Your Positive Imprint

Experts in the field share their research and insights related to climate change. Climate change. Human caused global warming. Our planet in a state of urgency. 'Inspiration Monday' is a collection of audio segments pulled together from various episodes of the podcast.

Sustainable honey bee beekeepers Melanie Margarita Kirby, Mmabatho Portia Morudi, and Andy Friedrichs highlight the essential role of bees as crucial pollinators for crops and flowers. Honey bees are declining and the challenge lies in creating a sustainable earth for future generations.

Don Weatherbee, CEO of REGENX is committed to promoting environmentally responsible practices for recovering and regenerating platinum group metals back into raw materials from end-of-life catalytic converters. What is this process? (PGMs are-Platinum, Rhodium, Palladium, Osmium, Iridium, Ruthenium)

Douglas Greenlaw is a veteran with a notable career in the entertainment industry having been the former President of sales and promotional marketing for MTV Networks He reflects on some of the standout moments of his career including encounters with Bruce Springsteen, Yoko Ono, Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson.

Anti-war combat veteran Douglas Greenlaw recounts his catastrophic injuries and ground battle experiences in Vietnam exemplifying what happens to young soldiers in war.

Vietnam War veteran and Purple Heart recipient Douglas Greenlaw returned from the conflict after a catastrophic injury. He earned a business degree and eventually became president of MTV Network. In part one Doug shares his experience of being hit by lightning as well as being on the ground in direct combat during the war.

Dr. Michael Gerharz. How can you improve your communication abilities? Mastering the art of communication results in messages that motivate action and encourage progress. Leaders light the PATH.

Sandy Gray's great uncle, Hugh Gray, captured the initial photograph evidencing the Loch Ness Monster in November 1933, linking the creature to Sandy's family heritage. Decades later Sandy and his police partner witnessed something in the Loch. Could this be the mysterious creature his uncle photographed decades earlier?

Former Inspector Sandy Gray from Isle of Skye, Scotland, is Portree's practical joker and taxi driver with a family tie to the first photograph of the Loch Ness Monster.

Heather Johnson, Ingenium's CEO, oversees waste management certification by assisting businesses in achieving zero waste and promoting sustainable practices. Businesses have a significant effect on society as they shape the quality of their products and the environmental impact of the waste produced by these products.

Hadrian built a wall to fortify the Roman Empire. Explore the remains of Hadrian's Wall and Vindolanda in United Kingdom where intriguing stories are revealed through structures, clothing, letters and tablets unearthed. Storyteller Hellen Charlie Nellist, Roman Army Museum.

Discover the Vindolanda Fort, Hadrian's Wall, and Roman Army Museum in the United Kingdom to uncover the legacy of the Roman Empire. The Vindolanda Charitable Trust is revealing artifacts and stories left behind by the Romans. Experience the wonders of history with tour guide and storyteller Helen Charlie Nellist.

Victoria Sanchez honors her cousin Laverne who served during WWII, and other Memorial Day remembrances.

Earth's common earthworms live deep under soil while red wiggler worms prosper just under topsoil beneath decomposing organic matter. Robert, Olivia, Elliott, and Caris share what life is like in the 4th grade caring for worm buckets and how they use nutrients made from compost tea or castings.

Mmabatho Portia Morudi, a sustainable honey beekeeper in South Africa, provides solutions and alternatives for rural villagers to stop the practice of insecticides and deforestation in order to save Africa's honey bees.

Jillian Maclennan hosted my whisky and gin tasting at the Isle of Harris Distillery on the Outer Hebrides in Scotland. She shares two spirits and one purpose. Isle of Harris's Hearach (Hearadh) Scotch whisky and gin and sustainable employment. Sit back, relax and find your sense of ceremony.

Max Maartense is a guide at Scotland's 'The Whisky Experience' located on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. Max takes you on a journey from his origins in Netherlands to Scotland, home of the Scottish whisky and brilliant distilleries.

Father Ray Kelly is a world renowned singing Catholic priest from Ireland. Father has inspired millions with his vocal arrangement of REM's song, “Everybody Hurts. His “Hallelujah” wedding rendition continues to grow with more than 90 million views on You Tube. Father shares a Christmas message of hope. “Oh Holy Night” composed by Adolphe Adam and arranged and performed by Chris Nole on the piano. Merry Christmas!

