The Grateful Redhead Podcast

This week Miriam Trahan, meditation and breathwork guru joins me back again on the show. I was fortunate enough to experience her simple yet effective mindful breathwork techniques to reduce stress and increase mental clarity. By following Miriam's step-by-step guide, you can learn how to become more focused and relaxed in just a few minutes. Tune into the episode to discover how this one easy practice can bring about life-changing results!

What does a girl with a gift of gab, a little talent, a fair amount of inspiration, and a lot of passion do to make a difference? She lifts people up. This week my guest is Tammy Haldeman, author, entrepreneur, podcast host and app developer. She designed an app called 'Your Shield' which is helping in the fight against bullying, human trafficking, kidnapping, sexual harassment, & domestic violence. She has authored several books and hosts her own podcast called "Tammy for a Change". Tune in to join our heart-to-heart conversation and learn about Tammy's life story.

This week my guest is Jordan Clark, Founder at Dooeys— a hundred percent vegan house shoe brand. She launched her brand during the pandemic when people spent more time than ever at home. Jordan has been able to reimagine slippers for modern home life by creating stylish house shoes designed for comfort and made from plant-based & recycled materials. Her journey is truly remarkable, and her shoes are super comfortable.

This week my guest is Matt Holmes, founder of handshaking.com, a platform to helping others use networking as a primary strategy to success. We discuss about Matt's journey and his 46 hour long handshake that ended up being a Guinness world record in handshaking. Additionally we deep dived into the importance of building and nurturing professional relationships for business and how professional networks lead to more business opportunities, broader and deeper knowledge, improved capacity to innovate, faster advancement, and greater authority.

Activewear has always been a staple in the fitness industry; however, in recent years, activewear has been gaining popularity among everyday people as well. Today, activewear is a $4 billion market worldwide. However, for each activewear about 1lb of plastic waste is dumped in the ocean. But not for this brand. This week's conversation with Cathy Paraggio, Founder of NoNetz.com has certainly been super inspiring. Their fabrics contain recycled plastic and they plant trees to offset carbon emissions. To top it all they partner with a wide variety of groups to clean the ocean.

This week's discussion is of grave importance for our planet. I am joined by Andy Straisfeld who is the Co-Founder and Partner at MEA Health, Canada's First Stop For PPE Recycling. He also hosts the Sustainably Circular Podcast. His show is dedicated to the circular economy and how with a few key changes, you can help create a more sustainable world. In this episode we discuss how PPE waste is a major problem for our planet and how we can prevents tons of plastic PPE waste from inundating our landfills and, at the same time, generate a source of material that will provide our plastics industry with a quality low cost option for their production helping them become more profitable.

This week we are diving deep into a fascinating topic with a very special guest Andrew Pace. He is a Healthy Home Concierge and Founder of The Green Design Center, a leading resource for homeowners and contractors looking to source products that are healthy and green and receive expert consulting advice on designing and building healthy green homes. Andrew is the host of the weekly Non-Toxic Environments Podcast. He is a worldwide expert on green and healthy building products and services to customers and contractors from around the globe. As founder of the oldest healthy building supply company in the United States, Andrew has become one of the most helpful and educational experts dealing with the day-to-day concerns of those individuals who suffer from allergies, asthma and chemical sensitivities.

This week I have a discussion with Meagan O'Nan on a very interesting topic. Meagan is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and vulnerable storytelling expert. She is the author of the award-winning book, “Creating Your Heaven on Earth,” and “Courage: Agreeing to Disagree Is Not Enough.” Meagan is passionate about creating connections through storytelling as a way to overcome differences and generate healing. For the last decade, she has been a significant voice for the LGBTQ community in Mississippi, speaking with pastors, university representatives and classes, on the radio, and on the news as a voice offering unity and cooperation. Meagan now lives with her wife, Clare, and their daughter, Merit, in Starkville, Mississippi.

