Podcasts about Environmental Action

In this episode, Hon. Sasakawa Yōhei, Chairman of The Nippon Foundation, calls for unity and collective action to tackle the urgent challenges facing the world's oceans, both in the Arctic and globally, in order to secure peace and prosperity for all of humanity.This speech was originally delivered at the 2024 Arctic Circle Assembly.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

In this episode of The Founder Spirit, the legendary oceanographer and explorer,  Sylvia Earle, takes us on a journey through her remarkable life beneath the waves. A pioneer in marine exploration and the first female Chief Scientist of NOAA, she explains why ocean health is crucial to our shared future.Dedicated to protecting and restoring the ocean's fragile ecosystem, Sylvia reveals her vision for protecting and restoring the ocean through her nonprofit, Mission Blue. She calls for collective action and reflects on humanity's capacity for both destruction and compassion, urging listeners to prioritize caring for the planet.How did Sylvia become the first woman to walk solo on the ocean floor and go on to become a trailblazing voice for the blue heart of our planet? TUNE IN to this conversation & find out. For detailed transcript and show notes, please visit TheFounderSpirit.com.Also follow us on: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/TheFounderSpirit- Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/TheFounderSpirit- YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheFounderSpirit- Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheFounderSpirit- X:  https://twitter.com/founder_spiritIf this podcast has been beneficial or valuable to you, feel free to become a patron and support us on Patreon.com, that is P-A-T-R-E-O-N.com/TheFounderSpirit.As always, you can find us on Apple, YouTube and Spotify, as well as social media and our website at TheFounderSpirit.com.The Founder Spirit podcast is proud to be a partner of the Villars Institute, a non-profit foundation focused on accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy and restoring planetary health.About This Podcast:Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you!In this podcast series, we'll be interviewing exceptional individuals from all over the world with the founder spirit, ranging from social entrepreneurs, tech founders, to philanthropists, elite athletes, and more. Together, we'll uncover not only how they manage to succeed in face of multiple challenges, but also who they are as people and their human story.So TUNE IN & be inspired by stories from their life journey!

In this engaging conversation, Ed Begley Jr. shares his journey towards environmentalism, discussing his early awakening to ecological issues, sustainable living practices, and the development of his green products. He emphasizes the importance of practical steps individuals can take to contribute to a healthier planet, while also reflecting on his experiences in the entertainment industry and the significance of capturing meaningful moments in life. Ed's Socials IG: @ed_begley_jr.   https://www.instagram.com/ed_begley_jr/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/officialedbegleyjr/  Takeaways

Cleaning Up the Future: Youth-Led Environmental Action in The Gambia with Sarra BaldehOn this episode of the Young Collaborators Podcast Series, we're exploring the fight against littering and waste mismanagement with a very special guest, Sarra Baldeh! Sarra is the Vice President and Co-Founder of Jama Youth Organization, a youth-led group in The Gambia, Africa working to promote environmental sustainability through community clean-ups and sanitation education. Today, he'll be sharing more about himself, the work of Jama Youth, and how young people are leading the charge for a cleaner future. Learn about the Jama Youth Organization: Jama Youths Association J.Y.A | FacebookAbout the host: Aarin Bothra is a 15-year-old high school student from Aurora, Illinois. He is an inventor, innovator and the Co-Founder and Director of Seeds of Hope, an environmental nonprofit. Aarin speaks English, Hindi, Japanese and Spanish. Aarin is the Growth and Social Media Intern for Innovation World and a regular co-host and translator for presenters at the Global Innovation Field Trip.Listen to more young innovator podcasts: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1589629Learn more about Innovation World: https://innovationworld.org/

“I think we can look side to side and find so much solidarity with people who are working in any given region towards a future that is more equitable or more just and say, how do we connect?” Sully Rogalski is the co-founder of the Coastal Queen Alliance in Tofino, which has brought the queer community together in new and exciting ways. Here, they discuss the organization's mission, the ties between queerness and environmentalism, and the power of collective action. It's an essential conversation for community and businesses leaders looking to use their influence to support marginalized voices and create a more equitable future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For over 40 years, Fred Krupp has led the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), using innovative cross-sectoral approaches to support environmental protection.. Under his leadership, EDF has launched groundbreaking initiatives, including MethaneSAT, a first-of-its-kind satellite designed to track emissions of one of the most potent greenhouse gases.In this special episode - co-hosted by Re:Co's COO Eric Bloom - Fred discusses the evolving landscape of environmental action in today's polarised political climate, the enduring role of business in climate leadership, and how cutting methane emissions presents one of the biggest opportunities for immediate climate impact.Useful Links:Follow Fred on LinkedIn hereGet the latest updates from MethaneSATRead the IEA's report on global methane emissions hereClick here for the episode web page. This episode is also available on YouTube.For more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Re:Co, a tech-powered advisory company helping private market investors pursue sustainability objectives and value creation in tandem. Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

In November, more than 55,000 climate delegates from around the world gathered for the United Nations Climate Change Conference, otherwise known as COP29. We speak with two experts to unpack key takeaways from the conference and explore America's stance on the environmental priorities. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/world-leaders-gather-to-discuss-environmental-action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick Byrne, Programme Manager of the EPA's Office of Environmental Enforcement discusses the EPA's Local Authority Environmental Enforcement Performance Report for 2023.

Denis Hayes, Chairman and President at Bullitt Foundation, returns to share the strategies he implemented for effective grantmaking. Denis explains the importance of legitimacy in philanthropic decision-making, the value of diverse board representation, and how focusing efforts geographically and strategically helped the foundation create a significant impact. Denis also provides insights on the decision to spend down and offers advice for future philanthropists on how to make meaningful, long-lasting contributions to causes they care about.Episode Highlights:Denis's advice to current and future philanthropists on impactful giving strategiesDenis Hayes Bio:Denis Hayes is an environmentalist and a long-time champion of solar & renewable energy. He rose to prominence in 1970 as the coordinator for the first Earth Day. He subsequently founded the Earth Day Network and expanded the event to 180 nations. Earth Day is now the most widely observed secular holiday in the world. During the Carter Administration, Hayes was director of the federal Solar Energy Research Institute (now the National Renewable Energy Laboratory). Hayes became an adjunct professor of engineering at Stanford University for several years, and also practiced law in Silicon Valley. Since 1992, Hayes has been president of the Bullitt Foundation in Washington and continues to be a leader in environmental and energy policy. He was the principal developer of the Bullitt Center, judged by World Architecture Magazine to be "the greenest office building in the world."Hayes has also served as Executive director of Environmental Action, Director of the Illinois State Energy Office, Visiting Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Fellow of the Worldwatch Institute, Fellow at the Bellagio Center, and Richard von Weizsäcker Fellow of the Bosch Foundation. Hayes has received the national Jefferson Awards Medal for Outstanding Public Service as well as numerous other awards. Time Magazine named him as "Hero of the Planet" in 1999; the NYT profiled him as its Newsmaker of the Day; and Life Magazine selected him as one of the 100 most influential Americans of the 20th century. His newest book, COWED: The Hidden Impact of 93 Million Cows on America's Health, Economy, Politics, Culture, and Environment, was published by W.W. Norton in 2015.If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/203-do-you-have-the-requisite-experience-to-make-your/id1556900518?i=1000674680730https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/121-the-brainerd-foundation-spend-down-strategy-with/id1556900518?i=1000605062550https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/183-promoting-world-peace-with-al-jubitz-patrick/id1556900518?i=1000658428389 Crack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to PhilanthropyBecome even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies and tools you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy.Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs. https://www.doyourgood.com/funders Check out Sybil's website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at https://www.doyourgood.comConnect with Do Your Goodhttps://www.facebook.com/doyourgoodhttps://www.instagram.com/doyourgoodWould you like to talk with Sybil directly?Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com.

Can environmentally friendly actions boost personal well-being? Tune in to discover how a sustainable lifestyle offers profound benefits.  In this episode, APS's Özge Gürcanlı Fischer Baum speaks with Michael Prinzing from Baylor University. Prinzing shares findings from a recent research article published in Psychological Science, which highlights the link between well-being and climate action. Together, they discussed how participants from 14 countries incorporated eco-friendly actions into daily routines and how these actions globally offer a unique path to well-being.  If you're interested in learning more about this research, visit psychologicalscience.org.  Send us your thoughts and questions at  underthecortex@psychologicalscience.org 

Chris Harris, a renowned photographer and adventurer, shares his deep connection to British Columbia's Cariboo Chilcotin Coast region and his efforts to document the Chilcotin Ark, one of the most biodiverse wilderness areas in the temperate world. He explores how the Ark's unique geography positions it as a potential refuge for life in the face of climate change, and how tourism can be a powerful tool to educate, inspire connection, and promote conservation and sustainability in this extraordinary landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Denis Hayes, Chairman and President at Bullitt Foundation, joins Sybil to share his experiences growing up in the 1960s during a turbulent time in American history and how his quest for purpose and meaning led him to co-found Earth Day. Sybil encourages philanthropists to consider the need for someone with specialized knowledge, like Denis, to guide their giving strategy.Episode Highlights:The social and political context of the 1960s in AmericaInsights for philanthropists on finding experienced advisors for impactful givingDenis Hayes Bio:Denis Hayes is an environmentalist and a long-time champion of solar & renewable energy. He rose to prominence in 1970 as the coordinator for the first Earth Day. He subsequently founded the Earth Day Network and expanded the event to 180 nations. Earth Day is now the most widely observed secular holiday in the world. During the Carter Administration, Hayes was director of the federal Solar Energy Research Institute (now the National Renewable Energy Laboratory). Hayes then became an adjunct professor of engineering at Stanford University for several years, and also practiced law in Silicon Valley. Since 1992, Hayes has been president of the Bullitt Foundation in Washington and continues to be a leader in environmental and energy policy. He was the principal developer of the Bullitt Center, judged by World Architecture Magazine to be "the greenest office building in the world."Hayes has also served as Executive director of Environmental Action, Director of the Illinois State Energy Office, Visiting Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Fellow of the Worldwatch Institute, Fellow at the Bellagio Center, and Richard von Weizsäcker Fellow of the Bosch Foundation. Hayes has received the national Jefferson Awards Medal for Outstanding Public Service as well as numerous other awards. Time Magazine named him as "Hero of the Planet" in 1999; the NYT profiled him as its Newsmaker of the Day; and Life Magazine selected him as one of the 100 most influential Americans of the 20th century. His newest book, COWED: The Hidden Impact of 93 Million Cows on America's Health, Economy, Politics, Culture, and Environment, was published by W.W. Norton in 2015.If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/175-be-effective-at-supporting-nonprofits-to-work-together/id1556900518?i=1000652465880 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/174-special-strategies-to-enhance-donor-relationships/id1556900518?i=1000651750997Crack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to PhilanthropyBecome even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies and tools you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy.Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs. https://www.doyourgood.com/funders Check out Sybil's website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at https://www.doyourgood.comConnect with Do Your Goodhttps://www.facebook.com/doyourgoodhttps://www.instagram.com/doyourgoodWould you like to talk with Sybil directly?Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com.