Alessandro Tronco was born in Sicily. At fourteen his mother sent him to New York with five dollars in his pocket. With little experience and lack of financial means Alessandro invested in himself and became a successful entrepreneur. Along the journey he found that material possessions cannot fill the void. Listen how the creator of Spirit Water transformed his life finding his authentic self through sustainable actions.

Twelve year old Connor and ten year old Cameron love their pets. They open up about the responsibilities and the joys of living and caring for seven pets.

What should children leave childhood equipped with? Self-discipline? Confidence? The number 6570 has everything to do with answering this question with guest Nellie Harden.

The constellations and other stories are used to teach life lessons and the circle of life. Rozier Sanchez.

I love my dog Maka! I know you have fun, awesome, fabulous stories about your own family pet. Share your stories about your family pet dog, cat, bird, turtle, snake, horse, etc.! Pet story contest!

Brad Pedersen of Lomi explains that the missing link to a more sustainable planet is for us to be able to build a compostable clean economy. We need to change the habits that are creating disruption. Take your food waste and turn it into a regenerative soil supplement.

Brad Pedersen is a Canadian entrepreneur who generated more than $100 million in annual revenue in his toy manufacturing business. He shares wisdom from wounds and financial gains; all part of his journey to combatting food waste while still reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Lomi composts your food scraps and compostable plastics. Use code YPIpodcast for your Lomi discount.

Boris Belchev left Bulgaria for Lithuania to study birds and work as a professional bird guide. Boris Belchev shares his journey to becoming a global guide for birdwatching.

Boris Belchev left Bulgaria to work elsewhere so he could earn enough money to purchase a camera. Today he is one of Lithuania's bird guides and wildlife photographers. Take a journey with Boris and learn where he earned money to purchase camera equipment and what he learned along the way.

Inspiring words and quotes regarding human rights and the dignity of life from a menagerie of podcast episode guests.

Author of Escapegoat Daughter, Misty Compton shares her heart-wrenching journey about cutting ties with her mother and sister, whom she believes have narcissistic personality disorders. With the support of her fiancé, she begins to heal from decades of trauma, denial, and self-doubt. She continues to heal from her depression and anxiety. Misty gains self-love through the process of finding who she is and growing into the authentic woman she's always wanted to be.

Chris Hovorka, Midwestern University, transforms clinical practice for people with orthoses, prosthesis to a client-centric approach improving quality of life. Chris's goal is to graduate evidence-based practitioners (clinician scholars) by transforming university school curricula worldwide and moving towards client-centered approaches. It's about valuing the client's lifestyle, medical conditions, needs, as part of a personalized plan of care.

Skeletal muscles are the most prevalent in our bodies and what we rely on every day to move. Dr. Chris Hovorka, orthotist and prosthetist, trains people to exercise with a goal of providing stability without limiting mobility. Chris's research at Midwestern University is to transform clinical practices for people with external orthoses, prosthesis to a client-centric approach to improve quality of life.

To close the 2022 season is legendary songwriter piano player, Chris Nole. Being alive is really about having hope and purpose.

The dynamics in music aren't about volume alone but how that volume is used by musicians to express themselves through their instrument. Songwriter Chris Nole plays dynamically and with passion. Musically talented, Chris composes jazz, country, pop, rock, the blues…whatever the mood! On Part 2 he shares what he learned from being a member of John Denver's band and how that experience grew his extraordinary talent to becoming one of the top piano artists today.

Chris Nole mesmerizes audiences worldwide with his piano melodies of jazz, country, pop, the blues…whatever the mood! He's best known as John Denver's piano player in the 1990s as well as tours and recordings with Faith Hill, Travis Tritt, the Oak Ridge Boys, Don Williams, Shelby Lynne, Emmylou Harris, and others. Chris Nole's quest is to entertain you with music that makes you feel good.

Physical Oceanographer Nathan Bindoff is director of the Australian Antarctic Program Partnership whose focus is on the role of Antarctica in the global climate system, and the consequences for marine life in ecosystems. Professor Bindoff of the University of Tasmania's Institute for Marine and Antarctic studies shares updates on recent climate change research.

Reclaim your roots! Our names can share much about where we came from, our culture, our family. Creative writer and podcast host Juliana Ogechi celebrates the stories behind names and how those stories help to transform lives.

The Sea Monkey Project educates the world on how to clean ocean plastic pollution. But what do you do with plastics then? Spokesperson Sydney Steenland shares ocean plastic solutions. End plastic pollution and the overproduction of single-use plastics.

