May 20How to make career decisions with no regrets.Yesterday I was awarded an honorary degree from the University of New Brunswick. I was so humbled being on the stage which such an incredible group of humans as they graduate from university and start to walk down their career and life paths. I wanted to share the script of…Convocation7 min readConvocation7 min read
Published inB The Change·Mar 13B Corps Collaborate to Share Tom Lovejoy’s Return to the AmazonHonoring a Scientific Giant Who Spread the Word About the Importance of Protecting the Planet — A few years back at a Certified B Corporation Champions Retreat, my good friend George Chmael II, who is CEO of the global sustainability consultancy and B Corp Council Fire, piped up: “Greg, let’s join forces again to do a documentary film about Tom Lovejoy!” “Sure!” was my response. …Tom Lovejoy8 min readTom Lovejoy8 min read
Published inB The Change·Apr 4, 2022Saving Forests for Future GenerationsB Corp’s Film Highlights Nonprofit Work to Protect and Preserve Mature Forests and Fight Climate Change — A few years back, the leadership team at Hemmings House Pictures was exploring how to offset our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As a film production company, we often find ourselves flying all over North America and the world to capture the stories we produce, which means we create a fair…Forest4 min readForest4 min read
Published inB The Change·Dec 7, 2021How a Pair of B Corps Gave Big Data a SoulUsing the Power of Storytelling to Advance Social and Environmental Change — As a film storyteller, I have had the privilege of working with hundreds of incredible companies, broadcasters, NGOs, governments, and nonprofits using their gifts and influence to inspire positive behaviour shifts. …Sustainability4 min readSustainability4 min read
Published inB The Change·Jun 23, 2021Why Building Trust Is My Most Effective Tool for Building My BusinessB Corp Collaborations Create Friendships and Amplify Positive Impact — One of the greatest benefits of being a member of the Certified B Corporation, 1% For The Planet, and Social Venture Circle communities is the ease of creating deep, trusting relationships. …Marketing4 min readMarketing4 min read
Published inB The Change·Apr 5, 2021The $20 Prophecy and the Triple Bottom LinePurpose-Driven Business Communities Provide a Blueprint for Success — I keep the spirit of my film company, Hemmings House, neatly folded, tucked up inside my sock drawer. The spirit is represented by a $20 bill, Canadian of course, that came to me in such an unusual way I’d think it was a dream if I didn’t have the proof. …B Corp5 min readB Corp5 min read
Jun 18, 2020Reflections on my experience with motocross legend Marty Smith.I was deeply saddened this week to learn that motocross legend Marty Smith and his wife Nancy were recently killed in a dune buggy accident in Southern California on April 27. …Motocross4 min readMotocross4 min read
Jan 12, 20202019 Was Difficult, But Here Are 20 Reasons Why I Feel Blessed Going Into 2020.2017 and 2018 marked two of the best years for my company since its founding in 2006. Hemings House enjoyed great sales with a net profit that would make any business analyst or bank lender excited for us. But then 2019 hit, and we suffered a decrease in sales and…Carbon Offset13 min readCarbon Offset13 min read
Published inB The Change·Apr 4, 2019Restoring the Harbour: A Healthier Home for Fish and Cleaner Waves for SurfersOn the East Coast of Canada, a Water Cleanup Initiative Inspires a B Corp Film — I was on my surfboard, paddling WAY out to a surf break that only my friend Joe surfed before, and that was only two days earlier. My city—Saint John, New Brunswick—is not really known for surfing. There are natural reasons for this, but also some human-impact reasons as well. Back…Surfing6 min readSurfing6 min read
Mar 14, 2019Member-onlyHow sharing stories can take you from being confused about career choices to building a business that feeds your soul.Ever since I was a child, I was passionate about storytelling. Even more, I felt a fun duty to document and archive events in my life so that I could preserve them in the form of future stories. I played in a band and saved every live show poster, every…Film Industry11 min readFilm Industry11 min read