Hey folks, I am excited to share the latest episode of Ecosystem Member podcast.  I am sure some of you have been listening since episode one with the legendary Patagonia director of philosophy Vincent Stanley. This week's guest is an equally epic member of the Patagonia ecosystem - Beth Thoren, director of environmental action for EMEA.  Beth has a track record of epic environmental roles, including as the chairperson of Sea Ranger Service - a social enterprise that trains unemployed youth to patrol marine protected areas and conduct research - the Deputy Chief Executive of ClientEarth, which uses the power of the law to protect life on Earth, and as Director of Fundraising and Communications at a non-profit near to my hear - the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.  I was really excited to get this opportunity to chat with Beth about her unique role inside the business, especially since Yvon Chouinard - Patagonia's founder - declared two years ago now that ‘Earth is now our only shareholder.' Practically that means that 100% of Patagonia's profits go to nature, but what does that mean inside the business, especially in the realm of environmental action and activism?  I know I say in the intro that each new episode is my favorite and I don't think that's a total lie. I really do appreciate the time of each and every guest and most importantly I think I learn something from each and every guest. I hope you do to.  Here is the latest episode of the Ecosystem Member podcast with Beth Thoren, Director of Environmental Action at Patagonia.  Links Patagonia's 'Blue Heart' Documentary Fortune: "Don't believe the podium talk at Davos–but capitalism is really starting to change" by Beth Thoren Patagonia's 'Vjosa Forever' Film Business Green: 'How Patagonia helped save Europe's last wild river - and navigated a path for others to follow'

Read the full show notes: https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2022/08/return-to-nature-emma-loewe/ Emma Loewe is the co-author of The Spirit Almanac, and she is the senior sustainability editor for mindbodygreen, and she has released the amazing book, Return to Nature: The New Science of How Nature Landscapes Restore Us. In it, she shares the different kinds of landscapes, how they effect your mental health, studies about why they improve your mental health, and things you can do to counter-act the effects of climate change on these landscapes. This discussion fits so well into this month's theme of “finding home,” and I hope you love this conversation about the return to nature with Emma Loewe. In this episode, Emma Loewe and I talk about: How the idea of this book came about A profound memory Emma has of a maple tree in her yard growing up, and why many of us have anchoring memories that revolve around nature. My resonance with the landscapes of oceans and coasts and forests and trees. What a forest bath is, and how to experience one The fractals in trees, and why that is soothing to humans How to handle grief and anxiety over climate change in an effective and non-overwhelming way Resources Emma Loewe's book, “Return to Nature: The New Science of How Natural Landscapes Restore Us” on Bookshop.org Emma Loewe's website Emma Loewe on Instagram Others: Subscribe to Jump Start Your Joy for free on your favorite app by clicking here. Check out Jump Start Your Joy's back catalog and resources: JumpstartYourJoy.com Sign up for the free labyrinth walk guide: https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/labyrinth-basics/ Support the show on Buy Me a Coffee: Buy Me a Coffee Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:40 Reflecting on Nature's Restorative Power 01:04 Engaging with the Audience 02:24 Introducing Emma Lowey and Her Book 03:18 Emma's Early Inspirations and Environmental Path 04:26 The Personal and Passionate Journey of Writing 06:21 The Impact of Nature on Mental Health 09:20 The Science Behind Nature's Benefits 09:48 Creative Processes During the Pandemic 12:14 Exploring Different Landscapes 13:35 The Healing Power of Water and Forests 23:08 Practical Steps for Environmental Action 26:21 Emma's Personal Practices and Final Thoughts 31:22 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

Much of the environmental catastrophe happening around the world is being driven by ongoing colonialism.Recently Friends of the Earth held a panel discussion looking at the intersection of colonialism and the environment, in context of the current genocide, and ecocide, in Gaza.We hear stories from Australia, Malaysia, and Palestine, drawing together common threads to inspire collective action.We hear from:Jasper Cohen-Hunter: A Gunung-Willam-Balluk man of the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people with ancestral ties to the Ngurai-Illum peoples of the Kulin Nation. He is a podcaster focusing on the study of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cinemas on his platform Mirring Yalingwa. Meenakshi “Meena” Raman: The President of Sahabat Alam Malaysia, Legal Advisor to Consumers Association of Penang and Coordinator of Third World Network's Climate Change Programme. Meena practiced public interest law for over 25 years, representing grassroots communities taking on big corporations in Malaysia. She was a co-founder of Environmental Lawyers Alliance Worldwide (ELAW) and Chair of Friends of the Earth International, which has 75 member groups around the world. Meena served as an “Active Observer: of the Green Climate Fund from 2012 to 2015, and has actively participated in the UNFCCC negotiations since 2007. Abeer M. Butmeh: A water and environmental engineer, and the coordinator of PENGON - FOE Palestine. She is a leading woman activist in Palestine and an alliance of environmental justice organisations in Palestine. Abeer works closely with affected communities, the youth sector and with local government councils in addressing the environmental problems faced by the Palestinian people. She has various skills in campaigning, coordination, communication and facilitation between different bodies with more than 10 years' experience in this area. She is a researcher in different environmental topics mainly in water and climate change, she is a trainer in different environmental subjects; water, wastewater and environmental issues. She also is an active member in many social and environmental networks at local and international levels.Featuring music by Yorta Yorta artist, Allara. Thanks to Friends of the Earth Melbourne for their kind assistance in production.Earth matters #1455 was produced by Phil Evans

In this podcast, I'm chatting with Nuria Salim, founder Watoto Go Green, an organization that works to address the environmental education gap in the Kenyan curriculum by offering creative project based learning to vulnerable children in Meru County. We talk through her journey and what got her to where she is now, Watoto Go Green and how it came to be, environmental education to young children through creative art and Kijani Club program which deals with education, advocacy, and greening initiatives. We also dive into why they are focusing on young people and what the future looks like through the creative curriculum they are building. Enjoy and be inspired

In this episode, we will learn from Alison Bode, MS, OTR/L & Madelyn Yoo, MS, OTR/L, two of the founding members of Occupational Therapists for Environmental Action (OTEA). OTEA is composed of a group of occupational therapy practitioners and students (OTPS) from across the US who are committed to raising awareness about the impact of climate change on human health, wellness, and participation in meaningful occupations. OTEA endeavors to collaborate with like-minded professionals to address the ways in which human occupation can either contribute to or mitigate the worst effects of the climate crisis. Special Mention to other members of the OTEA leadership team, Carol Myers, Kelly Carlson, Jill Clancy-Secreto and, Elizabeth Richardson. Contact & Resources:OTEA website: https://www.otenvironmentalaction.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100081841489525 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otenvironmentalaction/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/occupational-therapists-for-environmental-action/?viewAsMember=trueWe have a blog post with some information and links to key OT and sustainability documents. It's a great place to start. The post can be found at: https://www.otenvironmentalaction.com/blog/sustainability-and-climate-change-documents-and-module-resources-for-otps As always, I welcome any feedback & ideas from all of you or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsot THANK YOU for LISTENING, FOLLOWING, DOWNLOADING, RATING, REVIEWING & SHARING “The Uncommon OT Series” Podcast with all your OTP friends and colleagues! Full Episodes and Q & A only available at: https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/the-uncommon-ot-series Sign Up NOW for the Transitions OT Email List to Receive the FREE Updated List of Uncommon OT Practice Settings https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/transitionsot For Non-Traditional OT Practice Mentorship w/ Patricia: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC3vI5OnK3mLrCXACEex-5ReO8uUVPo1EUXIi8FKO-FCfoEg/viewform BIG THANKS to our sponsors Picmonic & Truelearn USE DISCOUNT CODE “TransitionsOT” to Score 20% OFF Your Membership Today! Happy Listening Friends! Big OT Love! All views are mine and guests own.

