In this episode of The Riveo Impact Lab, Elin and Emily sit down with Monica Mockus, founder, CEO, and Executive Creative Director of mock5 design, a creative agency specializing in healthcare and wellness. With more than 20 years of experience as a designer and art director, Monica brings a unique perspective on building a purpose-driven business rooted in empathy, compassion, and a human-centered approach.

Monica shares her journey of launching and leading mock5, the lessons she’s learned in fostering creativity while running a company, and how design can create meaningful impact in industries that touch people’s lives most directly. The conversation dives into sustainability, leadership, and the balance of creativity with business strategy—offering valuable insights for entrepreneurs, creatives, and leaders alike.

Tune in to hear Monica’s inspiring story, and discover how purpose-driven design can transform not just brands, but communities.

The Riveo Impact Lab is produced for you by Riveo Creative. For more Riveo Impact Lab content, including the video versions of all our episodes, please visit https://riveocreative.com/riveo-impact-lab/.

How can small businesses take real climate action without massive budgets or in-house experts? In this episode, we sit down with Mike Smith, founder and CEO of Aclymate—a platform designed to simplify carbon tracking and sustainability for everyday business owners.

From serving as a Navy commander to leading major reforestation efforts, Mike’s path to climate tech wasn’t typical—but it’s one filled with purpose.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• What Aclymate does to make carbon tracking easy for small businesses
• Why sustainability is a smart move for business growth and resilience
• Tips for getting started with emissions tracking—even if you’re busy
• The surprising impact small businesses can have on climate progress

Tune in as we explore how Aclymate is making sustainability practical, why it matters for your business, and how even small steps can lead to big impact.

The Riveo Impact Lab is produced for you by Riveo Creative. For more Riveo Impact Lab content, including the video versions of all our episodes, please visit https://riveocreative.com/riveo-impact-lab/.

What does it look like to lead with authenticity—and build power by embracing what makes you different?

In this episode of Riveo Impact Lab, co-hosts Elin Barton and Emily Adams sit down with Ashley Brundage, author, speaker, and the first transgender person to win any election in Florida. From navigating homelessness to founding a leadership company and running for state office, Ashley shares her powerful story of resilience and impact.

Tune in as we discuss:

• How Ashley built her four-step empowerment model
• The data behind her DEI work—and why tracking outcomes matters
• What it means to go beyond allyship and practice active sponsorship
• Her groundbreaking political run and what it taught her about leadership
• How visibility can shift culture in every room where power is built

This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about inclusion, equity, and leading meaningful change from wherever you are.

The Riveo Impact Lab is produced for you by Riveo Creative. For more Riveo Impact Lab content, including the video versions of all our episodes, please visit https://riveocreative.com/riveo-impact-lab/.