International artist Sayaka Ganz is creating energy and harmony from discarded plastic objects, transmitting a message of hope through her Reclaimed Creations while being guided by Shinto religion.

The world is embarking on one of the most important projects in its history—the transition away from fossil fuels toward renewable energy such as local-Scale solar and batteries. Bill Nussey founded the Freeing Energy Project. It is a mobilization plan to move us towards a cleaner, cheaper, and more resilient local energy future. The electricity industry is being reinvented. Join the search for energy freedom in disrupting the global energy industry and moving towards more affordable energy. Part 2 with Bill Nussey.

The world is embarking on one of the most important projects in its history—the transition away from fossil fuels toward renewable energy such as local-Scale solar and batteries. Bill Nussey founded the Freeing Energy Project. It is a mobilization plan to move us towards a cleaner, cheaper, and more resilient local energy future. The electricity industry is being reinvented. Join the search for energy freedom. 

Inspiration Monday!! Social media community manager Michael Pereira explains if we choose to learn lessons, then that is how we uplift and shift our lives and the lives of people around us. Transformation is bigger than change. Stay connected and inspired!

S. L. Aditya opens up about discrimination based on India's Caste system. He also explains the art of Rangoli. He's committed to making a difference through design. Fashion is the most instant way to express oneself. Part 2.

A design fashioner creates for the people. Fashion accessories don't have a gender. Nineteen year old digital graphic designer S. L. Aditya shares the expression of his winning entry as well as the misconception of designers in India. 

What does the Your Positive Imprint podcast social media graphics specialist do? Daphne Gariety shares her YPI insights.

In Part 2, Sergio Troncoso explores answers to his question, What is the basis of morality within your community? Sergio's characters from his most recent book, “Nobody's Pilgrims,” work at building their own community, discovering that because they are different they are set aside by society when they actually have much to contribute. This novel is not a beach read. It addresses societal issues through adventures; some violent, some not as much. The drug trade is not about Latin American immigrants. It's about criminals making money off of contraband. This kid from the border, now renown international author Sergio Troncoso demystifies, What is a Mexican immigrant?

International renown author, Sergio Troncoso, is the son of Mexican immigrants. Raised by parents who had little money, they instilled hard-working values into Sergio. Through hard work he was accepted into Yale and Harvard universities. At first he had a hard time because of his Mexican background, but his voice became prominent and accepted. Sergio questions the basis of morality both in his fiction and non-fiction works, realizing that immigrant values are important to the success of this country. Plus the winner of the t-shirt design contest is announced!!

Designers from all over the world entered the Your Positive Imprint t-shirt design contest. The top five are displayed and ready for your vote. http://YourPositiveImprint.com (YourPositiveImprint.com). Please participate in the voting and show these designers your appreciation. World-wide voting ends Saturday, July 9, at midnight USA Mountain time. The winner and more about the designers will be announced during the upcoming episode on July 11.

Alternative Rock musicians and climate change scientists bring science to the Alternative Rock stage. Vocalist/Guitarist Matt Palmer and drummer Niall Robinson compose music exploring causality of sea-level rise, political propaganda, and human relationships. They are the Matt Palmer Band. 

Jerry the Bear was Dad's imagination. His imaginative bear was used to weave lessons through storytelling. My teachings began when Jerry was born in a cave and started living his adventures. Later Dad turned to philosophical lessons using navigation and constellations to teach the circle of life. Happy Father's Day week to everybody especially my Dad, Rozier Sanchez. PLUS A TSHIRT DESIGN CONTEST! LISTEN FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO ENTER AND WIN!

Professor Nathan Bindoff is a world renown physical oceanographer at the University of Tasmania's Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies. His research takes him on voyages of discovery where he documented the first evidence of changes in the Indian, North Pacific, South Pacific and Southern Oceans, and the earth's hydrological cycle from ocean salinity. He predicted fire catastrophes. His most recent work is studying the decline in oxygen content of the oceans. All of these global climate changes have been attributed to human activity. Nathan Bindoff is one of the lead authors contributing to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports that are informing world leaders on climate policy.

“We're risk takers so there's an anxiety. You know what you're training for.” Milton Herman is a career Air Force pilot, consequently a war vet. In part 2 he shares his positive imprints as a singing pilot. Singing and performing inspired him with positivity during war time.