Hosts Will Larry and Victoria Guido chat with Sanghmitra Bhardwaj, CEO and Founder of Insusty. Sanghmitra shares her journey from a small village in the foothills of the Himalayas to becoming a founder in France, driven by firsthand experiences with climate disasters and a passion for sustainable living. Insusty, a sustainability loyalty program, is a platform incentivizing individuals to adopt climate-positive actions through rewards, thereby fostering a community motivated towards environmental stewardship. The show digs into the mechanics and vision of Insusty, highlighting how the platform rewards eco-friendly actions like volunteering and donating, rather than purchases. This approach aims to bridge the gap between the desire for sustainable living and the practical challenges individuals face, such as the perceived high costs of sustainable products. Sanghmitra reveals the evolution of Insusty, including strategic pivots towards niche markets within the circular economy and the importance of transparency and impact measurement in building trust with consumers. Towards the episode's conclusion, the conversation shifts to broader implications of sustainability in technology and business. Sanghmitra expresses curiosity about future expansions of Insusty, particularly in tracking and rewarding individual daily eco-actions more effectively. She also touches upon the challenges and triumphs of being a solo female founder in the tech and sustainability sectors, underscoring the significance of community, perseverance, and innovation in driving change. Insusty (https://www.insusty.info/) Follow Insusty on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/insusty/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theinsusty/), or X (https://twitter.com/the_insusty). Follow Sanghmitra Bhardwaj on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanghmitra-bhardwaj-515428236/) or X (https://twitter.com/sustainwithsan). Follow thoughtbot on X (https://twitter.com/thoughtbot) or LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/150727/). Become a Sponsor (https://thoughtbot.com/sponsorship) of Giant Robots! Transcript: WILL:  This is the Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots podcast, where we explore the design, development, and business of great products. I'm your host, Will Larry. VICTORIA: And I'm your other host, Victoria Guido. With me today is Sanghmitra Bhardwaj, CEO and Founder of Insusty, a sustainability loyalty program for individuals. Sanghmitra, thank you for joining us. SANGHMITRA: Thank you so much for having me here. I'm super excited for the podcast and to discuss various topics that we are about to. And I'm sure that it's going to be a learning experience, not just for the audience, but also for me. So, thank you for this opportunity. VICTORIA: Why don't we just start off getting to know you a little bit? Tell us something exciting going on in your life, maybe outside of work. SANGHMITRA: Okay, so, well, recently, I joined a pole dancing class. I wanted to challenge myself and see if I have the core strength that I need to be strong. And I also feel that it's something that I always wanted to do to come out of my comfort zone. So, it's been fun so far. VICTORIA: I tried that, and I thought that I would naturally be good at it because I'm a rock climber. And so, I thought I'd have all the right muscle groups, but the coordination and [laughs], like, expression of it is still challenging if you've never done it before. SANGHMITRA: Yeah, definitely. And I think there are some techniques and if you don't do it right, like, you will not get it at all, those poses and, like, how you climb the pole and everything. So, I completely relate to your experience here. VICTORIA: I want to do more dance, actually, because the mind-body connection and getting into that feeling of flow is really interesting for me. And I think it's like expressing through your body, which 80% of communication is non-verbal, which is really interesting. SANGHMITRA: Yeah, that's true. Just to add to it, I wanted to also share with you that I used to do modeling back in India, and I really love expressing myself with my body. And it's been super interesting to see that. And also, when I have conversations with other people, these are the things that I observe a lot. Is it the same for you? Do you also observe other people's body language when they are talking to you and probably change some topics that you are trying to discuss? VICTORIA: Yeah, absolutely. You can tell if people are listening to what you're saying. They, like, lean in a little bit, or if they're not really wanting to relate to what you're saying, they're, like, crossing their arms in front of you. So, as someone who works in business development, I definitely pay a lot of attention [laughs] to all that stuff. But I'm curious, how did you go from being a model in India to founder and CEO where you are today? SANGHMITRA: That's something that I would love to talk about, and also, it has to do from where I come from. So, I come from a very small village in the foothills of the Himalayas. There, I witnessed climate disasters firsthand. In 2013, there were a lot of cloudbursts happening in those areas. An entire village next to my village disappeared completely without a trace. And those were some moments in my life where I really felt like we live in a world where you can be far from Europe...for example, currently, I live in France, and here, when heat wave happens, we all suffer and people talk about it. But I have seen, like, the adverse effect of what it can lead to. So, there was a part of me that always wanted to do something in terms of the impact that I create, like, with my work. So, I started doing modeling, which was something for myself as well to gain some confidence. At the same time, I worked with sustainable brands in India. I modeled for them, and then I discovered their work. I got inspired by it, and I realized that it's something that interests me a lot, and I wanted to pursue my studies in it to know more about it. So, that's when I came to France to pursue my master's in sustainable finance to discover more about this field and to see where I belong. And finally, I founded Insusty, where I could see that I could bring my inspiration from the sustainable brands that I worked with. Whether it's from the fashion or, the food industry, or the travel industry, I could see the inspiration coming from there. At the same time, I could see how we need to create mass adoption through incentivizing climate action, which was something that I explored during my studies. And I kind of went with Insusty, and that was the beginning of my founder journey. WILL: I have a question about the way you grew up, and you're saying in a village. Can you expound a little bit on that? Because you said, climate change wiped out an entire village. And so, when I saw that in the email, I was like, I don't think I've ever had a chance to actually talk to someone that lived in a village. I grew up in the United States. So, like, help paint that picture. When you say you grew up in a village, what do you mean by that? What was it like growing up in a village, and also, what do you mean by the next village got entirely wiped out? SANGHMITRA: Yeah. Living in a village it's like being a part of a tiny, well-knitted community, and it's, like, everyone knows everyone. And sometimes it's good, sometimes it's bad because when people gossip, of course, it spreads like a wildfire. As well as when you need support and when you need help, this community is always there, too. So, the part of belonging to such a community and to kind of engage with people is something that I really enjoy about coming from a small village. And that's something that I oftentimes search in France, where I can be a part of such communities as well, where people inspire each other. For example, currently, I'm a part of a wonderful community of women of color founders living in Europe. It's called Founderland. And it's thanks to Founderland that I found you then I could join this podcast. So, when it comes to the small village, this is what I really really love about it is the small knitted community we have. When I say that the entire village next to my village disappeared, I mean that when there was the cloudburst in the mountain, the soil and everything drowned the entire village. So, there was a school, and we used to hear a story about the school, where the kids were told by the teachers to run because there is a cloudburst, and "We are about to die if we stay in this place." And as a student, as a kid, what do you think first? You think about packing your bags instead of running. So, the kids ended up packing their bags before they could run, and by that time, it was too late. So, this is just one of the heartbreaking stories that I'm sharing with you right now, but it had been something that really left a mark in my life. VICTORIA: I really appreciate you sharing that story because when I talk to people about climate change, I think it's really easy to get this nihilistic attitude about, well, climate change is going to kill us all in 20 years. So, why bother doing anything about it? And what I usually answer back is that climate change is already killing people. And then, it's happening in your own neighborhood, even, like, you know, I live here in San Diego, and it's always between, like, 60 and 80 degrees every single day [chuckles], but our beaches are collapsing. There are neighborhoods that are more impacted by pollution than others and are experiencing environmental impacts from that and their health, and everything like that. So, I'm curious how it all comes together with what you're doing with Insusty and how you're inspiring people to take action towards sustainability in the here and now. SANGHMITRA: Actually, I have a question for you and Will. I wanted to understand, for example, if you purchase something in terms of, for example, it's related to fashion, or it's related to food products, what is the criteria that's most important to you? And maybe probably you can tell me, like, the top three criteria that are most important for you when you buy something. And then, I would love to share how Insusty can help you buy better. VICTORIA: When I'm looking to buy things, I look for, like, price. I want it to be reasonable, but I also don't want it to be so cheap that it means it's a really poor quality. So, I want to find that balance between, like, quality and price. And I do also care about sustainability, and, like, what is the background of the company that I'm buying it from? You know, what's their reputation? What's their, like, practices? Like one example is, like, the rugs for your house. So, I like to buy rugs that are made from sustainable fabrics and dyes and that I can wash them because I have a dog. And so, that's kind of, like, what I think through when I buy things. But it's not always easy, especially with clothing, because it seems like anyone who makes clothing, there's just always this risk of it being sourced at some part in the manufacturing pipeline having to do with either child labor or really terrible sustainability practices. WILL: Yeah. I would say, for me, early on, especially when I was growing up, we didn't have a lot of money, so it was just whatever is the cheapest, whatever we could afford at that moment. It wasn't really looking into the quality, or sustainability, or any of those items. Some of the stuff I look back on that I ate often, I'm like, whoa, man, that was not the best thing. But it was the cheapest, and it was what we ate and things like that. So, now that I'm older, my wife has been talking to me about some of that stuff, and it's like, oh, I had no idea, because of the environment I grew up in, that, like, that's even affecting me. And that was kind of why I asked you about the village thing is because I feel like we can get in a bubble sometimes and not even be aware of what's happening to other people. And I think, Victoria, you said something about people not understanding climate change. It's kind of tough at times to talk about climate change when you live in...where I'm at in Florida, it's like, okay, it gets hot, and then it gets cold. And yeah, we have a hurricane every now and then, but whenever you told the story about the village, it's like, oh, wow, like, that's a different game. That's a different level. I didn't even know about that. So, I think that's kind of my journey now is I am starting to understand sustainability. I think a lot of times I still have that I grew up with nothing mindset and want to get the cheapest thing because sometimes buying sustainability is super expensive. So, that's why I'm glad that I'm talking to you, so maybe I can learn some of those things. So yeah, that's kind of been my journey with it. SANGHMITRA: That's really wonderful to get your insights because now I can tell you confidently what we do. Basically, when I talk to people, it was generally the same thing that I asked them, "What's the most important thing when you buy, like, the top three most important things?" Sustainability was definitely one of them, but cost was always there. Regardless of the background that they are from, cost was something that they all thought about. So, what we do at Insusty is that we incentivize individuals to do something good for the planet. It can be, for example, you want to volunteer at an NGO next to your place. You want to get rewarded. So, what we do is we offer you loyalty points that help you to buy from sustainable brands. So, you try these products because, oftentimes, as Will also mentioned, there is a perception, and it's also a reality, that sustainable products tend to be more expensive. So, we try to deal with that by offering a loyalty program that incentivizes climate action. And in terms of the sustainable brands, they get new customer base. They get to interact with these customers. They get to see their product and sites. What is something that the customers really like? What is something that can be improved? How can they improve in terms of their own sustainability and their impact? For example, their supply chain operations and so on. So, it's something that we provide them and help them also with insights as well as new customer base. We try to support them with that. At the same time, on an individual level, we help with the cost factor, which is one of the most important things. When we want people to change, when we want people to adopt sustainable lifestyle, we kind of need to incentivize that so that mass adoption can be possible. VICTORIA: So, I'm imagining, like, I want to know a new brand that I want to buy clothes from, like essential clothes. I could go into the app and, like, find companies that produce the thing that I want, and then I could get points and rewards for buying consistently from that brand. SANGHMITRA: So, we are not like an actual loyalty program. So, you only receive points when you do something good for the planet. You don't receive points when you purchase from brands. This is a loyalty program where we give you points when you do something good for the planet, for example, donations. For NGOs, we have volunteer programs that individuals can participate in and receive loyalty points. But in the future, we are ambitious, and we want to go far. And we think that each and every activity of an individual can be tracked in terms of sustainability, how they are segregating their waste at home, how they're managing that, and so on, and give them points for each of their eco actions. VICTORIA: Awesome. Yeah. Okay. I love that. Yeah. So, what kind of things would earn me points, like, in my home ownership here? SANGHMITRA: If you volunteer with an NGO nearby or if you would like to participate in an event, for example, if you want to donate clothes, all these eco actions can give you loyalty points for the moment. And in the future, we want to also track the actions that you do at home. You save electricity, for example. You want to walk to the office instead of taking a cab, and all these activities, so that we can kind of make the experience also for the user a bit more like a game so that they enjoy doing it at the same time they receive rewards. And they can make purchases as well with the sustainable brands on our platform. VICTORIA: I like that because I've been talking with my partner about how do we live more sustainably, or how do we, like, reduce our consumption or give back. And I think if it was gamified and we got points for it, it's more motivating because then you also see that other people are doing it as well. And so, you're part of a community that's all trying to take the same action. And that will have a bigger impact than just one individual, right? SANGHMITRA: Yes, definitely. And we do have that feature on our platform where you could see near your area who donated and who is working in a particular NGO, so based on the fact that if the individual is comfortable in sharing that. Most of the time, when someone does something good for the planet, they would love to show it to the rest of the world. So, we have seen that people love to share their experiences and their badges, saying that, okay, they donated, for example, five euros to this NGO, and so on. So, they really love that. And it feels also really good to see this community and to get inspired by it. Mid-Roll Ad: When starting a new project, we understand that you want to make the right choices in technology, features, and investment but that you don't have all year to do extended research. 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So, if they're purchasing food or they're purchasing more items related to fashion, they can also check that. They can check the total number of points that they have received so far, where they have used it, and so on. And at the backend, for us, we see it as the total number of transactions that are taking place, so, for example, how the loyalty point is being used. So, we have APIs that are in place between our platform and the platforms of other sustainable brands in our network. So, in our backend, we can see the transactions; for example, an individual used 100 points to get 10% off from one of the sustainable brands on our platform. And in terms of the sustainable brand side, even they have their own dashboard. They can also track how many individuals are using their points on their platform, and so on. So, they also have access to their own analytics dashboard. And through the same application, they can also provide us the payments through subscription and transaction fees. VICTORIA: Yeah, that's really interesting. And so, I understand that you've been in the journey for a little while now. And I'm curious: if you go back to when you first got started, what was surprising to you in the discovery phase and maybe caused you to pivot and change strategy? SANGHMITRA: So, one thing that I pivoted with was the type of brands that we wanted to onboard. Before, we had a very open approach; for example, we want brands that are sustainable, or if they are upcycling, or if they have, like, a particular social impact attached to it or an environmental impact attached to it. So, we were focusing on having the horizons a bit like the aspects of choosing a sustainable brand to be a partner. It was a bit broader for us. But when we talked with the people, they wanted a niche. For example, they wanted upcycle products. They wanted more brands in the circular economy domain. And that's when we realized that we need to have a niche. So, we focus on the brands that are more linked towards circular economy that are promoting the values of recycling, upcycling, and reusing the products. So, that was when we pivoted with the idea that we should not be open to all sustainable brands. However, we need to be really accurate with our approach. We need to focus on a particular niche. At the same time, we need to also make sure that we measure their impact and report it to our customers to ensure transparency on our platform. So, that became a priority more than having more and more brands on our platform. WILL: Yeah, I really...that was actually one of my questions I was going to ask you because I like how you are vetting them because I've, especially here in the States, I've seen, like, companies, like, slap 'non-GMO' or 'gluten-free.' And it's like, well, it doesn't even have wheat in it, so, like, yeah, it's gluten-free. So, it's like, it's more of a marketing thing than actually, like, helping out. So, I'm glad you're vetting that. How has that process going for you? SANGHMITRA: It's actually going really well, and we have established a five-step onboarding process. And in the first two steps, we also focus on measuring their impact. We have a self-evaluation form. We also check if they have some existing certificates. We also make sure that we have enough data about their supply chain and how they are working. And these are some of the information that we also share with our consumers, the one who would be interested to buy products from these brands, to make sure that we are transparent in our approach. There's also one more thing that we do. It's the quarterly reporting. So, every three months, we also report the individuals who are buying from sustainable brands on our platform that, okay, this brand did better this quarter because they implemented a process that, for example, is reducing a certain amount of emissions from their supply chain, or any other departments. So, these are some of the information that we also share with the individuals. VICTORIA: And what does success look like now versus six months from now or five years from now? SANGHMITRA: For the moment, success would look like for me to have more connections, more people who support our project and our initiative, and the more people joining us. In terms of the next six months, I think it would be linked to fundraising. But I wouldn't go so far at the moment because, for me, I take one day at a time. And this is something that has been super helpful for me to streamline my tasks. So, I take one day at a time, and it's working really well for me. WILL: What are some of your upcoming hurdles that you see? SANGHMITRA: When I talk about hurdles, I often see it in two parts, one being the internal hurdles and the other one being external. So, in terms of the internal hurdles, it can be something like I'm putting myself in a box that, okay, I'm a single woman founder. How can I do something good? And just doubting myself and things like that. These are some of the internal hurdles that I'm working on every day [chuckles]. I'm also talking to executive coaches to get their advice on how I can improve myself as well to overcome these internal hurdles. However, in terms of the external hurdles, these are some things that are not in my control, but I try my best to make the most of it. Currently, in terms of the external hurdles, I would say that I live in a country where I used to not even speak the language. So, initially, the hurdle that I experienced was mostly the cultural hurdle. But now it's more related to the fact that I am a single female founder, and there are perceptions around it that you need to have a co-founder. And there are a lot of different noises everywhere that doesn't allow you to grow. VICTORIA: And you're not just a founder, but you're also an author. And I wanted to ask you a little bit about your book, the Sustainability Pendulum. Can you share a little bit about what it is and why you wrote it? SANGHMITRA: So, Sustainability Pendulum is the book that I wrote last year, and I always wanted to write it. And last year, I put myself to work, and I was like, at least every day, I'm going to try and write one page, and probably by the end of the year, I can finish the book [chuckles], and that's what I did. I had to be super consistent. But I came up with Sustainability Pendulum, and it's about the stories from the past and the sustainable approaches that we had in the past, how we used to...in different religions, we have some stories written in the scriptures related to sustainable practices. And oftentimes, when we talk about sustainability today, we talk about the future. We talk about implementing different technologies and, doing a lot of innovations, and so on. However, we don't look into the past and see how efficiently things were handled when it came to sustainability in the past. And these are some of the stories from the past, from different religions, and how it transcends to today's sustainability issues and solutions. So, that's what the book is about. And why it's called the pendulum, it's because how the pendulum moves. I think it's obvious [laughs], so the pendulum's to and fro motion. It goes to the past, and it goes to the future. So, that was the whole concept behind the sustainability pendulum. WILL: That's amazing that you wrote a book, much, much respect on that. I am not an author, so...And I also know because my wife she's been talking about writing a book and the different challenges with that. So, kudos on writing a book. Would you write another one? SANGHMITRA: Actually, I would love to. I'm just looking for something that equally inspires me how it did for the last one. But I think once you come out of that space and you're consistent with writing the book or consistently working to achieve something, I think eventually it comes to you. So, I don't know what are the challenges that your wife mentions that she faced in writing the book. WILL: Like, having enough to write about, like you said, just sitting down each day writing a book. And I think publishing a book is tough. I know we've come a long ways, like, you can self-publish now instead of going through publishing companies, and just those different avenues of how many steps it takes. It's not just writing a book, sitting down and writing a book, and sharing with everyone. It's multiple steps that you have to go through. SANGHMITRA: Definitely. I couldn't agree more with you on this one. Just to add to it, how I managed to do this was also because I structured the book earlier. And in order to also publish it, I realized that I don't want to wait. And I self-published the book as soon as I found out that, okay, this is perfect, and it's ready. I need to just move forward with it. What helped me as well was the way I structured the book earlier. And then, I was like, okay, every day, this is what I'm going to work on. And it kind of helped me to get to the end of it. WILL: That's awesome. I like how you had forethought and how it made it easier for you to come up with ideas and write it. So, that's awesome. SANGHMITRA: I wish the best to your wife as well for her book. And I hope that once it's ready, you will let me know about it. WILL: Yes, I definitely will. You're talking about being a woman founder who is single. I don't want to assume. So, why is it tough for you to be a woman founder who's single? SANGHMITRA: When I say single female founder, it means that I don't have a co-founder. It's not, like, my relationship status but just [laughs] the fact that... WILL: Yes. Yes. [laughter] SANGHMITRA: Just that I am a single founder, like, then I don't have a co-founder, which oftentimes poses as a risk, especially when you talk to an investor. This is what I feel based on my experience. But I think the times are changing, and I feel that the more the project is growing, the better it is getting in terms of the people who are interested as well to be a part of Insusty as an investor or as a partner. Things have become better now than they were a few years ago. So, I can see the change. But, initially, I did used to feel low about it that, okay, I'm a single female founder, and oftentimes, it was considered as a challenge. But if you take my perspective, I think, for me personally, it possibly was also one of my biggest strengths because I could be that one person going to the meetings, and I felt that people were more open to share things. They did not feel threatened by me. And that was something that really helped me to also form connections with people. VICTORIA: I love how you connect having a small community in your village where you grew up to creating a community around yourself as a founder and having a village that supports you, and you feel comfortable around the community as well, and as part of that community. If you could go back in time and give yourself some advice when you were first getting started with Insusty, what advice would you give yourself? SANGHMITRA: Slow is good. When I say that, I mean that every time we talk about different startups and different companies, and it's always about how rapidly the startup is growing, how exponentially they are growing, and so on. But I feel that in terms of when you really want to create an impact, and you are in the green tech space as well, being slow and getting somewhere is better than going fast and then having a burnout. So, one of the things that I would tell myself when I just started would be slow is good. WILL: Even with coding and a lot of things in life, I feel like that's really good advice: slow is good. Slow down––enjoy the moment. So, I like that advice. VICTORIA: I was going to say, it sounds like a more sustainable pace for yourself also [laughs]. SANGHMITRA: Exactly. VICTORIA: Sustainability in the environment, and also in our own energy, and emotions, and motivation to get things done. So, I love that. WILL: I see what you did there [laughter]. VICTORIA: Yeah, [inaudible 30:40] all back. Do you have anything else that you'd like to promote? SANGHMITRA: I would really love to also tell people that I'm very open to communication. So, if anyone would like to reach out to me on LinkedIn, it would be really awesome, and we can get on a call as well. I have my Calendly link right on my profile, and I'm very open to communication. So, if there is someone who would like to talk to me about any of the things that interest them or probably something that they could advise me or I could learn from them, I'm more than open to do so. VICTORIA: Love that. And then, do you have any questions for me or Will? SANGHMITRA: So, in terms of the development part, I do have some questions, like, in the technical side. So, when it comes to the fact that we have to kind of calculate the eco actions of individuals in the future, we want to also see if we can calculate the daily actions that they do, for example, walking instead of taking a cab, or segregating their waste, et cetera. I wanted to know, in the future, I want to implement these features, but can we actually get a perfect product around it? Is that possible where we can track everything? WILL: Yeah. So, when you say track everything, like, I know you talked about walking and some of the different actions. Can you expound on that? SANGHMITRA: For example, instead of IoTs...because I know that some hotels they do use IoT devices to track the water consumption, and so on. However, on an individual level, how can we just track it through the smartphone or through the app that they have? Because, okay, walking can be tracked. This is actually one of the challenges I'm facing, so I want to just be open about it, and I'm very open to ideas also. If you have some ideas that I could experiment around, I would really love to. In terms of the activities like walking, waste disposal, and so on, do you think that there are some kind of features that we could implement to track these actions? One of the things that I was thinking about was we let people take a photo of how they are segregating the waste in the end, and through that, we can tell them, "Okay, this is great," and we give them the points. But how can we do it and also automate it at the same time? VICTORIA: So, one approach that I know when people work at thoughtbot on these types of issues and trying to figure out, like, what is the right feature? How are we going to implement this? Going through a product design sprint where you spend a week with a product designer and someone who can, you know, really quickly create MVPs. And you go through this process of figuring out what's the most important feature. And you're talking to users, and you're trying to...you're going through that discovery process in a short period. And we actually have a video series where we walk through every step of that process. But, like, for me personally, things that I can think of in my life that I would want to track one thing I've been trying to do more is actually electronic recycling, which in the U.S. my neighborhood is different. It's only open on, like, Thursdays and Saturdays. And I have to, like, really remember to go out there and, like, put my electronics out there. And I don't think it's very, like, well-known. So, I think that would be something interesting to, like, promote as possible. And we also have the green bins now, which are new, which allow you in California to, like, have composting. So, you have now your regular trash, your recycling, and your compost bins. So, actually, like, trying to use those and track them. Otherwise, one of the things I think about is, like, reducing the amount of plastic consumption, which includes things like, you know, when you buy toilet paper, it comes wrapped in plastic. How can I incentivize myself and my partner and even my family to, like, switch away from those types of products and get more into, you know, using towels instead of paper towels or finding alternative methods for getting those products while reducing the amount of plastic that comes with it? SANGHMITRA: That's super interesting. I'm really, really glad to have your insights as well. I do have a question for you. Have you worked with startups in the field of impact? And if so, what have been some of the ideas that you really loved to implement? VICTORIA: Yeah, actually, we had another guest on the Giant Robots podcast who I think you're connected with as well who created essentially, like, a GoFundMe but for environmental projects and in areas that, you know, a 5,000 grant to help do a beach cleanup could have a really big impact. Like funding programs and marketplace for those types of green projects in areas that are the most impacted by climate change and have the fewest resources to actually do anything about it. So, I thought that was really exciting in trying to figure out how can we use tech to solve problems for real people, and for people that don't typically get the focus or the majority of the funding, or the majority of time spent in those communities. So, that, I think, is what is really exciting: to see people come from those communities and then figure out how to build solutions to serve them. SANGHMITRA: That's really wonderful. Is there, like, a specific market where you have seen growth of such startups and companies more? The companies especially you have worked with in the past and in there in the field of impact, are they mostly from the U.S., or which are the markets they are from essentially? VICTORIA: Yeah. So, I mean, I'm from the U.S., so that's where I see the most. I'm in San Diego. So, when I go to, like, startup weeks and things like that, that's where I'm getting the majority of my exposure. I do also know that there is a Bloomberg Center focusing on excellence and data in the governments. And that's not just U.S.-based but going more global as well, so trying to teach civic leaders how they can use the data about whether it's sustainability or other issues that they're facing too, like, figure out how to prioritize their funding and in what projects they're going to invest in from there. So, I think that's really interesting. I don't know, I don't know what the answer is, but I know that there are some countries that are hoping to make the investments in sustainability and ecotourism, as opposed to allowing industry to come in and do whatever they want [laughs]. So, I don't know if that answers your question or not. SANGHMITRA: Yeah, I think it completely answers my question. Thank you for sharing that and also a bit more. WILL: There's so many things that I've learned through the podcast. So, I'm excited to see the impact it has. And I think you're doing an amazing job. VICTORIA: Thank you so much for coming on and being with us here today and sharing your story. 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Gone are the days when space travel was confined to the realm of astronauts and the exceedingly wealthy. With the unveiling of Space Neptune by Space Perspective, the dream of exploring the vastness of space is becoming a reality for a broader audience. This bold step forward reflects a seismic shift in how we perceive our place in the universe and underscores the growing trend towards making space more accessible.At a time when technological advancements are reshaping our world, how will the democratization of space travel change the way we view our planet and ourselves?"DisruptED," hosted by Ron Stefanski, welcomes Jane Poynter, the Founder and co-CEO at Space Perspective in its latest episode to explore this new frontier of exploration. The conversation delves into the creation of Space Neptune, a vessel designed to carry passengers to the edge of space, and the vision behind Space Perspective's mission to open up the cosmos to more people. The two discuss:The technical and philosophical milestones behind Space Neptune, which promises to make space travel a more common part of human experience.Jane Poynter's journey from her early work on Biosphere 2 to founding Space Perspective, emphasizing her dedication to expanding the boundaries of human potential.The scientific contributions and educational opportunities that accessible space travel can offer, particularly in enhancing our understanding of Earth's climate and ecosystems.With a storied career in space exploration and engineering, Jane Poynter's contributions to the field are unparalleled. From her integral role in the Biosphere 2 project to founding Space Perspective with her husband Tabor MacCallum, Poynter's work is a testament to the power of visionary thinking and perseverance. Her latest endeavor seeks not just to revolutionize space travel but to transform our relationship with the cosmos

