Podcast appearances and mentions of debbie levin

Thomas is joined by Debbie Levin, CEO of the Environmental Media Association, to discuss the role of media in shaping sustainability consciousness and how to effectively communicate about environmental issues. Debbie shares the importance of being gracious and non-judgmental when sharing knowledge on how to live a healthy, clean, and sustainable life. She explains how her organization has successfully leveraged celebrities' platforms to spread awareness on crucial environmental issues and how the “Emma Green Seal” has influenced TV and movie productions to operate more sustainably. She and Thomas also explore the impact of the LA fires on both the entertainment industry and the larger climate change dialogue. This conversation covers a range of pressing environmental issues, but ultimately concludes on a note of hopefulness–that we all want our families and loved ones to be safe and healthy, and we can make a difference by starting from that common ground. Click here to watch the video version of this episode on YouTube:

In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Rob Harter talks with Debbie Levin, CEO of the Environmental Media Association (EMA). Debbie shares ...

Send me a Text Message about the show!Is talking about the environment controversial?  Nope.  And yet.....why does the worry wort inside my head always stop and ask "Uh oh-will this be seen as political"?  Luckily,  I have the fearless Debbie Levin as my guest today to quiet that pesky worry wort and lead me in a fantastic conversation about  sustainability and improving the environment.  For more than twenty years Debbie has been a powerhouse in Hollywood, and beyond, in persistently making important changes that has moved our culture towards protecting our environment.  Today's Guest:Debbie Levin is the CEO of the Environmental Media Association (EMA), where she has spent over two decades harnessing the power of entertainment to drive environmental change. Under her leadership, EMA has become a leading voice in sustainability within the entertainment industry, launching impactful initiatives like the EMA Green Seal for sustainable productions and EMA IMPACT, a forum uniting leaders in business, media, and advocacy. A passionate advocate and thought leader, Debbie is dedicated to using creative storytelling and industry partnerships to inspire global environmental action. Based in Los Angeles, she continues to champion sustainable practices across media and entertainment.For more information:https://www.green4ema.orgSupport the showKeep up with all things WeSTAT on any (or ALL) of the social feeds:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westatpod/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@westatpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/westatpod/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westatpod/Twitter: https://x.com/WeSTATpodHave a topic or want to stay in touch via e-mail on all upcoming news?https://www.westatpod.com/Help monetarily support the podcast by subscribing to the show! This is an easy way to help keep the conversations going:https://www.buzzsprout.com/768062/supporters/new

In a “POST TRUTH” society, it can be hard to determine if what you are watching is the actual truth.  In reality TV, documentary filmaking, and even the so-called "news", truth is not always a sacred value.      But in my world, nobody would be surprised to hear me say, the truth is hard to discern.    But, many presume that those who advocate for the accused and convicted do not seek the truth.  In my experience, particularly in the sentencing world, it's the government that has no concern for the deeper truth of the case and client.   I read sentencing memos from the government describing defendants I do not recognize.  I listen to some callous judges pronounce sentences against defendants and I don't know who they are talking about.    So how do we get to the real truth at SENTENCING?  I can make a credible case that my passion, video sentencing advocacy, is the TRUEST form of legal advocacy there is.  It gives the decision maker a front row seat to the client's story, her demeanor, her credibily, and her sincerity. It's objectively verifiable if the interviews and editing are done properly.    Perhaps most importantly, unlike any other form of media, the lawyers who engage in this process are bound by the rules of ethics.  There are no ethical standards in journalism, reality TV, or regular documentary filmmaking.    Therefore, how cool is this?  Helping us get Set For Sentencing is Debbie Levin, a long-time Hollywood creative professional who has spent most of her 18 years in the world of Reality Television, working on shows we've all lovingly binged, including the Real Housewives of OC/NJ, Top Chef, and many more.  We had a GREAT conversation around the truth about truth!   In this episode:   Is legal filmmaking true? What's the difference between “literal truth” and “emotional truth”? The inside scoop on reality TV (including the “Bethany Frankel Clause”); How even nature documentaries, supposedly unvarnished views into the natural world sometimes lie for entertainment value; The wonderful world of “frankenbyting” which we reality shows can do, but legal documentaries cannot (and the greatest example of all time from the Simpsons); The very best advice for telling the truth of your clients' stories.   LINKS:  Just what the hell are "sentencing mitigation videos" anyway?  Wanna see one?  Here's an example from a case I worked on involving the plot to kidnap the governer of michigan:   https://youtu.be/AOhOY3uuvRQ?si=ikj47EHiqsNy9d7P   I referred to a New York Times "Op Doc" that was made about the work that I do producing "sentencing mitigation videos".  Here is the link to see that piece, called "No Jail Time, the Movie"   https://www.nytimes.com/video/opinion/100000005581635/no-jail-time-the-movie.html -

