FOUNDER, Conscious Brands

Rob has spent the past 20 years building and advising purpose-driven businesses in strategic direction, purpose alignment, and governance. He acknowledges that there's no one-size-fits-all approach to this work, so he leads processes of co-creation that integrate regenerative business principles, company culture, and stakeholder voices because he believes that there can’t be lasting change without collaboration, and there can’t be culture without community.

FOUNDER, Modern Species

Gage sees everything as a design challenge. Whether designing an object, a business, a community, or anything in between, he believes that both the process and the solution must aim to bring about a better world, for all. That’s why he founded the brand design agency, Modern Species, and the Brands for a Better World podcast – to help design a more just, healthy, and regenerative world through purpose-driven strategy, sustainable design, and impact storytelling. 

STRATEGIC ADVISOR

Eric has over two decades of experience in insights and innovation. He draws inspiration from living systems thinking and is guided by a sincere passion for empowering businesses to achieve sustainable success and enact meaningful change. Eric’s approach is grounded in a deep understanding of marketplace insights, which enables him to help organizations identify growth potential, build effective strategies, and execute plans effectively.

FOUNDER, Swell Impact

Lesley brings 18 years of expertise in travel and tourism. After leadership roles with renowned brands, she founded Swell Impact, a Halifax-based agency specializing in brand development and sustainability strategy for destinations and small businesses. Lesley's interdisciplinary approach transforms brands into forces for good, emphasizing people, places, and regenerative practices. Through workshops, speaking, and writing, she helps businesses define purpose-driven brands that create meaningful impact.