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Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in Portland Oregon and a Home Functionality Coach nationwide.  Allergic to stagnation, she combines these two home-centric professions producing an intellectual, uplifting podcast called Home Space and Reason all about home functionality, design and automation with a bit of history & psychology.    Living in a home that doesn't support your passions can be draining and exhausting. How fulfilled we are can have a big impact on our daily life across all kinds of contexts; parenting, success, work, and health.  Kristina helps people find and purchase a home that supports their passions and values and then... helps them tweak it to function optimally. Her passion is helping people Create a Home that Thrives not just for today, but for the long haul. She is a wife and a mother to a 10-year-old boy.    Home Space and Reason is available on all platforms including Apple Podcasts and Pandora. I recommend staring at Ep. 1 https://link.chtbl.com/E4X8SlK_ My website is www.SpaceAndReason.com YouTube: youtube.com/@spaceandreason Instagram: www.instagram.com/spaceandreason Facebook: www.Facebook.com/spaceandreason LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/spaceandreason TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@homespaceandreason SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ   Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/start.smallpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/

On this episode host Debbie vn Grieken interviews Lillian Bremmut the autour of Trash Talk its easy going green. Lillian and her husband Dave are the team behind Brummet Media Group, high-fiving cheerfully as they pass each other on the way from checking off one item or other from their long to-do list. Their business includes Dave's music studio and percussion accessory products and graphic design work as well as numerous award-winning non-fiction books and popular blogs.    Amazon Author Page (books in hardcover, paperback & e-book formats):           https://amazon.com/author/lillianbrummet Brummet's Website:  http://BrummetMedia.ca FaceBook: http://facebook.com/lillian.brummet   Find us online via either of these landing pages:   https://taplink.cc/brummet https://linktr.ee/LillianBrummet ~~~      Visit Us @:    http://BrummetMedia.ca   Find the Brummet's books on Amazon   Find us online via these landing pages: https://taplink.cc/brummet https://linktr.ee/LillianBrummet   SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ   Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/start.smallpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/ ~~~    

In this episode Debbie interviews  Teresa Schaubel the owner of Giftologie. Teresa is a third generation  business owner, connecting people to the things they need is in her blood. From her first business selling fruits and vegetables from her family' garden at age 6, she knew this is what she wanted to do. She now owns a successful trophy and awards business, Custom Image Sales. In 2015 she indulged her creative side and repurposed the materials that were once used for plaques, medals and trophies to create unique cuffs and necklaces with  meaningful messages. Inspired by the world around her, the amazing people she meets and her strong belief that true beauty comes from within. Connect with Teresa   giftologie@gmail.com https://giftologie.ca/ Connect with Debbie  SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ   Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/start.smallpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/  

In this Episode Debbie interviews the founder of Love and Nudes Chantel Carter . Chantal Carter is an entrepreneur who has worked in the fashion industry for over 20 years as a Stylist, Image Consultant, and magazine Style Director. She is also part of Centennial College Fashion PAC (Program Advisory Committee) which helps to inspire programs with relevant learning and training beneficial to industry practice. Chantal's passion to uplift women of colour through fashion caused her to develop a diverse skin tone intimates line called Love & Nudes. This brand is more than just fashion, it's a social movement connecting women and celebrating the beauty of difference. She believes apparel and cosmetics should be accessible to all in a manner that allows them to celebrate their skin tone and personal style.   e: Chantal@loveandnudes.com www.loveandnudes.com Celebrating Women of Colour Socialize and Celebrate with Us  https://www.instagram.com/loveandnudes/ https://twitter.com/loveandnudes_ https://www.facebook.com/loveandnudes/     SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ   Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/start.smallpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/

Topics Discussed: In this episode Debbie interviews Therese Forton-Barnes Therese is a Household Toxins Health Specialist and the Head Guru at The Green Living Gurus. She is an entrepreneur, activist, and educator. She spreads the awareness of chemical exposure that could cause many autoimmune illnesses, cancer, and other ailments.   She helps families and individuals worried about cancer and other illnesses by identifying carcinogens and harmful chemicals in their lives and homes that potentially harm their health. She solves chemical confusion and makes finding safe and healthy products easier. She also has a household product line called Tee's Organics - that are….Healthy for You and Your Home!   She also attends many webinars all year long put on by various organizations such as Environmental Working Group, Made Safe, Silent Spring, Women's Voices for the Earth, Plastic Pollution Coalition Clean and Healthy New York, and the Collaborative on Health and Environment. She never stops learning and fighting for regulations and laws to change to protect us from harmful chemicals.     We discuss ditching the fracrances , toxins in your life and simple switches we can make to improve our health    Connect with  --Therese  ( Tee Organics) IG: https://www.instagram.com/greenlivinggurus/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenLivingGurus/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/teeforton Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/therese-tee-forton-barnes-85a821a/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW7_phs1GZUPzG21Zgjnqtw   SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ   Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/start.smallpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/ edited by @internationalconnection 

  Local homesteader & chef; Clarissa Smith spends most of her time immersed in food. She grew up on a free range lamb and chicken farm where her passion for food and farming began. Her core beliefs are farm to table and dreams of owning her own farm where she can teach cooking classes on homesteading and culinary. Currently she is working with another chef creating specialized private dining experiences & event catering with Le Petit Pomme (Instagram @lepommepetit) where they create fresh French inspired cuisine with a twist.  Topics Discussed: Homesteading farm to table young entrepenurship farming homestyle cooking   Connect with  To follow Clarrisa's journey check out @clarissa.smith25 on Instagram and see what's cooking.    Episode Edited by Jag Sandhu The International Connection Podcast @theintconn SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ   Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/start.smallpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/ Quotes:  @MoyaaShea #StartSmall  