Things get Hot and Hilarious In Los Angeles when the brilliant and beloved actress Wendie Malick ("Dream On," "Just Shoot Me!" and "Hot In Cleveland") joins Phil and David for a fun and free-flowing lunch full of great stories and big laughs. Phil and Wendie explore and celebrate their brief and little-seen screen marriage in the 2012 film "Jewtopia." David discusses the pleasure of getting to know and work with Wendie thanks to the Environmental Media Association. Wendie shares her amazing journey from growing up in Buffalo, New York, her time as a Wilhelmina fashion model, working for football legend turned Congressman Jack Kemp, and finally her fantastic and enduring acting career on stage and screen. All this PLUS a totally wild story about Hunter Thompson and call-in questions from Wendie's friend and co-star -- and former "Naked Lunch" guest -- Valerie Bertinelli, as well as EMA's CEO Debbie Levin. To learn more about the work of EMA, visit https://www.green4ema.org/. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

Debbie Levin is considered one of the most influential people in the environmental movement and entertainment industry. Since taking over EMA in 2000, she has been singular in harnessing the power of the media and entertainment communities to pioneer social activism, storytelling and driving awareness into action and solutions. Under Levin's leadership, EMA has been responsible for some of the green movement's most public and pivotal milestones, notably, working with Toyota and Lexus marking their 20thyear anniversary in 2020 and inventing the “green carpet” as well as implementing environmentally conscious practices at major events and productions. She has grown the organization's flagship gala, the EMA Awards, which recognizes environmental efforts across entertainment, to be one of the year's most acclaimed and anticipated events across any industry.

In todays episode Fern welcomes Debbie Levin and Ilene Matz to the podcast. Through a decades long friendship, their love for mah jongg and the right timing, this dynamic duo recently acquired the online mahj business Mah Jongg Maven. It's holiday time and the perfect time to check out the mah jongg items/gifts available on their website. Happy holidays one and all! You can find their website at www.mahjonggmaven.com and they can be emailed at Themaven@mahjonggmaven.com Fern's book, Mah Jonng Mondays, can be found on Amazon.com or at your local bookseller.   Want to support the show? Please consider becoming a Patron at patreon.com/mahjonggmondays

My conversation with Debbie Levin was one of my favorite conversations this year. Some notes from our conversation: Debbie went to USC film school and wanted to be a film critic. She did celebrity interviews that she got just by calling them. These included George Segal, Richard Dreyfuss and Henry “the Fonz” Winkler. The Environmental Media Association, which Debbie has spent her career with was started by Norman Lear and Alan Horn. Debbie's good friend is Wendie Malick who starred on Just Shoot Me! I mentioned Ed Begley Jr. who was on a documentary about the EV1, Who Killed the Electric Car. Debbie told a story about Ed riding his bicycle to the Oscars. Debbie convinced Wendie Malick to get David Spade to host the 10thanniversary of the EMA awards ceremony with her. Debbie helped build the brand around the EMA by recruiting Amy Smart to help out (She later set Amy up with her future husband.) Debbie mentioned not knowing what a Step and Repeat is…in case you don't either. So I told Debbie I don't love the paper straw but that I had used a straw made of pasta which we both agreed was genius. So now I know where you can get them. Debbie can be reached at the Environmental Media Association and at green4ema at the socials including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.

HAPPY MONDAY!Lance and Peachy have a star studded show for you today!We start off by chatting with Wilson Cruz about Star Trek, Rent, My So-Called Life and a LOT more...We then move on over to our favorite environmentalist, Debbie Levin and longtime friend of Lance's, Emmanuelle Chriqui! We talk about the EMA Awards THIS Friday and blueberry lemon bread because why not?? What a great show and yes, we're eating currently. SPONSORS that love us:HELLOTUSHY.COM/POPATHLETICGREENS.COM/POPFITBOD.ME/POP

