Podcasts about sustainable systems

329. Sustainable Systems for Mom Life: How to Create Flexible Routines That Actually Work (Even in Busy Seasons! | Routines, Schedules, Time Blocking, Home, Time Management, Self Care, Moms, Spring Cleaning, Balance, Burnout, Overwhelm, Energy, Rhythms, Rituals, Habits, Goals, Mom Life>>>How to Create Flexible Routines That Actually Work!

This episode was originally aired March 25, 2022 Join this "fruitful" and enlightening conversation with tree crops specialist, horticultural historian and agroforestry practitioner Eliza Greenman as she explains the evolution of the apple, horticultural tree crop history and shares her love for fruit exploring. A creator of niche products, Eliza is passionate owner of charcuterie company, HogTree, and is working towards the goal of creating orchard systems that function symbiotically with livestock to replace costly livestock feed. After a time pruning apple trees on an island off the coast of Maine, paired with her time abroad in Germany in apprenticeship with an apple grower and a formative research trip to Asia, the homeland of fruits and nuts, Eliza found her calling and became single- mindedly obsessed with apples. Now she is an advocate for natural wildlife practices and indigenous systems, stressing the importance of eating in season and shying away from global commodities. The conversation includes various types of fruit and nut trees such as pawpaws, mulberry trees, hickory walnuts, acorns, autumn olive and the infamous Bradford Pear, exploring all the ways these beautiful gifts can be nurtured and enjoyed.  Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podchaser, Podtail, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Agroforestry  Agroecology Permaculture  Food Forests  Perennials  Fruit and Nut Trees  Bradford Pear  Red Delicious  Fire Blight  Heart Rot  Pollarding Autumn Olive Silvopasture agroforestry  Resources Mentioned:  US Apple - Lobbying  Back River Market  “Of New York” Series - Catalog of Fruit Varieties  The National Soil Fertility League  North American Fruit Explorers - NAFEX  John Bunker, Fedco Trees Francis Fenton  Silvopasture is the deliberate integration of trees and grazing livestock operations on the same land. These systems are intensively managed for both forest products and forage, providing both short- and long-term income sources.  Source: https://www.fs.usda.gov/nac/practices/silvopasture.php  Guest Info Connect with Eliza at elizaapples.com  HogTree charcuterie company  Fruit and Fodder  Instagram @elizaapples 

This episode was originally aired March 25, 2022 Join this "fruitful" and enlightening conversation with tree crops specialist, horticultural historian and agroforestry practitioner Eliza Greenman as she explains the evolution of the apple, horticultural tree crop history and shares her love for fruit exploring. A creator of niche products, Eliza is passionate owner of charcuterie company, HogTree, and is working towards the goal of creating orchard systems that function symbiotically with livestock to replace costly livestock feed. After a time pruning apple trees on an island off the coast of Maine, paired with her time abroad in Germany in apprenticeship with an apple grower and a formative research trip to Asia, the homeland of fruits and nuts, Eliza found her calling and became single- mindedly obsessed with apples. Now she is an advocate for natural wildlife practices and indigenous systems, stressing the importance of eating in season and shying away from global commodities. The conversation includes various types of fruit and nut trees such as pawpaws, mulberry trees, hickory walnuts, acorns, autumn olive and the infamous Bradford Pear, exploring all the ways these beautiful gifts can be nurtured and enjoyed.  Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podchaser, Podtail, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Agroforestry  Agroecology Permaculture  Food Forests  Perennials  Fruit and Nut Trees  Bradford Pear  Red Delicious  Fire Blight  Heart Rot  Pollarding Autumn Olive Silvopasture agroforestry  Resources Mentioned:  US Apple - Lobbying  Back River Market  “Of New York” Series - Catalog of Fruit Varieties  The National Soil Fertility League  North American Fruit Explorers - NAFEX  John Bunker, Fedco Trees Francis Fenton  Silvopasture is the deliberate integration of trees and grazing livestock operations on the same land. These systems are intensively managed for both forest products and forage, providing both short- and long-term income sources.  Source: https://www.fs.usda.gov/nac/practices/silvopasture.php  Guest Info Connect with Eliza at elizaapples.com  HogTree charcuterie company  Fruit and Fodder  Instagram @elizaapples 

In this conversation, Kyle Potter shares his insights on mastering leadership, leveraging business growth, and the importance of mentorship. He emphasizes the need for sustainable systems and processes in entrepreneurship, the significance of maintaining company culture while scaling, and the qualities that distinguish great leaders. Kyle also discusses his mission to develop new leaders and the potential within individuals to become entrepreneurs, regardless of their background. He concludes with personal reflections on self-worth and the importance of seeking help in one's journey. "Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------

Happy New Year! In this first episode of 2025, Abby and I hope to not just motivate you, but ground you in your goals with strategic systems. New Years can feel very loud with all the talk of resolutions, so we are breaking down a favorite book, Atomic Habits, with practical tips and systems that actually stick. By the end of this episode, you'll feel excited to approach 2025 with smart, sustainable changes to start implementing right away, let go of chasing outcomes, and know how to bounce back when you get off course!Time Stamps:  04:20 On “Atomic Habits” the Book, Habit Formation, and Systems Over Goals for Sustainability 07:55 Identity Change vs. Focusing On Outcomes19:18 The Four Laws of Atomic Habits: Practical Applications for Type 1 Diabetes25:00 Temptation Bundling 28:45 Lowering the Barrier to Action28:56 Outsourcing29:17 The Importance of Starting Small29:25 Avoidance and Its Consequences31:39: Making It Easy: Building Momentum33:33: Tracking Progress and Immediate Rewards35:41: Reclaiming Habits After Setbacks38:50: The Role of Systems in Managing Diabetes41:43: The Power of Social Influence on HabitsWhat to do now:Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop.Doors are open for the January 2025 round of our signature group coaching program. Apply for coaching and talk to our team so you can reclaim the life you deserve. Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on the Reclaim your Rise podcast should be a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Please always consult your physician or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin dosages, or healthcare plan. 