Please join me as I welcome David Katz, founder and CEO of Plastic Bank, as we embark on a poignant exploration of how adversity can shape a vision for a better world. During our conversation, David shares the genesis of his social enterprise that's turning the tide on ocean plastic and poverty. His initiative, which transforms plastic waste into a form of currency, not only cleans up the environment but also offers essential resources to those in need.  In this deeply personal episode, David opens up about his transformative experiences—witnessing domestic violence, coping with the loss of a child — and how they brought him a profound sense of compassion and gratitude. He thoughtfully discusses the immense freedom that comes with embracing life's improbabilities and the importance of being present and intentional. Our conversation invites listeners to consider our life's challenges as catalysts for growth, with a reminder that our very existence is an extraordinary gift.  We then pivot our focus to the workplace, often a hub of untapped potential, where David challenges us to reimagine it as a sanctuary for self-actualization and authenticity. He also touches on the importance of reframing failure as a vital learning step in our journey to success and how each setback can serve as the groundwork for new beginnings.  Lastly, we tackle the crucial role of self-love and authenticity in both personal development and the workplace. By fostering a culture that prioritizes self-actualization, we unlock the full potential of our teams and ourselves. We delve into the essence of adopting a yes, and; mindset to innovation and collaboration, and how small acts of acceptance make a world of difference. What You'll learn - Insights on compassionate leadership for positive change. - The importance of cultivating gratitude and courage amidst challenges - Tips for creating a workplace that fosters self-actualization and authenticity. - How to overcome our fear of failure and embrace creativity and learning. - The revolutionary power of love as a verb in business and life. Podcast Timestamps (00:00) - Compassionate Leadership for Positive Change (15:09) – The Transformative Power of Reflecting on Our Life's Journey (27:23) - Creating a Culture of Self-Actualization (33:18) - Overcoming Failure and Embracing Growth (39:05) – Love as a Verb in Business and in Life More of David: David Katz is the Founder and CEO of Plastic Bank - an internationally recognized solution to ocean plastic. His idea has enlivened an opportunity for the world to collect and exchange plastic as a currency. Today, his social enterprise is a global network of over 500 collection communities with more than 36,000 members transcending poverty by saving the ocean from plastic. David's leadership has helped guide global partners like SC Johnson, Henkel, and more to stop billions of plastic bottles before they reach the ocean. David has been named one of the world's most compassionate entrepreneurs. He is the recipient of the United Nations Lighthouse Award for Planetary Health, recipient of the Paris Climate Conference Sustainia Community Award, recipient of the Ernst & Young Lifetime Achievement Award, recipient of The Globe and Mail: Report on Business Magazine's Changemakers Award, and named the Entrepreneur Organizations, Global Citizen. His humanitarian work has earned him international recognition. David has been featured in hundreds of international news and investigative articles, including BBC, CNN, Time Magazine, Forbes, Fast Company, Business Week, and National Geographic. David can be found at TED.com, is featured in award-winning documentaries and starred in an international reality television show. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-katz-4b66178/ Topics Discussed Compassionate Leadership, Social Enterprise, Clean Oceans, Self-Discovery, Environmental Action, Entrepreneurial Innovation, Gratitude, Self-Actualization, Vulnerability, Reframing Failure, Love as a Verb, Personal Growth, Self-Love, Courage, Personal Healing, Unconditional Love, Acceptance, Self-Reflection More of Do Good to Lead Well: Website: https://craigdowden.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdowden/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-dowden/message