This week I am joined by George Siegal, writer, director and producer of the award-winning documentary films The Last House Standing and License to Parent. George, his wife Nancy and their children live in Tampa, Florida. He recently founded the documentary film company Move the World Films, Inc. He is also the host of the Make It Better podcast. He started it for people frustrated with all the noise back and forth about how something needs to be fixed but don't see any action. His podcast shows that amazing things can happen if people work towards a common goal.

This week my guest is Diane Helbig, a business and leadership advisor and trainer, author, award-winning speaker, and podcast host. She is on a mission to improve the world one small business at a time. She believes that business owners shouldn't have to struggle with selling. Diane's no-nonsense, straightforward approach cuts through the noise and allows her clients and training participants opportunities to realistically and enthusiastically implement the plans they devise.

This week I speak to Bob Gatty, a journalist who covered state politics in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He was chief of staff and press secretary to two U.S. Congressmen. Launched an editorial services company, covered Washington for business pubs and consulted with trade associations for 20+ years. Retired in 2016 and established a blog site, https://www.leantotheleft.net/ formerly known as notfakenews.biz. In late 2020 launched his podcast, now known as Lean to the Left.

This week my guest is none other than The Girl Gone Green, Manuela Barón. She founded The Girl Gone Green as platform to educate and bring awareness on eco-issues & solutions. A community with an emphasis on sustainability and conscious living. Her world travels exposed her to our earth's plea for change and helped her embark on the path to help the environment. Website: http://www.thegirlgonegreen.com/ Instagram: @thegirlgonegreen

This week my special guest is Kristina Wong, performance artist, comedian, and writer. She was featured in the New York Times' Off Color series “highlighting artists of color who use humor to make smart social statements about the sometimes subtle, sometimes obvious ways that race plays out in America today.” She has also been an elected representative who has been presented internationally across North America, the UK, Hong Kong, and Africa. She's been a guest on late-night shows on NBC, Comedy Central, and FX. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter: @mskristinawong. Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/mskristinawong. Website: www.kristinawong.com

This week not only do I have an awesome conversation, but I get into a meditative state with Miriam Trahan, the creator of Miriam's Meditations podcast. She shares her breathtaking experience and shares her deep knowledge and understanding of breath work and how it can help us explore the fields of our inner being, consciousness, and subtle energies. Visit her website: https://www.miriamsmeditations.com/

Becky Blake is a millennial money expert and alternative living nerd who spent the last year traveling full-time around the United States in her self-converted Sprinter campervan. She is a freelance writer, blogger, and award-winning podcaster focused on teaching millennials how to afford to travel, design their ideal lifestyle, and achieve financial and location independence. You can read her budget van build tips on Lifepothesis.com and find money resources and the Find Your Freedom podcast on TwentyFree.co.

I welcome back my dear friend and go to health consultant Dr.B. We have a very eye-opening discussion as she shares her expertise and valuable insights for living a really healthy lifestyle and to protect this temple that we live in. Truly the better we feel, the better and stronger is our foundation. Visit Dr.B's Website: thehealthfactor.net Follow her on Instagram: @thehealth.factor

This week I deep dive into the specifics of running a vegan business and why it's important with Stephanie Redcross from Vegan Mainstream. Whether you're a business owner or whether you're somebody who's looking to change your lifestyle up a little bit. Whether it's for health reasons or because you realize that our planet could use a little bit of our help. You're going to find this episode really interesting. Follow Vegan Mainstream @veganmainstream on Instagram Website: https://veganmainstream.com/

It's been over one year now since the inception of The Grateful Redhead, which I can't even believe I'm saying that, but I've gotten so much great advice from my guests last year. All the nuggets you're going to hear today are so worth listening to, One good thing that stayed consistent really for me from the very first episode is that I love to ask people what they advise. What their tips are, you know, that they could share with the listeners. That's how you and I get a chance to learn. In hearing about how others do it I get a chance to see what might work for me and if I can change my habits. So here today, I want to share with you this bonus episode, I've pulled out all the great advice from those people in the early days.