This episode originally aired on July 1, 2024. Clea Shearer and Joanna Taplin are the dynamic duo behind “The Home Edit.” From their serendipitous start over a blind lunch date to becoming a runaway success, Clea and Joanna share their journey from launching their company to landing a Netflix show, and hosting “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” They discuss their unique approach to organizing — including their famous rainbow method — and reveal the secrets behind their successful friendship and business partnership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi gorgeous lady! In this episode, we hit on why it is imperative to set up systems to help us achieve our life-changing transformations because we do not rise to the level of our goals, we fall to the level of our systems! We also chat about our exclusive Black Friday deals happening - application deadline for both programs is Tuesday, December 3 to qualify for the discount and bonuses! First come, first served! Love you girlie and happy holidays!

Ever sat on your couch on a Saturday night, watching a movie with your family, when suddenly you get a notification that someone just booked a session with you? But instead of scrambling to send emails and set up reminders, you can keep watching that movie, knowing everything is happening automatically—from payment processing to welcome emails to calendar updates.That's the power of having the right systems in place. In this week's episode, I share some hard-learned lessons about choosing and setting up business tools—including a "ticking time bomb" mistake that nearly derailed one coach's entire business. Whether you're just starting out or feeling overwhelmed by managing multiple clients, this episode shows why keeping things simple might be your smartest move.You'll hear real stories about coaches in the trenches, including one who was literally afraid to take on new clients because she didn't trust her systems to deliver consistently. Plus, I'll explain why that "all-in-one" platform you're considering might be the riskiest choice you could make.Want a list of my favorite tools that keep Fiscal Fitness, my own financial coaching practice, running smoothly? Head to financialcoachacademy.com/resources.Links & Resources:Ultimate Growth GuideJoin the Facebook groupFind the resources mentioned in this episodeKey Takeaways:Start small, usually with just a scheduling tool. Add other systems only when you need them.Keep your tools separate instead of using all-in-one platforms. It's safer and more flexible for your growing business.Build your systems around your client journey, not the other way around. Think of support first, then make it automatic.Own your tools and data. Never use someone else's account or agency model. Your business deserves its own foundation.Manual processes teach you what works. Learn from doing things by hand before automating.The less organized you are naturally, the more you need solid systems. Let technology be your strength.Time for better systems? When you're afraid to take on new clients or spending too much time on tasks that could be automated.

Sometimes scale can lead to new opportunities for sustainable agriculture.

Sometimes scale can lead to new opportunities for sustainable agriculture.

In this episode, we dive into the four crucial systems every entrepreneur needs to transform chaos into order and run their business like a boss. As someone who's been in the trenches of entrepreneurial mayhem, I'm sharing my hard-earned wisdom on how these game-changers can save your sanity and boost your productivity. For full show notes, head to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coachellyn.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and, of course, follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OR check out my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more! Wanna join Sustainable Systems school? Head to coachellyn.com/systems to learn more! Whoever joins in the first 2 weeks will get access to the Systems Support channel to answer all your questions! Or, if you've got questions, head on over to Instagram and let's connect: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@coachellyn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---

In this episode, we dive into the four crucial systems every entrepreneur needs to transform chaos into order and run their business like a boss. As someone who's been in the trenches of entrepreneurial mayhem, I'm sharing my hard-earned wisdom on how these game-changers can save your sanity and boost your productivity. For full show notes, head to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coachellyn.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and, of course, follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OR check out my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more! Wanna join Sustainable Systems school? Head to coachellyn.com/systems to learn more! Whoever joins in the first 2 weeks will get access to the Systems Support channel to answer all your questions! Or, if you've got questions, head on over to Instagram and let's connect: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@coachellyn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---

Thomas P Seager is an associate professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment at Arizona State University. Seager leads research teams working at the boundaries of engineering and social science to understand innovation for resilient infrastructure systems, including the life-cycle environmental consequences of emerging energy technologies, novel approaches to teamwork and communication in socio-technical integrative settings, and engineering ethics education. Current research sponsors include the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, the Environmental Protection Agency, and several industry partners. Seager is the faculty director of the Resource Innovation Solutions Network (RISN), a partnership of between ASU, City of Phoenix and other local municipalities for fostering circular, closed-loop economies. RISN operates a vertical incubator to nurture entrepreneurs that will accelerate the transition to a Circular Economy. Additionally, Seager serves as chairman and CEO of eXperiential Sustainability Ethics Training (XSETGames, LLC), which creates digital simulations for examining economic and ethical dimensions of wicked problems including pharmaceutical pricing, technological innovation, intergenerational equity and the Tragedy of the Commons.  These simulations have been used by corporations, government agencies, and higher education clients, including dozens of Universities on three different continents. Lastly, Seager founded the non-profit Sustainability Conoscente Network as a mechanism for sharing knowledge related to systems approaches to sustainable technologies. The Conoscente holds the International Symposium on Sustainable Systems and Technology in May of every year. Work with RAPID Health Optimization   Work with Dr. Thomas Seager Morozco Ice Baths Dr. Seager on X Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram

Are you feeling the overwhelm? I feel like a lot of us are! So how do we calm down an overwhelmed brain? A brain that feels jam-packed with too much to do, too many to-dos, and way to little time to do them in? Let's talk about it! For full show notes, head to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coachellyn.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and, of course, follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OR check out my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more! To register for the upcoming SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS masterclass, go ahead and click this link: https://www.coachellyn.com/masterclass Keywords overhwhelm, analysis paralysis, burnout, too much, not enough time, calm, stress relief Takeaways Things feel more "dealt with" when they're captured somewhere If your brain feels overwhelmed, it's because you have too many thoughts ping-ponging around in your head Utilize an Eisenhower Priority MAtrix to help prioritize Breaking items down REALLY small helps with overwhelm ---