Debbie welcomes Stepahnie Jackson to the podcast. Stephanie Jackson is an integrative health practitioner and the owner and founder of a root cause wellness practice, the freedom to live, located in Niagara Canada specializing in nutrition, lifestyle, and functional blood chemistry.  She helps people work on taking small daily steps with their health that overtime have a positive accumulation effect on longevity, energy, mood, and overall wellbeing. Over the last few years Stephanie has started homeschooling her children while adopting an urban homestead life, blending traditional  homesteading values in a modern suburban setting.        Topics Discussed: Intergrative health Naturalpathy  Urban Homesteading Mental Health  Homeschooling  Sustainability Resources Mentioned  Niagara Homeschool Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/375501452465291/about/ Connect with  Stephanie Jackson IHP Integrative Health Practitioner  LHNP/RHNP Holistic Nutritionist Practitioner License ID #1701962 AADP Board Certification#223323906 Where to find me:   Instagram: @thefreedomtolive.ca Website: thefreedomtolive.ca stephanie@thefreedomtolive.ca 1-647-838-7833 --   SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ   Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/start.smallpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/

Kevin Hamilton has been farming organically for 20 years. Currently working at McQuesten urban farm as lead farmer, he shares his passion and knowledge of organic growing within this community. He has ridden his bicycle across Canada raising awareness about food and the environment over 15,000 kms, rode 4000 kms across Australia in 1999/2000 and in 2005 he rode 22,000 kms again by bicycle visiting farms from Portugal to Vietnam to learn all he could about farming without the aid of petrochemicals. He was also the youngest ever recipient of the Hamilton Environmentalist of the Year. He is an avid cyclist, environmentalist and political agitator.   In this Episode Debbie and Kevin discuss Food Security as well as Organic Farming. Steps you can take to eat better and grow your own food.   Alternative off the grid living as Kevin moves his family this spring into a Mongolian Yurt.   The importance of a Healthy Biome and how food affects our gut health.  Resource Mentioned:  Book by Sandor Katz  Wild Fermentation Connect with  --Kevin Hamilton kham27@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/start.smallpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/

In this episode Debbie challenges you to shift your mindset to a minimalist lifestyle.  Using each day to complete a task that will move you closer to living a more simple and minimalist lifestyle. follow us on IG at @start.smallpodcast and tag us with your pictures completing the tasks Resource Mentioned:  https://seenthemagazine.com/how-to-start-a-capsule-wardrobe/ https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/blogs/recipes Topics Discussed: Decluttering -Minimialism - Buying less     SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ   Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/start.smallpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/

Blissfully Organized doesnt that sound wonderful? In this episode Debbie interviews Leza Kjarsgaard the founder of Blissfully Organized in Burlington Ontario.  A service devoted to helpnig overwelhmed people find peace and calm through transformed organized spaces.  Discover tips on how to minimize and organize your home so you have more time to focus on whats important! Living the life you want! Learn how to let go of sentimental items that no longer serve you or store them properley.  Find out why organizing can actually help you reduce food waste and other great tips to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Resources Mentioned: Novel They Left us Everthing by Plum Johnson Connect with Leza on IG  @blissfully_organized_   --   SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ   Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/start.smallpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/

In the episode Debbie interviews Heather Jefferey the founder of Re4m Design and Fabrication. Heather is an innovative industrial designer and entrepreneur making strides in Ottawa's sustainable design sector. She is a maker, problem solver and the creator of Re4m Design and Fabrication, a company that designs and builds furnishings, fixtures and displays using recycled and reclaimed materials. Heather's unique skills and keen eye have gained her recognition in the Ottawa Sun, Ottawa Matters and a recipient of the 2019 OBJ (Ottawa Business Journal) Small business Award for manufacturing.    Resource Mentioned:  Carleton University Industrial Design Program BMO women in Sustainabilty Grant Clean Foundadtion Green job grant Ontario Canada Summer Jobs Grant Topics Discussed Heather and Debbie discuss reducing waste , Women in Business, Funding oppourtunities and ways to make your business more sustainable  Connect with Heather   Heather Jeffery Founder, Designer  613-875-2151 www.re4m.ca | connect@re4m.ca IG @re4mottawa SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/start.smallpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/ Quotes:  @MoyaaShea #StartSmall Heather Jeffery Founder, Designer  613-875-2151 www.re4m.ca | connect@re4m.ca

Kathy Davis is a plant-based lifestyle coach, the CEO of VegInspired, and the author of three cookbooks: (The 30-Minute Whole-Food Plant-Based Cookbook, The Super Easy Plant-Based Cookbook, and The Budget-Friendly Plant-Based Diet Cookbook). Kathy empowers high achieving professionals to elevate their energy by adopting healthy living habits so they can step into their genius and crush their ambitions!   Fun fact: Kathy and her husband, John, are living their plant-based dream while simultaneously traveling the United States in an RV with their cats. They've been to 26 states and 19 national parks so far, and have a goal to visit all the US national parks! Connect with Kathy Davis   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veginspired VegInspired Foodies Facebook Group: https://www.veginspired.com/foodies   Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/veginspired   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathyallendavis/   Website: https://www.veginspired.com Budget-Friendly Plant-Based Diet Cookbook https://www.veginspired.com/budget-friendly-plant-based/  Super Easy Plant-Based Cookbook: https://www.veginspired.com/super-easy-plant-based-cookbook/  30-Minute Whole-Food, Plant-Based Cookbook: https://www.veginspired.com/30-minute-wfpb/ Kathy A. Davis  kathy@veginspired.com CEO & Plant-Based Lifestyle Coach, VegInspired LLC Want to elevate your energy with a plant-based lifestyle?  Book a Chat with Me!   VegInspired, LLC www.veginspired.com   My Cookbooks 30-Minute Whole-Food, Plant-Based  Super Easy Plant-Based Budget-Friendly Plant-Based Diet SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/start.smallpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/

