Speaking of Purpose

About Speaking of Purpose

Speaking of Purpose is where big questions meet bold conversations. We sit with the tough questions, challenge assumptions, and uncover the deeper forces shaping business, leadership, and legacy. In each episode, we explore how purpose fuels resilience - within companies, individuals, and communities - through insightful interviews, candid conversations, and research-backed insights. Because in today’s world, impact isn’t a nice-to-have...it’s a business imperative. New episodes every other week.

Publisher

Benevity

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 May 2021

Latest episode

29 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Apr 2026

   Minneapolis Responds: Corporate Action in Times of Crisis

   In this special episode of Speaking of Purpose, Sona Khosla, Chief Impact Officer at Benevity, is joined by Andrea Wood, President and CEO of the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals, for a conversation on corporate leadership during moments of crisis. Drawing from her experience living in Minneapolis, Andrea shares what it was like to witness her community navigate a period of unrest and uncertainty. She reflects on the role of grassroots movements, the power of mutual aid and how individuals and organizations mobilized to support those most affected. Together, they explore the gap between corporate statements and meaningful action, how leaders react in high-pressure moments and how companies can better support their employees and communities when it matters most. Links to note: https://accp.org/ (https://accp.org/)

2. 

   17 Dec 2025

   Force of Nature: Building a Sustainable Business of the Future with L’OREAL Canada

   A company's values are what truly drive its value. In this episode of Speaking of Purpose, Maya Colombani, Chief Sustainability, Human Rights and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at L’ORÉAL Canada, shares how her company’s sustainability strategy drives innovation, talent development and financial growth. From integrating sustainability, diversity, equity and inclusion and social impact into every part of the business to building partnerships with Indigenous communities, Maya shows what it looks like to be a force for good and a global market mover.

3. 

   3 Dec 2025

   Purpose, Profit, and Public Pressure

   Shareholder, consumer and employee activism are top of mind for CEOs. Some companies are bending under pressure, while others are doubling down. So who really holds the power? In this episode of Speaking of Purpose, we sit down with Andrew Jones of the Conference Board to explore how today’s most resilient companies are embracing their communities and harnessing stakeholder influence to better navigate risk, build brand trust, and align values with long-term success. Plus, we look at the latest data on activism to what it means for the future of business.

Who has been a guest on Speaking of Purpose

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Brian Tippens
• Jason Saul
• Tricia Stevens
• Lourdes Inga
• Rukka Sombolinggi

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

6,194,680

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

66

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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