Are you feeling the overwhelm? I feel like a lot of us are! So how do we calm down an overwhelmed brain? A brain that feels jam-packed with too much to do, too many to-dos, and way to little time to do them in? Let's talk about it! For full show notes, head to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coachellyn.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and, of course, follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OR check out my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more! To register for the upcoming SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS masterclass, go ahead and click this link: https://www.coachellyn.com/masterclass Keywords overhwhelm, analysis paralysis, burnout, too much, not enough time, calm, stress relief Takeaways Things feel more "dealt with" when they're captured somewhere If your brain feels overwhelmed, it's because you have too many thoughts ping-ponging around in your head Utilize an Eisenhower Priority MAtrix to help prioritize Breaking items down REALLY small helps with overwhelm ---

It's a simple metal box that moves nearly all of our goods around the world. Designed for uniformity and interchangeability, the shipping container has reshaped global trade and our lives in the nearly 70 years since its creation. But listener Paul wants to know if these heavy steel containers could be made with lighter materials to cut down on the fuel needed to transport them, especially when they're empty. Could we make shipping containers a more efficient process and reduce the shipping industry's sizable greenhouse gas emissions?Host Anand Jagatia travels to Europe's largest port in Rotterdam looking for answers. Speaking to environmental scientists and industry insiders along the way, he takes a look at how the humble container might be modified to once again remake global shipping, from materials, to designs, to how it's shipped. And thinking outside the box, we explore which innovations might benefit the whole system – from machine learning to new, carbon-free energy sources. For an industry that's not always quick to change, we speak with the changemakers trying to disrupt the way 90% of the stuff we buy moves, in hope of a greener future.Featuring: Maarten van Oosten - Port of Rotterdam Authority Marc Levinson - historian, economist and author Greg Keoleian - School for Environmental Sustainability and Center for Sustainable Systems, University of Michigan Hans Broekhuis - Holland Container Innovations Trine Nielsen, Flexport Tristan Smith - University College London Elianne Wieles – Deep Sea Carriers, Port of RotterdamPresenter: Anand Jagatia Producer: Sam Baker Editor: Cathy Edwards Production Coordinator: Ishmael Soriano Studio Manager: Steve Greenwood(Photo: Port of Rotterdam, Maasvlakte Deep Sea Carrier Area. Credit: Sam Baker, BBC)

Clea Shearer and Joanna Taplin are the dynamic duo behind “The Home Edit.” From their serendipitous start over a blind lunch date to becoming a runaway success, Clea and Joanna share their journey from launching their company to landing a Netflix show, and hosting “Extreme Home Makeover.” They discuss their unique approach to organizing — including their famous rainbow method — and reveal the secrets behind their successful friendship and business partnership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Musing from recent neighborhood walks. Notably: counting single occupancy vehicles (SOVs) entering and exiting the city during rush hour. Surely, some of these are coming from — and going to — similar areas of the metro. There has to be a better way. And, they're all driving increasingly-large SUVs, too. Bigger, heavier cars. More inefficient, wasted space. There is much we can glean from a basic neighborhood wander. This is one such observation; what is one of yours? We discuss: 00:00 Observations from neighborhood walks, amongst rush hour commuters. 04:27 The inefficiency of single occupancy vehicles. 11:28 The exploding popularity of larger vehicles in the U.S. (SUVs, trucks, etc.). 16:44 More on inefficiencies in American cities. 21:30 What have you noticed in your neighborhood? For context: U.S. commuter data (via CSIS). Market share by vehicle type, 1975-2021 (via Center for Sustainable Systems, University of Michigan). Cost of empty airline seats (via Forbes). Most popular vehicle type in each state (via iSeeCars).

This month, Adam interviews two researchers from the University of Michigan, Geoff Lewis and Spencer Checkoway, who received a USDA-AMS ACER grant to conduct a carbon lifecycle assessment of maple syrup production. To help contribute to this research, contact Geoff Lewis at: glewis@umich.edu, and to view the results of this research, go to the Center for Sustainable Systems website: css.umich.edu. This research will result in a calculator tool hosted on the CSS website for maple producers to better understand the sustainability and efficiency of their operations. Additionally, there are a couple of reports available now related to this research. Find them under "Publications" here: https://css.umich.edu/people/student-researchers/spencer-checkoway. Episode Produced by Ailis Clyne. Music - Long and Low Cloud, Funk and Flash, both by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)

In this episode, host Kristen Slonicki dives into the crucial aspects of setting and sustaining health and fitness goals. Rather than focusing solely on granular tips, Kristen shares personal insights and practical strategies for fostering a healthy mindset and implementing effective systems. From debunking common misconceptions about health that she has previously had to addressing the importance of long-term commitment over quick fixes, this episode offers valuable guidance for anyone striving to lead a healthier lifestyle. Join us as we explore the fundamentals of health awareness, sustainable habits, and the transformative power of consistency. -- Time Stamps: 00:00: Intro  01:46: Setting Longterm & Sustainable Health Goals  02:59: The American Culture When It Comes To Health  05:40: Prevalence of Obesity  05:56: The Sugars In Your Coffee & Sugars in Your “Healthy” Products  08:36: How Much Sugar Should We Have  08:54: Insulin Resistance Breakdown  12:01: Unsustainable Fitness Goals  13:50: Health Education Accounts to Follow  16:46: Fixed Mindset vs Growth Mindset  17:02: My Path + My Fitness Perception in The 90s  19:42: My Reasons Now Why I Want To Be Strong & Healthy 21:21: Shifting from a Fixed Mindset & Doing Hard Things  25:06: Teaching Our Children Discipline & Self Love Through Our Actions, Not Words  26:49: Small Steps To Take Action In Being Healthier Now  27:45: Power of Group Training & My Struggles + Mental Barriers with Group Fitness Classes  31:05: System for Discipline In Fitness 33:18: Long Term Metric Goals to Break The Cycle of Short Term Fitness Stints  35:16: My Experience with 75 Hard & How I Created Accountability  39:00: Finding Confidence To Be Able To Complete A Marathon  40:45: Mistakes Made That Breaks Consistency & Picking Back Up When We Get Out of Our Routines & Grooves  43:00: How to Hack Our Dopamine with Our Health Choices  -- Health Industry Experts To Follow: @biolayne  @drjamesdinic @aggie  @drgabriellelyon @garybrecka @organic_olivia  @chervin333 -- ☑️ Follow:  Help support our show, & get a healthy hit of dopamine by hitting that follow button to stay updated on our weekly episodes.

