Today’s guest is Gary Whitehurst, CEO and Co-Founder of Brighter Investing—an investment firm that helps its clients align their personal purpose and passion with the places they invest their money.

Gary brings a unique background to this work, leveraging his decades of experience in the investment and wealth management industry to build something different, a socially and environmentally geared impact investing firm.

In this episode, Gary shares what led him to launch Brighter Investing, how their approach differs from mainstream investment firms, and why redefining risk and value is essential to creating lasting impact. He demystify some of the impact investing buzzwords, defining what ESG is and isn't, and explaining how it is used to help investors make decisions in line with their own personal risk tolerance. And Gary even tells us about their newest endeavor, launching an investment fund focused on social justice.

Whether you're a seasoned investor, social entrepreneur, or just curious about what it means to invest with purpose, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit https://brighter-investing.com/
• Follow Brighter Investing on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/brighterinvesting/
• Follow Gary Whitehurst on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/garywhitehurst/

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Today, Nathan Stuck sits down with Brandy Hall, Founder and CEO of Shades of Green Permaculture, an Atlanta-based company transforming landscapes—and lives—through regenerative design and ecological stewardship. With nearly two decades of experience, Brandy has built a values-driven company that not only restores land but also fosters meaningful jobs and long-term impact in her community.

In this conversation, Nathan and Brandy dig into her journey from solo entrepreneur to visionary leader of a thriving team, how she learned to build systems that support sustainability, and what it truly takes to grow a mission-aligned business in a profit-first world. Brandy shares vulnerable insights about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the realities of running a values-led company, and why she believes in progress over perfection.

Whether you’re a purpose-driven entrepreneur, business leader, or simply someone curious about how business can be a force for good, you’ll walk away inspired and energized.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit https://shadesofgreenpermaculture.com/
• Follow Shades of Green Permaculture on social media at:
• • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shades-of-green-permaculture/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shades_of_green_permaculture/
• Sign up for the Shades of Green bi-weekly newsletter at https://shadesofgreenpermaculture.com/newsletter-sign-up

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Today, you’ll learn from Adria Marshall, Founder and CEO of EcoSlay—a Georgia-based, Black woman-owned haircare company with a dedicated fancbase and a clear commitment to doing good.

What started as a side hustle mixing natural ingredients in her kitchen while working as a software developer has grown into a thriving business with sustainability and social impact at its core.

In this episode, Adria shares her unexpected founder journey, how she defines success on her own terms, and the intentional choices that led EcoSlay to become a certified B Corporation.

For anyone building, supporting, or simply curious about values-aligned businesses, this episode is for you.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit www.ecoslay.com
• Follow Ecoslay on social media:
  • https://x.com/Ecoslay
  • https://www.facebook.com/ecoslay/
  • https://www.instagram.com/ecoslay/
• Follow Adria on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecoslay/

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