Environmental Media Association CEO Debbie Levin invites you to watch this year's EMA Awards, hosted by Lance Bass, on August 20, 2020. We talk about the role of storytelling and celebrity in making sustainability mainstream. Levin took on leadership at the EMA in 2020 and created a very successful approach to using celebrities to make environmental stories tangible to viewers. We discuss the importance of transparency and accountability in media, the positive role stars can play in raising awareness, and how the EMA has evolved. Levin shares the story of how she put Hollywood in the Toyota Prius, making the car an attractive option for many consumers who first encountered electric vehicles when stars drove them to the Oscars, Emmy Awards and other heavily covered media events.With nominees that include the films Dark Waters and Frozen 2, television shows including Discovery's The Story of Plastic and CNN's Ted Turner: Captain Planet, as well as comedies such as It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and The Politician, among many others, the EMA Awards is a great way to discover the best of environmental viewing. The EMA also produces a star-studded annual EMA Impact Summit, which brings celebrities and experts together to raise awareness about nature and human impacts on the ecosystem. Want to dig into deep topics with discussions between environmentalist celebrities and scientists about climate change and COVID-19, planetary health, clothing recycling, and more EMA Talks, a recent addition to the EMA's outreach efforts.

Environmental Media Association CEO Debbie Levin invites you to watch this year's EMA Awards, hosted by Lance Bass, on August 20, 2020. We talk about the role of storytelling and celebrity in making sustainability mainstream. Levin took on leadership at the EMA in 2020 and created a very successful approach to using celebrities to make environmental stories tangible to viewers. We discuss the importance of transparency and accountability in media, the positive role stars can play in raising awareness, and how the EMA has evolved. Levin shares the story of how she put Hollywood in the Toyota Prius, making the car an attractive option for many consumers who first encountered electric vehicles when stars drove them to the Oscars, Emmy Awards and other heavily covered media events.With nominees that include the films Dark Waters and Frozen 2, television shows including Discovery's The Story of Plastic and CNN's Ted Turner: Captain Planet, as well as comedies such as It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and The Politician, among many others, the EMA Awards is a great way to discover the best of environmental viewing. The EMA also produces a star-studded annual EMA Impact Summit, which brings celebrities and experts together to raise awareness about nature and human impacts on the ecosystem. Want to dig into deep topics with discussions between environmentalist celebrities and scientists about climate change and COVID-19, planetary health, clothing recycling, and more EMA Talks, a recent addition to the EMA's outreach efforts.

Debbie Levin is the CEO of the Environmental Media Association, also known as EMA, which is a nonprofit organization that aims to provide a unified voice for our planet through entertainment, storytelling, and education. In this podcast episode, Debbie sheds light on how she was able to help build excitement and hype around hybrid cars at a time when people had skepticism and little interest in them; the power of engaging talent from the entertainment industry to serve as role models—with their vast influence on popular culture; and more.   Featured music: This is Us by Girl Pow-R Episode notes: www.greendreamer.com/237 Weekly solutions-based news: www.greendreamer.com  Support the show: www.greendreamer.com/support  Instagram: www.instagram.com/greendreamerpodcast

Everyone needs to be little bit more informed these days about cleaning products so on this Wellness Wednesday, we decided that it's time to be a little bit more educated!Lance brings on CEO of the Environmental Media Association, Debbie Levin, and CEO and President of ECOS, Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, to talk all things cleaning products and ways to continue helping the environment in this crazy time. We are here to teach y'all, peanuts! Our Sponsors are the best!HYDROW.COM use code POPROW at checkoutHELIX.COM/POPMYBILLIE.COM/LANCEFOURSIGMATIC.COM/LANCE

The Environmental Media Association’s CEO Debbie Levin is here to talk about tips and tricks you can learn toward living a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle. Learn some common mistakes people make when thinking they’re doing good and how better to reduce our carbon footprint Thanks to this episode's sponsors! Brooklinen - Get 10% off your first purcahse and free shipping with code LADIES at brooklinen.com. Rothy's - Find your new favorite flats at rothys.com/ladies . Third Love - Get 15% off your first purchase at thirdlove.com/ladies.

Actor Malin Akerman and CEO of the Environmental Media Association Debbie Levin sit down to talk about all things eco friendly. They talk all about ways to instill good habits in your kids so they can grow up respecting both their parents and their planet. Listen in on how to be green, mamas! The sponsors for this episode of Mama Said are… U Cubes Go to LuckyVitamin.com/UCubes and get $5 off your first order of $20 or more when you use our code mamasaid Gold Peak Real Brewed Tea You can find your favorite Gold Peak flavor at a retailer near you Canna Complete Go to MyCompleteCBD3.com right now to see why you should never take CBD until you do this one thing!

