Mighty Epiphyte, Portland, OR (2025)

11/25/2025

Feeling overwhelmed by all the impact certifications out there?

You’re not alone.

From B Corp Certification to Benefit Corporation status to other mission-aligned verifications, it can be tough to know what’s right for your business right now.

That’s why we put together this simple 4-step framework to help you make a grounded, values-centered decision:

1. Start with Your Why – What impact are you here to make?
2. Consider Your Capacity – Time, energy, and financial investment matter.
3. Avoid the All-or-Nothing Trap – Certification isn’t the only way.
4. Case-by-Case Is the New Standard – Your path is your own, and that’s a strength.

This framework is part of our latest blog post:
B Corp vs Benefit Corporation (and Beyond): How to Choose the Right Fit for Your Business

It’s your guide to navigating options, staying true to your purpose, and building impact with intention… not pressure.

Read the post: MightyEpiphyte.com/b-corp-vs-benefit-corporation-and-beyond-which-path-is-right-for-you/

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Which step are YOU currently working through?
Let’s compare notes below.

11/21/2025

Not sure if you’re “ready” to report on your impact?

Start small.
Start smart.
Start with a Benefit Report.

You don’t need to be certified. You don’t need a fancy team or dashboard.

What you do need is intention - and a willingness to reflect on how your business is showing up for people and planet.

Here are 4 reasons to start a Benefit Report today (even if certification is a “maybe someday”):

1. Clarity of Purpose: Writing a Benefit Report forces you to articulate your goals and assess whether your business is living up to them. It sharpens your internal compass.

2. Credibility with Stakeholders: Clients, partners, investors, and team members increasingly want to see proof of impact. A Benefit Report demonstrates transparency and commitment.

3. Year-Over-Year Progress: Tracking your impact over time helps you make better decisions and set more meaningful goals. It’s a built-in feedback loop for continuous improvement.

4. Low Pressure, High Value: Unlike certification, there’s no minimum score or audit. A Benefit Report is as flexible as you need it to be - start simple and grow over time.

In our latest blog post, we unpack how a Benefit Report fits into the broader landscape of B Corps, Benefit Corporations, and other verification paths… plus how to choose what’s right for you.

Read the post: MightyEpiphyte.com/b-corp-vs-benefit-corporation-and-beyond-which-path-is-right-for-you

Which of these 4 reasons resonates most with where you are right now?

Tell us below!

11/19/2025

What does it really look like to walk the path toward B Corp or Benefit Company certification?

For Josh, Deborah, and Pallavi, it looked like:
– Support that was strategic and personal
– Guidance grounded in values, not just checklists
– A partner who brings clarity, compassion, and deep experience to the table

At Mighty Epiphyte, we don’t just help you get certified - we help you align your impact with your operations in a way that feels authentic, achievable, and equitable.

B Corp certification and Benefit Company registration aren't just about logos and labels.
They’re about committing to people, planet, and purpose - and being willing to measure, improve, and grow with intention.

We’re honored to be part of our clients’ journeys - and we’re grateful for their words of trust and appreciation.

If you’re thinking about making your impact official through B Corp or Benefit Company certification, let’s talk. 💚

11/17/2025

This week, we celebrate the dreamers, the doers, and the change-makers who are reshaping industries, communities, and the planet.

Entrepreneurs aren’t just building businesses - they’re creating impacts that matter.

At Mighty Epiphyte, we’re proud to stand alongside solopreneurs and small business owners who are turning their values into action, designing equity-centered practices, and striving toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Whether it’s through crafting a Benefit Report, achieving B Corp certification, or embedding sustainable practices into their work, these leaders inspire us every day.

Here’s to the entrepreneurs who:

1 - Balance profit with purpose.
2 - Think about social, environmental, and governance impacts with every decision.
3 - Commit to growing their businesses year over year while making the world a better place.

Let’s keep growing, learning, and leading together. 💪

11/15/2025

Recycling isn’t just about managing waste; it’s a powerful step in building a circular, sustainable economy that works for people and the planet.

We believe in embedding sustainable practices in every part of business — from recycling and resource conservation to designing operations with the environment in mind.

Today, let’s take a moment to reflect: How can our choices in business and life support a healthier planet?

Whether it’s choosing recyclable materials, rethinking packaging, or educating others on sustainable practices, every action counts.

Join us in making sustainable decisions every day, and let’s make positive impacts that last. 💚

11/13/2025

Kindness is not a soft skill - it’s a strategic choice in how we show up in business, leadership, and life.

Kindness is a force multiplier…
It amplifies trust.
It deepens relationships.
It opens space for listening, truth-telling, and repair.

Kindness, when practiced with courage and intention, is anything but passive. It’s active empathy - one of the most powerful tools we have as changemakers, leaders, and values-driven businesses.

Imagine a world where:

– Governance structures are rooted in fairness and compassion.

– Impact reports celebrate people, not just profits.

– Certification journeys are supported with grace and accountability.

– Equity-centered design starts with listening, not assumptions.

In our work, whether it’s coaching through a Benefit Report, preparing for B Corp certification, or guiding a business toward more human-centered practices… kindness is part of the infrastructure.

It creates safety.
It builds resilience.
It makes growth sustainable.