A recent study shows nearly 15 percent of Americans “do not believe in climate change.”So, what drives climate denialism in the U.S.?Joshua Newell is a professor and co-director of the Center for Sustainable Systems. He was one of the authors of this research and broke down his findings.

It's old home week and time to get the original EWN Podcast gang back together. In Season 7, Episode 4, host Sarah Thorne is joined by cohost Jeff King, National Lead of the Engineering With Nature Program (EWN), and our friend, colleague, and inspiration behind the Engineering With Nature Program, Todd Bridges. Todd is now Professor of Practice in Resilient and Sustainable Systems in the College of Engineering at the University of Georgia (UGA). A lot has happened since February of 2023 when we celebrated Todd's 30-year career with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), where in addition to being Senior Research Scientist for Environmental Science, he founded and was the first National Lead of the EWN Program. Having taken only a month off after leaving USACE, Todd says that he “failed at retirement. I'm as busy now, if not more so, than I was before. But I think a ‘busy life' is a ‘happy life.'” For Todd, change is inevitable and keeps one energized: “I wouldn't trade the 30 years that I was blessed to have with the Corps of Engineers for anything. It was vastly fulfilling in so many ways, on so many levels. But change is necessary, and I've been enjoying embracing the change and continuing to do whatever I can to make a difference.”We discussed some of the highlights of Todd's busy first 11 months at UGA where he is teaching and advising engineering students about natural infrastructure, and has his first graduate student, Scott Blackstock, a Captain in the US Army who will focus his research on nature-based solutions. Todd is also podcasting at UGA, cohosting the Resilient Futures Podcast with Dr. Alicia Helmrich, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering. The Resilient Futures Podcast focuses on what it takes to create resilience in a variety of different contexts.In addition to his teaching and advising, Todd has continued to spread the word on EWN and nature-based solutions (NBS) in many forums, including: participating in two summits hosted by the White House—the Invest in Nature Summit and the Climate Resilience Summit as well as being selected as one of 11 lead authors on the United States' first National Nature Assessment to lead development of the chapter on “Nature and the Safety and Security of the United States.”Todd continues to be active in the Network for Engineering With Nature (N-EWN), which he cofounded with Brian Bledsoe in 2018. As Todd explains, “Progress runs on the rails of relationships. I'm very encouraged by what I'm seeing in the growth. Today we have more than 25 partners that are committing their own sweat equity to a wide range of N-EWN initiatives.” In February 2024, Todd and Jeff participated in the Policy Forum for Nature-Based Solutions in Washington DC, sponsored by N-EWN and the National Academies' Gulf Research Program. The Policy Forum brought together a diverse array of stakeholders, including policymakers, regulators, practitioners, academics, and others. It provided a platform for rich discussions on the transformative potential of nature-based solutions across various sectors.Jeff and Todd are both energized by the growing acceptance of nature-based solutions. As Jeff notes, “Five years ago, nature-based solutions were not ubiquitous. Today we're constantly talking about NBS, and more and more NBS projects are coming online.” Todd agrees: “There's been a convergence of thinking—an alignment of need and opportunity that we need to capitalize on now if we want to really make a difference for the country and for communities.”  He adds, “The future is very bright for Engineering With Nature.” For more information and resource links, please visit the EWN Podcast page on the EWN website at https://www.engineeringwithnature.org/  •  Jeff King at LinkedIn•  Todd Bridges at LinkedIn

Stacy Flynn is CEO and a founding partner of Evrnu, a textile innovations company. An accomplished sustainable systems expert, Stacy is committed to developing innovative fiber technologies that reduce textile waste and preserve natural resources. Under Stacy's leadership, Evrnu is working to solve the most pressing challenges facing the global textile and apparel industry. In 2019 Evrnu debuted NuCyclTM, a technology that transforms garment waste into a resource by recovering the raw materials for reuse. A future where textile producers, brands, retailers and customers reimagine their relationship with nature is now becoming a reality. Evrnu has been recognized as an organization making notable contributions to the circular economy as well as being an honoree in the 2020 Fast Company World Changing Ideas. Stacy is a TEDx and keynote speaker and a passionate voice of authority advocating for materials reuse for sustainability in textiles. She is an Unreasonable Impact Fellow, along with a cohort of CEOs that are advancing other world changing ideas. Prior to founding the company in 2014 with her business partner Christo Stanev, Stacy worked as a global textile specialist for nearly two decades in roles at DuPont, Eddie Bauer and Target. She holds an MBA in Sustainable Systems from Presidio Graduate Institute and a Bachelor of Science degree in Textile Development and Marketing from the Fashion Institute of Technology. https://evrnu.com/ https://nexuspmg.com/