In this episode Debbie speaks with Donna Herrington founder of The Herrington Group. Donna has dedicated her entire professional life to increasing accessibility in our community. She is a person living with disability and has worked with both private and public organizations. The Herrington group has extensive experience in accessibility auditing, policy development, human rights legislation, training , curriculum development and human resource management.  This conversation is a small step in acknowledging the gaps in services and policy and investigates small steps we can make as individuals and communities to help make improvements. Discussing how we can support and advocate for people in our communities and how we can make sustainability more accessible to everyone.  Resource Mentioned:  AODA:; https://www.ontario.ca/page/about-accessibility-laws#:~:text=The%20Accessibility%20for%20Ontarians%20with%20Disabilities%20Act%20(AODA)%20is%20a,developing%20and%20enforcing%20accessibility%20standards.&text=Implementing%20and%20enforcing%20these%20standards,accessible%20and%20inclusive%20by%202025.   Canada Accessibility Act: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/accessible-canada.html https://sheribyrnehaber.medium.com/sustainability-starts-with-disability-inclusion-and-accessibility-77263ba2b1c2     Topics Discussed: Sustainable Development Goals Persons Living with Disability Community Accessibility  small steps for individuals and communities    Connect with  The Herrington Group Website: www.theherringtongroup.ca LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-herrington-nee-plonski/#   SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ   Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/start.smallpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/ Quotes: 1. When it comes to sustainability initiatives, if you make them accessible they become more sustainable, Because you have a larger audience. So, the larger the audiences the more participation is available.- Donna Herrington 2. I think if we address barriers that exist for people with disabilities, whether they be physical barriers or attitudinal barriers, stereotypes that people have of people with disabilities, we're looking at a lack of digital access. We're looking at a lack of accessible communication. If we start to look at how does someone who cannot hear or see or walk access my products and services, then you start to think of it in a more inclusive way.- Donna Herrington 3. As we develop healthier communities, this is going to be so much more sustainable that everybody is included, everybody feels that they have a role to play, everybody plays their role and when we all come together amazing things happen. It's only a win-win for everyone.- Debbie Van Grieken @MoyaaShea #StartSmall

What is Plastic Free July? Why is it necessary and how can we start small ?  In this episode Debbie shares valuable information from the Plastic Free Foundation website along with insights and tips for those wishing to reduce their use of plastic. Debbie is here to support you no matter where you are on your sustainability journey.  Learning together and sharing information is so important. By using real life examples and striving for improvement over perfection Debbie helps break down the overwhelming topic and helps us to start small Resource Mentioned:  blog https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/blogs/fair-living-blog https://homesteadandchill.com/diy-homemade-beeswax-wraps/ https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/ Topics Discussed: Rebecca Price-Ruiz ( plastic Free July founder) Plastic Free Foundation  tips to reduce plastic waste  start small to make new habits    Connect with  --https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/     SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ   Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/start.smallpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/ Quotes: 1.Participants had a total savings of 940 million kilograms of plastic waste each year. ( plastic free foundation website) That is mind blowing. Just think if you can contribute to this number to what a big impact that has on our planet 8.5 out of 10 people made changes that became lasting habits.( plastic free foundation website) And that's really what needs to happen here. 2. So why plastic free July? Well, virtually every piece of plastic ever manufactured still exists in some form today. Single use plastics are not being recycled effectively. And we're seeing the damaging effects on our environment, especially in our oceans and our wildlife. This will have catastrophic ramifications. ( Plastic Free Foundation 3. I love that the campaign really aims to empower us. And that reassures us that you don't need to strive for zero waste right off the get go. Because overwhelming us will just create a lot of stress. And if it's too difficult to sustain, it will make us feel like failures and cause us to give up. This is the last thing they want. Remember what I always say if you're feeling overwhelmed, start small. @MoyaaShea #StartSmall

The founders, Veronica (she/her) and Alora (she/her) are not only sisters but best friends. The millennial versions of their grandmothers SAM & LANCE, and just as strong and independent. They share a passion for travel, social consciousness and innovation. Both Shirley (SAM) and Georgette (LANCE) were strong, talented, compassionate, intelligent women that inspired them to build something bigger, to create something they believe in and to always strive to do better. Where transparency and ethical manufacturing come first. Their mission at SAM & LANCE is to empower and inspire women through curated fashion and lifestyle goods that have been consciously crafted with ethical standards. They hope to connect women from around the world who are creating for a purpose, and shopping with intention. Their goal for SAM & LANCE is to establish a global community of socially conscious women looking to live a more sustainable life. Between the two sisters they have an MBA and Undergraduate Degrees in Fine Arts, Marketing, International Development and History. Have held jobs in sales, marketing, production, operations, fashion and advertising. They have travelled to over 75 countries and have lived in 3. By combining these learnings and experiences with their passion for empowerment and conscious shopping SAM & LANCE was born. Topics Discussed: Sustainable products women owned business international business empowering women Online business curated products and ethical shopping tips to shop ethically    Connect with  -S.A.M and Lance at www.samandlance.com- on IG @samandlance SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/start.smallpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/ Quotes: We talk about how for us saying that we're all sustainable and ethically made, unfortunately that's an an anomaly, you know we would love get to the point one day when this isn't a feature or nice to have and that us saying "we verified that all of this people that made this product are paid for a wages", that should be just a standard, We shouldn't have to make this a big deal that We are making sure that this happen. Alora May Being sustainable also means being sustainable to us. So, if It's not gonna work for you, it's not sustainable. So, you really need to look at your habit and look what you already have. Debbie vanGrieken So these women that are starting these companies that are helping communities and empowering people around the world are doing it all out of pocket. They're reinvesting all these funds back into their companies and helping on other people. So when you support a woman owned company, you are directly supporting their dreams supporting all the good that they're doing within the world- Alora May  @MoyaaShea #StartSmall      

In this Episode Debbie speaks with Sarah Valiant the founder of Earth Love ltd. Earth Love produces all natural ,zero waste cleaning products packaged in compostable packaging. Earth Love produces Laundry detergent, Toilet cleaner, Dishwasher tablets, All Purpose Cleaner, Eucalyptus shower Melts and their latest product is a travel sized Laundry Tablet. They endeavour to have every single one of their business practices be as green as possible while maintaining low prices to ensure everyone has access to zero waste living. Sarah lives in Oakville Ontario Canada   Resource Mentioned:  Earth Love https://earthlovehome.ca/ IG Account @earthlovehome   Topics Discussed: sustainability zero waste living eco packaging    SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ   Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/ Quotes:  @MoyaaShea #StartSmall We voted with our dollar and our power is in our purchasing power. So if we're not purchasing those items, they're not going to make them anymore. So if we're spending all of our times and efforts on zero waste, low waste, sustainable products, fair trade, that's where they're gonna start putting their efforts which is what needs to happen.   I feel like this small things where all about taking small steps and if every small business, every medium, large business actually did this thing, we will see a huge impact.   When you look at everything you have, everything is packaged in plastic. So to think that you've got to replace pretty much everything in your house it's really scary. So the best way to approach it is just going room by room, product by product, and just start small. Pick something and find the replacement for it.      