In this special we report we chat with Debbie Levin, the President of the Environmental Media Association. The EMA has worked with Hollywood's elite to advocate  & drive action on climate change initiatives. The EMA has worked with stars like Jaden Smith,  Shailene Woodley, Rosario Dawson, Van Jones and so many others. We chat with Debbie about her start in environmental activism, the connection between environmental issues and the entertainment industry, and how  specifically President Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Accords is a setback for the United States and more importantly what we, particularly millennials can do to create a better future for our environment. Plus did we get a scoop on a future Captain Planet movie? Tune in to find out.

On this episode of Organic Lunch with Debbie Levin, Debbie chats with longtime board member and close friend, Frances Fisher. Fisher is a prolific actress and activist who uses her influence as a celebrity to bring attention to environmental, political, and human rights issues. Her activism runs the gamut, from supporting the Cancer Support Community Benjamin... The post Organic Lunch w/Debbie Levin: Frances Fisher appeared first on Environmental Media Network.

Malick has been appearing on the small, and silver screen, for over 30 years. On this episode of Organic Lunch with Debbie Levin, Debbie sits down with actress, model, activist, and longtime EMA Board Member, Wendie Malick. Wendie is best known for her comedic television roles. She played Judith Tupper Stone in the HBO sitcom... The post Organic Lunch w/ Debbie Levin: Wendie Malick appeared first on Environmental Media Network.

In episode three of “Organic Lunch With Debbie Levin”, Debbie sits down with Emmy-Nominated Actress, EMA Board Member, and green mom extraordinaire Constance Zimmer. Constance shares her green parenting tips for the holidays and discusses how she stays optimistic and hopeful after the election. Brought to you by LineupMedia.fm The post Organic Lunch w/ Debbie Levin: Constance Zimmer appeared first on Environmental Media Network.

In the second episode of “Organic Lunch With Debbie Levin”, Debbie sits down with EMA Board Member Darby Stanchfield for a yummy lunch and insightful conversation. When she’s not playing Abby Whelan on the hit ABC show “Scandal”, Darby is working hard to save our planet. Learn more about her childhood in Alaska and how... The post Organic Lunch w/ Debbie Levin: Darby Stanchfield appeared first on Environmental Media Network.

On the premiere episode of Organic Lunch with Debbie Levin on the Environmental Media Network, Debbie sits down with Lance Bass to discuss his incredible commitment to environmental activism, clean living, and sustainability. We also preview the 26th annual EMA Awards, taking place Saturday, October 22nd at Warner Bros. Studios in Hollywood. The star-studded gala, hosted... The post Organic Lunch w/ Debbie Levin: Lance Bass appeared first on Environmental Media Network.

Can you see it? You probably can’t tell from watching the latest movie or TV show, but behind the scenes, some film and TV productions are actively reducing their carbon footprint. It's an inherently wasteful industry. So, how do they do it? Listen to Green Connections Radio Host Joan Michelson's conversation with film and TV producers John Corser and Kathy Jarvis, talk about how they “green” their productions – and how the casts and crews react. How can these very wasteful industries generate less waste? Listen here to find out and some surprising strategies -- and their surprising results. Are others following suit? For more on this, listen to Joan's interview with Debbie Levin from the Environmental Media Association, which awards and trains the industry on these strategies. Thank you for subscribing to Green Connections Radio on iTunes and giving us a rating and review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Debbie Levin personally converted Hollywood’s television and movie productions into a greener way of doing business – and awards them when they do, as founder of the Environmental Media Awards. Awardees include Gwyneth Paltrow, 21st Century Fox, “Steve Jobs” the movie, and even “Star Wars.” In this brief interview at an Environmental Media Association gala, Levin tells Green Connections host Joan Michelson about what it takes to get the studios on the environmental bandwagon, and which are still lagging. You can factor that into your next movie ticket choice.  Thanks for subscribing to Green Connections Radio on iTunes and for leaving us a rating and review. Send us YOUR questions on our Facebook page and on Twitter @joanmichelson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Theses guests have a lot to celebrate!Wes Hagen, Consulting Winemaker & Brand Ambassador of J. Wilkes Winery in Santa Maria, shares about the Celebration of Harvest in Santa Barbara County October 9-12.Celebrated Chef and Cancer Survivor, Steve McHugh, of Cured Restaurant in San Antonio, Texas gives back with Oktoberbreast: Booze for Boobs.Debbie Levin, The Environmental Media Association President, shares about their 25th Anniversary celebration on October 24 at Warner Brothers Studios. The glamorous event honors Gwyneth Paltrow and Kristin Davis, among others, and much more.