We are caught in an economic and political system that encourages our collective participation in our planet's daily disintegration. Why would we expect to feel good, and good about ourselves, while we are a part of the decimation of life on Earth, including ourselves and everyone we love? On one hand, we are the victims. No one asked to be born into this broken system that treats human and other life as disposable, allows for unprecedented levels of inequality, and has ignored the climate and ecological crises for decades.                                                    We have been failed by the people and institutions that were tasked with protecting us — first and foremost our governments and elected representatives. Our government's failure could not be more complete.                                                                                                            But the governments are not alone: Media outlets, schools, universities, churches, labor unions, professional associations, even environmental organizations and countless others have also failed to acknowledge and protect us from the climate emergency.                                                                                                                                                                  The Quintessential Question: WHAT DO YOU REALLY THINK IS GOING TO BE THE SOLUTION TO OUR ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS? CO2 sucking machines? Electric cars for all? Everybody on Earth holding their breath and jumping?                                                      You are not alone. The only resolution is for a small percent of dedicated global citizens to kick-start the renewal of our planet. It is the only chance we have.                                 THE GOOD NEWS: Once the few get the ball rolling, the majority of global citizens with support their efforts. How do we go about this monumental effort? The Green Elephant has designed a Comprehensive On-line Encyclopedia of Eco-Solutions. "A Call to Act" it is a well-organized, thoughtfully laid-out resource of hundreds of climate groups to join, and eco-action activities to be taken. It is packed with people and organizations DOING something. This is your grand opportunity to join them in our literal fight with fire and water. It is one click away— in the Show Notes of this episode. EPISODE WEBPAGE"A CALL TO ACT" :  A Comprehensive On-line Encyclopedia of Eco-Solutions. 

