This or Something Better

We deserve to know what we put in our bodies, be it in the food we eat or the supplements we take. Unfortunately, like with food and beauty products, not all supplements are created equal. The quality and brand of our supplements matter.    Today, I am excited to welcome Lindsay Dahl, the Chief Impact Officer from Ritual to the podcast. Ritual makes supplements, including multivitamins, probiotics, and protein powders with the highest level of commitment to science, transparency, traceability, and sustainability.    Since 2004, Lindsay has been working at the forefront of environmental health policy, working to eliminate toxic chemicals from consumer products. You may already know Lindsay from her work with Beautycounter and from episode 34 of the podcast where we talked about transparency in the beauty industry.   Today, I'm excited to talk with Lindsay about Ritual and all that they are doing to bring transparency to the supplement industry.   Use the promo code SOMETHINGBETTER20 and this link to receive 20% off your first order.    About Lindsay Lindsay Dahl is the Chief Impact Officer of Ritual, a traceable vitamin and supplements brand. Prior to joining Ritual, Lindsay was Head of Mission for Beautycounter where she helped establish the clean beauty category. With over 20 years experience in the environmental health field, she has been the lead strategist for the passage of over 20 pieces of state and federal legislation, helped establish industry defining rules around safety, mainstreamed sustainable packaging, and raised consumer consciousness of the need for responsible sourcing programs. A Minnesota native, Lindsay now lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two young and energetic children.    Connect with Lindsay Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-dahl-3617076/  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lindsay_dahl/?hl=en  Website https://lindsaydahl.com    Learn more about Ritual www.ritual.com  Use the promo code REALEVERYTHING for 10% off your first 3 months   Support the Podcast Support the podcast by shopping with my affiliate partners. By shopping using my links and promo codes, you help to fund the ongoing production of the show. These companies align with my mission to help make people and the planet safer, healthier, and happier. View a full list of my affiliate partners and the discount codes here.    https://linktr.ee/thisorsomethingbetter   Shop Beautycounter: You can also support the podcast by supporting my business with Beautycounter. Use the promo code CLEANFORALL30 for 30% off your first purchase. www.beautycounter.com/regannelson 

When I started this podcast, I had a wishlist of guests, and today's guest was in my top 3! I am beyond thrilled to share this conversation with the amazing Dr. Will Bulsiewicz. Dr. B is a leading authority on gut health and the Microbiome. He is also the author of what I believe is the most important book on diet and health. The book is called Fiber Fueled.     Today is the perfect time to share this episode because it is also the launch of Dr. B's newest book, The Fiber Fueled Cookbook. In this book, Dr. B not only provides recipes but also a practical guide to help anyone dealing with gut issues or food sensitivities. It dives deeper into FODMAPs, histamine intolerance, and other causes of food intolerance.    We're talking about  Dr. B's personal story, and he is going to give us a breakdown of gut health and the Microbiome, what it is, why it's important to our health, and what we can do to improve it. We're talking fad diets, protein obsession, fiber deficiency, how to train your gut and so much more.    About Dr. B Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (or "Dr. B") is an award-winning gastroenterologist, internationally recognized gut health expert, and the New York Times bestselling author of Fiber Fueled and The Fiber Fueled Cookbook. He sits on the Scientific Advisory Board and is the US Medical Director of ZOE, has authored more than twenty articles published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, has given more than forty presentations at national meetings, presented to Congress and the USDA, and has taught over 10,000 students how to heal and optimize their gut health. He lives in Charleston, South Carolina with his wife and children.   Connect with Dr. B: Website: https://theplantfedgut.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theguthealthmd  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthmd/   Support the Show Thanks so much for listening. If you enjoy the show, you can provide support in a number of ways.    1. Shop Beautycounter- The number one way you can support the podcast is by supporting my business with Beautycounter. Use the promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first order https://www.beautycounter.com/regannelson?goto=/   2. Support my affiliate partners- I've partnered with brands whose products I use (and love) as an ambassador. You can support the podcast by shopping with these brands using my codes/link.  • Shop Dropps - Regan's favorite clean and green laundry and dishwasher pods. https://dropps.pxf.io/3PYGvn. Promo code somethingbetter25 for 25% off your first order. Promo code somethingbetter15 for 15% off for existing customers • Shop Plants By People- mixable wellness drinks that are thoughtfully crafted from 100% organic superfoods, botanicals, and adaptogens. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER15 for 15% off our first order https://plantsbypeople.com/?rfsn=6313100.79daa7 • Shop Branch Basics- Regan's favorite cleaning products. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER for 15% off all Starter Kits, except the Trial Kit https://links.branchbasics.com/thisorsomethingbetter   3. Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/thisorsomethingbetter

While working long hours as a consultant, Kate Flynn realized how very few convenient and healthy food choices existed. Having worked in the consumed packaged goods space, she saw there was a gap in the market, and in a true This or Something Better moment, she decided to do something about it.    The result was Sun & Swell Foods.  Founded by Kate and her husband, Sun & Swell is the first food company in the US that offers a wide variety of healthy foods in 100% compostable, plastic-free packaging.    Kate believes that as a company, it is not only its responsibility to create healthier, more convenient food choices, but also to be a business that takes action to be better for people and the planet. As a Certified B Corporation, they pay attention to all aspects of their business from ingredient sourcing, and employment practices to environmental sustainability.   Kate is a passionate entrepreneur with a mission to be better and do better in all aspects of her business and life.  About Kate Kate Flynn, CEO & Co-Founder of Sun & Swell, has an MBA from Harvard, a BA from UC Santa Barbara, and a background in management consulting. She lives in Santa Barbara, CA with her husband and co-founder, Bryan, and her two children.    Several years ago, she set out to build a new kind of packaged food company – one that is better for both people and the planet. Sun & Swell uses only healthy, organic, whole foods that are free from harmful ingredients and chemical additives, and is a pioneer in the packaged food industry when it comes to using compostable packaging.   Kate has met her fair share of challenges along the road to transitioning her company to fully compostable packaging but remains focused on her goal of disrupting the food industry and pioneering a circular food system.   Connect with Kate LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-flynn-15187726/ Website: www.sunandswellfoods.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunandswellfoods/   For 25% off your first order with Sun & Swell foods, use the promo code somethingbetter25 https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1645641&u=3161256&m=102464&urllink=&afftrack=   Support the Show Thanks so much for listening. If you enjoy the show, you can provide support in a number of ways.    1. Shop Beautycounter- The number one way you can support the podcast is by supporting my business with Beautycounter. Use the promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first order https://www.beautycounter.com/regannelson?goto=/   2. Support my affiliate partners- I've partnered with brands whose products I use (and love) as an ambassador. You can support the podcast by shopping with these brands using my codes/link.  • Shop Dropps - Regan's favorite clean and green laundry and dishwasher pods. https://dropps.pxf.io/3PYGvn. Promo code somethingbetter25 for 25% off your first order. Promo code somethingbetter15 for 15% off for existing customers • Shop Plants By People- mixable wellness drinks that are thoughtfully crafted from 100% organic superfoods, botanicals, and adaptogens. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER15 for 15% off our first order https://plantsbypeople.com/?rfsn=6313100.79daa7 • Shop Branch Basics- Regan's favorite cleaning products. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER for 15% off all Starter Kits, except the Trial Kit https://links.branchbasics.com/thisorsomethingbetter   3. Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/thisorsomethingbetter

In 2019, just before Diana Kapp released her first book, Girls Who Run The World, Forbes released their “America's Most Innovative Leaders” List. The list contained 99 men and just 1 woman. Upon seeing this, Diana wrote a letter to the editor, with a simple message, “we cannot see a list like this again”. Through her work as a journalist and author, Diana is changing this dialogue to be sure that female innovators and changemakers are both recognized and celebrated.     Diana's latest book called Girls Who Green the World celebrates 34 inspiring women who are out to save the planet. In sharing their stories, Diana hopes to inspire and empower us all to take action, not only by making better individual choices but also by becoming involved in advocacy to make the policy changes that are so necessary. I have no doubt that this interview will inspire and empower you to be a changemaker.    About Diana  Diana Kapp is a business journalist with an MBA from Stanford University who has written about education and entrepreneurism for most of the major media outlets, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Marie Claire.    Resources Mentioned The Story of Stuff https://www.storyofstuff.org/movies/story-of-stuff/   Connect with Diana Website https://dianakapp.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/girlswhobooks/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/girlswhobooks   Support the Show Thanks so much for listening. If you enjoy the show, you can provide support in a number of ways.    1. Shop Beautycounter- The number one way you can support the podcast is by supporting my business with Beautycounter. Use the promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first order https://www.beautycounter.com/regannelson?goto=/   2. Support my affiliate partners- I've partnered with brands whose products I use (and love) as an ambassador. You can support the podcast by shopping with these brands using my codes/link.  • Shop Dropps - Regan's favorite clean and green laundry and dishwasher pods. https://dropps.pxf.io/3PYGvn. Promo code somethingbetter25 for 25% off your first order. Promo code somethingbetter15 for 15% off for existing customers • Shop Plants By People- mixable wellness drinks that are thoughtfully crafted from 100% organic superfoods, botanicals, and adaptogens. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER15 for 15% off our first order https://plantsbypeople.com/?rfsn=6313100.79daa7 • Shop Branch Basics- Regan's favorite cleaning products. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER for 15% off all Starter Kits, except the Trial Kit https://links.branchbasics.com/thisorsomethingbetter   3. Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/thisorsomethingbetter

I recently had the pleasure of being a guest on The Find Your Voice, Change your Life Podcast hosted by Dr. Doreen Downing. On the show, Doreen's guests share how they have overcome their fears about stepping up and speaking out.    In this episode, I am sharing how as a young adult I didn't feel impassioned to speak out about anything in particular. But, in my adulthood, I have found passion and purpose that has empowered me to use my voice to advocate for change through my work with Beautycounter.    About Dr. Doreen Downing Doreen Downing, Ph.D., is a Psychologist, Founder of Essential Speaking, and Training Director of Speaking Circles® International with over thirty years of experience working with individuals, couples, and groups.   On The Find Your Voice, Change Your Life Podcast you will hear real-life stories from people who struggled to find their authentic voice.   Connect with Dr. Downing Podcast Website https://findyourvoicechangeyourlife.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdoreenh/   Support the Show Thanks so much for listening. If you enjoy the show, you can provide support in a number of ways.    1. Shop Beautycounter- The number one way you can support the podcast is by supporting my business with Beautycounter. Use the promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first order https://www.beautycounter.com/regannelson?goto=/   2. Support my affiliate partners- I've partnered with brands whose products I use (and love) as an ambassador. You can support the podcast by shopping with these brands using my codes/link.  • Shop Dropps - Regan's favorite clean and green laundry and dishwasher pods. https://dropps.pxf.io/3PYGvn. Promo code somethingbetter25 for 25% off your first order. Promo code somethingbetter15 for 15% off for existing customers • Shop Plants By People- mixable wellness drinks that are thoughtfully crafted from 100% organic superfoods, botanicals, and adaptogens. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER15 for 15% off our first order https://plantsbypeople.com/?rfsn=6313100.79daa7 • Shop Branch Basics- Regan's favorite cleaning products. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER for 15% off all Starter Kits, except the Trial Kit https://links.branchbasics.com/thisorsomethingbetter   3. Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/thisorsomethingbetter

When my daughter was just 6 years old, I first picked up the book How To Raise An Adult. I devoured it. I earmarked pages. I told every parent I knew to read this book. Today, I am thrilled to have the author, Julie Lythcott-Haims as my guest. Julie is a writer, speaker, teacher, mentor, and activist, Her mission has always been to be of service to others, and through her books, Julie is helping us to raise and be adults.    Let's face it, adulting is hard, and Julie believes our job as parents is to prepare our kids to be adults, to function without us, essentially to put ourselves out of a job.  Her newest book, Your Turn, How to Be an Adult, was just released in paperback and is a must-read for all parents and young adults on the topic of adulting. In this conversation, Julie and I are talking about helicopter parenting, the influence of social media on children, how college admissions are impacting our children and so, so much more.    About Julie  Julie Lythcott-Haims believes in humans and is deeply interested in what gets in our way. Her work encompasses writing, speaking, teaching, mentoring, and activism.    She is the New York Times bestselling author of How to Raise an Adult which gave rise to a popular TED Talk. Her second book is the critically-acclaimed and award-winning prose poetry memoir Real American, which illustrates her experience as a Black and biracial person in white spaces. Her third book, Your Turn: How to Be an Adult, has been called a “groundbreakingly frank” guide to adulthood.    Julie holds degrees from Stanford, Harvard Law, and California College of the Arts. She currently serves on the boards of Common Sense Media, Black Women's Health Imperative, Narrative Magazine, and on the Board of Trustees at California College of the Arts. She serves on the advisory boards of LeanIn.Org, Parents magazine, and Baldwin For the Arts.    She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her partner of over thirty years, their itinerant young adults, and her mother.    Connect with Julie Website https://www.julielythcotthaims.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jlythcotthaims/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jlythcotthaims/ Twitter https://twitter.com/jlythcotthaims   Support the Show Thanks so much for listening. If you enjoy the show, you can provide support in a number of ways.    1. Shop Beautycounter- The number one way you can support the podcast is by supporting my business with Beautycounter. Use the promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first order https://www.beautycounter.com/regannelson?goto=/   2. Support my affiliate partners- I've partnered with brands whose products I use (and love) as an ambassador. You can support the podcast by shopping with these brands using my codes/link.  • Shop Dropps - Regan's favorite clean and green laundry and dishwasher pods. https://dropps.pxf.io/3PYGvn. Promo code somethingbetter25 for 25% off your first order. Promo code somethingbetter15 for 15% off for existing customers • Shop Plants By People- mixable wellness drinks that are thoughtfully crafted from 100% organic superfoods, botanicals, and adaptogens. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER15 for 15% off our first order https://plantsbypeople.com/?rfsn=6313100.79daa7 • Shop Branch Basics- Regan's favorite cleaning products. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER for 15% off all Starter Kits, except the Trial Kit https://links.branchbasics.com/thisorsomethingbetter   3. Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/thisorsomethingbetter