Recently, the fervor behind hydrogen energy in the United States reached fever pitch with the announcement of the hydrogen hubs that had been selected for federal support, meaning the future for this emerging energy source is brighter than ever. To truly understand the current hurdles but also the unmatched future potential of U.S. hydrogen, the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast visited one of these esteemed hubs to hear directly from the experts themselves. Specifically, Todd Allen is the Chair of the University of Michigan's Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences Department and Greg Keoleian is Director of the Center for Sustainable Systems in the university's School for Environment and Sustainability, and together they are Co-Directors of MI Hydrogen. Listen is as podcast host Jason Price visits the campus and, along with podcast producer Matt Chester, learns more about the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen (MachH2), one of the seven federally sponsored hydrogen hubs recently selected by the U.S. Department of Energy. Todd and Greg, leading figures in MachH2, provide insights into the challenges and opportunities of integrating hydrogen into the energy landscape and discuss everything from the current state of hydrogen, the impact of federal efforts to the role of participating utilities, distinguishing factors of MachH2, and their confidence in the future of hydrogen and Michigan's position as a key player in the hydrogen revolution. Key Links: Take this poll to impact the future of the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdI1mewtAbCxlaqTLmzHpj_CnlIKdiREULf0dEDs2M5MlFyeA/viewform Energy Central Post with Full Episode Transcript: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/episode-155-machh2-and-future-hydrogen-michigans-pioneers-todd-allen-and-greg Todd Allen's Energy Central Profile: https://energycentral.com/member/profile/todd-allen-1 MI Hydrogen Fact Sheet: https://css.umich.edu/publications/factsheets/energy/hydrogen-factsheet Did you know? The Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast has been identified as one of the industry's 'Top 25 Energy Podcasts': blog.feedspot.com/energy_podcasts/ Ask a Question to Our Future Guests: Do you have a burning question for the utility executives and energy industry thought leaders that we feature each week on the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast? Do you want to hear your voice on a future episode? Well starting in 2024, we're offering you that opportunity! Head to this link where you can leave us a recorded message, including a question you're eager to have answered on a future episode of the podcast. We'll listen through them, pick out the right guests in our upcoming lineup to address them, and you'll hear yourself as a part of the conversation! Energy Central on SpeakPipe: www.speakpipe.com/EnergyCentralPodcast

Gregory A. Keoleian, Co-director of the Center for Sustainable Systems at the University of Michigan talks about the fossil fuels agreement from this year's Conference of the Parties

Hey Friend!  As a mom, it often feels like there is always more to do than is humanly possible in a day. It can feel so defeating waking up day after day with piles of laundry and/or dishes waiting to be washed or put away. I have totally been there!! Here is how I stopped waking up with yesterday's dishes in the sink, and got rid of the mountains of laundry for good!!! If you or someone you know is stuck in a cycle of mess, make sure to share this episode with them, and join the Facebook group. If you are ready for sos real change, book an SOS call today, and let's fix it!! HUGS, Jenn

What is Geothermal Energy?Geothermal energy is heat generated in the earth. It is a renewable source of energy, and it is extracted from the inner earth for energy use. Typically, geothermal energy is harnessed through holes that are drilled allowing hot water or steam to be extracted. These resources then drive a turbine to generate electricity and energy. Harnessed in this way, geothermal energy has significantly fewer environmental impacts than fossil fuels. The Pros and Cons of Geothermal EnergyGeothermal energy can provide base load power—available 24/7—which is generally not the case for wind and solar. Wind and solar are intermittent resources, requiring energy storage to be able to match energy demand during times when the wind is not blowing or the sun is not shining. Second, deriving energy from geothermal sources can be done highly efficiently, with less energy than from other sources. Dependability and cost make geothermal energy an appealing option under the right conditions. However, like other forms of energy, geothermal energy also comes with drawbacks. Geothermal resources may be finite, as they can cool over time. Additionally, there is a high upfront investment cost for geothermal energy. Considering both the positives and negatives of geothermal energy is crucial for understanding future feasibility of this energy source. What's Next for Geothermal Development?The US is currently the leader in geothermal energy, and policies and development of the resource may be expanding. Colorado has launched “The Heat Beneath Our Feet” initiative, which supports the development of geothermal energy generation. Additionally, the US Department of the Interior has voiced its support in favor of geothermal energy, for it believes that the expansion of geothermal energy carries many benefits. The United States also produces the most geothermal energy, with California producing the second most geothermal energy after Nevada. As a result of new research and technology, we may only be tapping the surface (so to speak) of available geothermal energy. By some estimates, the United States is using less than 1% of the available geothermal energy. With developing technology, there is hope that this untapped energy can be accessed more broadly and in a cost effective manner.About our guestPat Dobson is a staff scientist leading the geothermal assistance program at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. He has many years of research experience, and focuses on volcanic rock and the effects of water-rock interaction. This has been the focus of much of his research and publications, and he is currently working on field and coupled process modeling studies of The Geysers with Lawrence Labs and Sanford Underground Research Facility.Further ReadingsNational Geographic, Encyclopedia entry: Geothermal Energy (2022)GreenMatch (UK), Advantages and Disadvantages of Geothermal Energy – The Source of Renewable Heat (2023)National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Full Steam Ahead: Unearthing the Power of GeothermalU.S. Department of Interior, Geothermal Energy Development, Statement of Tim Spisak (2019)Western Governors' Association, The Heat Beneath Our FeetCenter for Sustainable Systems, University of Michigan, Geothermal Fact Sheet (2022) For a transcript, please visit https://climatebreak.org/geothermal-power-tapping-earths-heat-for-a-carbon-free-future/