Buy Tickets for the Stand Up PodJam Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls 10 mins I adore Sam Youngman and his daily newsletter, Today's Big Stuff which is my favorite! Sam is a veteran political campaign reporter and former White House correspondent. Youngman covered the presidential campaigns of 2004, 2008 and 2012, countless U.S. House and Senate races, and the administrations of George W. Bush and Barack Obama while working for The Hill, Reuters and other news organizations. A native of Kentucky, Youngman has a BA in journalism from Western Kentucky University and now lives in Los Angeles. Today's Big Stuff is a Monday through Friday newsletter for progressive Americans who want to save their democracy while making fun of people like Donald Trump Jr. and Lauren Boebert who might actually be the same, really dumb person. . Today's Big Stuff (TBS) was founded in early 2019 by “Ready for Hillary” creator and Democratic strategist Adam Parkhomenko and former White House correspondent and veteran campaign reporter Sam Youngman. What started as a small clip service for six people, quickly expanded as thousands of stressed out Americans searched for a news source that tells it how it is — with lots of sick jokes and cuss words. In 2020, the more than 75,000 members of the Big Stuff community — also known as Sexy Patriots and Big Stufferinoes — mobilized along with 81 million other Americans to send Donald Trump crying back to Mar-a-Lago leaving a trail of urine along the way. And we're just getting started. If laughter is the best medicine, then TBS is like an injection of bleach right to the fucking face. Sign up and don't forget to share with your friends who share your twisted senses of humor and righteous outrage! 31 minutes Dan Becker, Director of the Safe Climate Transport Campaign works in the Climate Law Institute. Dan began his career at Environmental Action, MassPIRG and Public Citizen's Congress Watch and fought in Congress for the Clean Air Act, CAFE standards, Superfund and other responsible energy policies. He led the clean-car fight, beginning in 1989, as director of Sierra Club's Global Warming and Energy Program and then as director of the Safe Climate Campaign. He helped win and defend the Obama Clean Car Standard and has been named one of the world's 28 “Climate Heroes” by Rolling Stone magazine and Salon.com. Dan is a graduate of Northeastern University Law School and Hamilton College.  Join us Thursday's at 8EST for our Weekly Happy Hour Hangout! Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more

In this episode, we get to learn from Dr. Tom Rhoads, an economist and professor at Towson University.Dr. Rhoads shares his transition from sports economics to environmental economics and his research integrating economics into environmental education.Dr. Rhoads explains that his interest in environmental education began about five years ago when he noticed a shift in the demographics of his class, with more environmental science and studies majors than economics majors. This led him to change his approach to teaching environmental economics, focusing more on the environment and finding the economics within it. LINKSTom Rhoads, Towson UniversityAldo Leopold, Sand County Almanac*Rachel Carson, Silent Spring*The Leopold Writing ProgramWorking Paper - Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences, 2023 Conference | Thinking like an economist while reading the land: Using reading quizzes to show environmental studies and sciences and economics intersecting in Aldo Leopold's A Sand County Almanac; Working paperPresentation Slides - North American Association for Environmental Education, 2023 Conference | Costs, Benefits, and Environmental Action; Presentation slides ________________________Producer: Tania MarienMusic: So Far So Close by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License; SOLO ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Jason Shaw is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License.View The Freelance Project Portfolio to learn more about Independent environmental education professionals and how they strengthen environmental literacy.Contact Us * Talaterra is an affiliate of Bookshop.org. Commissions earned support The Freelance Project.

This week, Leah Hickert speaks with Will Todman, deputy director and senior fellow with the CSIS Middle East Program, about Manish Msab, the first environmental movement to defeat the Tunisian government in court. A new Analysis from the CSIS Middle East Program. Will Todman, "I Am Not a Dump: Mobilization and Environmental Action in Tunisia," CSIS, January 3, 2024.

Welcome to MCTV's Community Voices Podcast. Stephanie Baiyasi and Ziggy Kozicki present this episode GLEF 2023 Great Lakes Environmental Festival: Michigan Environmental Action Vial/Keele. For more information about Midland Community Television or how to make your program, visit us at ⁠⁠cityofmidlandmi.gov/mctv⁠⁠ or 989-837-3474. The views expressed in this program don't necessarily reflect those of Midland Community Television or the City of Midland.

So Honor is lying on her bed, her nose stuck in her phone, presumably trolling people on social media, when I tell her that Hennessy Coghlan-O'Hara is here to talk about her case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On December 21, 2021, Greg and I launched the first episode of Eco Speaks CLE to elevate and connect the greater Cleveland environmental community by speaking with those doing inspiring and impactful work. Forty-seven episodes later, as we celebrate two years of Eco Speaks CLE, we are grateful to each guest and each listener. You have become our friends. We hope this first episode of 2024 and its compilation of clips from the past two years will help you find new ways to stay connected, stay positive, and stay active. Featuring:Eddie Olshanski/Trash Fish ClevelandTristan Rader/Solar United NeighborsBritta Latz/Medwish International Tim Jasinski/Lights Out ClevelandSteven Love/Cleveland Plogs Chelsea Shuran/Hunger NetworkJacob VanSickel/Bike ClevelandSemia Bray/Black Environmental LeadersJim Sheehan/Ohio City Bicycle Co-opElissa Yoder/Ohio Sierra ClubMike Sandoval/Evergreen RecyclingRen Brumfield/Cleveland RecyclingNina Savastano/Brooklyn Recycling ProgramNathan Rutz/Tilth SoilDenzil St Clair/Greater Cleveland Beekeepers AssociationEmily Peck/Frayed Knot FarmPatrick Kearns/Ohio City FarmJess Boeke/Rust Belt FibershedDan Brown/Rust Belt  RidersNicole MgGee/Upcycle Parts ShopJessica Davis/Rebuilders ExchangeDebbie Eastburn/Humble Design ClevelandMatt Walters /Cuyahoga RecyclesKathleen ColanJill Bartolatta/Ohio Sea GrantErin Huber Rosen/Drink Local, Drink TapAlex Margevicius/Cleveland WaterMax Herzog/Cleveland Water AllianceRachel Regula/Little Spark Refill ShopPat Conway/Great Lakes Brewing CompanyAlec McClennan/Good Nature Organic Lawn CareAaron Jacobson/FaanwareJoe Rohan, Jing Lyon/BRITE Energy InnovatorsJefferson Jones/Organic ConnectsAmy Roskilly/Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation DistrictCarol Thaler/Great Lakes BiomimicryMarci Lininger/Ohio Pollinator Habitat InitiativeDeb Yandala/Conservancy for CVNPSamira Malone/Cleveland Tree Coalition.Follow us: https://www.facebook.com/ecospeaksclehttps://www.instagram.com/ecospeakscleContact us:hello@ecospeakscle.com

A new episode with Terry - A lot has happened since Season 1 and there are exciting times ahead for 2024, Terry's 70th year, he is our final interview for Season 5.SHOW NOTESTerry's first episode (recorded December 2019)TRAINING GUIDES (5k, 10k, 25k) provided by Amway Riverbank RunSupport the show

Tess Taylor shares the fascinating story behind her latest anthology, "Leaning Toward Light: Poems for Gardens and the Hands That Tend Them." Tess's work serves as a beacon, urging humanity towards diversity, unity, and restorative hope. In this episode, we delve into gardening from the perspective of food justice and community building.  Whether you're a gardening enthusiast, a fan of poetry, or someone seeking to make a difference in the world, this episode will inspire you to get your hands in the soil.The anthology is available anywhere books are sold  BUT If you'd like a signed copy, contact Pegasus Books in Berkeley,  California (on Solano Street). Tess has generously offered to come into the store to personalize your copy. About Tess Taylor:Tess Taylor lives in El Cerrito, California, where she raises artichokes on the sidewalk median strip, has four chickens in the backyard, and is working to restore a community orchard. Her work as a writer deals with place, ecology, memory, and cultural reckoning.  She published five celebrated poetry collections: The Misremembered World, The Forage House,  Last West: Roadsongs for Dorothea Lange, Work & Days, and Rift Zone.  She has also been the on-air poetry reviewer for NPR's All Things Considered for over a decade. Her work as a cultural critic appears in Harpers Magazine, The Atlantic, The Kenyon Review, Poetry, Tin House, The Times Literary Supplement, CNN, and The New York Times.  She is currently at work on two plays, one of which is a stage adaptation of her book of poems about American photographer Dorothea Lange, and later this fall, she'll release a podcast called Intimate Addresses, about six extraordinary twentieth-century artists letters, with Anna Deveare Smith, and Getty. Her latest work, Leaning Toward Light: Poems for Gardens and the Hands that Tend Them, is a collection of contemporary gardening poems, for an era of climate crisis, which includes poems by some of the most luminary poets writing today. The word anthology means “bouquet or gathering of flowers,” and this bouquet does gather many incredible offerings of poetry. www.tesstaylor.comClick here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on celebrating like a kitchen activist with your friends and family. Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop. Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book.Reach me at info@eatlesswater.com