Last year, an average of more than 3.98 million workers quit their jobs each month. In fact 2021 holds the highest average on record and has become known as “The Great Resignation.”   While there are many factors that influence this exodus, one of the biggest reasons people are leaving their jobs is because they want to reclaim their lives and have a greater work-life balance. The pandemic has served as a tipping point, as a This or Something Better moment… It has caused us to pause, reflect,  and ask ourselves. "What do I want? What makes me truly happy?    Kimberly Turner Eng is one of the many millions who is a part of this movement for life change. After over 20 years of grinding in corporate America for Nike and Amazon, she decided to take a career sabbatical. Kimberly's goal during this time is to be curious and intentional as she shapes the next chapter of her life, one not driven by money, titles or her previous definitions of success but by her values, passions and intuition.    About Kimberly Kimberly is currently taking a career sabbatical to play outside, run on trails, travel to new places, and spend time with loved ones. She is using this time to be curious and intentional as I shape the next values-driven chapter.    Kimberly's years at Amazon and Nike were focused on business development, strategic account management, and delivering effective Omni-channel business results with some of the world's largest retail partners. She has led cross-functional, high-impact business development strategies spanning multiple verticals including footwear, apparel, equipment, consumables, beauty and consumer electronics.   Resources Mentioned The Simple Path to Wealth https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Path-Wealth-financial-independence/dp/1533667926   The Purpose Driven Life https://www.amazon.com/What-Earth-Expanded-Purpose-Driven-dp-031032906X/dp/031032906X/ref=dp_ob_title_bk   Connect with Kimberly Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-turner-eng/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kturne/?hl=en

As you know if you're a regular here on the podcast or if follow me on social media, I have spent many years swapping out products to reduce my exposure to environmental toxins. We know that these chemicals are around us, but it's difficult to know if they really are inside of us and how they might be impacting our health. While I think I am doing all the right things, I have always been curious to know what chemicals were still making their way into my body.    Today's guest is Dr. Jenna Hua, the founder of Million Marker, a health-tech startup that empowers people to detox environmental toxins out of their lives through mail-in test kits, lifestyle audits, product recommendations, and counseling. When I learned about Million Marker and the work that Jenna is doing to help make these invisible chemicals visible, I knew I had to share.    In preparation for this episode, I completed the Million Marker Lifestyle Audit and urine analysis to test for 13 hormone-disrupting chemicals including parabens, bisphenols, and phthalates. Today we are going to walk through my step-by-step experience going through the audit and test kit and we're going to talk about the results.   This episode will educate and empower you to do what this podcast is all about, know better and do better.     About Jenna Jenna's extensive experience as an academic and health advocate led to her founding Million Marker in 2019, shortly after completing a Postdoctoral Fellowship with Stanford University's School of Medicine. Throughout her career in academia, Jenna has researched and published numerous studies that largely focused on citizens' science, general health, and the impact of food consumption on a person's well-being. In one of her most recent publications, Jenna used machine learning to identify people based on food consumed in order to offer healthier food options. She also published another report that studied the arsenic exposure and risks of eating rice among adolescents in Kunming, China. Jenna has been a Project Manager for UNC's Carolina Population Center, a Graduate Instructor and Research Assistant at UC Berkeley, and a Project Manager at UCLA's Center for Population Research. She was also a US Fulbright Fellow at the Institute of International Education in Kunming, China. Jenna holds a BS in Nutrition and an MPH and PhD in Environmental Health Sciences from UC Berkeley.   Connect with Jenna Website https://www.millionmarker.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/million_marker/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MillionMarker/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Million_Marker?s=20&t=3_kAHFq0rD3YjHwxxyKJ-w   Support the Podcast and get up to $40 off your first Daily Harvest Box using the promo code SOMETHINGBETTER. Shop using this link. https://shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=843147&m=64681&u=3161256&afftrack=   Support the Show Thanks so much for listening. If you enjoy the show, you can provide support in a number of ways.  1. Shop Beautycounter- The number one way you can support the podcast is by supporting my business with Beautycounter. Use the promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first order https://www.beautycounter.com/regannelson?goto=/ 2. Support my affiliate partners- I've partnered with brands whose products I use (and love) as an ambassador. You can support the podcast by shopping with these brands using my codes/link.  • Shop Dropps - Regan's favorite clean and green laundry and dishwasher pods. https://dropps.pxf.io/3PYGvn. Promo code somethingbetter25 for 25% off your first order. Promo code somethingbetter15 for 15% off for existing customers • Shop Plants By People- mixable wellness drinks that are thoughtfully crafted from 100% organic superfoods, botanicals, and adaptogens. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER15 for 15% off our first order https://plantsbypeople.com/?rfsn=6313100.79daa7 • Shop Branch Basics- Regan's favorite cleaning products. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER for 15% off all Starter Kits, except the Trial Kit https://links.branchbasics.com/thisorsomethingbetter 3. Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/thisorsomethingbetter

It's a fact that convenience and sustainability are often at odds when it comes to our food choices. It's hard to find quick and easy foods that are both good for us and the planet. That's where Daily Harvest comes in. While you may think of Daily Harvest only as a fast and convenient source for healthy food, they are so much more.  Daily Harvest is on a mission to improve human and planetary health by making it easy to eat more real, unrefined fruits and vegetables every day. Today's guest is CJ Frogozo, VP of Advocacy and Community for Daily Harvest. In her role, CJ leads the strategy to bring Daily Harvest's mission to light to both consumers and policymakers. Her work includes challenging the conventional food system and advocating for federal and local policies that make it easier to grow and eat more organic fruits and vegetables.   About CJ CJ Frogozo is the VP of Advocacy and Community at Daily Harvest, the company on a mission to improve human and planetary health by making it easy to eat more real, unrefined fruits and vegetables every day. At Daily Harvest, CJ leads the strategy to bring Daily Harvest's mission to light to both consumers and policymakers. Her work is challenging the conventional food system and advocating for federal and local policies that make it easier to grow and eat more organic fruits and vegetables. Previously, CJ was the VP of PR and Community at Thinx Inc., a disruptive, femtech brand leading the category in absorbent underwear for periods and bladder leaks.  At Thinx, she spearheaded the company's strategy and communications efforts in the fight for menstrual equity, greater disclosure of ingredients in consumer products, and breaking taboos around menstruation, menopause, and body norms. Throughout her career, she has worked at the forefront of major cultural and world-changing moments -- from President Barack Obama's historic win in 2008 to the attempt to pass the DREAM Act in 2013 to advocating to end Stand Your Ground and Shoot First laws.  Through each of these moments, some tragic and some celebratory, she's helped craft the stories that cut through the media clutter and lifted up the voices that matter to change culture. In addition to her communications work, she is a leading fitness instructor in NYC, teaching two methods -- The Class and The SaltDrop.  She currently resides in Brooklyn, NY with her dog, Drake.   Connect with CJ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cfrogozo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cjfrogozo/?hl=en Website: www.dailyharvest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyharvest/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/DlyHarvest?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor   Support the Podcast and get up to $40 off your first Daily Harvest Box using the promo code SOMETHINGBETTER. Shop using this link. https://shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=843147&m=64681&u=3161256&afftrack=   Support the Show Thanks so much for listening. If you enjoy the show, you can provide support in a number of ways.  1. Shop Beautycounter- The number one way you can support the podcast is by supporting my business with Beautycounter. Use the promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first order https://www.beautycounter.com/regannelson?goto=/ 2. Support my affiliate partners- I've partnered with brands whose products I use (and love) as an ambassador. You can support the podcast by shopping with these brands using my codes/link.  • Shop Dropps - Regan's favorite clean and green laundry and dishwasher pods. https://dropps.pxf.io/3PYGvn. Promo code somethingbetter25 for 25% off your first order. Promo code somethingbetter15 for 15% off for existing customers • Shop Plants By People- mixable wellness drinks that are thoughtfully crafted from 100% organic superfoods, botanicals, and adaptogens. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER15 for 15% off our first order https://plantsbypeople.com/?rfsn=6313100.79daa7 • Shop Branch Basics- Regan's favorite cleaning products. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER for 15% off all Starter Kits, except the Trial Kit https://links.branchbasics.com/thisorsomethingbetter 3. Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/thisorsomethingbetter

Over the past 14 years, Sadie Lincoln has grown Barre3 from one exercise studio to over 170 locations throughout the world. While fitness has always been at the core of Sadie's work, her vision for Barre3 has always been about creating a place where all people feel welcome to move and connect with their bodies as a part of a safe and empowering community. In this conversation, Sadie and I are talking about her journey and evolution as a leader and how she balances her professional responsibilities with those of being a mother. I love how Sadie is so open to sharing the detours she has taken along the way and how, in those moments of inflection, she was able to find her way back through self-discovery and guided introspection. Sadie is a thoughtful and passionate leader and human. She not only lives her life as a teacher but also as a student. I am grateful to call her a friend and excited to share this conversation with you.    Resources Mentioned Danny Meyer, enlightened hospitality https://ehi.fund/team Multipliers https://thewisemangroup.com/books/multipliers/ Core Values Index https://consciousendeavors.org/core-values-index/ Enneagram Test https://tests.enneagraminstitute.com The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery https://www.amazon.com/Road-Back-You-Enneagram-Self-Discovery/dp/0830846190   About Sadie Sadie Lincoln is the co-founder and CEO of barre3, a fitness company focused on teaching people to be balanced in body and empowered from within. Starting in 2008 with the flagship studio in Portland, Oregon, barre3 has grown to include more than 170 franchise studios powered by female entrepreneurs, plus an online-workout streaming-subscriber base in 98+ countries. What started as a workout has blossomed into a full-blown movement made up of millions of people focused on body positivity, being empowered, and redefining what success in fitness means.   Connect with Sadie Website www.barre3.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sadielincoln/?hl=en   Support the Show Thanks so much for listening. If you enjoy the show, you can provide support in a number of ways.  1. Shop Beautycounter- The number one way you can support the podcast is by supporting my business with Beautycounter. Use the promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first order https://www.beautycounter.com/regannelson?goto=/ 2. Support my affiliate partners- I've partnered with brands whose products I use (and love) as an ambassador. You can support the podcast by shopping with these brands using my codes/link.  Shop Dropps - Regan's favorite clean and green laundry and dishwasher pods. https://dropps.pxf.io/3PYGvn. Promo code somethingbetter25 for 25% off your first order. Promo code somethingbetter15 for 15% off for existing customers Shop Plants By People- mixable wellness drinks that are thoughtfully crafted from 100% organic superfoods, botanicals, and adaptogens. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER15 for 15% off our first order https://plantsbypeople.com/?rfsn=6313100.79daa7 Shop Branch Basics- Regan's favorite cleaning products. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER for 15% off all Starter Kits, except the Trial Kit https://links.branchbasics.com/thisorsomethingbetter 3. Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/thisorsomethingbetter