What was supposed to be just a bucket list item of hiking an area of Spain with her dad, turned into a thriving business and meeting an important need in the world.  In this episode,  I sit down with  Terri-Lynn Woodhouse who saw a need, knew she could help make a difference, and boldly stepped into it.  Terri-Lynn now runs a successful online and storefront business where she offers sustainable products from many different countries.  But more than that, she provides fair wages to everyone who is involved in the process.  She works closely with the local artisans to make sure they are taken care of.   Today, we talk about simple steps you can take to begin to make a long-lasting impact on the world and the communities around the world.  You don't have to always take drastic measures, and the small things add up! Terri-Lynn also offers us some advice if we are just starting out on the journey of more sustainable living, from reading labels on the products we buy, to seeing what things we can refill in our house instead of throwing away, and how getting out in our community and asking questions can lead to so much knowledge.   Terri-Lynn's passion and zeal to help others is contagious and this episode will have you asking what you can do today.  Let's start small together!   Connect With Terri-Lynn: Website: https://one1earth.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneEarth11/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one1earth/   Topics Discussed: Doing what you can to make a difference. How paying workers more doesn't have to equal higher cost points. Beginning steps you can take to become more aware of the products you buy. --   SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ   Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/start.smallpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/

This past year has been difficult for many people, you may feel overwhelmed with all that is going on in your life (and in the world), and perhaps wonder if you can make the kind of impact that you want to make. Over the next seven days, we want to lock arms with you on a simple challenge that will leave you feeling lighter, less burdened, and more empowered in making a difference. I have done this challenge several times, and it only takes 15-30 minutes a day. I will walk you through one simple thing you can do every day this next week to jumpstart your sustainable efforts and learn a few fun new habits! This challenge will give you great ideas on simple ways to save energy and money, how to eat more sustainably, and even fun tips for teaching your kids about living more eco-friendly. Our hope is to show you that you too can “start small” and that these simple steps will not only make a big impact in our world but will also leave you feeling freer.  Remember to take pictures of each challenge and hashtag #startsmallchallenge share and tag the @start.smallpodcast on IG. Also, if you would like us to deep dive into a specific subject- let us know using the links below.  Let's start small together!   Resource Mentioned:  Sustainable bathroom switches  Bamboo toilet paper https://well.ca/products/caboo-bamboo-sugarcane-bathroom_123187.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwqvyFBhB7EiwAER786T1almLsclgeCPSxjSDGzhcXbU0RvJqGhLmMOcsFdLNTeTg6Dew5RxoCRswQAvD_BwE   Sustainable Living Box by Moyaa Shea Products https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/collections/boxes/products/start-small-sustainable-living-box   Reusable paper towels  https://loveyourplanet.ca/products/the-unpaper-towel   Vegan recipes Not sponsored  https://earthsown.com/recipe_category/most-popular/?gclid=CjwKCAjwqvyFBhB7EiwAER786cRJZi2mpN5XYLht9QhY1uQzBr_5aHLubmtZ-krxp4iM65ylgjAAvBoCCAcQAvD_BwE   My favorite plant-based eggs ( not sponsored) https://www.ju.st/stories/just-egg-in-canada?utm_source=google&utm_medium=sem&utm_campaign=canada&gclid=CjwKCAjwqvyFBhB7EiwAER786Q4PBZyHBCOByJsuQECk4S-QReqUuRTzUTnsEKMyofD_9U91kOZy_BoCZyUQAvD_BwE   How to do an energy audit of your home https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/home-energy-audits/do-it-yourself-home-energy-audits   How to make your car more eco friendly https://www.thezebra.com/resources/driving/how-to-make-your-car-eco-friendly/ https://www.thezebra.com/resources/driving/how-to-make-your-car-eco-friendly/   Topics Discussed: Simple things you can do in a few minutes that have a big impact Delicious food ideas for eating more sustainable Great ideas for repurposing, reusing and minimizing everyday items --   SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ   Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/start.smallpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/

Have you ever been frustrated at the pollution of our oceans, the waste that gets dumped into our beautiful bodies of water?  Well, that's exactly what happened to August Dyrberg. An avid adventurer and scuba diver, as August learned about the mass amount of plastic waste in the ocean he decided to do something about it, and thus Marda Swimwear was born.  Using recycled plastic bottles August worked with other experts in the clothing industry to use the bottles to create a luxurious and one-of-a-kind bathing suit.  MARDA is a modern men's swimwear brand obsessed with creating a better world by using plastic from our oceans and landfills to make premium swim shorts that are made to last. Our philosophy finds the harmony between plastic and design to create highly sustainable swim trunks brought to life with the best in Japanese fabric technology. August also shares with us what it was like to begin such an arduous task with no background in business, and how he figured out the process and built such a successful business in the process.   Topics Discussed: Making fabrics from recycled plastic bottles. Going into business without a business background. Making sustainable clothing that is high-end and functional. Ensuring the quality of the product and those making it from start to finish. --   SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ Connect with Marda Swimwear: Website: https://mardaswimwear.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marda_swimwear/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mardaswimwear Twitter: https://twitter.com/mardaswimwear Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.dk/Mardaswimwear/_created/ Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/

