Next Economy Now: For the Benefit of All Life

A Theory of Change: Showcasing What’s Possible in the Next Economy (with Kevin Bayuk)

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Kevin describes Our Table, a 65-acre worker-owned farm with multi-stakeholder governance and regenerative practices.

Ryan Hunneman and Kevin Bayuk, partners at Lyft Economy, host this episode to mark the podcast's 10-year anniversary, recalling its start in 2015 with topics like worker ownership and values-based invoicing. They express gratitude to listeners amid a crowded podcast landscape. Kevin explains Lyft Economy's mission to transform the business-as-usual economy into one that works for all life, emphasizing it as a multi-generational endeavor. He introduces a theory of change based on seven hypotheses: more showcase examples, skills gaps, media gaps, inadequate hospice work, non-extractive funding gaps, alternative personal security infrastructure gaps, and missing research. The hosts discuss how these hypotheses guide Lyft's strategies as a worker-owned impact consultancy. They delve into hypothesis one, arguing that tangible examples like Our Table farm in Sherwood, Oregon—a 65-acre, worker-owned, multi-stakeholder cooperative with regenerative practices—are crucial to expanding collective imagination and commitment. Kevin describes the farm's governance, involving farmers, other local producers, and consumers, and its benefits for soil health and community cohesion. The conversation touches on reconciling long-term transformation with immediate crises like climate change and political instability, referencing frameworks like triage, transition, and transformation. They mention other notable guests from past episodes, such as David Holmgren and Rose Marcario, and share anecdotes like using the podcast to access leaders at Expo West. The episode concludes with promotions for Lyft Economy's other offerings, including the Next Economy MBA and new podcasts.

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