There is no question that children's learning has been significantly impacted by the pandemic. While all children have likely suffered, students from lower-income, English as second language families and students with learning differences have suffered the most. Naomi Runkel and Kate Ristow are two passionate educators committed to minimizing the equity gap, the difference in academic outcomes between advantaged and disadvantaged groups. In 2020, Kate and Naomi co-founded The Space Idaho, a nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the equity gap and creating opportunities in education by providing access to high-quality academic support and college counseling for students grade 6-12. This organization is close to my heart as I have been a board member for over a year and currently serve as the Co-Board President. As a parent who has spent many hours and dollars helping my own child achieve academic equity, I believe so strongly in the work of this organization and the passion that Kate and Naomi have for helping all students find success.   About Kate Kate has over ten years of teaching experience at both the high school  (Sun Valley Community School) and college (The College of Southern Idaho, The University of Montana) levels.  Most recently she has worked as a private tutor and a freelance writer. Her local nonprofit experience includes positions at The Community Library and Swiftsure Ranch. Kate has a Master's in writing and uses her skills in writing and storytelling to craft grant proposals.   About Naomi Naomi began her teaching career in special education and has more than fifteen years of academic tutoring experience.  Her areas of expertise are math, science, and SAT and ACT test prep. She also has a range of experience creating curricula for groups and individuals and consulting with high schools to integrate test prep into their programs. Naomi's passion is helping students build confidence in math by making it accessible and fun.   Connect with The Space Website https://www.thespaceidaho.org Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thespaceidaho/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheSpaceIdaho/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/71619761/admin/   Support the Show Thanks so much for listening. If you enjoy the show, you can provide support in a number of ways.  1. Shop Beautycounter- The number one way you can support the podcast is by supporting my business with Beautycounter. Use the promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first order https://www.beautycounter.com/regannelson?goto=/ 2. Support my affiliate partners- I've partnered with brands whose products I use (and love) as an ambassador. You can support the podcast by shopping with these brands using my codes/link.  Shop Dropps - Regan's favorite clean and green laundry and dishwasher pods. https://dropps.pxf.io/3PYGvn. Promo code somethingbetter25 for 25% off your first order. Promo code somethingbetter15 for 15% off for existing customers Shop Plants By People- mixable wellness drinks that are thoughtfully crafted from 100% organic superfoods, botanicals, and adaptogens. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER15 for 15% off our first order https://plantsbypeople.com/?rfsn=6313100.79daa7 Shop Branch Basics- Regan's favorite cleaning products. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER for 15% off all Starter Kits, except the Trial Kit https://links.branchbasics.com/thisorsomethingbetter 3. Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/thisorsomethingbetter

Sustainability is one of the biggest challenges facing the footwear industry. Shoes can contain up to forty different types of material, and once in the landfill, the rubber foams, plastics, and adhesives are likely to take hundreds of years, if not forever to decompose. Today's guest, Noah Swartz, is a fourth-generation bootmaker and the co-founder of Erem, a company with the goal of making performance footwear that is 100% biocircular. Biocurcular means that their desert boot uses only materials with proven paths back to nature and they provide each Erem product a seamless and responsible next life. Erem was born out of Noah's personal love for the desert, a conviction that outdoor gear can be made to higher environmental standards, and a belief that a company can positively and forever impact people, place, and Planet. Together with his father Jeff, Noah is innovating in product design, materials, and supply chain and reimagining what the life of a product looks like in order for it to leave a smaller footprint on our planet.   About Noah Noah Swartz founded Erem because he couldn't find gear built for the desert landscapes that he loves. A fourth-generation bootmaker who believes in business's capacity and responsibility to solve social and environmental challenges, Noah brings to Erem an insistence that it is possible to create products that deliver world-class desert performance and that positively impact the world.  Before founding Erem, Noah worked for iconic and disruptive brands including Beyond Meat, Modern Meadow, and Superpedestrian, and as an investment analyst at Gratitude Railroad. Noah grew up in the outdoor industry through The Timberland Company, which was founded, owned, and operated by his family until its sale to the VF Corporation in 2011. Noah completed three semesters at Harvard Business School before pursuing Erem full-time. He has a bachelor's degree in English literature from Columbia University. He and his wife, Raquel, love traveling, particularly to places where they can hike in the desert and go surfing in the same day.   Connect with Noah Website https://eremlife.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erem_desert/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EremDesert Twitter https://twitter.com/Erem_Desert Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahswartz/   Support the Show Thanks so much for listening. If you enjoy the show, you can provide support in a number of ways.  1. Shop Beautycounter- The number one way you can support the podcast is by supporting my business with Beautycounter. Use the promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first order https://www.beautycounter.com/regannelson?goto=/ 2. Support my affiliate partners- I've partnered with brands whose products I use (and love) as an ambassador. You can support the podcast by shopping with these brands using my codes/link.  Shop Dropps - Regan's favorite clean and green laundry and dishwasher pods. https://dropps.pxf.io/3PYGvn. Promo code somethingbetter25 for 25% off your first order. Promo code somethingbetter15 for 15% off for existing customers Shop Plants By People- mixable wellness drinks that are thoughtfully crafted from 100% organic superfoods, botanicals, and adaptogens. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER15 for 15% off our first order https://plantsbypeople.com/?rfsn=6313100.79daa7 Shop Branch Basics- Regan's favorite cleaning products. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER for 15% off all Starter Kits, except the Trial Kit https://links.branchbasics.com/thisorsomethingbetter 3. Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/thisorsomethingbetter

I started this podcast with the intention of sharing stories of hope. Today's guest Regina Ellis is not just a story of hope, but she is a true champion for it. In 1995, after her five-year-old daughter Alexandra died of cancer, Regina founded The Children's Cancer Association with the goal of making the world a little better for the thousands of kids just like her daughter whose childhoods are stolen by a diagnosis of illness, accident, or injury. In the past 25+ years, CCA has helped hundreds of thousands of children find their Joy—one song, one friendship, one breath of ocean air at a time. Regina believes that joy fuels innovation, fosters creativity, and has the ability to truly change lives and her goal through CCA is to do all that she can to give, get and share joy.   About Regina Regina Ellis and her family founded CCA in 1995 after her five-year-old daughter Alexandra died of cancer. Along with other parents, pioneers, and dreamers she set out to create something extraordinary: an organization with a new vision for what pediatric cancer support services might look like.   Connect with Regina Website https://joyrx.org JoyRx Music https://joyrxmusic.org/listen/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/CCAJoyRx Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CCAJoyRx Twitter https://twitter.com/CCAJoyRx   Support the Show Thanks so much for listening. If you enjoy the show, you can provide support in a number of ways.  1. Shop Beautycounter- The number one way you can support the podcast is by supporting my business with Beautycounter. Use the promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first order https://www.beautycounter.com/regannelson?goto=/ 2. Support my affiliate partners- I've partnered with brands whose products I use (and love) as an ambassador. You can support the podcast by shopping with these brands using my codes/link.  Shop Dropps - Regan's favorite clean and green laundry and dishwasher pods. https://dropps.pxf.io/3PYGvn. Promo code somethingbetter25 for 25% off your first order. Promo code somethingbetter15 for 15% off for existing customers Shop Plants By People- mixable wellness drinks that are thoughtfully crafted from 100% organic superfoods, botanicals, and adaptogens. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER15 for 15% off our first order https://plantsbypeople.com/?rfsn=6313100.79daa7 Shop Branch Basics- Regan's favorite cleaning products. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER for 15% off all Starter Kits, except the Trial Kit https://links.branchbasics.com/thisorsomethingbetter 3. Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/thisorsomethingbetter

Everyday we are exposed to chemicals in our environment, our food, and our personal products. These chemicals can have a significant impact on our health, and while most of us don't necessarily see and feel their impact, it's there. Today's guest, Allison Evans, knows all too well the impact of these toxins. In high school, Allison was diagnosed with PCOS. In college, she developed severe back pain that was so debilitating she lost motor control of her body. She relied on painkillers, muscle relaxers, sleeping pills, and antidepressants just to get through the day. Despite seeing countless doctors, she had lost all hope of getting better. It wasn't until she spent the summer living with her aunt Marilee, eliminating toxins from life, that Allison was able to go off all of her medications, to reverse her PCOS and slowly begin to heal her body. That summer not only changed Allison's health, but it was also the starting point of her company, Branch Basics. Her story truly shows how tossing the toxins can make a profound impact on your health and your life.    About Allison Allison has dedicated herself to helping others reap the benefits of clean living. She, along with her husband and two daughters (soon to be three), left Houston for the country life as she heals from a recent mold exposure and diagnosis of chronic Lyme disease.    Connect with Allison Website https://branchbasics.com Instagram https://branchbasics.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BranchBasics/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCohnjXwA7RthgdfMMV6Y3Ag   Support the Show Thanks so much for listening. If you enjoy the show, you can provide support in a number of ways.  1. Shop Beautycounter- The number one way you can support the podcast is by supporting my business with Beautycounter. Use the promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first order https://www.beautycounter.com/regannelson?goto=/ 2. Support my affiliate partners- I've partnered with brands whose products I use (and love) as an ambassador. You can support the podcast by shopping with these brands using my codes/link.  Shop Dropps - Regan's favorite clean and green laundry and dishwasher pods. https://dropps.pxf.io/3PYGvn. Promo code somethingbetter25 for 25% off your first order. Promo code somethingbetter15 for 15% off for existing customers Shop Plants By People- mixable wellness drinks that are thoughtfully crafted from 100% organic superfoods, botanicals, and adaptogens. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER15 for 15% off our first order https://plantsbypeople.com/?rfsn=6313100.79daa7 Shop Branch Basics- Regan's favorite cleaning products. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER for 15% off all Starter Kits, except the Trial Kit https://links.branchbasics.com/thisorsomethingbetter 3. Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/thisorsomethingbetter

In 2018, Jelani Memory wrote a book for his six kids titled, A Kids Book About Racism. At that time Jelani had 5 children, 4 white and 1 brown, and a new brown baby on the way. Having grown up in the whitest city in America, Jelani knew first hand that talking about racism is difficult and that most parents don't know how to do it. Since then, Jelani has built an entire media company around having difficult, and necessary conversations with children. A Kids Company About, that's the name of Jelani's company, has published over 50 books ranging from topics like Divorce, Voting, Cancer, Empathy, and Being Non-Binary.  They recently expanded beyond books and have created a kids podcast network and a streaming platform for kids ages 10-15 to explore different Careers, Life Skills, and Big Ideas. Jelani's end goal is to empower kids through storytelling. He believes that all children need to see themselves and their experiences in the stories they interact with. Use the promo code BETTER for 50% off your first box subscription order from A Kids Company About.   About Jelani Jelani is a Husband, Father + co-founder of A Kids Book About, and a software company called Circle.  A Kids Company About, makes kids books that matter. There are no dragons, silly bears, or cute tales about princesses. Only the challenging, empowering, and important topics that kids experience every day. Kids' lives are complicated, and our mission is to help kids and their grownups have honest conversations about things that matter.   Connect with Jelani Website https://akidsco.com Instagram https://akidsco.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/akidsco Twitter https://twitter.com/akidsco Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jelanimemory/   Support the Show Thanks so much for listening. If you enjoy the show, you can provide support in a number of ways.  1. Shop Beautycounter- The number one way you can support the podcast is by supporting my business with Beautycounter. Use the promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first order https://www.beautycounter.com/regannelson?goto=/ 2. Support my affiliate partners- I've partnered with brands whose products I use (and love) as an ambassador. You can support the podcast by shopping with these brands using my codes/link.  Shop Dropps - Regan's favorite clean and green laundry and dishwasher pods. https://dropps.pxf.io/3PYGvn. Promo code somethingbetter25 for 25% off your first order. Promo code somethingbetter15 for 15% off for existing customers Shop Plants By People- mixable wellness drinks that are thoughtfully crafted from 100% organic superfoods, botanicals, and adaptogens. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER15 for 15% off our first order https://plantsbypeople.com/?rfsn=6313100.79daa7 Shop Branch Basics- Regan's favorite cleaning products. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER for 15% off all Starter Kits, except the Trial Kit https://links.branchbasics.com/thisorsomethingbetter 3. Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/thisorsomethingbetter

What if the saying “like a girl” didn't have a negative connotation? What if doing something like a girl meant it was inclusive, what if it meant having the strength and freedom of self-expression. That is the goal of today's guest, Kim Woozy. Kim is an entrepreneur, community leader, and advocate in the skateboarding community.  She has spent the last 15 years creating and contributing to brands, organizations, and events that inspire, connect and empower girls and women. Kim currently serves as the Director of Development at Skate Like a Girl, a community-led organization whose mission is to create an inclusive community by promoting confidence, leadership, and social justice through skateboarding. Skate Like a Girl lowers barriers to entry and brings people together regardless of age, gender, race, and resources. Kim found her own strength, freedom, and self-expression through action sports and is passionate about creating those opportunities for others.    About Kim Kim Woozy (she/her) is an entrepreneur, community leader, and advocate in the skateboarding community. She has spent the last 15 years creating and contributing to brands, organizations, and events that inspire, connect and empower girls and women including MAHFIA.TV, Women's Skateboarding Alliance (WSA), Quit Your Day Job Film, The Skate Exchange Tokyo, Skate Like a Girl, and Slmbr Party. In 2019, she spoke on behalf of California State Bill AB 467 (Equal Pay for Equal Play) which was signed into law in 2020. She currently serves as the Director of Development at Skate Like a Girl, a 501c3 community-led organization whose mission is to create an inclusive community by promoting confidence, leadership, and social justice through skateboarding. Challenging who and how people skateboard, Skate Like a Girl lowers barriers to entry and brings people together regardless of age, gender, race, and resources.   Connect with Kim Kim's Website https://www.kimwoozy.com Skate Like a Girl https://www.skatelikeagirl.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kimwoozy Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimwoozy/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfHnpmQZVOqEtDB6fLZ1jWQ   Support the Show Thanks so much for listening. If you enjoy the show, you can provide support in a number of ways.  1. Shop Beautycounter- The number one way you can support the podcast is by supporting my business with Beautycounter. Use the promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first order https://www.beautycounter.com/regannelson?goto=/ 2. Support my affiliate partners- I've partnered with brands whose products I use (and love) as an ambassador. You can support the podcast by shopping with these brands using my codes/link.  Shop Dropps - Regan's favorite clean and green laundry and dishwasher pods. https://dropps.pxf.io/3PYGvn. Promo code somethingbetter25 for 25% off your first order. Promo code somethingbetter15 for 15% off for existing customers Shop Plants By People- mixable wellness drinks that are thoughtfully crafted from 100% organic superfoods, botanicals, and adaptogens. https://plantsbypeople.com/?rfsn=6313100.79daa7 Shop Branch Basics- Regan's favorite cleaning products. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER for 15% off all Starter Kits, except the Trial Kit https://links.branchbasics.com/thisorsomethingbetter 3. Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/thisorsomethingbetter