Have you ever been having a rough day and you think to yourself, “I could really go for some chocolate.”?  Yeah me too.  But did you know that the chocolate industry as a whole is involved in so much human slavery and trafficking?  That thought kind of takes away the sweetness and leaves a bitter aftertaste.   But there are many fighting to bring fairness and ethical responsibility to this industry.  In this episode, I sit down with Tye of Seek 4 Fair, who is on a mission to change the way the chocolate industry works.  She works diligently to provide chocolate that is made fairly and gives everyone involved in the product creation what they deserve, all the way down to the farmers. Through her research, Tye offers you access to these ethically made chocolates and works to eliminate poverty from the cocoa communities.  I think you are really going to love this topic as we dive into it.   THE DARK SIDE OF CHOCOLATE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Vfbv6hNeng   Topics Discussed: The corruption in the chocolate industry. The difference between fair trade and direct trade. Allowing your children to dream big. Finding the fun in your work. --   SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ Connect with Seek 4 Chocolate: Website: https://www.seek4chocolate.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seek4fair/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Seek4Fair-102541814579760 Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/

Have you ever thrown away a perfectly good container after you've used up what was in it?  Then maybe you have thrown it in a recycling bin thinking you are doing your part.  But did you know a vast majority of plastic can't be recycled? This is exactly the place Koby found herself in one day as she questioned why it was necessary to have all these containers that only get used once.  So she set out to do something about it.  From this, she developed the Refillery Market, a place where goods can be refilled in reusable containers and eliminate an immense amount of everyday waste. Now Koby presents beautifully reusable bottles that can be refilled and she offers the contents to go inside. From soaps to toothpaste, laundry detergent, and more, Koby offers sustainable solutions to everyday products that typically wind up in the trash.  In addition, she juggles not just this job, but two small children under the age of four who she cares for.  She tells us how running the Refillery Market has brought up the conversation with her own children about the importance of caring for the environment and thinking from a sustainable viewpoint.   Topics Discussed: Plastics that can't be recycled. Finding new uses for old containers. Teaching children the importance of sustainability. From consumer to businesses and how we can reduce waste from businesses. --   SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ Connect with Koby : Website: https://refillerymarket.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RefilleryMrkt/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/refillerymrkt/ Email: refillerymarket@gmail.com Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/

Morgan Macdonald decided to start a clothing company that didn't put shame on body types. Morgan herself who has struggled with eating disorders knows the difficulty in going to a clothing store and feeling pressure due to the sizes of current clothing standards. So with her mother's background in the clothing industry and her desire to shift the thinking with clothing while bringing a sustainability factor to it, Morgan set out to bring a change. She and her mother now own a woman-run factory that produces clothing for women of all body types and ranging vastly in sizes and shapes that is made from sustainable materials and operates in a way to lessen waste. Her company Mettamade seeks to empower humans to both feel good and look good.  They strive to keep all bodies in mind while approaching the wardrobe from a minimalist approach, by offering versatile items that can be worn in various ways.   Topics Discussed: Body positivity with clothing sizes. Blending clothing fashion with sustainable efforts. Good and bad types of material you should be looking for. Supporting your community. --   SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ   Connect with Morgan MacDonald: Website: https://mettamadeinhamilton.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mettamade.clothing Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/mettamadeclothing/_shop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mettamade.ca/ Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/

Cassandra was backpacking through Southeast Asia, taking a trip to Bali, and exploring the country when she stumbled upon a man forming beautiful artisan pieces from tire rubber.  She ended up spending some time with him in his shop seeing how he crafted his work, his energy, and how he personally interacted with each customer that came into his shop.  It was this experience that got Cassandra thinking about where the fashion items she bought came from. With her entrepreneurial spirit, she set out to find how she could connect consumers with such beautiful products that supported local artisans.  From that Chic Made Consciously was born.  Cassandra now connects artisans from all over with the online space.  From showcasing these works of art at trade shows to her online store, she is determined to bring light to where products come from and support hand-made sustainable products from around the world.    Topics Discussed: What is fast fashion? How fashion and sustainable products can be blended together. Happiness is not tied up in things. How do you as a consumer know what businesses you should support? Why it's cheaper to buy more expensive quality items. --   SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ   Connect with Cassandra: Website: https://www.chicmadeconsciously.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chicmadeconsciously Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/shopify/_created/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chicmadeconsciously/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6FxYB_KqoQ68TIPdpB3a3g?view_as=subscriber   Resources Mentioned: Good On You: https://goodonyou.eco/ Olivia Firth's 10 Step Solution to Being More Sustainable in Fashion Article: https://en.vogue.me/fashion/livia-firth-how-to-sustainability-in-fashion/   Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/

How do you feel after you make a purchase?  Do you feel good about your decision? Do you have guilt over it?  Diana shares her first time buying home decor that was fairtrade, something she didn't realize even existed.  Her purchasing experience was very unlike previous purchases which prompted her to start Saltbox Sash. Saltbox Sash is everything home decor that is also fair trade.  Often when we think of fair trade items we think of coffee, tea, and chocolate, but Diana is bringing light to a whole new array of fair trade products that we can use to make our houses a home.  Her products are from all over the world and connect her customers with ethically sourced and high-quality goods.   We also dive into how to teach our children the importance of fairtrade products and how we can get them involved in fun ways as well as engage in constructive dialogue around the topic.  I share a story of taking my children with me overseas to visit some of the areas we were getting our fair trade products from and the impact that has had on their lives and how they are implementing a sustainable lifestyle today in their own lives.   Topics Discussed: Expanding our view of fairtrade products. Why it's important to start small with a more fairtrade lifestyle.  How do we teach our kids about fairtrade? Simple steps to start living more sustainably. --   SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ   Connect with Diana: Website: https://www.saltboxsash.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shopsaltboxsash/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/saltboxsash/_shop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saltboxsash/   Resources Mentioned: Montessori Toddler by Simone Davies: https://www.amazon.com/Montessori-Toddler-Parents-Raising-Responsible/dp/152350689X/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=montessori+toddler&qid=1614373704&sr=8-5 Simone Davie's Podcast: https://www.themontessorinotebook.com/the-montessori-notebook-podcast/ Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/

