When she opened up a tire recycling shop in Compton, California, Niki Okuk showed that another economic reality is possible — one that values community and sustainability instead of profit by any means necessary. In this thoughtful talk, Okuk shares a vision for how working-class people can organize and own the businesses they work for, making decisions for themselves and enjoying the fruits of their labor. Is it time to fire the boss?

Recorded on October 2016 at TEDxCrenshaw