Support the Show Thanks so much for listening. If you enjoy the show, you can provide support in a number of ways.  1. Shop Beautycounter- The number one way you can support the podcast is by supporting my business with Beautycounter. Use the promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first order https://www.beautycounter.com/regannelson?goto=/ 2. Support my affiliate partners- I've partnered with brands whose products I use (and love) as an ambassador. You can support the podcast by shopping with these brands using my codes/link.  Shop Dropps - Regan's favorite clean and green laundry and dishwasher pods. https://dropps.pxf.io/3PYGvn. Promo code somethingbetter25 for 25% off your first order. Promo code somethingbetter15 for 15% off for existing customers Shop Plants By People- mixable wellness drinks that are thoughtfully crafted from 100% organic superfoods, botanicals, and adaptogens. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER15 for 15% off https://plantsbypeople.com/?rfsn=6313100.79daa7 Shop Branch Basics- Regan's favorite cleaning products. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER for 15% off all Starter Kits, except the Trial Kit https://links.branchbasics.com/thisorsomethingbetter 3. Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/thisorsomethingbetter The theme of this podcast is innovators and positive changemakers committed to making the world better, and today's guest, Holly Ruth Finigan, wants us all to know that in order to help others, we must first help ourselves. Holly was in the prime of her career as a writer, blogger and social media expert for the highly followed Nantucket blACKbook, a platform, she created and built. She was the “it girl”. Everyone looked to her for the places to eat and shop and for all the hottest tips on Nantucket. Holly had all this power, but she realized that in the constant grind of advocating for others, she had lost herself. She had a toxic relationship with herself and a toxic relationship with social media and her phone.  In a true “This or Something Better” moment, Holly decided to change the course of her life. She committed first to helping herself, and then she created a new foundation for her business in which she could also help others.    About Holly Holly Ruth Finigan is a writer, Realtor and meditation advocate. In 2020, after a decade of experience in brand building and social media, Holly shifted her business to real estate while creating workshops and women's circles around divine feminine empowerment, healing the relationship with mother, and chakra clearing breathwork. Holly's intention is to help people slow down and reconnect to their innernet. Her first book "The One You Want To Find Is You" will be released in January of 2022. Connect with Holly Website https://www.hollyruthfinigan.com Instagram https://www.hollyruthfinigan.com Email hollyruthfinigan@gmail.com

In this episode I am trading places and taking on the role of podcast guest as I re-share my interview with Christine Grimm on the podcast, “And Then I…”.  Chris is an accomplished executive coach and facilitator at Aria Consulting with over 25 years helping executives grow organizations and lead meaningful change for themselves, their people and company. In this conversation we talk about intentionality, resilience and my super powers.    Links And Then I Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/and-then-i-podcast/id1561367270?i=1000545307859 Aria Consulting https://www.ariacx.com Lean more about Christine https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinegrimm/

Hello, my name is Regan, and I am addicted to my phone. I am guilty of mindless scrolling, I feel anxious when I leave it somewhere, and I've been known to hide in bathrooms with it. When my attention isn't on a screen, a lot of my time is spent on activities that quite honestly feel boring, draining, and mundane.  Does this sound familiar to anyone? I'm guessing that many of you are shaking your heads in agreement. Today's guest Catherine Price is here to help us, not only to find better screen life balance, but she's also going to help us find some fun in our lives again. I don't know about you, but I could definitely use more fun. A quick bio on Catherine... She is a science journalist, speaker, coach, consultant, and author of the books, "How to Break Up With Your Phone" and "Vitamania." Her newest book launches today, and it is called "The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again." This episode will inspire you to spend less time on your phone and more time having fun.   About Catherine Dubbed “The Marie Kondo of Brains” by The New York Times, Catherine Price is an award-winning science journalist and speaker and the author of How to Break Up with Your Phone. She is also the creator and founder of ScreenLifeBalance.com, which is dedicated to helping people learn how to scroll less and live more. Her work has appeared in The Best American Science Writing, The New York Times, O: The Oprah Magazine, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, The Washington Post Magazine, Slate, Men's Journal, Self, and Outside, among others.   Resources Mentioned The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brain https://www.amazon.com/Shallows-What-Internet-Doing-Brains/dp/0393339750   Connect With Catherine Website http://catherineprice.com Twitter https://twitter.com/Catherine_Price?s=20 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_catherineprice/?hl=en Screen Life Balance https://www.screenlifebalance.com Screen Life Balance Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ScreenLifeBalance/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/slbalance How to Have Fun https://howtohavefun.com

Kara Frazier was only 26 years old when she was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. To encourage her to keep fighting, her friend's mom gave her a pair of mini pink boxing gloves. Those gloves reminded Kara that she was strong and beautiful. Three years later, Kara passed those gloves on to another woman fighting her battle with cancer, and that was the beginning of Fighting Pretty! The mission of Fighting Pretty is to remind every woman how strong and beautiful she is, especially if she's battling cancer. At the heart of Fighting Pretty's work is the “Pretty Package”, a care package containing a scarf, a lipstick, words of inspiration, and most importantly, a pair of mini pink boxing gloves. Since 2013, Fighting Pretty has sent over 10,000 pretty packages to women battling cancer. Kara and her team's work has lifted so many women during their darkest times by providing hope, support, encouragement, and something pretty.    About Kara Fighting Pretty founder, Kara (Skaflestad) Frazier had just mourned the death of her Mema, who passed away after a long battle with breast cancer. Kara was in the shower when she performed her first self-breast exam and found a suspicious lump in her armpit area. In December of 2008, at just 26 years old, she went to her doctor and was told she was “too young to worry.” Kara pushed for a closer examination, only to find out that she did, in fact, have stage 3 breast cancer, which is considered to be an advanced and invasive stage of the disease. Kara faced a double mastectomy, eight rounds of chemotherapy, four weeks of radiation, fertility treatments, a year of Herceptin treatments. This was followed by hormone therapy that would last for a total of 10 years. Kara realized she wanted to go through this ordeal by “Fighting Pretty”—with a smile on her face, lipstick on her lips, and strength in her heart. Since becoming a 501 c(3) non-profit organization in 2013, Fighting Pretty moved from Kara's apartment in New York City to a headquarters in Portland, Oregon, with two part-time employees. In just a few years, Fighting Pretty has impacted over 10,000 women battling all types of cancer in 50 U.S. states and 16 countries globally. Plus, Fighting Pretty has received over $1 million worth of product donations from top cosmetic brands to send to women battling cancer. Kara works full time as the Marketing Manager at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute and devotes her life to helping cancer patients through their fight. Kara now lives healthy and happily in Oregon with husband Ben, her new step-daughter Aubrey and dogs Archie and Zulu.   Connect with Kara Website https://www.fightingpretty.org Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FightingPretty/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fightingpretty Twitter https://twitter.com/fighting_pretty

Recently my daughter and I became a part of a mother-daughter book club. Our first book was an amazing middle-grade novel called Starfish. Starfish is both a heartbreaking and heartwarming story about a young girl named Ellie who, ever since she wore a whale swimsuit and made a big splash at her fifth birthday party, has been bullied about her weight.  At our first book club meeting, we had the incredible fortune of having a zoom call with the author of Starfish, Lisa Fipps, and after talking with her, I knew she would be a fantastic guest for the podcast. Starfish is based on experiences that Lisa had as a child, and she wrote this book because it is what she wished she had when she was a fat kid trying to cope with bullying. Lisa never told anyone what she was going through. She never reached out for help with the emotions: sadness, anger, shame and she never stood up for herself.  In a world where bullying is all too common, Starfish carries an incredible message that truly has the power to teach people, both young and old, about self-acceptance, compassion, and kindness to all.    About Lisa Lisa Fipps is a graduate of Ball State University, award-winning former journalist, current director of marketing for a public library (where she won the Sara Laughlin marketing award), and an author of middle-grade books. Starfish is her debut novel. She's working on her next novel and several others. She currently lives in Indiana and lived in Texas.    Connect with Lisa  Website https://authorlisafipps.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/authorlisafipps/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/authorlisafipps/ Twitter https://twitter.com/AuthorLisaFipps

At just a few weeks old, Jessica Patay's son Ryan was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called Prader-Willi syndrome, and shortly after his diagnosis, Jessica received a call from a mentor mom from the Prader-Willi California Foundation. In that moment, she knew she was not alone. Along her journey, Jessica learned how important it is to have support from other moms with special-needs children, and in 2017, Jessica founded We Are Brave Together,  a non-profit organization that provides respite, community, inspiration, and mentoring for mothers caring for children of any age with disabilities, special needs, or other medical or mental health challenges. Jessica is passionate about serving and encouraging moms of special needs children everywhere and wants every mom to know “You are not alone.”   About Jessica Jessica Patay is a mother, wife, and advocate/cheerleader for Special Needs Mothers.  She has been married to her husband, Chris, for 23 years and they reside in the Palos Verdes area of Southern California. They have two sons and a daughter, all teenagers.  Their second son, age 17, was born with a rare, medically complex genetic disorder, called Prader-Willi syndrome. Because Jessica is passionate about serving, mentoring, and inspiring other Special Needs Moms, she launched and leads a non-profit organization called We Are Brave Together.  WABT provides resources, respite, support groups, mentoring and inspiration for moms caring for children or adult children, any age, with any diagnosis, disability or challenge. She believes in the power of gathering to empower, strengthen and uplift moms in their unique, diverse and difficult journeys. WABT offers support groups, workshops, retreats and inspirational events.  (During this quarantine, WABT is offering Zoom Support Group meetings. Jessica Patay is the host of Brave Together podcast, which can be found on iTunes and Spotify.     Connect with Jessica Website https://www.wearebravetogether.com Podcast https://www.wearebravetogether.com/podcast.html Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wearebravetogether/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wearebravetogether Twitter https://twitter.com/wearebravemoms

Approximately 25 million women go through Menopause each year and yet women aren't prepared for it. They are embarrassed. They feel dismissed by their doctors, and they feel alone. As CEO and co-founder of Gennev, Jill Angelo is doing something about it. Gennev's goal is to empower women to take control of their health in the second half of life.    Gennev is fundamentally re-imagining the way women manage menopause with telehealth, products and community. They're changing the way women are supported in the workplace, and they;re influencing women's health and menopause research with the hopes of finding promising new solutions.   While this conversation is about menopause, it's also about identifying a hole in the marketplace and delivering a solution to truly serve and empower women, and that's innovation at its finest. So regardless of your gender or stage in life, this conversation is worth a listen.    About Jill Jill is the co-founder and CEO of Gennev whose mission is to empower every woman to take control of her life in menopause. Gennev is the first-ever telehealth provider and community for women in menopause. Jill has 20 years' experience in the tech industry, primarily at Microsoft in executive roles such as Chief of Staff to the CMO, Director of Global Media, and Product Management for Emerging Markets. Jill is also a member of the Board of Directors for Special Olympics of Washington. Named as one of Inc. Magazine's 2020 Top 100 Female Founders, Jill is a driving force for bringing effective health solutions to women in the most vibrant years of their lives.   Connect With Jill Website https://gennev.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mygennev/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mygennev/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/gennev/ Twitter https://twitter.com/mygennev/ For employers https://gennev.com/workplace Email jill@gennev.com