World leaders face mounting pressure to address more effectively the unequal vulnerability of women to the deepening climate crisis. At United Nations negotiations in recent years, women activists have urged broader gender equality and women's leadership in launching new climate initiatives. Recent Emory graduates Prachi Prasad and Danni Dong interviewed delegates about the role of women and diverse voices at COP27 or the 27th UN Conference of the Parties held in Egypt in November 2022. That activism has set the stage for expanding women's participation at COP28 that meets in Dubai November 30-December 12, 2023. Introduction to Gender and Climate Change,” UNFCC, gender and women at COP28, https://unfccc.int/gender This episode includes several music sound clips recorded at the Indigenous People's Pavilion at COP27(the 27th UN Conference of the Parties,) Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, November 2022. The following are some of the female-led advocacy groups participating in the UN negotiations: Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) International, https://www.wecaninternational.org/ Women's Earth Alliance (WEA), https://womensearthalliance.org/ Women‘s Environment and Development Organization (WEDO), https://wedo.org/ Women's Environmental Action, Global GreenGrants Fund, https://www.greengrants.org/what-we-do/womens-environmental-action/

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What an "electrifying" week it's been on Real Talk! Prompted by political and industry developments, we've spent a bunch of time talking about renewable energy and Alberta's future in that space. New Myrnam School, about two hours east of Edmonton, is currently shortlisted as one of the World's Best Schools for Environmental Action. This episode, we find out what makes this school so special.  2:47 | Robert "Mr. T" Tymofichuk won a Prime Minister's Award for Teaching about a year ago. Principal Danielle Eriksen just accepted an Alberta Emerald Award on behalf of her school. Recent grade 12 graduate Hannah Saruk represents a student group that's won seven consecutive A+ for Energy grants. They tell us all about their school, which might quite literally be the Best in the World.  CHECK OUT NEW MYRNAM SCHOOL: https://www.newmyrnamschool.ca/project-s-videos OUTREACH & HOMESCHOOL CENTRE: https://www.mohc.ca/ 1:15:15 | You've got a LOT to get off your chest when it comes to green energy. Mikey can't hold his tongue about the UCP moratorium on green energy. Garry says you best not forget about oil and gas. Alex says he knows interventionist bullsh*t when he sees it. All three take centre stage in this week's Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services.  SEND US YOUR TRASH TALK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  KEEP IT LOCAL: https://localenvironmental.ca/ BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

The 2023 OHBM Annual Meeting is fast approaching! In addition to the fantastic scientific content organized by the Program Committee, many other committees and special interest groups (SIGs) host their own programs. At last year's Annual Meeting in Glasgow, committees and SIGs hosted events on inclusivity, mentorship, art, and much more. In this podcast, Peter and Alfie highlight upcoming committee and SIG events at OHBM 2023. Further information on all these events, including exact times and places, can be found in this accompanying blog post: Other useful links: SIGs 1. BrainArt:  https://ohbm-brainart.github.io/   2. Open Science: https://ossig.netlify.app/   3. Student and Postdoc: https://www.ohbmtrainees.com/   4. Sustainability and Environmental Action: https://ohbm-environment.org/   5. Women in OHBM: https://www.ohbmbrainmappingblog.com/blog/announcing-the-launch-of-the-women-in-ohbm-special-interest-group recent blog post   COMMITTEES 1. Diversity and Inclusion: Kid's live review: https://ohbm-dic.github.io/kidsreview/2023/    2. Education:  https://www.humanbrainmapping.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=4204   3. Communications (ComCom): https://www.ohbmbrainmappingblog.com/   Episode producers: Alfie Wearn Stephania Assimopoulos   Please send any feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas to ohbm.comcom@gmail.com

Tommy Hough is a media/activist/political powerhouse! Based in San Diego, he's worked as an on-air personality at FM 94/9, KPRI, and 91X. He's also had the good fortune of working for several outstanding environmental organizations, including Surfrider chapter and San Diego Audubon, helping with leadership and coordination of the ReWild Mission Bay campaign, and managing communications and media for Oregon Wild during his time in Portland. He is the co-founder and original president of San Diego County Democrats for Environmental Action, and has run for City Council in San Diego twice. We talked about our time at Ohio University together, sanity in politics, the All-Campus Radio Network and much more. Give it a listen! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-hall7/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-hall7/support

May 12, 2023 - Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger highlights environmental policies that the New York State Association of Counties is urging state policymakers to adopt.

Do you sometimes wish that someone would just tell you the right thing to do when it comes to taking environmental action? It can be so darn complicated it seems. Every day there is another new campaign or cause, and they all seem important.Easy to feel torn in multiple directions. And it doesn't help with the Eco-overwhelm! So I want to show you how to apply the concept of Voluntary Simplicity to direct your actions. What is Voluntary Simplicity?Voluntary Simplicity, despite being linked to the simple living and minimalism trends of de-cluttering and creating homes that look like no one actually lives in them, it is actually an idea rooted in the environmental movement.Back in 1981, the Book Voluntary Simplicity, by Duane Elgin, helped people to address their over-cluttered lives, looking at the environmental and social issues of consumer culture, and finding ways to approach family life, work, and our inner lives.The premise then which still holds today is that consumer culture is not only disastrous for the planet, it also leaves us deeply unhappy and longing for something better. The basic principles are to first pare down - in terms of possessions, but also our schedules, and to-do lists, in an effort to free ourselves up to make more connections.We can then have the time and space to foster deeper, more meaningful and rewarding connections to others, to ourselves, our communities and to nature.Voluntary Simplicity is described as “life that is outwardly simple yet inwardly rich.”The term, however, was first coined by social philosopher Richard Gregg, in his 1936 essay on the topic. In which he writes:"Voluntary simplicity involves both inner and outer condition. It means singleness of purpose and sincerity and honesty within, as well as avoidance of external clutter, of many possessions irrelevant to the chief purpose of life. It means an ordering and guiding of our energy and our desires, a partial restraint in some directions in order to secure greater abundance of life in other directions. It involves a deliberate organization of life for a purpose. Of course, as different people have different purposes in life, what is relevant to the purpose of one person might not be relevant to the purpose of another...The degree of simplification is a matter for each individual to settle for himself.”What if doing the work that matters involves only two things? First, and foremost, take care of your body (mind included), and do the work where you can have the most impact. (Yes, I am talking about the Eco-Ikigai principle covered in EP 79.)What if it is just that simple?take care of yourselfdo the work where you can have the most impactIf you want more on Voluntary Simplicity and how to apply it to all aspects of your life, head back to EP 39 Simplify to Amplify.If you are interested in exploring these issues further, head on over to my website, KristinaHunterFlourishing.com.Hit the “let's chat button” if you are a professional woman and are deeply concerned about climate change and the state of the world that we are leaving to future generations and want some guidance on the best steps to take. I would LOVE to connect with you!While you are there, sign up for the Flourishing Fridays newsletter. It is your weekly guide to Sustainable Wellbeing and effective environmental action.

Joe DeMare talks about Al Gore NOT having a meltdown at Davos, and the lying Fox News hosts who claim he did, reviewing some of their brainwashing techniques. Next he interviews students from the Environmental Action Group at Bowling Green State University about student based environmental activism on college campuses. With Rebecca Wood out with Covid, Joe dives straight into environmental news including PFAS in freshwater fish a million times the EPA limits, how bee deaths are causing human deaths, and an update on HB6. 

In Episode Two of the Sustainable Connections podcast, Mark Lee talks with Elizabeth Sturcken, Managing Director of Corporate Partnerships at the Environmental Defense Fund and leader of the EDF+Business team, which develops and implements joint projects with leading companies to create environmental change. Join this episode to learn about:EDF's long history and unique approach to collaborating with business to solve sustainability challenges.Recent research by EDF and ERM on what keeps companies from advancing their net zero ambitions more quickly.The types of stakeholder engagement that Elizabeth believes companies need to embrace to thrive in a rapidly decarbonizing world.Mark also speaks with Matt Haddon, ERM's Global Service Lead for Nature, Biodiversity and Water, about his experience working with EDF as well as with ERM clients on net zero obstacles and catalysts.Related links:EDF+BusinessNet Zero: Obstacles and Catalysts for Business Climate Action

Today, we talked to Rebecca Saltsman, Senior Manager of TreePeople's Generation Earth. Tune in to learn more about the ways Generation Earth can empower both teachers and students to take environmental action! Follow TreePeople on Instagram: @treepeople_org Check out TreePeople's Website: treepeople.org

Bríd Smith, PBP Caroline O'Doherty, Irish Independent RICHARD BRUTON - Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay North and member of the Oireachtas Committee on Environment and Climate Action

Chad Frischmann is the co-author of the New York Times best-seller “Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming.” He also pioneered Project Drawdown and is now the founder of a new organization called Regenerative Intelligence. Barbara and Chad explore how to achieve a moment in time when the concentration of atmospheric greenhouse gases begins to decline annually and what a regenerative future looks like. Learn about the impact of tech solutions that can be immediately deployed, and the potential for further innovation.  Show Notes:  Regenerative Intelligence: https://regenintel.earth/  Project Drawdown: https://drawdown.org/  TED Talk (100 solutions to reverse global warming): https://www.ted.com/talks/chad_frischmann_100_solutions_to_reverse_global_warming?language=en  Siemens and Environmental Action: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/environmental-society-governance/environmental-action.html 