This week I am joined by Social Media influencer and fellow eco-warrior Skylar Saba. Skylar is the human behind Happy Earth Habits, where they are dedicated to creating heart-centered, mindful education & inspiration for Mama Earth. She is also the Founder of Skylar C Creative, a high vibe branding agency helping conscious businesses build jaw-dropping brands. Skylar is here to create, inspire and inform. Holding the highest vision for this planet as well the people & businesses on it. In this episode, we discuss how your influence can have an impact on others and help save the planet. She shares her inspiring journey and how she helps others learn ways to live more in alignment with nature and help create the best possible vision for the future.Follow Skylar:https://www.tiktok.com/@skysaba?lang=enhttps://www.instagram.com/happyearthhabits/https://www.happyearthhabits.com/

This week I am joined by Jeff Wozer, Inspirational speaker & stand-up comedian. We had an eye-opening discussion about Digital balance and how it's not about throwing away electronic devices, but it's about throwing away our lives to constant online distress. Jeff provided great strategies to get off screens, head outdoors, and pursue experiences with nature. Jeff beautifully explains how this simple yet effective trick can people love the planet more and want to work for the planet to try to sustain and protect it.

Rockin' Eco Hero - Steve Trash is an award winning performer! He's been awarded the DAR - Daughters of the American Revolution – NATIONAL CONSERVATION AWARD, the 2017 – BEST ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM WINNER by EEAA, and the 2011 – ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD. He's also a founding board member of the national Keep America Beautiful affiliate - KEEP THE SHOALS BEAUTIFUL. I really had an amazing conversation and felt so grateful that he joined me on my show and was able to show me some intense magic tricks.

I have a very organic conversation with Erica Boucher, a sustainable travel yogi who lives sustainably, teaches yoga and runs a comprehensive rehabilitation program for homeless adults. Follow her on Instagram: @ericaboucher.love

I was thrilled to have a conversation with Bernie Moro, a 90 years old worm farmer. When she discovered that Australia was able to reduce down the amount of organic waste going to their landfills by 65% in just four years from 1996 to the year 2000, she thought, "why can't we do that here in United States?" She went over to Australia back in 2002 and got tutored by a doctors of microbiology about vermicultures. She brought back her knowledge to the United States and started Our Vital Earth Worm Farm.

In this episode I talk to Elsbeth Callaghan from The Practical(ly) Zero Waste Podcast and we discuss all kinds of low waste things, how she ended up starting her podcast, and how she stays motivated and keeps trying new things in her low waste journey in order make a difference in the long-term and sustain that energy.Visit her website: https://practicallyzerowaste.ca/Checkout her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAW0WtKb-boz0rqvKNXxABAFollow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/practicallyzerowastepod/

And in the midst of that conversation, somehow we brought up cloth diapering and how she's a pretty lazy parent and has somehow conquered and really become successful with cloth diapering. I guess I'm still thinking old school that people are using pins out there. I gotta be honest with you. So join me as I welcome back Amanda Hackett from Bona Fide Green Goods and discuss about eco diapering. Follow them @bonafidegreengoods 

My conversation with Nick is about why he decided to break free from the rat race and consumerist lifestyle to build a simpler life for himself. After travelling in a minivan for a year, he realized that a minimalist, simple life was right for him. So he and his girlfriend Maëla, decided to buy some land, build a tiny log cabin from the timber on that land and live more harmoniously with nature.

After my life changing experience with homeopathic medicine, I had to interview the doctor who gave me such clarity. He graciously agreed.

Have you ever shared a great thought or idea with your colleagues, friends, or family only to be met with the sound of crickets? Do you sometimes feel frustrated because you do not feel like you are heard? Are you feeling disconnected by our current social distancing and remote working environments? This epsiode is a must listen for anyone who wants to communicate more effectively.