Today I am joined by Liz Kunz and Allie Riley from Girls on The Run. For 25 years, Girls on The Run has been empowering young girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively uses running as the method of learning.  Sport specialization at a young age has made sports competitive and exclusive so much so that by the age of 14, girls are dropping out at twice the rate of boys. As a result, girls are missing out on the character building and life skills gained from participation in sport. The Girls on the Run program serves girls between the ages of 8-12, right at that critical point when their confidence is plummeting and their need for positive self talk, empathy, confidence and belief in self is so incredibly important.  Through their 10 week program led by volunteer coaches, Girls on The Run is helping young girls to make the important connection between their physical and emotional health when they truly need it the most.    About Elizabeth Kunz Chief Executive Officer  As a lifetime advocate for girls' and women's issues, Liz has always encouraged others to recognize the power they have to create and transform their own lives and the world at large. Liz spent the first decade of her professional life in corporate America before transitioning to the nonprofit sector in 1996. It was while working at the YMCA that she first learned about Girls on the Run. Its mission – inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy and confident – profoundly resonated with Liz, and she started volunteering for the organization in 2002. She joined the staff as Chief Operating Officer in 2006 and has served as CEO since 2008. Liz has presided over an incredible period of organizational growth and brings significant expertise to Girls on the Run in setting strategic direction and creating an inclusive culture of empowerment, gratitude and joyful purpose. Liz enjoys singing and dancing – particularly to alt-rock music – and if she won the lottery, she would buy land to rescue as many animals as possible.    About Allison Riley, Ph.D., MSW Senior Vice President, Programming and Evaluation With more than 10 years of experience designing, implementing and evaluating physical activity-based positive youth development programs, Allie oversees the development and delivery of all programming and training at Girls on the Run to ensure maximum impact. Allie earned her Ph.D. in social work with a specialization in positive youth development in social settings from Ohio State University. She also holds a master's degree in social work with a concentration in clinical practices with children and youth from OSU, a master's degree in kinesiology from Purdue University, and a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Virginia. Allie has completed multiple Olympic-distance triathlons, half marathons and a marathon.   Connect with Girls on The Run Website https://www.girlsontherun.org LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/girls-on-the-run-international Facebook https://www.facebook.com/girls.on.the.run.international Instagram https://www.girlsontherun.org Twitter https://twitter.com/GOTRI

“IN ALL WE DO, LET US BE generous, fair & loving to Spaceship Earth and all its inhabitants. For we're ALL-ONE OR NONE!”. These are just some of the more than 3000 words you will find on Dr. Bronner's soap label.  Today's guest is David Bronner, the grandson of Dr. Bronner, 5th generation soap maker and Cosmic Engagement Officer of Dr. Bronner's. While I've been buying Dr. Bronner's products for years, it wasn't until I watched the documentary Seeding Change that I dug deeper into the company's commitment to making socially and environmentally responsible products.  A quick disclaimer, in this conversation David shares some of his personal experience with psychedelics and cannabis in the context of his personal and spiritual journal . Regardless of whether or not this resonates with you, I invite you to be open to the big picture of this conversation and his belief in unity, in caring for the earth and its people.    About David  David Bronner is Cosmic Engagement Officer (CEO) of Dr. Bronner's, the top-selling natural brand of soaps in North America and producer of a range of organic body care and food products. He is a grandson of company founder, Emanuel Bronner, and a fifth-generation soap-maker. Under David and his brother Michael's leadership, the brand has grown from $4 million in 1998 to over $190 million in annual revenue in 2020.   Resources Mentioned Honor Thy label: Dr. Bronner's Unconventional Journey to a Clean, Green, and Ethical Supply Chain https://www.amazon.com/Honor-Thy-Label-Bronners-Unconventional/dp/0593087410   Connect with Dr. Bronner's Website https://www.drbronner.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DrBronner Instagram https://www.drbronner.com Twitter https://twitter.com/DrBronner

The single biggest thing each person can do to reduce carbon emissions is to reduce the amount of meat and dairy they consume. Though food alone can't stop climate change, the data is clear: we can't save the earth without changing our eating habits.  Through The Planetarian Life, Maggy Keet is on a mission to empower people to take daily action on climate change through the food choices you make. The Planetarian Life makes it easy for everyone, from committed vegan to curious omnivore, to cook nourishing meals that are simple, sustainable, and delicious.   For anyone looking to make healthier food choices for you and the planet, this episode will help you to see that it's really not as hard as you might think it is, that you don't have to be defined by terms like vegetarian and vegan and that even small daily choices can help to make a big impact.    About Maggy Maggy Keet is an avid home cook, and nearly ten years ago she started her journey to what she used to call “vagueanisn” (vaguely vegan). Over the last decade, Maggy's reasons for eating mostly plant-based have evolved. It began with personal health and well-being, but as the impact of big ag farming and meat production has become unsettlingly clear, she realized that this way of living and eating was imperative for the planet. That's when “Planetarian” was born: a diet that's good for you, and good for the planet.    Connect With Maggy Website https://planetarianlife.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/planetarianlife Instagram https://www.instagram.com/planetarianlife/

Fear is something we have all experienced in our lives, an elevated heart rate, tears, sweaty palms, a heightened sense of awareness, but most of us have no idea what it's like to live with constant fear. Today's guest, Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia, believes that chronic fear is trauma and that there is a relationship between fear and trauma and fear and racism. Like COVID-19, Racism is very much a pandemic. Dr. Moreland-Capuia believes the same systemic action we have taken to address the pandemic can also be used to address systemic racism. She believes that we cannot just be allies in the fight against racism, we must be accomplices and today she is helping us all better understand what we can do individually, with your families and within our communities to be a part of the solution.    About Dr. Moreland-Capuia  Alisha Moreland-Capuia, MD, is a community psychiatrist who works at the intersection of trauma, addiction, and mental health. Her core mission in life is to do good, serve others, and reduce human suffering. At McLean, Dr. Moreland-Capuia is the director of Trauma-Informed Treatment, Consultation, and Outreach for the Division of Depression and Anxiety Disorders and the associate medical director at the Hill Center for Women. Through her research, Dr. Moreland-Capuia explores how systems recognize, manage, and move away from trauma. Drawing on her expertise in global health, trauma, addiction, and system development and change, Dr. Moreland-Capuia's research seeks to reduce unnecessary human suffering. She also hopes to contribute to an increased understanding of the impact of trauma on brain development and the overall risk for mental illness and how trauma shows up in systems. Dr. Moreland-Capuia's work builds on her experience training organizations, educators, government officials, and others in trauma-informed organizational change. This training explains the impact of trauma on individuals, populations, and systems. It also instructs organizations on ways they can change to best serve those who have been affected by trauma. Her approach is presented in her book, “Training for Change: Transforming Systems to be Trauma-Informed, Culturally Responsive, and Neuroscientifically Focused.”

Have you ever thought about selling your house and most of your belongings, putting the important stuff in storage,  packing up your life into a few small suitcases and traveling the world? For the past 5 years, that is exactly what Michelle Schomp, her husband Jake, and their two young children have been doing. In that time they've covered every continent, more than 50 countries and had more adventures that some will have in a lifetime.  The goal of this podcast is to share stories of people doing bold, innovative things, and Michelle's family's story is that. They are an example of how we can break down the social norms around jobs, school and even traveling with children to live a life full of culture, education, adventure and most importantly, quality time with family.    About Michelle Michelle is a Wife and Mother of 2 young kiddos and is currently traveling the world with as well as a Entrepreneur - giving her the freedom & flexibility to travel.  She is passionate about the health & wellbeing of her family and is always looking for and researching safer products and ways to live a healthy, vibrant life!   Connect with Michelle Website https://www.retiredtoddlers.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/michelleschomp/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/RetiredToddlers

Confidence. It's a big word, and it's something that a lot of people lack, especially young girls. Somewhere between the ages of 11 and 14, girls go from believing they can be anything and do anything to struggling with self-doubt, insecurity, and self-criticism. When Jilyne Jarvis reflected on her career as an NCAA and US Ski team athlete, she wished that she had more female mentors to encourage, guide, support and inspire her to have confidence. It was then in coaching young girls that Jilyne saw the true need for confidence-building and mentorship for girls in sports, so she decided to do something about it. The result, ZGirls,  a national program that supports the mental development of girls ages 11-16 by equipping them with the tools and perspective they need to be confident, centered, and courageous. Regardless of whether or not you are a woman or a girl, the content of this episode is so important. We all deserve to feel confident in ourselves at every age, and ZGirls is doing amazing things to help girls achieve the confidence they all deserve   About Jilyne Jilyne is the co-founder and Executive Director of ZGirls. ZGiRLS creates a world where girls and women live with ZERO limitations! We do this by equipping girls with the tools and perspective they need to be confident, centered, and courageous. Jilyne is also a four-year NCAA athlete & seven-time NCAA All-American. She is also an alum of the U.S. Ski Team   Connect with ZGirls Website https://www.zgirls.org Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gozgirls/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GoZGirls/ Twitter https://twitter.com/gozgirls  

Bodegas are the lifelines of New York City. They are community spaces and grocery stores. They often serve as a primary food source, and they are accessible to all. It's a fact that plant-based eating is healthier for you and the planet, yet access to healthy, sustainable, plant-based food is limited, if not impossible for many people.  Nil Zacharias is doing something to change that. Nil saw bodegas as an opportunity to make plant-based eating easier and more accessible. The result, Plantega, a community-powered food system that not only creates greater access and exposure to plant-based foods, but also creates an additional revenue stream for the bodega owners.  Nil is an entrepreneur, author of the Eat For The Planet books and host of the Eat for the Plant Podcast. He has spent the past 10 years focused on the intersection of food and sustainability and is passionate about bringing about change to our food system for the health of people and the planet.    About Nil  Nil is an entrepreneur, advisor, author, and podcaster who has spent the past 10 years focused on the intersection of food and sustainability. He hosts the Eat For the Planet Podcast and co-authored the Eat For the Planet books. Nil also heads Food Systems Innovation at EFFECT Partners, and is co-founder of Plantega, Spire, 8020Plants, and previously founded and ran the media platform One Green Planet. Prior to focusing on food systems change, Nil worked in the media and technology space for a decade and started his career as a lawyer in Bombay, India.    Connect with Nil Plantega Website https://eatplantega.com Instagramhttps://eatplantega.com Twitter https://twitter.com/eatplantega Eat For The Planet Website https://eftp.co Eat For The Planet Podcast https://eftp.co/podcast  

It's the goal of today's guest to make the impossible, not impossible. Mick Ebeling believes that we can overcome any obstacle; with engineering, technology, willpower the right people and a lot of elbow grease.  Mick is the founder of Not Impossible, an award-winning social innovation lab and production company that was founded on the principle of technology for the sake of humanity. Not Impossible takes on the challenge of an individual in need, they find a solution and then scales it to help people everywhere. Mick's resumé of awards recognition for his innovative work is too long to list. Chances are if there's an award for innovation, he's won it.   I'm pretty sure if there was a photo of someone next to the words innovator and positive changemaker in the dictionary, you would find Mick. He embodies those words in every way possible, and to say you will be inspired by his story and his work is an understatement.   Questions Film and tv producer by trade  Origin story of Not impossible labs Eye writer- 2010 best innovations by time Project Daniel   ENGINEERS HACKERS ENTREPRENEURS TECHNOLOGISTS STORYTELLERS ARTISTS   Tackling the world's Absurdities  Help one, help many  Takes on challenges of an individual in need, finds a solution and then scales it to help people everywhere.    Open source   COVID...Current projects- Food insecurity/hunger  Mobile technology to give people access to food- Bento Data driven, frictionless Solution is already in our hands 96% have access to a mobile phone   Hunger not impossible  Vaccine not-impossible (1 in 5 kids don't have access to vaccines, 1.5 million die every year from a vaccine preventable death)- too hard to get to the health center, partnership wth pzier Project Cody- (CODI) Music-not impossible, music for the deaf and heard of hearing  Build not impossible-mobile maker space, engineering principles, etc.  (Yida, refugee camp)   The Not Impossible Awards recognize people and companies committed to creating technology for the sake of humanity. These teams transform people's lives by addressing human absurdities and fixing design flaws in the world around us. To that end, they create never-been-built solutions that respect people's humanity, enable their independence, and enrich their experience in the world.   The Not Impossible Foundation is a corporate foundation (501c3) that supports the efforts of others that are doing their part to make the impossible, not impossible.   About Mick Recently named by Fortune Magazine as one of the Top 50 World's Greatest Leaders , a recipient of the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year Award and listed as one of the world's most influential creative people by The Creativity 50's, Mick Ebeling has sparked a movement of pragmatic, inspirational innovation. As a career producer and filmmaker and now founder and CEO of Not Impossible, Ebeling harvests the power of technology and story to change the world. Ebeling founded Not Impossible, a multiple award-winning social innovation lab and production company, on the premise that nothing is impossible. His mantra of "commit, then figure it out" allows him to convene a disparate team of hackers, doers, makers and thinkers to create devices that better the world by bringing accessibility for all. Working with a wide array of Fortune 500 companies, Ebeling not only pushes the bar on innovation, he also shares the emotionally resonating story of doing so. Ebeling's book, Not Impossible: The Art and Joy of Doing What Couldn't Be Done, recounts the life experiences that led to the founding of Not Impossible. Published in a multitude of languages, the book was hailed as "a unique and inspiring tale of brave abandon" by Nicholas Negroponte. Named one of Wired's 'Agents of Change', a two-time SXSW innovation of the year award winner, a two-time Tribeca Disruptor innovation winner, a fellow with The Nantucket Project, and recipient of every major creative and advertising award, Ebeling is on a mission to provide "Technology for the Sake of Humanity."