On this World Kindness Day, we honor:
– The clients who lead with heart.
– The communities that hold space for change.
– The power of simple, generous acts, extended without expectation.

What does kindness in action look like in your work?
How do you build it into your business DNA?

Start by being kind to yourself.
Then let that ripple outward...

11/11/2025

What is a Benefit Report, really?

It’s more than a checkbox. It’s a mirror.

A Benefit Report is your business’s annual reflection - a place to articulate how you lived your values, where you made an impact, and what you’re committed to improving next.

While it’s required for legally registered Benefit Corporations in many states, any mission-driven business can create one.

In fact, it’s one of the most accessible and flexible ways to start measuring impact - before pursuing certification (or even if you never do).

1. Get clear on your purpose
2. Build trust with stakeholders
3. Track progress year over year
4. Create momentum - without the pressure of certification

In our latest blog post, we explore how Benefit Reports fit into the bigger picture of business for good… including whether B Corp, Benefit Corporation, or another path is right for you.

Have you created a Benefit Report before - or are you considering it?
Let us know in the comments.

Read the post: MightyEpiphyte.com/b-corp-vs-benefit-corporation-and-beyond-which-path-is-right-for-you

11/10/2025

Native American Heritage Month is a time to reflect, honor, and act.

It’s not just about celebration - it’s about recognition, reconnection, and responsibility.

At Mighty Epiphyte, we are committed to building business practices rooted in equity, integrity, and truth-telling.

That means pausing this month to acknowledge the histories, cultures, and ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples - not just in the past tense, but in the present and future of business, community, and sustainability.

We ask:
Whose land are we on?
Whose stories have been erased?
Whose wisdom has been ignored, commodified, or co-opted?

These questions are not just theoretical - they are foundational to building impactful and ethical business practices.

Indigenous leadership has modeled environmental stewardship, regenerative economies, and collective governance long before these became buzzwords in the impact space. Yet, these contributions are often overlooked, or worse, appropriated.

This month, we invite our community - especially solopreneurs, consultants, and small business leaders - to:

1. Learn about the Indigenous nations whose lands you work on

2. Audit your practices for appropriation or exclusion

3. Seek out and support Native-led organizations, businesses, and changemakers

4. Integrate Indigenous values of community, reciprocity, and stewardship - not as trends, but as principles

This work isn’t about checking a box during November.
It’s about living into respect, redistribution, and repair - year-round.

We stand in deep respect for the Indigenous communities whose resilience, knowledge, and cultural strength continue to shape a more just and sustainable world. 💚

11/06/2025

If you’re a purpose-driven founder, you’ve likely heard of B Corps, Benefit Corporations, or maybe even Benefit Corporations for Good. You might be wondering:

“Which one is right for my business?”
“Do I need to certify to be credible?”
“Is there an option that fits my values and my capacity?”

Spoiler: There’s no one-size-fits-all answer… and that’s actually a good thing.

In our latest blog post, we walk you through the landscape of certifications and verifications, break down what each really means, and introduce one powerful tool you can start using now (hint: it’s called a Benefit Report).

Whether you're looking for structure, strategy, or simply a place to start, this is your guide to making impactful decisions on purpose.

Read the full post: MightyEpiphyte.com/b-corp-vs-benefit-corporation-and-beyond-which-path-is-right-for-you

Which path feels most aligned for your business right now?
Share in the comments - we love hearing how others are navigating the journey.

11/04/2025

Today’s the day to make your voice heard!

Voting is one of the most powerful ways we can support the causes and communities we care about, ensuring that the future reflects the values we stand by — equity, justice, and sustainability.

We believe in the power of collective action. Just like in our businesses, where every small choice can lead to lasting impacts, every vote is a step toward the change we want to see.

Let’s cast our votes today for a world that values people, planet, and prosperity for all! 💚

11/03/2025

Gratitude Month isn’t just a season - it’s a practice.

A pause. A moment to reflect on impact, partnership, and progress.

We know that the journey to building equitable, sustainable, human-centered businesses isn’t a solo trek.

It’s a collective path we walk together - with our clients, community, mentors, and peers.

So this month, we’re grounding our work in deep gratitude:

– For solopreneurs and small business owners who choose to lead with values.

– For the courage it takes to center people and planet alongside profit.

– For the clients who invite us into their organizations - not as outsiders, but as partners in their purpose.

– And for the opportunity to witness meaningful change year after year: in benefit reports, B Corp journeys, employee voice, community investments, and climate action.

Gratitude, like impact, is a practice of intention.
It asks us to notice.
To acknowledge.
To act in alignment.

This November, we’re leaning into practices that honor where we’ve been - and recommit to where we’re going.

What are you grateful for in your work this season?

What impact has grown from that gratitude?

Let’s start a conversation in the comments. 💚

11/01/2025

As we adjust our clocks this weekend for Daylight Savings Time, it’s a great reminder of the importance of making the most of our time - in both business and life.

For impact-driven companies, time isn’t just money; it’s the essence of the changes we want to create.

How can you make every minute count toward your mission?

Whether you’re finalizing your benefit report, working toward B Corp certification, or building out your social impact strategy, let’s remember that time spent planning and reflecting is time invested in impact.

Just like setting the clocks, these practices help us stay aligned and see our progress more clearly. 💚

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