Have you ever struggled with finding toys that keep your child entertained?  Have you felt that you no sooner buy them a toy than they are bored with it and are wanting something new?  In the episode, I sit down with Ashley from Farmhouse 598 as she explains to us how less is often more with our children's toys.  She explains to us simple ways we can implement the Montessori learning approach in order to enrich our children's lives.  She also gives us some easy hacks we can all implement to bring back excitement over old toys that our children already have. We follow her journey from becoming an educated teacher to coming back into woodworking and how she now uses that skill to create children's toys from wood which is far more sustainable and long-lasting, and better for the child's development. Ashley is also a homesteader and uses the Montessori approach in homeschooling. We dive into the benefits of this type of learning as well as how it makes the child's play areas more aesthetically pleasing and avoids the over-stimulation and lack of creativity that many toys today bring.  We will also learn about creative ways to keep your child entertained and how so often less is more with creativity.  Ashley talks about how to watch your child discover their playing habits in order to get new ideas for how to stimulate their playtime.     Topics Discussed: Being a woman in a male-dominated space. The Montessori approach to learning. The benefits of wooden toys and toy rotation. Dealing with relatives who want to buy too many gifts for your child. --   SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ   Connect with Ashley: Website: https://www.farmhouse598.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/farmhouse598/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmhouse598 Email: ashley@farmhouse598.com       Resources Mentioned: Montessori Toddler by Simone Davies: https://www.amazon.com/Montessori-Toddler-Parents-Raising-Responsible/dp/152350689X/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=montessori+toddler&qid=1614373704&sr=8-5 Simone Davie's Podcast: https://www.themontessorinotebook.com/the-montessori-notebook-podcast/ Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/

In the episode, I sit down with Rafik Riad founder of Buy Good Feel Good, a marketplace where fair trade and responsibly sourced and made items can be sold.  He did this through live and in-person trade shows. Then Covid-19 happened.  And like most of us, he was unsure how to proceed.  But through adapting and finding creative ways to do so, he switched his in-person trade shows to an online marketplace that could ultimately reach a much larger audience. Rafik shares with us the difficulty in the back end work of a project like this, and the difficulty in shifting something you are so used to doing in-person to a completely online space.  He talks about not just the wins but the losses and how no matter who you are some days you want to give up. We also discuss how over the last seven years things have changed when it comes to finding sustainably sourced and made products and how there are a growing demand and creation of these products, but that often finding them can be the challenging part.  But Rafik is working to get rid of this problem and have a one-stop-shop online where you can find products of all your needs that come from excellent sources.   Topics Discussed: How to pivot in your business.  Common challenges with getting a business online. Small steps to buy sustainably. The importance of sustainable and ethical businesses. --   SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ   Connect with Rafik Riad: Website: https://www.buygoodfeelgood.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buygoodfeelgood/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buygoodfeelgood/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYzXS1OpW_JugnGrWGxWHg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/buygoodfeelgood/_saved/ Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/  

In this episode, I sit down with Bianca Metz who is a simple living consultant and is the founder of the Giving Tree Family. Bianca lives with her husband and their toddler in a tiny home consisting of 240 square feet.  She shares how she and her husband decided to completely and radically change their city condo life and move onto six acres in a tiny home.   We've grown up believing that there is only one formula. That formula consists of going to college, having a nice house in a certain neighborhood, and driving the right kind of car.  But that formula for success has failed us now more than ever as evidenced by the number of people leaving college and still lacking experience that most jobs require, or people finding that despite having all the shiny things they are still unhappy.  Bianca shares with us just how her husband and her were tired of that formula and believe there is a much better way to live or lives.  Bianca shares with us the first steps to take when deciding to move into a tiny home, from legal priorities to make sure the land you are moving on to is taken care of. We also discuss the importance of your home regardless of how big or small being a refuge for you and what steps you can take today to help make that a reality.   Resources Mentioned:  https://instagram.com/thegivingtree.tinyhome?igshid=rha0phqc6zvy https://www.ontario.ca/document/build-or-buy-tiny-home   Topics Discussed: How to transition from city living to country tiny home life. Dealing with resistance from people when you change your lifestyle.  What is the best formula for living situations? --   SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ   Connect with Bianca: Website: www.thegivingtreefamily.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thegivingtree.tinyhome Facebook: www.facebook.com/thegivingtree.tinyhome/about/ Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/

As we enter into a brand new year, you may be like me and ready to recommit to living a more sustainable life. For me personally, I know several of the small steps I need to take, and it helps to take a moment to review the simple things we can do every day and just decide to recommit. In today's episode, I share with you a few things that I am going to work on in 2021, give you some valuable tips on small things we may easily overlook (that make a big difference!), and even share with you vulnerability about a few mistakes I've recently made and how I plan to correct them in the future. We dig into gardening ideas, how to have less food waste, the importance of pausing before you buy, and even how to make your home feel more peaceful by living and purchasing more intentionally.  I hope this encourages you that I am not perfect and I do not expect you to be, but together we can make SMALL steps and make meaningful change in 2021.    Resource Mentioned:  https://green.harvard.edu/tools-resources/green-tip/6-strategies-create-more-sustainable-meals https://ivaluefood.com/resources/meal-plan-shop/meal-planning-guide/ https://ivaluefood.com/resources/meal-plan-shop/meal-planning-guide/ My favorite “veggie balls”: https://luminateco.ca/product/zesty-italian-meatballs-300g/   Topics Discussed: A few small mistakes I have personally made (no one is perfect!) Ideas of tiny things to do in the new year that will make a difference Managing food waste, the power of gardening, and decluttering tips --   SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ   Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/