What if I told you the shoes and clothing that you no longer want don't have to go to waste? What if those shoes could provide relief and create jobs? What if they could empower people to break the cycle of poverty? What if you could turn shoes and clothing into opportunity? That is the work of Soles4Souls and of today's guest, Buddy Teaster. Since 2006, Soles4Souls has distributed more than 51 million pairs of shoes to 127 countries and all 50 U.S. states. Not only do they donate shoes to those in need, but they also help people launch and sustain their own small business selling donated shoes and clothing.  Buddy is a passionate entrepreneur showing the world how social enterprise can be used to make the world a better place.    About Buddy Since 2012, Buddy has been president and CEO of Soles4Souls, the largest not-for-profit shoe and apparel social enterprise in the US. He has helped rebuild the board, expand partnerships, and extend Soles4Souls' global reach while doubling down on the mission of disrupting the cycle of poverty. Buddy was named to the National Retail Federation Foundation's 2018 List of People Shaping Retail's Future. Prior to Soles4Souls, he served as Chief Network Officer for the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), a non-profit organization committed to developing better leaders through education and idea exchange. His extensive speaking experience includes topics ranging from leadership and philanthropy to managing excess inventory and social enterprise. Buddy, a committed ultra-runner, has completed nearly seventy ultra-marathons. He and his wife Becca have been married since 1992 and have two delightful daughters and two semi-okay dogs.   Connect with Soles4Souls Website https://soles4souls.org Instagram https://www.instagram.com/soles4souls  Twitter https://twitter.com/soles4souls Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Soles4Souls/  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/soles4souls-inc-/

Coral reefs cover less than 0.1% of the Earth's surface, yet are estimated to support greater than 25% of marine biodiversity. Due to both human influences and global climatic changes, the structure and function of reef ecosystems are being altered.  My guest, Brian Zgliczynski is a PhD marine biologist at Scripps Institute of Oceanography and a coordinator of the 100 Island Challenge. Brian and his team study coral reefs around the world in order to understand how reefs are structured, how they change over time, and how they can be managed and protected in the face of global change Before this interview I knew very little about coral reefs but thanks to Brian my eyes have been opened to why it is so crucial that we protect and preserve these most vital underwater ecosystems.   About Brian Brian is a marine ecologist with interests in coral reef ecosystems and fisheries ecology. His research is motivated by a desire to understand how human activities and biophysical forces influence the structure and function of coral reef communities. Brian completed his Ph.D., at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (2015) where he examined the effects of fisheries exploitation and oceanographic productivity on reef fish assemblages from the central Pacific. Brian is currently working as Project Coordinator of the 100 Island Challenge project.   Connect with Brian's Work 100 Island Challenge https://100islandchallenge.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100islandchallenge/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/100islchallenge Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR6xc-3SFGmqdYthU8VrgsQ Instagram: https://100islandchallenge.org Email Brian: bzgliczy@ucsd.edu

Have you ever asked yourself these hard questions...What do you really, really want in your life?  What matters most to you?  These are the questions you will find in the Life Brief.  The Life Brief is the creation of Bonnie Wan. It's a practice that helps you uncover what you really want in life in order to live with intention, creativity and joy.  In 2010, during a crisis of meaning, Bonnie took her professional experience as a creative strategist and wrote a creative brief for her life. The resulting Life Brief not only saved her marriage and took her family down a new and exciting path, but it was also the beginning of her work to help others evaluate their lives to find the things they desired most.  When my friend Erin introduced me to Bonnie and to The Life Brief, I knew I needed to have Bonnie on the show. Her energy is palpable, her boldness admirable and The Life Brief is without a doubt an exercise that everyone should explore.    About Bonnie Bonnie Wan is creator, speaker and author of The Life Brief, a practice that helps people live with intention and imagination. As Partner and Head of Brand Strategy at Goodby Silverstein & Partners, Bonnie has spent almost three decades building brands for clients like Nest, Comcast, Adobe, HP and BMW. Her creative work also includes innovative, award-winning campaigns fighting child sex trafficking, racial justice, gender inequality, cyberbullying and college-campus rape. In 2010, during a crisis of meaning, she wrote a creative brief for her life and The Life Brief was born. The resulting Life Brief not only saved her marriage but kicked off ten years of family adventure filled with unexpected twists and unimaginable gifts. Today, Bonnie teaches others how to get clear and then creative about living their best lives through her Life Brief Workbook, workshops, retreats and key note talks. Bonnie is featured in the documentary film, The Big Flip which chronicles four breadwinning moms and their stay-at-home husbands. She has appeared in Jeff Goodby and Rich Silverstein's Masterclass on Advertising and Creativity, Katie Couric's Katie show as well as HuffPost Live. She lives with her husband, four kids and Charlie the dog.   Connect With Bonnie Website https://thelifebrief.com Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/livingthelifebrief/

Each year in the US, Approximately 17 million tons of textile waste are placed into landfills and Scott Hamlin is on a mission to change that. Scott is the founder of Looptworks, a Portland, Oregon based company that re-purposes and upcycles abandoned, pre-consumer and post-consumer materials into limited edition products. Their end goal: zero waste. From leather airplane seats, to NBA jerseys and Patagonia fly fishing waders, Lootpworks takes these unwanted products and materials and transforms them into something new, useful and incredibly unique. And, in the process they limit the use of natural resources and reduce carbon emissions.  In this episode, Scott will share with you easy ways to reduce your consumption and make more sustainable choices.    About Scott Hamlin Scott Hamlin is the founder and CEO of Looptworks, a certified B corporation and mission-driven brand that gives new, higher value life to excess textile materials in pursuit of circularity.  With industry experience at adidas AG, Jockey International and Royal Robbins, Hamlin is considered a thought leader on the circular economy. His passion is focused on re-imagining product creation with a focus on zero waste and closed loop manufacturing methods. By re-using the world's pre and post-consumer excess, the Portland, Oregon based brand aims to eliminate global textile waste, while inspiring people to reduce their impact on the planet. Hamlin was recognized for his work in the area of sustainable capitalism and was selected to participate on a panel with former Vice President and Nobel Peace Laureate, Al Gore as a pioneer of sustainable industries. He has served as the keynote speaker at Temple University's Social Entrepreneurship Conference, as well as speaking engagements at Harvard University, The Green Biz Forum, Sustainable Brands, and many other universities and business conferences both in the US and internationally.   Connect with Scott LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-hamlin-b989415/ Website https://www.looptworks.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Looptworks Instagram https://www.instagram.com/looptworks/ Twitter https://twitter.com/looptworks

Never have the stakes been higher. We are facing an environmental crisis,... climate change, soil degradation, plastic pollution and loss of biodiversity. While business is often at the root of these problems, it can also be a part of the solution. Today I am talking with Richard Yelland and Jeremy Black, producers of the documentary, Seeding Change.  Richard, a highly accomplished filmmaker and Jeremy, a co-founder of Sambazon, set out to tell the story of Sambazon and their journey over the last 20 years as an organic, fair-trade Acai company. Along the way, they realized there was a bigger story to tell, that of how triple bottom line businesses like Sambazon, are making a positive impact in the world.  Today we're talking about all that lead up to the film Seeding Change and, of course, the film itself and its mission to educate consumers on how we can all help save the world one purchase at a time.   About Richard Yelland Richard Yelland is an Emmy® Award nominated director and award-winning filmmaker. Powerful visuals and strong performances are a trademark of his projects for Nike, HISTORY, Surfrider Foundation, Sambazon & Outside Television. “Richard is a fantastic filmmaker,” said Oscar® nominee Morgan Spurlock. Richard's documentary film "Floating: The Nathan Gocke Story", was ‘Emerging Documentary' winner at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. His next film, 12 Miles North: The Nick Gabaldon Story, presented by Nike, tells the story of the first-documented African American surfer and is “Unlike any surf film you've ever seen,” according to ESPN. 12 Miles North was a 2014 Webby Award winner and inspired Santa Monica's annual Nick Gabaldon Day. "Sine Qua Non: The Psychology of Big Wave Surfing with Greg Long", Richard's following effort, was an official selection at the Maui Film Festival and winner at the 2014 BLUE Ocean Film Festival. His latest feature, "The Long Way Back" documents the addiction that nearly killed Todd ‘Z Man' Zalkins after the overdose of his longtime friend and Sublime front man, Bradley Nowell. A Best Documentary winner at The Phoenix Film Festival, The "Long Way Back" received exclusive coverage in Rolling Stone and global distribution from The Orchard (SONY). Richard received his Emmy nomination for “Pool,” a PSA he wrote and directed for the Life Rolls On Foundation featuring wheelchair "pool skater" Darwin Holmes.   About Jeremy Black Jeremy Black is a co-founder of Sambazon Acai.  Taking the leap from a successful career as a financial planner, Jeremy joined brother Ryan Black (CEO) and friend Ed Nichols in early 2000 to introduce açaí to the U.S.market.  In addition to helping create global awareness and demand for an unknown fruit, the team pioneered a sustainable business model in the Amazon to import organic, fair trade superfoods. Jeremy was a key player in Sambazon's rapid growth from startup to a $100+ Million dollar global brand.  From meager beginnings of one product at a handful of juice bars around Southern California, Jeremy spearheaded the development of the brand, the products and the marketing for a full portfolio of products in frozen, juice, energy and supplement categories that are now sold in health food stores, juice bars and conventional grocery stores across the globe.  Over the past 17 years, Jeremy helped the Sambazon team create an entirely new category in the natural foods category and a business that creates positive socio-economic and environmental change.  As an avid surfer, yogi and snowboarder, Sambazon has become a way of life for Jeremy, providing organic energy for worldwide travels and active pursuits.    Resources Mentioned Toolkit https://www.seedingchangefilm.com/take-action   Connect with the Filmmakers The Film https://www.seedingchangefilm.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seedingchangefilm/

Is there a birthday cake from your childhood that stands out in your memory? For me, it was the cake I had with a barbie and the cake skirt around her. Mine was pink and my twin sister's was purple. As a parent, I can confirm that birthdays are a huge part of a child's life, yet sadly there are hundreds of thousands of children whose birthdays go uncelebrated each year. Jaime Lehman was shocked and saddened when she learned that her friend had never had a birthday cake, and in that moment the idea of For Goodness Cakes was born. For Goodness cakes is a network of volunteers who bake and deliver birthday and graduation cakes to at risk and disadvantaged youth all across the country. Their mission is to celebrate these youth and give them a much needed pause and escape from the increasing pressures of their situation. Since January of 2016, For Goodness Cakes has brought joy and celebration to the lives of over 5000 children through their cakes.    About Jaime Jaime is the Founder and Executive Director of For Goodness Cakes. Her favorite cookbooks include Alice Water's The Art of Simple Food and Donia Bijan's Maman's Homesick Pie: A Persian Heart in an American Kitchen, both of whose authors helped to inspire a deep love of cooking for others.   Connect with For Goodness Cakes Website https://www.forgoodnesscakes.org Instagram https://www.forgoodnesscakes.org Twitter https://twitter.com/FGC_org Facebook https://facebook.com/forgoodnesscakesinc

We live in a world where we are bombarded with fad diets and food recommendations that, quite frankly, lack the science to back them up. Every diet claims to be the “best” and the healthiest, and it's impossible as consumers not to be overwhelmed and confused.  Today's guest, Simon Hill, is a master at breaking down that confusion. Simon is a nutritionist, physiotherapist and the host of the top rated Podcast, Plant Proof. On the show he interviews doctors, athletes, climate change experts and other people who are all united by a shared passion for a plant-based lifestyle. What I appreciate about Simon is his commitment to sharing evidence based nutrition advice that is easily digestible to anyone, science background or not.   In his new book, The Proof is in The Plants, Simon clears up the confusion around what we should be eating by providing unbiased, agenda-free scientific data. Most importantly, he shares the practical steps we can take to make better food choices for our health and the health of the planet.     About Simon Simon Hill is a Physiotherapist and Nutritionist who is passionate about making nutritional information simple and accessible so that people can make informed decisions about the food they feed themselves and their family. In 2008, Simon completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and immediately began working as a Sports Physiotherapist in Melbourne both at a leading private practice and with professional AFL & VFL footballers.  Over the years, however, Simon became increasingly curious about the role nutrition played in nourishing the body and preventing disease. By using his research skills developed during his honours degree, Simon dove deep into the available literature on nutrition & disease and soon became fascinated by the vast evidence out there that proved that simple lifestyle changes could help people prevent and sometimes even reverse many of the leading chronic diseases that plague the western world today. Concerned with the fact that this information was not reaching people but was instead getting lost amidst the myriad of marketing ploys pushed by industries who were more interested in profits than the health and general well-being of the public, Simon shifted gears in his career undertaking a Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate and a Masters in Nutrition.  During this time, he set up plantproof.com and began hosting world-renowned doctors and public figures, such as Neurologist's Dean & Ayesha Sherzai, MD, Dr Will Bulsiewicz, MD, Dr David Katz, MD, Environmental Researcher Nicholas Carter, Climate Scientist Dr Jonathon Foley and Ultra-Athlete Rich Roll on the Plant Proof podcast.  Over the course of the past decade Simon's mission has become clearer and clearer. Most of the time nutrition is spoken about in isolation from other major world issues, despite an enormous degree of interconnectedness. Just as our food system is a human health issue it is also a human and animal rights issue. Just as climate change is a planetary health issue, it is a human rights issue.  Through the Plant Proof channels, Simon's hope is that more of us will work together to creating a more equitable, beautiful and peaceful world. Something we are proud of today, and something future generations continue to enjoy. And this starts with becoming more connected, more informed, more mindful and more conscious.   Connect with Simon Website https://plantproof.com The Proof is in The Plants Book https://plantproof.com/book Podcast https://plantproof.com/all-podcasts Instagram https://www.instagram.com/plant_proof/?hl=en Twitter https://twitter.com/Plant_proof?s=20 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/plantproofnutrition/

