges in the stock market, debt relief initiatives, private investment in conservation finance, the impact of NAFTA on TS Designs, the triple bottom line approach, and TS Designs' status as the first apparel B Corp.
Takeaways
Worker ownership and democratized workplaces can contribute to building a resilient economy.
The stock market is becoming more challenging for value investors due to oversaturation of investment analysis and other factors.
Debt relief initiatives, such as the partnership between Morehouse College and the Debt Collective, can alleviate financial burdens and empower individuals.
Private investment in conservation finance, such as the Forest Resilience Bond, can support forest restoration and mitigate wildfire risk.
The apparel industry needs more transparency and a shift towards a triple bottom line approach that considers people, planet, and profit.
Questioning the assumption of two-pocket thinking can lead to business models that prioritize both profitability and social impact.
B Corps provide a certification and community for businesses committed to social and environmental responsibility.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to the Mindful Marketplace and the guest, Eric Henry
01:01
Worker Ownership and the New Appalachian Economy
02:24
Challenges in the Stock Market and the Legacy of Charlie Munger
04:20
Debt Relief and the Partnership between Morehouse College and the Debt Collective
06:17
Forest Resilience Bond and Private Investment in Conservation Finance
08:08
Introduction to Eric Henry and TS Designs
08:28
Eric Henry's Journey as a Social Entrepreneur
11:14
The Impact of NAFTA on TS Designs and the Apparel Industry
13:06
The Triple Bottom Line Approach and Transparency in the Apparel Industry
19:20
Questioning the Assumption of Two-Pocket Thinking
20:45
TS Designs as the First Apparel B Corp