Did you know that every year over nine-hundred million empty toothpaste tubes go into land mines and take over five-hundred years to break down?  That thought can be overwhelming right? Is there anything we can do?  Luckily our guests today, the founders of Change Toothpaste, have a SMALL STEP that we can immediately implement that will help solve this problem. I stumbled across this incredible company when researching more sustainable options for toothpaste. Mike Medicoff & Damien Vince were first inspired by Mike's daughter who lives a sustainable lifestyle, and they are now on a mission to raise awareness about the issues around toothpaste tubes and offer a practical, simple solution to replace them. Today, we learn about their mission to create global change through their company, how they developed their products (including tasting way too many toothpaste flavors!), and how the small act of changing our consumption of toothpaste tubes can make a BIG impact in the world.   Connect with Change Toothpaste: https://changetoothpaste.com/   Topics Discussed: The process of going from idea to an actual product  How their company mandate informs product development What is a tooth tablet? How is it different from paste? --   SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/  

Our guest this week, Jane Nigh, was instrumental in making her town fair trade (the third town in Canada!). She says that her passion for fair trade started in her youth by developing a deep love for beauty and learning that “Small IS beautiful.” Since then, she has taken countless trips around the world and has seen first hand the importance of considering the integrity of the supply chain and how our consumption has a massive global impact. Today she joins us to talk about her passion for fair trade business and how “supporting small” can make a big difference in your town.   Jane also shares with us about the small steps she takes in her personal life to make an impact in this world and live a more sustainable lifestyle (including great tips for supporting small businesses!). We hope through this process you will never feel so overwhelmed that you don't take action- because even the SMALLEST of steps truly makes a difference.   Connect with Jane: Website: https://www.villagesportcolborne.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VillagesPortColborne/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/villages.pc/   Topics Discussed: How she was able to help her town be fair trade Teaching children early about fair trade  How she has used volunteers to help her business be sustainable.  --   SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ   Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/

Did you know that eating a vegan diet can be the biggest contributor to reducing your carbon footprint?  In fact, research suggests that giving up dairy and meat alone can reduce an individual's carbon footprint by up to 73%.   However, it can be hard to adopt a plant-based lifestyle all at once. There is so much information and sometimes it can be confusing. But even starting small and giving up a few items one day a week can make a big impact. In this episode, we dive into simple strategies and practical ways to look at adopting a plant-based diet that is manageable. We also talk about the difference between vegan and cruelty-free and how one does not necessarily mean the other and the importance of researching your products. I  help guide you through how to research without the overwhelm! Again, this is a lot of information but we hope by taking these small steps you feel empowered and confident that you are making a difference!   Topics Discussed: The benefits of a vegan diet on the environment. Lowering our carbon footprint. How to start with small changes. The difference between vegan and cruelty-free. --   SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ   -- Resources Mentioned: Leaping Bunny: https://www.leapingbunny.org/   Recipes: https://www.thespruceeats.com/engine-2-diet-vegan-lasagna-recipe-3378509 https://minimalistbaker.com/1-hour-vegan-shepherds-pie/ https://simpleveganblog.com/simple-tofu-scramble/ https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/healthy/g807/vegan-recipes/   Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/  

We can't expect the general public to know everything about food. That is why there are regulations and standards in place right?  But what happens when those regulations fail to do what they are designed to do? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kazemi as we talk about the short-comings of regulations, laws, and even the medical field when it comes to protecting us. We have to understand that we may be stuck in our bad habits.  Sometimes it takes someone else helping us to see that and sometimes we have to get to the end of our options.  We also have to realize for ourselves why we want this. For our health, for the economical aspects, for the environmental aspects.  All these different incentives help us to make our decisions and when we can see and measure how our changes are making a difference it can help us to move forward with our healthier decisions.   Topics Discussed: Where regulations fall short. How does someone get on the right path for a more sustainable life?  How we get stuck in something that isn't good for us. How to get past barriers with healthy eating. The incentives of a plant based diet.  -- SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ   -- Connect with Dr. Kazemi: Website: https://sharedharvestfarm.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharedharvestdunnville/   Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/

A journalist once called her an “accidental entrepreneur” and she agrees. Our guest this week, Jenn Harper says that she started her business Cheekbone Beauty with “just 500 dollars and a dream”. Her vision is to make not only amazing products but also a difference in this world. Jenn is an award-winning social entrepreneur that seeks to “close the gap” between indigenous and non-indigenous students through education and her beauty brand. Today we talk about why“We cannot talk about sustainability without talking about indigenous people.” and how Jenn is taking small steps to address a big issue that she is very passionate about. We hope this story encourages you that you do not have to save the world in a day, but as Jenn beautifully says, true success is measured only “in how much you give back.”   Connect with Jenn: https://cheekbonebeauty.ca/ *Moyaa Shea Products is proud to be a raw ingredient supplier to Cheekbone Beauty's new sustainable lipstick line    Resource Mentioned:  Jenn Harper on Dragons Den: https://www.cbc.ca/dragonsden/m_pitches/cheekbone-beauty Link for the collaboration with Christie Belcourt: https://cheekbonebeauty.ca/products/cheekbone-x-christie-belcourt-limited-edition-gift-box Jen Harper Chatelaine Magazine Women of the Year: https://www.chatelaine.com/living/jennifer-harper-woman-of-the-year-2019/   Topics Discussed: What is “clean beauty”? How is she using lipstick to make a difference? The indigenous teaching of how ingredients impact “7 generations” Challenges in being a social entrepreneur and small steps we can take to solve them. --   SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/

This week I am so excited to be connected with Christal Earle the founder of Brave Soles who is on a mission to help us truly “love and be connected with what we own.” Christal shares with us about spending years as a social entrepreneur and how a trip to the Dominican Republic completely changed her life. After seeing a group of people working in a landfill, who were doing behind the scenes work of recycling, she had an idea. With 250 dollars she started her company, which takes old tires and makes gorgeous shoes, calling it “Brave Soles” as a reflection of her own personal journey.  As she says, her goal for the company is to help us understand that “the choices we make should be a reflection of what we value.”  We hope that this story encourages you on your journey and gives you the small steps to be “a part of something much bigger.”   Topics Discussed: The importance of having mentors and asking questions along the way The bravery of having a sense of dignity about your life The values she has brought in her business and what she hopes to model for others   Connect with Christal: https://bravesoles.life/ -- SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ   Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/