Many of us have found ourselves at a place that feels like rock bottom, a place where we feel beaten down and broken and ready to throw in the towel. In 2017, at the very top of her sport, Hillary Allen was competing in Norway at the Tromso Sky running race when she fell 150 feet off an exposed mountain side, breaking her ribs, both wrists and feet,  suffering a concussion and too many other bumps and bruises to count. In that moment, HIllary went from being at the top of her sport as a competitive runner to her literal and figurative rock bottom.  In her new book, Out and Back: A Runner's Story of Survival Against All Odds, Hillary is sharing her journey to finding strength, healing and hope during her recovery from that near-fatal accident. Her story is an inspiration to anyone who has been at rock bottom and has worked to rebuild their life and find the something better.    About Hillary Hillary's career as an endurance athlete has not been straightforward. Through injury, setbacks and unexpected challenges, Hillary's had to re-think what she considers impossible. Early in her career, Hillary earned the nickname “Hillygoat” when she proved her ability to run fast on steep, technical mountain terrain –  a style of running known as Skyrunning.  Since then, she has raced all over the world, racking up wins and course records, establishing herself as one of the best mountain ultra runners in the world. In 2017 she had a life threatening accident, where she fell 150 feet off of a ridge-line during a Skyrace in Tromsø, Norway. She was told she would never run again. After several years of rehab and recovery, Hillary made a full recovery and returned to elite level racing, racing some of her longest and most challenging events post-accident. She maintains the belief that ‘your best athletic days are ahead of you, if you're willing to work hard for what you love. Hillary also studies and teaches science, using her masters degree in neuroscience and physiology and structural biology. She is also a trail running coach, and a gravel cyclist.   Connect with Hillary Website https://hillaryallen.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hillygoat_climbs/ The Book- Out and Back: A Runner's Story of Survival and Recovery Against All Odds https://hillaryallen.com/out-and-back-a-runners-story-of-survival-and-recovery-against-all-odds/

Maybe it's just me, but does anyone else feel like manners and common courtesy have been thrown to the wolves? I mean literally, people behave like wolves. In this past year I've witnessed the worst of people..rude, inconsiderate, selfish and sometimes just plain despicable. I truly believe the world is a better place when all people show respect, kindness and consideration, and there is no better person to dig into this topic than Lizzie Post. Lizzie is the great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post and a co-president of the Emily Post Institute. She is also the co-host of the Awesome Etiquette podcast. I grew up with Emily's Post's book of Etiquette sitting on a table in our living room and while my mom never made me read the book cover to cover, the contents were communicated and good manners were non-negotiable.  Lizzie and I are talking about modern manners and the ways in which we can handle ourselves with consideration, respect, and honesty.    About Lizzie Lizzie is the great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, and author of Higher Etiquette, and co-author of Emily Post's Etiquette 19th edition as well as Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette 6th edition, and The Etiquette Advantage in Business 3rd edition. She is a co-president of the Emily Post Institute as well as a co-host of the Awesome Etiquette podcast (now in its fifth year), a weekly Q&A show that explores the topic of etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect, and honesty. Lizzie does speaking engagements across the country sharing advice about lifestyle and wedding etiquette. She has worked as a spokesperson for brands including Bank of America, American Express Platinum, AirBnB, and Marshalls. She has held columns with Good Housekeeping, Women's Running, and Houzz.com, The Farmhouse Movement, and Broccoli Magazine. Lizzie offers a fresh, relatable, perspective with an engaging voice. She delights in encouraging the individual stand up for personal boundaries while respecting others. Lizzie enjoys tackling etiquette's taboo topics with the media, making her a popular source. Her interviews include NFL Films, NBC's The Today Show, Katie, Fox & Friends, Live with Kelly and Michael, The Gayle King Show, The Wendy Williams Show, Slate, Refinery29, Vanity Fair, Time Magazine, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, Harper's Bazaar, Travel & Leisure, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, The Huffington Post and more. Lizzie Post holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education from The University of Vermont and currently lives in her native Vermont.   Resources Mentioned The Rituals of Dinner https://www.amazon.com/Rituals-Dinner-Margaret-Visser/dp/0140170790 Higher Etiquette   Connect With Lizzie Website https://emilypost.com The Podcast https://emilypost.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emilypostinstitute/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/emilypostinstitute/?ref=ts Twitter https://twitter.com/EmilyPostInst

Today’s guest is Dr. Marion Nestle. Marion is a consumer advocate, nutritionist, award-winning author, and academic who specializes in the politics of food and dietary choice.  Her most recent book, “Let’s Ask Marion”, breaks down what you need to know about the politics of food, nutrition, and health.  Marion believes that the three largest health nutrition problems facing our world today are hunger, obesity, and climate change and that they are all, in part, due to dysfunctional food systems.  Marion advocates that we must understand, confront, and counter the political forces that created these problems in order to end them. This episode will open your eyes to the impact of food politics on our communities and families, our health, and our environment.     About Marion Marion Nestle is Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University, in the department she chaired from 1988-2003 and from which she retired in September 2017. She is also Visiting Professor of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell. She holds honorary degrees from Transylvania University in Kentucky and the Macaulay Honors College of the City University of New York. She earned a Ph.D. in molecular biology and an M.P.H. in public health nutrition from the University of California, Berkeley. Previous faculty positions were at Brandeis University and the UCSF School of Medicine. From 1986-88, she was senior nutrition policy advisor in the Department of Health and Human Services and editor of the 1988 Surgeon General’s Report on Nutrition and Health. Her research and writing examine scientific and socioeconomic influences on food choice and its consequences, emphasizing the role of food industry marketing. She is the author of six prize-winning books: Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health (2002); Safe Food: The Politics of Food Safety (2003); What to Eat (2006); Why Calories Count: From Science to Politics, with Dr. Malden Nesheim (2012); Eat, Drink Vote: An Illustrated Guide to Food Politics (2013); and Soda Politics: Taking on Big Soda (and Winning) in 2015. She also has written two books about pet food, Pet Food Politics: The Chihuahua in the Coal Mine (2008) and Feed Your Pet Right in 2010 (also with Dr. Nesheim). She published Unsavory Truth: How Food Companies Skew the Science of What We Eat, in 2018 (and its Portuguese translation in 2019).  Her most recent book, with Kerry Trueman, Let's Ask Marion: What You Need to Know about the Politics of Food, Nutrition, and Health, was published in September 2020. From 2008 to 2013, she wrote a monthly Food Matters column for the San Francisco Chronicle food section. She blogs daily (almost) at www.foodpolitics.com. Her Twitter account, @marionnestle, has been named among the top 10 in health and science by Time Magazine, Science Magazine, and The Guardian, and has more than 144,000 followers. Resources Mentioned Marion’s Books https://www.foodpolitics.com/books/   Connect with Marion Website https://www.foodpolitics.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/marion.nestle Twitter https://twitter.com/marionnestle?s=20

The past year has tested us all mentally and emotionally. Depression, anxiety and overwhelm are all too common, and many of us have no idea how to begin to dig ourselves out of these feelings. I am hoping this episode will give you a start.  I am talking with Dr. Sasha Heinz, a PhD developmental psychologist and life coach. Sasha is an expert in positive psychology, behavioral change and in the science of getting unstuck.  Dr. Heinz has an impressive resume with a BA from Harvard, a PhD in development psychology from Columbia and a master’s in applied positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. She was also one of the first 33 people in history to receive a degree in Positive Psychology.  In today’s conversation we’re talking about the challenges of the past year, and more importantly, Sasha is sharing the tools and mindset we can all use to help us survive and find confidence, gratitude and happiness in these most challenging of times.    About Sasha  Sasha Heinz, PhD, MAPP, a developmental psychologist and life coach, is an expert in positive psychology, lasting behavioral change, and the science of getting unstuck. In her private coaching practice, she teaches clients the tools to change their lives for good. Heinz received her BA from Harvard, her PhD in development psychology from Columbia, and her master’s in applied positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where she also served as a faculty member.   Resources Mentioned Boost Your Gratitude Quotient Starter Kit  Connect with Sasha  Website https://drsashaheinz.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drsashaheinz/ Email hello@drsashaheinz.com

Being a changemaker is not easy.  It involves rejecting the status quo and opening the eyes of the world to something new, something different and, ideally, something better. Today’s guest, Stephen Gates, is no stranger to bringing about positive change. With over 20 years of  working in the design world, Stephen has an impressive resume of founding, building and leading world-class design teams. He has partnered with and designed for some of the world’s most innovative companies including Amazon, Google, Apple, Nike and Starwood Hotels to name just a few. And Stephen currently serves as the SVP of Omni-channel product design for Weight Watchers. Stephen is a self-proclaimed Crazy One, and this is a title we will definitely be discussing as it happens to be the name of his award winning podcast on which he shares actionable insights on topics like creativity, leadership, building your career and, of course, innovation. I’m not going to waste anymore time talking about him, let’s talk with him, here it is, my interview with Stephen Gates.    About Stephen Gates Global design leader building world-class organizations that integrate human-centered methods to drive a long term vision and near term business impact. Stephen is the son of a Creative Director with 20+ years experience creating work grounded in research and data and executed with human-centered methodologies to create the strategies, concepts, and executions of award-winning integrated global advertising campaigns, multiple global Fortune 100 brands, and innovative digital experiences.   Stephen currently works as the SVP of Omni-channel product design for WW and has built deep and broad experience by working with, teaching, coaching and learning from executives, design, product and engineering teams at Amazon, Google, Verizon, Apple, Nike, Bank of America, Rolls Royce, The Home Depot, IDEO, HSBC, EY Partners, Frog Design, NASA, and many more. He has also worked at McCann Erickson, Citi, and Starwood Hotels with clients like American Airlines, W Hotels, Disney, ExxonMobil, Acura, Citi, Nationwide Insurance, Verizon, Subaru and more. Stephen hosts The Crazy One podcast and gives keynotes at events worldwide to share honest and actionable insights on topics like creativity, leadership, building your career, and more. The 100+ episodes of the podcast have won multiple awards, including a 2020 Webby Award Honoree for Best Technology Podcast and a 5 stars average review in every global iTunes Store.    Resources Mentioned  This Might Get Me Fired https://www.amazon.com/This-Might-Get-Fired-Entrepreneurial-ebook/dp/B07C9S9DBJ   I Dare You to Care https://www.amazon.com/Dare-You-Care-Intelligence-Remarkable/dp/1643072587   The amazing design people List  https://www.adplist.org Connect with Stephen  Website http://stephengates.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/stepdgat/ Instagram http://stephengates.com

When I started this podcast I made a wish list of guests, and today I couldn’t be more excited to bring a wish to life and have Lindsay Dahl on the show.  You may know Lindsay from her role at Beautycounter as the SVP of Social Mission. In this very big role,  she oversees safety, sustainability, quality, advocacy and giving. Lindsay has a long and impressive history working as a consumer safety advocate that includes the passage of more than a dozen health protective laws at the state and federal levels and the nation's first ban on BPA from baby bottles. Lindsay’s work as an advocate and educator reaches far beyond her day job. Through her website Lindsaydahl.com and her Instagram account, Lindsay shares science-based consumer safety guides, safer beauty products and how to find safer products for your home. Lindsay is one of my go-to-resources for all things health and safety, and I am beyond thrilled to have her as a guest.  About Lindsay Lindsay Dahl is Beautycounter’s SVP of Social Mission, where she leads the safety, sustainability, quality, advocacy and giving teams. A nationally recognized leader, Lindsay has been working for over 15 years to remove toxic chemicals from the products we use every day. Working at the intersection of activism, product safety, and sustainability, Lindsay takes a comprehensive approach to integrating social impact into everything we do at Beautycounter. Prior to joining the Beautycounter team, Lindsay spearheaded the passage of more than a dozen health protective laws at the state and federal levels, including the nation’s first ban on the toxic chemical BPA from baby bottles and other landmark laws on chemicals like flame retardants, mercury, and phthalates. In addition, Lindsay created a nationally acclaimed program—Mind the Store—to encourage top retailers to remove toxic chemicals from products. This initiative led to comprehensive health protective policies from Fortune 500 companies such as Target, Wal-Mart, CVS, The Home Depot and Best Buy. While working in DC, Lindsay was the Deputy Director of Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families, the country’s largest coalition working to update federal laws on toxic chemicals. Lindsay was also the lead strategist for a grassroots movement that ultimately led to the overhaul of toxic chemical regulations, the first since 1976. Resources Mentioned PubMed https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Beautycounter www.beautycounter.com