Introducing a good friend, and fellow coach ,Peter Schulte. In this episode we explore purpose, wholeness, integrity, practices of being, psychedelics, masculinity and more.  Peter (he/they) is a purpose & leadership coach and the Executive Director of Spark of Genius. He helps aspiring change leaders tap into their innate genius, walk their authentic purpose, and offer their deepest contribution to the greater good.  He has more than 12 years of experience in the nonprofit sector working with the United Nations and some of the world's largest companies on international sustainability principles and practices for water and climate. He holds a B.S. in Conservation & Resource Studies and B.A. in Comparative Literature from the University of California, Berkeley and an MBA in Sustainable Systems from Presidio Graduate School. He lives in Bellingham, WA with his partner Sara, two kids Owen and Asa, and cat Winnie.Learn More about Peter and/or join the newsletter : https://www.sparkofgenius.org/About Mystics Rising: Mystics Rising is podcast to share rising healers and leaders and practitioners of wholeness. If you feel touched by this work, please help us share the podcast with friends. Follow, listen along, and reach out if you feel called to collaborate.Mystic-rising.comIG: @MysticsRisingStore: https://www.mystics-rising.com/store Support the show

Welcome to this week's episode where Brent sits down with Stephen Hughes to talk about the importance of establishing systems that can function and work without you being there to run them. Whether you're a new student pastor stepping into a leadership role, or an experienced ministry leader this is a great episode to listen to as they talk about how to find where these systems are needed, how to establish the systems and find people to manage them so you can prioritize your time on other ministry efforts. You can listen to this episode on all your preferred podcast providers. We would also love to have you join the conversation if you would like to be on the show!  Shoot us a message on social media (@talkstudentmin) or an email (podcast@studentministryconversations.org) to get a time set for you to be on the show.  Show notes can be found on our website: www.studentministryconversations.org  Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/CmPTes7NthA Connect With SMC Instagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"  Connect With The Hosts Russell Martin – @rgmmusicBrent Aiken – @heybrentaiken David Pruitt - @pruacoustic  Support the Podcast! Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

Dr. Nafeez Ahmed joins the show to share his insights about the disruptive nature of technological progress and how it impacts society. He brings our attention to how the transformation of five fundamental production sectors - energy, transport, food, information, and materials - urges organizations to prepare for a decade of global phase shift.   In this episode, Dr Nafeez Ahmed helps us gain a better understanding of how exponential technological advancements and economic factors are reshaping our civilization, leading us towards a more decentralized organizing system in a pivotal decade. Nafeez is a systems theorist with over 20 years experience, and works as change strategy consultant and investigative journalist. He is the Creator of the Age of Transformation newsletter where he writes about systems thinking for what he calls 'the global phase shift'. He is Director of the Futures Lab at United Communications Ltd where he leads on system transformation advisory services for governments, businesses and charities. Nafeez is also a Distinguished Fellow at the Schumacher Institute for Sustainable Systems and a Commissioner at the Club of Rome's Transformational Economics Commission. In this episode, we uncover the challenges faced by established industries in light of the rise of new technologies. With Nafeez, we explore strategic approaches to successfully navigate this phase shift, including basing decisions on the best available empirical evidence and data, and the need for new ways of collaborating in the face of increasing convergence across different sectors under transformation. Nafeez shares his insights about the economic implications of AI and the exciting possibilities of reimagining our future organizing system to fit new systems of production. Get ready to delve into the next decade's phase shift and discover the significance of strategic pivoting in response!    Key highlights

Does selling your services stress you out? Do you wish you could skip it entirely and focus on doing what you do best? You're not alone in that I know many of you hate making sales because it sucks up so much time and energy.  In this episode, we will ditch the stress and get your time back by diving into simple sales for every service business.  Find out more at: bsfreebusiness.com/simple-sales  

We've all been there. We're overwhelmed and ready to burn it all down if one more client asks you one more question. It's chaos, and you're out of capacity for any of it.  In this episode, we examine how sustainable client service systems can help you tame the client service chaos.  Find out more at: bsfreebusiness.com/client-service-chaos

What if there was a way to do less of the things that drag you down and more of what you enjoy doing in your business? What if what you've been taught about systems is way too complicated for what you actually need?  In this episode, we're talking about creating sustainable systems for your service business, including why it can be so much simpler than you may think.  Learn more at: bsfreebusiness.com/sustainable-systems

On this episode of DTC POD, dive into the art of content creation, Philip joins Blaine to share his insights on defining content pillars and optimizing for views and followers. They discuss the importance of hyper-testing and copying when starting out, as well as the power law of content distribution. They chat about what makes unique and memorable content, and how content differs for B2B and D2C brands. They also touch upon the importance of content ROI and share case studies of successful startups.Here's what you'll learn..1. What are content pillars, and why are they important for content creation?2. What are the two types of content best suited for organic?3. What is the best starting point for creating content?4. What is hyper testing, and why is it important for content creation?5. The Power Law in content distribution. How do you get to be in the top 0.1%?Timestamps[00:07:47] Define content pillars, use well-known brands, optimize for views.[00:11:15] Multiple platforms = credibility, two case study examples, intangible ROI.[00:16:58] Copying is good, hyper-testing helps, repurposing is key.[00:19:30] Separate hires for each social media platform, understanding content creator tiers.[00:23:10] Stand out, invest in high quality production, be in top 1%, waste no resources.[00:27:00] Educational, voiceover-based videos, differentiate for success, faster revisions.[00:32:54] Consistency is key, incorporate news, find sustainable system.[00:35:36] Wide variety of content, analyzing performance, Chat GPT for ideas.[00:40:25] Create content around problem-solving for DTC brands, balance entertainment vs. educational for B2B.[00:43:17] Unique content is important, Duolingo's unique brand identity example. Shownotes powered by Castmagic Episode brought to you by Finaloop, the real-time accounting service trusted by hundreds of DTC Brands. Try Finaloop free - no credit card required. Visit finaloop.com/dtcpod and get 14 days free and a 2-month P&L within 24 hours.Past guests & brands on DTC Pod include Gilt, PopSugar, Glossier, MadeIN, Prose, Bala, P.volve, Ritual, Bite, Oura, Levels, General Mills, Mid Day Squares, Prose, Arrae, Olipop, Ghia, Rosaluna, Form, Uncle Studios & many more.Additional episodes you might like:• #175 Ariel Vaisbort - How OLIPOP Runs Influencer, Community, & Affiliate Growth• #184 Jake Karls, Midday Squares - Turning Your Brand Into The Influencer With Content• #205 Kasey Stewart: Suckerz- - Powering Your Launch With 300 Million Organic Views• #219 JT Barnett: The TikTok Masterclass For Brands• #223 Lauren Kleinman: The PR & Affiliate Marketing Playbook• ​​​​#243 Kian Golzari - Source & Develop Products Like The World's Best Brands-----Have any questions about the show or topics you'd like us to explore further?Shoot us a DM; we'd love to hear from you.Want the weekly TL;DR of tips delivered to your mailbox?Check out our newsletter hereFollow us for content, clips, giveaways, & updates!DTCPod InstagramDTCPod TwitterDTCPod TikTokPhilip Ruffini - Founder and CEO of Content AssistantRamon Berrios - CEO of Trend.ioBlaine Bolus - Co-Founder of Seated