This week's challenge may seem more difficult than it is. Zero waste is definitely a lifestyle but there are many SIMPLE things we can do that take no extra time that will have a big impact on our world. Many of us want to make a difference, but we get overwhelmed. Thinking about having “zero waste” may seem impossible, but as Anne Marie Bonneau once said, “We don't need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly.” What is zero waste? Is it even possible? The answer is YES! Today I share with you small steps you can take like looking at your personal care routines, saying ‘no' to small things like receiving fliers,  and even simple ways to shop that make an impact. Our hope is to encourage you to not change everything overnight, or feel so overwhelmed you never begin, but instead to see the power you have and the impact in your small steps.    Resource Mentioned:  005- Perceived Obsolescence & Our Mindset Around STUFF: https://moyaasheabutter.libsyn.com/perceived-obsolescence-our-mindset-around-stuff   Pinterest Recipes Mentioned: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/   Topics Discussed: Tips on how to reuse what you don't need & simple tips on reducing food waste Car kits that will help you have zero waste during travel Fun gift ideas for children & ways to think outside the box --   SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/

Have you ever considered making a drastic life change? Maybe you do not like the work you do, or maybe you are just curious what it would look like to live a more simple life. Today we are talking with Hayden VanGrieken about his decision to leave his career in real estate and become a tree planter. Our show is all about making SMALL changes. Most of us are not in a position, nor have the desire to completely change our lifestyle. However this conversation is not only fascinating from the perspective of learning more about this unique career, but it is also inspiring to hear about the power of nature and what we can learn from someone who has had to differentiate between needs and wants in order to live a more simple lifestyle.    Topics Discussed: Striking a balance between wants and needs  Creating a home inside of a van with recycled materials How being in nature has shifted his perspective  Advice for young people who want to live their own lives and find happiness   Connect with Hayden: https://www.instagram.com/haydenvangrieken/ --   SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/   Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/

Today we are talking about stuff! Yes, all that STUFF we have! Have you ever spent a whole afternoon cleaning out your closest or a spare room, and you wonder, “Where did all this stuff come from?” ‘' Did you know most of the stuff we buy we don't use even six months later? It can be overwhelming. How do we change our consumption habits in a simple way? It's not your fault. We have been conditioned by marketers to feel like we NEED these things and a lot of what we buy is made intentionally to not last. However, there are simple things we can do! Today I want to share with you a story about my own consumption and how a friend of mine helped me to recognize my emotional attachment to my stuff, and how we were able to take small steps to let go of the clutter. We hope this conversation empowers you to take even twenty minutes this week to take your power back over all that...stuff!   Resource Mentioned:  The Story of Stuff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GorqroigqM   Topics Discussed: How to recognize and not fall for perceived obsolescence The emotional attachment we have to our stuff and how to let go! A simple decluttering practice that will actually SAVE you time in the long run --   SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/   Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/

After getting pregnant with her first child, our guest this week, the founder of Bare Cleaning Essentials, Rachel Epp decided that it was time to make a lifestyle change. After educating herself about the toxic chemicals in many of her cleaning products, Rachel made a gradual change to a more sustainable way of cleaning. In today's episode, we hear about super simple ways we can make a BIG difference in our cleaning routines that will help with not only our family's health but also create a better world around us. Rachel shares about her own simple cleaning hacks and why going bare can make a big difference!   Resource Mentioned:  EWG Rating: https://www.ewg.org/   Topics Discussed: Simple ways of keeping our homes clean while still being conscious of toxins Getting your children involved in helping around the house Favorite resources for cleaning and organizing home in a more sustainable way  The power of using less, buying in bulk, and reusing your bottles   Connect with Rachel:  WEBSITE: https://barecleaningessentials.ca/ TEXT: 289-210-4456 --   Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/   SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/

Today we are joined by the founder of Simply Sustainable and a long-time friend of mine, Leah Feor. In this episode, Leah shares with us how to beat the overwhelm when wanting to live a more ethical lifestyle and practical ways to be more mindful of how we consume products and structure our businesses.  We hope this conversation encourages you no matter where you are at in your journey. As Leah says, “Sometimes it's a long road, a lonely road, but it's one worth committing to.”   Resource Mentioned:  Resource Mentioned:  www.footprintnetwork.org/resources/footprint-calculator  www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment Ray Anderson Interface Carpets www.interface.com    Topics Discussed: Sustainability from an individual and business perspective The ripple effect of our actions and small things we can do The importance of connecting with nature  How can we be more sustainable business owners How do we pivot (during Covid) without compromising Challenges around packaging   Connect with Leah: https://twitter.com/leahfeor -- Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/   SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/

Today we are joined by Krista Jefferson, the founder of Just One, a social enterprise offering “world-changing fashion”. We hear about a life-changing trip that she went on which birthed the idea of her company and reshaped how she lived and raised her daughters. In today's episode, we talk about Krista's favorite small steps towards living a more sustainable lifestyle, and how we can make simple changes this holiday season that will make a BIG impact in our world.   Resource Mentioned:  Peace by Chocolate: https://peacebychocolate.ca/   Topics Discussed: Why she doesn't bring anything on trips and buys everything in-country  Thrifting and second-hand shopping as a main source of goods Setting up a retail store ethically Seeing the big picture when “giving back” Thinking “E.L.F.” when Christmas shopping   Connect with Krista: https://www.shopjustone.com/ --   Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/   SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/

Back in the Spring of 2008, I had a life-changing experience. I made a trip with my son to live in an eco-resort in Mexico. Something I began to notice was that decisions made in the first world could have HUGE impacts on developing countries.  Sometimes we can feel overwhelmed with the broken system that we live in. It is easy to wonder, “How can I make a difference?”. In today's episode, we explore the mission of the show and why when thinking about making a difference in the world, you can Start Small.    Topics Discussed: Why a trip with my son to Mexico reshaped our families lifestyle Why starting small can make a big impact   -- Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/   SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/