There is something I find especially inspiring about craftsmen taking scraps or something considered as waste and making it into a beautiful, highly-desired product. That is exactly the work of Luke Mathers and Truce Designs.  Luke first learned to sew industrial-grade fabrics while repairing sails and making boat covers. It was in that job that he discovered the scrap bin and the opportunity to reuse unwanted materials to make bags for his friends and family. Luke’s belief in environmentally responsible design and manufacturing led him to create Truce Designs.  Today we are talking about how he takes old sails, scraps of wetsuit fabric and other high-performance materials and makes them into incredibly durable duffle bags, backpacks, messenger bags and dopp kits. Each textile Luke uses has a history, and a story to tell. Some have spent years voyaging open waters, other fabrics are repurposed from the factory floor.  Be sure to listen to the entire episode because Luke and I have something up our sleeves that you don’t want to miss hearing about.    About Luke and Truce Designs Luke learned to sew industrial-grade fabrics while repairing sails and making boat covers at North Sails Oregon. There he discovered the loft’s scrap bin, his first source of materials for crafting bags and accessories for his friends and family. Luke’s belief in environmentally responsible design and manufacturing led him to create Truce, a small collection of high-performance bags crafted from reclaimed materials.   Connect With Luke Website https://trucedesigns.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trucedesigns/?hl=en YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjhd5khlcxY

Imagine a world without litter. That is the mission of today’s guest, Jeff Kirshner, founder of Litterati. Litterati is an app that is empowering individuals to make a significant, measurable impact on the environment. By capturing data through geo-tagged photos of litter, Litterati is able to understand why the litter is on the street and where it is coming from. Litterati is a shining example of how communities are using technology and data to make the world a better place.  When I first spoke with Jeff I was inspired by his passion to make a positive change, and what I find particularly fantastic about Litterati is that it really is about a collective effort across communities. I am a strong believer that we as individuals can take small actions to make a significant impact, and Litterati has shown, without a doubt, how a single person can inspire a community, influence an industry, and change government policies.   About Jeff Former world backpacker turn bartender, Jeff Kirschner is a serial entrepreneur with a love for storytelling. And when his 4-year old daughter saw a plastic tub of cat litter in the woods, little did Jeff realize that it would be the spark for creating Litterati - a movement that’s “crowdsource-cleaning” the planet. Litterati has been featured by National Geographic, Rolling Stone, and Forbes, and they are backed by leading Silicon Valley investors, the National Science Foundation, and have been highlighted at TED.   Resources Mentioned  Jeff’s TED Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/jeff_kirschner_this_app_makes_it_fun_to_pick_up_litter?language=en Connect with Jeff Website https://www.litterati.org Instagram https://www.litterati.org Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thelitterati/ Twitter https://twitter.com/litterati

In this episode, I am talking with Cody Goldberg, founder and executive director of Harper’s Playground. In 2009, Cody did something very common for a parent of a five-year-old, he took his daughter Harper to a playground.  At birth Harper was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder that affects physical and cognitive development, as a result, Harper was using a wheeled walker.  As they approached the playground, her walker got stuck in a mound of wood chips.  At that moment, Cody realized that a place so valuable to childhood development wasn’t welcoming or accessible to his daughter. In what I call a “this or something better moment”, Cody resolved to dedicate his energy to creating playgrounds, where everyone, including kids and families with special needs, could play together. And thus the creation of Harper’s Playground. To date, Harper’s Playground has built or consulted on the creation of eleven inclusive playgrounds in Oregon, Washington, Iowa, and even a playground in Tokyo, Japan.  The work of Harper’s playground goes well beyond play. It’s about connection, community, and inclusivity. In a time when many of us have never felt more isolated, Cody’s story and his passion for bringing people together has never been more important.    About Cody  G Cody QJ Goldberg is a dreamer and a doer. He is the child of bona fide San Francisco hippies and was once babysat by Janis Joplin. He received a BFA in Film/Television studies from New York University’s Tisch School of The Arts. At the age of 30 he “dropped out” to play percussion in a wandering tribal band of gypsies called “La Tribu Cosmica.” During that magical year in Mexico he filmed a documentary about the group and experience and became fluent in Spanish. Upon his return, he fell into a 14-year career in brand marketing for Adidas and Red Bull Energy Drink before working up the nerve to pursue his life’s true purpose. Cody speaks of his jump from a corporate career to running the non-profit he launched with his wife, April, in 2010. Together, they led a movement that designed, funded, and built the first totally inclusive playground in Portland, OR. Their passion project, Harper’s Playground, was featured on NBC’s The TODAY Show and their family had a day named for them by the mayor of Portland for their efforts. Goldberg reflects on lessons learned while raising $1.2 million in just over two years without an ounce of previous fundraising experience; sharing about collaboration, design, and politics. He weaves lessons learned during his own childhood with dreams of creating a better life for his own children. He often explains the GQ & J in his name, too. Cody, April, daughters Harper and Lennon, and their dog, Millie, make their home in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.   Connect With Cody and Harper’s Playground  Website https://www.harpersplayground.org Email Cody cody@harpersplayground.org Instagram https://www.instagram.com/harpersplayground/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/harpersplayground/

In this episode, I am talking with Anthony Rossi, EVP of Business Development of TerraCycle and Loop. If you’re not familiar with TerraCycle, I’ll make it simple, they are the biggest innovators in the garbage business. TerraCycle reuses, upcycles, and recycles waste instead of landfilling it. ​ Through their National recycling programs, TerraCycle has diverted millions of pounds of valuable resources from landfills all over the world. From diapers and cigarette buts to energy bar wrappers and contact lenses. Today, Tony and I are talking about the history of TerraCycle, about the Loop shop and also about the work of the TerraCycle Global Foundation whose mission is to help to reduce plastic pollution in emerging countries and communities. This conversation will leave you looking at trash and recycling in a whole new way.    About Tony Anthony has been with TerraCycle since 2012 when he joined the TerraCycle Canada team in Toronto as a Business Development Manager. Since then, he has worked with TerraCycle and Loop partners in both the B2C and B2B space and has brought in many new international partners. As the EVP, Business Development for both TerraCycle and Loop, Anthony develops the company-wide sales strategy and manages TerraCycle Inc.’s 50+ person global sales. Anthony has 15+ years of business development experience and prior to joining TerraCycle he worked in Toronto, Dijon, Budapest, and Vienna for some of the world’s largest professional service firms and financial institutions.   Connect with TerraCycle TerraCycle Website https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/ Loop Store https://loopstore.com TerraCycle on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/terracycle/?hl=en Loop Store on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shoploopstore/ Tom Szaky on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tom_szaky/?hl=en

In this episode, I am talking with Sylvia Baffour. Sylvia is an author, professional Speaker, coach and trainer and a thought leader in the fields of Emotional Intelligence and Leadership.  Her book, I Dare You to Care, focuses on using emotional intelligence skills to inspire, influence and achieve remarkable growth and is a must read. HubSpot recently named Sylvia among the Top 15  most influential female motivational speakers alongside Oprah Winfrey and Mel Robbins. Sylvia and I are talking about emotional intelligence, how we develop it and why it is so important. Syliva shares ways that we can all practice emotional intelligence to be more empathetic and more connected in our personal and professional lives. Sylvia is also sharing the story of her relationship with Maya Angelou, one of the most influential poets, authors and civil rights activists of our time. If you’ve listened to the podcast before, you know I end each episode with the wise and inspiring words of Dr. Angelou, and I assure you this conversation with Sylvia is sure to inspire you just as her friend and mentor Dr. Angelou inspired so many.    About Sylvia Sylvia Baffour was born in Ghana, West Africa and spent much of her upbringing living in 8 countries before she arrived on the shores of the US for college in the mid-1990s. She is the founder and President of Baffour International, a Professional Speaking, Training and Coaching company focused on helping organizations thrive and succeed with emotionally intelligent strategies. HubSpot recently named her among the Top 15 female motivational speakers alongside Oprah Winfrey, Mel Robbins and Iyanla Vanzant. She is a thought leader in the fields of Emotional Intelligence and Leadership and is the author of the newly released book, I Dare You to Care. A book focused on using emotional intelligence skills to inspire, influence and achieve remarkable growth.  Sylvia is among the most sought-after speakers and professional development trainers and her clients include Fortune 500 companies like Capital One, SAP, Nationwide Insurance, as well as agencies such as the World Bank, the Department of Transportation and the Department of Defense. In addition to living in several countries around the world, she speaks 5 languages. In 2014, she was ranked among the top 18 speakers at the World Championship of Public Speaking held in Malaysia. A global competition that began with 35,000 contestants from 126 countries.   Connect with Sylvia Website https://sylviaspeaks.com Sylvia’s Book I Dare You To Care https://sylviaspeaks.com/book/ Podcast https://sylviaspeaks.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylviabaffour/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sylviaspeaks/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SylviaBaffour

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Melissa Mondala, a triple specialist of family medicine, lifestyle medicine, and primary care psychiatry. Dr. Melissa is one of the first and youngest nationally recognized lifestyle medicine fellows, and her passion is educating and empowering people to live a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Melissa believes in treating the underlying cause of disease and teaching transformative healthy lifestyle behaviors through self-empowerment and self-compassion.  I first connected with Dr. Melissa on her Instagram where she shares tips on living a healthy lifestyle, including plant-based recipes. I’ve had a lot of listeners express interest in plant-based eating and the corresponding health benefits, so I am excited to have Dr. Melissa here to share her journey and to talk about the impact of a whole food plant-based diet on disease prevention and reversal.    Resources Mentioned State of Obesity Report COVID-19 EXPOSES HEALTH SYSTEM FLAWS, RAISES RISK FOR MANY   About Dr. Melissa Dr. Melissa Mondala is a triple specialist of family medicine, lifestyle medicine, and primary care psychiatry. She is one of the first and youngest nationally recognized lifestyle medicine fellows and is a strong community health advocate. She serves as faculty at Loma Linda University Preventive/Lifestyle Medicine Department, which is one of the blue zones for longevity. She currently sits on the American College of Lifestyle Medicine Board of Directors and is a Diplomate of Lifestyle Medicine. She planted seeds of change in the community through lecturing at local medical school, veg fest, and virtual summits. She has devoted decades of volunteer work in underserved communities in California and internationally. She has been featured in popular media, such as Forbes, Local Newsoutlets, and Social Media. She prioritizes lifestyle modifications to optimize health. Her passion is educating and empowering healthy living and cooking.   Connect with Dr. Melissa Website https://www.drlifestyle.org Instagram https://www.drlifestyle.org/dr-melissa-mondala/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissamondala.md/

In this episode, I’m thrilled to have back one of my first guests on the podcast, Tracy Hooper of The Confidence Project. If you’re not familiar with Tracy from that episode, she is a personal coach, corporate speaker, and trainer who helps us to navigate our personal and professional lives with greater confidence. Today Tracy is coming back on the show to talk about her new Book titled The NEW Hello: What to say and what to do in the new world of work. Virtual meetings, communicating with masks, and social distancing are just a few of the things that are a part of this new world. We are living in uncertain times and with that comes uncertainty in how we interact with others. Today, Tracy is sharing skills, pro tips, stories, wisdom, and hope for anybody who wants to learn how to live and work confidently in this new world.    About our Tracy Tracy Bagli Hooper is a personal coach, corporate speaker, and trainer. Tracy provides a safe environment for professionals to practice confidence-boosting skills that are essential in today’s world. Before launching the Confidence Project, Tracy was a TV reporter and anchor where She learned how to introduce herself with impact, connect with people quickly, and put them at ease, even in stressful situations.   Connect with Tracy Tracy’s Book, The New Hello: https://www.amazon.com/NEW-Hello-WHAT-WORLD-WORK/dp/B08P8GB4MB/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+new+hello&qid=1614443061&sr=8-2 Website: www.confidenceproject.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyhooper/ Email: tracy@confidenceproject.com  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ConfidenceProjectByTracy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconfidence_project/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtBQfeZ4xQFNAqkoXsgUXUQ