A partnership born in Concord, NH, they took a common desire for sustainability and made the decision to purchase an existing 14 years old business to make sure they could keep educating the people of their community then reach a larger online audience about the importance of living an eco-lifestyle. Their adorable brick and mortar store in New Hampshire is just the beginning. Follow them @bonafidegreengoods

This recording raw and emotional. Tears are shed. Jimmy Lynch, the founder of Leashless Atlanta, goes beyond training dogs. He connects those experiencing physical and emotional trauma with therapy dogs and shares a few powerful stories about how it can and does improve the quality of life for the humans and the dogs.

Nicole Roberston loves fashion but dislikes the adverse affects clothes manufacturing has on our planet. She decided to do something positive about the negatives she learned. Nicole founded Swapsociety.co to allow us to SWAP the clothes we've fallen out of love with for the clothes we want to wear now. She developed an easy three step system. 1. Send them your clothes. 2. Get points for your clothes. 3. Start swapping. You spend your points and get new-to-you clothes of equal value. Learn about her journey and how you can change the way you buy and wear clothes. Follow her @swapsociety

This week we are joined by Stephanie Cochrane, founder and owner of The Waste Less Shop in Manhattan Beach, CA. The Waste Less Shop was started from her natural love for our planet. Stephanie grew up in rural northern Nevada and by the age of 25 travelled to 30 countries, mostly to climb mountains. Her trek to the highest mountain on the planet, to swimming with sea turtles in Indonesia, snorkeling corral reefs in the South Pacific, and seeing our footprint negatively impacting those places hit her hard. She was overwhelmed with the most beautiful scenery she'd ever seen and seeing it strewn with trash affected her emotionally. All of these moments would bring The Waste Less Shop to life. Follow her @thewastelessshop

The Street Team Movement brings support to our friends without homes by providing showers, laundry services, storage services, and remedial aid. The movement started in Orlando, Florida, and now has a vending machine program with a duplicatable plan for any city. Learn more to how to get your city involved or sponsor a vending machine.Follow them @orlandomovement 

This week, my guest is Dr. Kimberly Besuden. My goal was to learn more about what I could do to keep myself healthy against Covid-19. Dr. Besuden shares her professional knowledge and doesn't geek out to hard, sharing what we can all do to protect ourselves by what we eat. Our fun, informative, and sometimes funny talk wraps up to 4 important tips that are easy to follow.

This week, my guest is Tara LaSalle, a marine biologist. She founded Green Me Locally, an international directory to connect consumers with green businesses. Her passion project is the Mission Plastic Project to help businesses rethink their packaging and lead them to sustainable options. The goal is to stop the waste that ends up in our oceans by stopping it at the source. Connect with her @greenmelocally

I have a star-struck moment when Callee agrees to be on my show. Callee founded Bestowed Essential and The Hippie Haven store & podcast. Based in South Dakota, she talks to me about her journey to sustainability, the power of reading books, and what it's like to start a zero-waste store. She is a multi-faceted hippie leading a team of people to reach their goals. Follow Callee @bestowedessentials

Eco-mama, the author of the Vegan Zero Waste Cookbook and owner of the Tiny Yellow Bungalow online store, talks to me about her awesome cookbook, which we use regularly in my house; and shares good advice for reducing waste during the gift-giving holidays. Follow her @tinyyellowbungalow

This week, my guest is Stephanie Bosco aka The Superfood Goddess talks about the link between food and mental health and the importance of knowing how to connect the two. Stephanie shines her bright light on an important topic. She is beautiful inside and out. Follow her on Instagram @thesuperfoodgoddess

This week, my guest is Trevor Banerjee. Founder of the Freedom Switch, my business coach, and friend. Trevor has been advising eco-conscious businesses for many years, expanding to meet the needs of his clients into a full-service agency for vegan start-ups. Find out more about why helping eco-conscious business is important to him but how it helps bring these much-needed businesses into existence.Follow Trevor Banerjee on Instagram: @trevorbanerjeeFollow Trevor's Vegan Startup Launch Agency on Instagram: @the.freedom.switch

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