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Gregory Keoleian, PhD, talks about ways consumers can reduce their carbon footprint in three areas of their daily lives: home, mobility and diet. Keoleian co-founded and serves as director of the U-M Center for Sustainable Systems. He is also a Peter M. Wege Endowed Professor of Sustainable Systems at the U-M School for the Environment and Sustainability, and a professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering department at the U-M College of Engineering. His research focuses on the development and application of life cycle models and metrics to enhance the sustainability of products and technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Beebe is the Managing Director at Obvious Ventures, a venture capital firm with over $1 billion AUM that invests in early-stage, purpose-driven entrepreneurs reimagining trillion-dollar industries. Andrew joined Obvious Ventures at the firm's inception to lead investments in climate tech and clean energy solutions, and his investment thesis has led the company to invest in companies, like Proterra (an electric bus company, $PTRA), Lilium, (an electric flight company, $LILM), and Amply (an electric fleet management company). Prior to Obvious, Andrew was an entrepreneur and built companies around sustainable systems for nearly two decades; first in the Internet 1.0 days in the late 90s and later in the first clean tech wave of the early 2000s. His excitement about solar in the early 2000s led him to co-founding Energy Innovation, which he grew into a major solar developer serving customers like Google, Disney, and Sony Pictures. About VSC Ventures: For 20 years, our award-winning PR agency VSC has worked with innovative startups on positioning, messaging, and awareness and we are bringing that same expertise to help climate startups with storytelling and narrative building. Last year, general partners Vijay Chattha and Jay Kapoor raised a $21M fund to co-invest in the most promising startups alongside leading climate funds. Through the conversations on our show CLIMB by VSC, we're excited to share what we're doing at VSC and VSC Ventures on climate innovation with companies like Ample, Actual, Sesame Solar, Synop, Vibrant Planet, and Zume among many others.

In this episode, Skatterbrainzz shares his perspective as a PowerShell user and a consultant. Skatterbrainzz shares his approach to problem-solving and how communication is key. We talk about tips for dealing with consultants, the benefits of pair programming, mentorship, and more.   Guest Bio and links: Skatterbrainzz works for Quisitive, A major Microsoft solutions partner. He works on automation services that typically involve PowerShell, Azure, graph, etc. https://twitter.com/skatterbrainzz https://skatterbrainz.wordpress.com/ skatterbrainz@infosec.exchange   See the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyqNOCWFVsQ  

Andrew Beebe, Managing Director, Obvious Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in early-stage, purpose-driven entrepreneurs reimagining trillion-dollar industries in three investment pillars: Sustainable Systems, Healthy Living, and People Power.

Ep. 149 - In this episode, Chris is joined by Khadirah Muhammad, who is a Systems Implementation Engineer. Her notable projects include taking a client's 2 -person operation from $15,000 to $80,000 in revenue in 60 days. Chris and Khadirah discuss and share the systems considerations that you must be aware of, if you're going to achieve this level of success. Get ready to take notes because this episode may just give you the systems blueprint you are looking for.

In this episode, Chris is joined by Khadirah Muhammad, who is a Systems Implementation Engineer. Her notable projects include taking a client's 2 -person operation from $15,000 to $80,000 in revenue in 60 days. Chris and Khadirah discuss and share the systems considerations that you must be aware of, if you’re going to achieve this…

Episode HighlightsOtisa's story and journey to where she is today (2:30)How to bake equity into hiring practices (9:15)Missteps leaders are making in hiring decisions (19:35)De-biasing the workplace (25:00)A powerful story of philanthropy in Otisa's life (35:00)Otisa's One Good Thing: Figure out how to incorporate play and joy. (39:00)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/312The We Are For Good Podcast is co-hosted by Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE and welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned 3x a week!Want to hear insider details and to get our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community - it's free! Visit www.weareforgood.com/helloAbout our Sponsor FeathrNonprofits of all shapes and sizes turn to Feathr to grow their campaigns with targeted digital ad tools that reach people, whenever and wherever they are online. And they just happen to be some really incredible people too. Use Feathr to grow your end of year fundraisers.  Learn more about their solutions for nonprofits at feathr.co.About our Sponsor Neon OneTechnology alone can't solve the challenges nonprofits face. That's why Neon One provides software that empowers you to manage constituents all while giving you the resources and support you need to connect to what matters most - your people and their passions. Learn more about how Neon One is helping nonprofits create stronger connections by visiting neonone.com/weareforgood.About our Sponsor CosmicLooking to nail your impact story, build brand awareness, and inspire action for your cause today? YOU can connect directly with Cosmic's Founder and Creative Director, Eric Ressler for free Office Hours. Don't miss this incredible opportunity friends! Visit designbycosmic.com/good to sign up today

