In this episode of Logistics with Purpose®, host Enrique Alvarez sits down with Masami Sato, Founder & CEO of B1G1, a global giving movement and certified B Corp.

Masami shares her inspiring journey from growing up as a shy child in Japan to becoming a world-traveling entrepreneur and changemaker. Along the way, she discovered the incredible power of small, consistent actions to create meaningful global impact. What began as a food venture in New Zealand with a mission to give back evolved into B1G1, an initiative helping thousands of businesses weave giving directly into their everyday operations.

This powerful conversation explores:

• How businesses can create sustainable ecosystems by embedding purpose into their models
• The ripple effects of giving—not only on recipients but on the givers themselves
• Why starting small can spark extraordinary change
• A call to action for companies and individuals to embrace giving as part of their daily lives

If you’re ready to be inspired by the joy of purpose-driven business and the global movement making it possible, this episode is for you.

Additional Links & Resources:

• Connect with Masami: https://www.linkedin.com/in/masamisato/
• Learn more about B1G1: https://b1g1.com/
• B1G1 Resources: https://blog.b1g1.com/tag/guides/
• Legacy - The Sustainable Development Goals in Action: https://blog.b1g1.com/legacy-the-sustainable-development-goals-in-action/
• Learn more about Logistics with Purpose: https://supplychainnow.com/program/logistics-with-purpose
• Learn more about Vector Global Logistics: https://vectorgl.com/
• Subscribe to Logistics with Purpose: https://logistics-with-purpose.captivate.fm/listen

This episode was hosted by Enrique Alvarez. For additional information, please visit our dedicated episode page at: https://supplychainnow.com/why-purpose-driven-businesses-thrive-b1g1-lwp139

In this inspiring episode of Logistics With Purpose®, host Kristi Porter sits down with Jenn Harper, CEO and Founder of Cheekbone Beauty—a certified B Corp and one of Canada’s most powerful women in business. Jenn shares her remarkable journey from hospitality and sales to creating a purpose-driven cosmetics company that’s redefining sustainability and indigenous representation in the beauty industry.

Discover how Cheekbone Beauty is championing ethical supply chains, customer experience, and indigenous values like humility and respect. Jenn opens up about the challenges of building a mission-led brand, her passion for transparency and education in the beauty space, and Cheekbone’s scholarship fund supporting indigenous youth.

This powerful conversation will leave you rethinking your purchasing decisions and inspired to support brands that prioritize integrity, sustainability, and inclusion.

Additional Links & Resources:

• Connect with Jenn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-harper-0b200a23/
• Learn more about Cheekbone Beauty: https://www.cheekbonebeauty.com/
• Learn more about Logistics With Purpose: https://supplychainnow.com/brands/logistics-with-purpose
• Learn more about Vector Global Logistics: https://vectorgl.com/
• Subscribe to Logistics With Purpose: https://logistics-with-purpose.captivate.fm/listen

This episode was hosted by Kristi Porter and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our episode detail page at: https://supplychainnow.com/powering-purpose-driven-cosmetics-brand-cheekbone-beauty-lwp138

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose®, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter sit down with Tara Milburn, CEO of Ethical Swag, a Certified B Corporation transforming the promotional products industry with sustainability and purpose.

Tara shares her inspiring journey from Montreal to Cape Breton and her diverse career spanning marketing, sports, and even the Vancouver 2010 Olympic bid. She opens up about the importance of family, resilience, and building a company that proves business success can align with positive impact.

At Ethical Swag, Tara leads with innovation, technology, and transparency—offering eco-friendly alternatives to traditional promo products while creating meaningful work opportunities across communities. She also emphasizes the value of hiring talent based on skills, not geography, and encourages leaders to consider the social and environmental effects of their choices.

Tara’s message to entrepreneurs, especially women, is clear: seek diverse perspectives, learn from setbacks, and embrace purpose-driven logistics. This is a conversation about redefining success while prioritizing people and the planet.

Don’t miss this episode if you’re passionate about sustainability, entrepreneurship, and building businesses that make a difference.

Additional Links & Resources:

• Connect with Tara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taramilburn1/
• Learn more about Ethical Swag: https://ethicalswag.com/en-ca
• Vancouver Grizzlies Documentary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22006106/
• Learn more about Logistics with Purpose: https://supplychainnow.com/program/logistics-with-purpose
• Learn more about Vector Global Logistics: https://vectorgl.com/
• Subscribe to Logistics with Purpose: https://logistics-with-purpose.captivate.fm/listen

This episode was hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/building-purpose-driven-b-corp-ethical-swag-lwp137