Today's episode is a remix of short clips from the previous weeks' episodes on guest's recommendations of must-read books. It serves as a teaser into the wealth of insights, entertaining anecdotes, and valuable tips from the various conversations to give you a flavor of the episode and guest.    If you like what you hear, I invite you to check out the full episodes! Further details you will find below.   Timestamps:  00:00 Introduction  01:00 Dr. Amy Killen - ‘The Giving Tree' by Shel Silverstein 01:42 Sergey Young - ‘The Science and Technology of Growing Young' by Serey Young 06:30 Dr. Dale Bredesen - ‘The Machinery of The Brain' by Dean Wooldridge 07:53 Sakiko Reuterskiold - ‘The Count of Monte Cristo' by Alexandre Dumas, ‘The Perennial Philosophy' by Aldous Huxley, ‘Brave New World' by Aldeous Huxley,  09:44 Dr. Joseph Raffaele - ‘Why We Age' by Steven Austad  11:49 Helen Reavey - ‘Atomic Habits' by James Clear  12:24 Marie Cudennec - ‘The Future We Choose' by Christina Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac, ‘The Sacred Cow' by Diana Rodgers and Robb Wolf 13:30 Dr. Mohammed Enayat - ‘Juvenescence: Investing in the Age of Longevity' by Jim Mellon and Al Chalabi,  and ‘The Core' by Aki Hintsa14:47 Dr. Kien Vuu - ‘The Thrive State' by Dr. Kien Vuu 18:31 Outro   Full Episode Titles: #3: Dr. Dale Bredesen On Why Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer's is Now Optional, How to Optimize Cognitive Function at Any Age, Testing, Protocols, the Changing Paradigm to 21st Century Medicine for Longevity, and much more #5: Science-Based Scalp Detoxing with Celebrity Hairstylist Helen Reavey, Co-Founder of Act+Acre, the World's First Sustainable Cold Processed Hair Wellness Brand Focusing on Scalp Health #10: Divine Organic Sweet Chocolate Without Sugar, What Fructose Actually Does to the Body, Aging and Performance, Keto Diets, Intermittent Fasting, Hormones, and Benefits of Organic Stevia with Sustainability-Focused NoMoSu Founder Sakiko Reuterskiöld #11: A Gym Knockout Mike Tyson-Style, an Explosion of New Ageing Technologies, How to Feel Half Your Age with Personalized Medicine, Wearables, Optimizing Hormones with PhysioAge Founder Dr. Joseph Raffaele #12: Transforming Our Planet with High-End Sustainable Furniture, Social Entrepreneurship, Responsible Consumerism, Environmental Action, Zero Hunger and Bespoke Designs with Marie Cudennac, Co-Founder of Goldfinger #14: Biohacking for Optimizing Human Performance, the Personalized Healthcare Revolution, Functional Medicine, and Collective Consciousness with Health Futurist and Physician Dr. Mohammed Enayat, Co-Founder of HUM2N #17: Living to 200 in a 25 Year-Old's Body, Helping 1 Billion People Extend Healthy Lifespan, Wearables, Aging as a Disease, Genetic Engineering, AI, Creativity and Responsibility with Longevity Investor and Innovator Sergey Young #18: The Bioenergetic Model, Treating Chronic Disease, Overcoming Adversity, Transforming Mindsets, Inner Confidence and the Future of Preventative Medicine with Performance and Longevity Doctor Kien Vuu #24: Dr. Amy Killen on Sex, Skin, Orgasms for Increased Lifespan, Regenerative and Preventative Medicine, Futuristic-like Procedures for Transformation, Stem Cells, Favorite Advice, Top Tips for Anti-Aging, Dinner Party Superpowers, and more! If you'd like to check out the full episode, simply go to   longevity-and-lifestyle.com/podcast.   For Podcast Show Notes & Transcript visit: https://longevity-and-lifestyle.com/podcast   Follow Claudia on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longevityandlifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/longevityandlifestyle/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZF-s8jsUejc0TpVqnFE1lQ/featured  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-von-boeselager/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LongevityLifest Website: https://longevity-and-lifestyle.com/    Past guests on The Longevity & Lifestyle Podcast include Dr. David Perlmutter, Dr. Amy Killen, Sergey Young, Dr. Dale Bredesen, Dr. Kristen Willeumier, Dr. Louise Newson, Dr. Kien Vuu, Dr. Carolina Reis, Marie Diamond, Nikolina Lauc, Morri Chowaiki, Leslie Kenny, Fiona O'Donnell-McCarthy, Mohamed Massaquoi, Nick Potter, Dr. Pamela Kryskow, Dr. Julia Mirer, Dr. Richard Johnson, Isabella Channing, Dina Burkitbayeva, Raewyn Guerrero, Mario Chamorro, Mariko Bangerter, Harris Khan, Juraj Kocar, Dr. Stephanie Manson Brown, Dr. Mohammed Enayat, Helen Reavey, Elena Letyagina, Dana Frost, Niall Breslin, Dr. Limor Goren and many more!

Full transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Nicole drew attention to the opportunities in the San Diego area to support local farmers. More about Nicole: Nicole Curristan is a lifelong Girl Scout from sunny San Diego, California. Throughout her nearly thirteen years of Girl Scouting, she has traveled across her home state of California, represented her council as a National Girl Delegate, served as a three-year Emerging Leader Girl Scout, and explored her interest in environmental science through starting an interest group: Girls for Environmental Action. Her favorite memory from Girl Scouts was attending the virtual 2020 National Council Session, where her delegation shared many hours of Zoom calls, tears, and moments of joy. Outside of Girl Scouting, she enjoys hiking, going to the beach, crocheting, and baking. This fall, Nicole will be attending the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), majoring in Environmental Science. In the future, she hopes to become a professor or researcher in the Environmental Science field, where she can educate and inspire the next generation of environmental scientists. website: www.eatinglocalsandiego.com Girls for Environmental Action: https://www.gs4environment.com/home Share this show with your friends on Twitter. Click to have an editable already written tweet! https://ctt.ac/33zKe Join our Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/sherylmrobinson/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sherylmrobinson/?hl=en Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/sherylmrobinsonor on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy at Clear Capital and co-host of the ClearCast Podcast, sat down for a conversation with Alexander Lempka, CEO & Co-Founder of Connect Earth. They discuss how Connect Earth is working with banks to offer environmental data solutions, the need for climate action, and more.

This Week In Wellness a study published in Environmental Science and Policy has shown that environmentally friendly actions leads to greater ‘subjective well being' (or happiness) regardless of their income, or values and motivations. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1462901122000776 https://theconversation.com/climate-change-greener-lifestyles-linked-to-greater-happiness-in-both-rich-and-poor-countries-180182 The post TWIW 151: Environmental action leads to happiness appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Professor John Barry is the C0-Director of the Centre for Sustainability, Equality and Climate Action at Queen's University Belfast, and C0-Chair of the Belfast Climate Commission.   He's also a recovering politician, public servant, electric-car driving, foldable bicycle riding activist himself, as well as a lover of The Lorax by Dr Seuss — but I'll let John tell you more about that himself.   In today's episode we talk about: His origin story as a climate-activist  Why we have the wrong end of the stick when it comes to “climate change” What the economy is actually for The wisdom of Dr Seuss, Lord Of The Rings, The Matrix and more And most importantly, what you and I can do to take meaningful action.   Check it out!   https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/john-barry-climate-activist

This week, we feature two stories about power - who gets it, who wields it, and what it takes to find it. This episode is hosted by Jodi Powell. Host: Jodi Powell Storytellers: Lyralen Kaye, Phyllis Omido To find out more about Phyllis Omido's work, check out her NGO The Center for Justice, Governance, and Environmental Action - centerforjgea.com

Following her determination for achieving responsible consumption and production, design and sustainability pioneer Marie Cudennec co-founded Goldfinger Design. This award-winning social enterprise proves that high-end design can and should be positive for the planet and people. Marie's fascinating journey began in rural Hong Kong. Surrounded by waste and pollution, she first realised her passion for nature and the importance of protecting it. Marie combined the principles and practices garnered from her time at Harvard Business School with her deep passion for sustainability and created Goldfinger. In 2020, Marie was awarded the NatWest Everywoman Award in recognition of her positive impact on her industry and community, and her passion and vision for sustainable business are inspiring to behold. Goldfinger offers bespoke, sustainable furniture as well as the Goldfinger Acadamy, which provides marginalised young minds the opportunity to learn business skills and the art of woodcraft to protect our earth.  Goldfinger also fights food waste and social isolation in collaboration with People's Kitchen, where three Sundays a month, they cook and deliver meals to vulnerable residents in the local community.  In this episode, we talk about Marie's inspiring journey leading her to establish Goldfinger and Marie's personal practices enabling her to live consciously and healthily. We also discuss why sustainability is so important, not only from an environmental perspective but a social one too, as well as the variety of products that Goldfinger has to offer, the positive impact they have on their local community and much more!  Please enjoy! --- --- If you enjoyed this episode, please hit SUBSCRIBE to the podcast to get your weekly dose of longevity & lifestyle inspiration! I would also love to hear from you so please leave a comment to let me know what you think or reach out on Instagram @longevityandlifestyle! Choose to live well! Warmest, Claudia x   Connect With Us: Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/longevityandlifestyle/?hl=en Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/Longevity-Lifestyle-100992015474395?_rdc=1&_rdr Linkedin -  https://www.linkedin.com/company/longevity-lifestyle/?viewAsMember=true  

Did you know that 34 Million American Adults that Live With a Disability or Chronic Disease? That is a huge population of people that are left unheard when it comes to taking environmental action! In this episode, we discuss the definition of eco-ableism, straw bans (along with other examples), and solutions for making environmental action accessible for all.Hometown: Earth Shownotes - https://lenasamford.com/hometown-earth/eco-ableism-making-environmental-action-accessible-for-all/Hometown: Earth Instagram - https://instagram.com/hometownearth/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.