Interviews Archives - Business Council for Peace

To Whom Much Is Given, Much Is Required: The Responsibility and Impact of Black Entrepreneurship

February 20, 2025

Black-owned businesses play a vital role in strengthening local economies, closing the racial wealth gap, and fostering diverse, inclusive communities. However, these businesses often face systemic barriers to access capital, resources, and opportunities. By intentionally supporting Black entrepreneurs, especially women-owned, we contribute to a more equitable economy where innovation and leadership thrive.

Buck Baker’s Lasting Impact as a Bpeace Skillanthropist in Central America

June 13, 2024

Buck Baker, a seasoned Human Resources Director, has built a career around the philosophy that mistakes are as valuable as successes. This perspective allows him to guide business leaders toward tailored solutions for their unique challenges.

Empowering Women Forward: Mentorship Insights from Liliana Goncalvez

June 12, 2024

When Liliana Goncalvez first learned about the impactful work of Bpeace and their Women Forward program, focused on strengthening the leadership skills of Salvadoran businesswomen, she eagerly embraced the opportunity to become a mentor.

Skillanthropist Buck Baker

June 5, 2024

Buck Baker believes he has learned as much from the mistakes he has made during his career as a human resources director as he has from the things he got right. That’s why he can steer a Fast Runner’s business toward the best solutions for their particular situation. “In the HR space, I meet Fast Runners where they are, and that is a positive place.”

From Meeting Rooms to Consultative Zooms: How Volunteering Helped Me Deliver On My Purpose

April 23, 2024

After leaving the corporate world in 2019, I craved a way to use my skills to make a positive impact beyond the bottom line. I knew I wanted to volunteer more, and a networking engagement led me to Bpeace, a nonprofit focused on creating jobs in crisis-affected areas and expanding the economic empowerment of women.

collage of women working together in sustainability efforts

Sustainability in Action: Lisa Bowers’ Dedication to Positive Change

April 22, 2024

Lisa Bowers decided to join Bpeace after being inspired by friend and board member Liz Wald. Reflecting on her journey, Lisa shares that she had been reading Liz’s annual letters for a few years and was inspired by her stories of helping smaller businesses with various challenges.