As educators we know how much trauma students experienced during the pandemic and how much mental health support they have needed since returning to in person learning. We also know how much support teachers need because of the burnout they are experiencing due to the secondary and tertiary trauma they experience. School counselors are instrumental in supporting students, staff, and families, but who supports the counselors? Each day they leave school carrying a bag full of everyone else's trauma. In this episode I talk with Dr. Lara Donnelly about strategies counselors can use to combat feeling so depleted and strategies building leaders can use to better support their counselors.

Join this "fruitful" and enlightening conversation with tree crops specialist, horticultural historian and agroforestry practitioner Eliza Greenman as she explains the evolution of the apple, horticultural tree crop history and shares her love for fruit exploring. A creator of niche products, Eliza is passionate owner of charcuterie company, HogTree, and is working towards the goal of creating orchard systems that function symbiotically with livestock to replace costly livestock feed. After a time pruning apple trees on an island off the coast of Maine, paired with her time abroad in Germany in apprenticeship with an apple grower and a formative research trip to Asia, the homeland of fruits and nuts, Eliza found her calling and became single- mindedly obsessed with apples. Now she is an advocate for natural wildlife practices and indigenous systems, stressing the importance of eating in season and shying away from global commodities. The conversation includes various types of fruit and nut trees such as pawpaws, mulberry trees, hickory walnuts, acorns, autumn olive and the infamous Bradford Pear, exploring all the ways these beautiful gifts can be nurtured and enjoyed.  Listen to the episode onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 ( Apple Podcasts),https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo ( Spotify),https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 ( Podchaser),https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ ( Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Agroforestry  Agroecology Permaculture  Food Forests  Perennials  Fruit and Nut Trees  Bradford Pear  Red Delicious  Fire Blight  Heart Rot  Pollarding Autumn Olive Silvopasture agroforestry  Resources Mentioned:  US Apple -  Lobbying  Back River Market  “Of New York” Series - Catalog of Fruit Varieties  The National Soil Fertility League  https://nafex.org/ (North American Fruit Explorers - NAFEX ) John Bunker, Fedco Trees Francis Fenton  https://www.fs.usda.gov/nac/assets/documents/workingtrees/brochures/wts.pdf (Silvopasture) is the deliberate integration of trees and grazing livestock operations on the same land. These systems are intensively managed for both forest products and forage, providing both short- and long-term income sources.  Source: https://www.fs.usda.gov/nac/practices/silvopasture.php (https://www.fs.usda.gov/nac/practices/silvopasture.php)  Guest Info Connect with Eliza at https://elizapples.com/ (elizaapples.com ) https://hogtree.com/ (HogTree) charcuterie company  https://www.fruitandfodder.com/ (Fruit and Fodder ) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elizapples/ (@elizaapples)  Follow Us: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram) Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.

Episode Summary:Vishal Vasishth is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Obvious Ventures, founded in 2014, and investing in both early and growth stage companies.  In this episode we speak with Vishal on his path to starting Obvious Ventures - from his time at Patagonia which greatly influenced the way he thought about brand and culture to his entrepreneurial path focused on how to solve real problems in the world.  Tune into this episode to learn more on the parallels between building a company and venture funding, the importance of a clear focused thesis and how to build trust with key stakeholders. What is Uncovered: Vishal's journey to starting Obvious Ventures The process and experience of getting those first few LPs to invest  The biggest difference between being a venture capitalist and an entrepreneur The parallels between venture capital and starting a companyBiggest challenge running Obvious Ventures thus far How Obvious Ventures is growing and differentiating themselves in a competitive VC landscape Learn More About:Vishal VasishthVishal invests in values-driven founders and companies that dramatically improve healthcare outcomes, create more human-centered financial systems, and reimagine consumer services from the ground up.He leads Obvious' investments in full-stack healthcare with Virta, Galileo, and Devoted Health; financial technology startups such as Hedvig, One, Corvus, and Openly; and purpose-led consumer services like Good Eggs and Block Renovation.Before co-founding Obvious, Vishal was the founding partner of Indian-based fund SONG Investment Advisors. He also served as a senior executive at Steve Case's Revolution, LLC. Prior to his career as an investor, Vishal spent a decade at outdoor gear and apparel retailer Patagonia, in roles ranging from product manager to Chief Strategy Officer. He was selected as a Henry Crown Fellow of the Aspen Institute and a Next Generation Fellow of the American Assembly, both recognizing value-based leadership. Vishal earned a B. Tech degree in India, an MS from North Carolina State University, and an MBA from UCLA's Anderson School of Management.Vishal grew up in the fast growing city of Chandigarh, India. He is an avid cricket fan and aspiring batsman.Connect with Vishal on LinkedIn Obvious Ventures: Obvious is a venture capital firm investing in startups reimagining trillion-dollar industries through a world positive lens. Our three investment pillars are Sustainable Systems, Healthy Living, and People Power. We invest at both early and growth stages. Learn more by visiting their website at https://obvious.com/.Quotes: On raising money for follow-on investments: “It's a journey. I think it's similar to building companies and operating companies, which is ultimately building trust.  You need to be building trust with all the stakeholders, including internal teams, external teams, customers, and showing progress, day after day, which enables you to get more people involved in your tribe.” “You are becoming better by doing the things which have brought success and learning from the failures” 

Continuing his series on the journey to net-zero, Contrarian Ventures Founder & Managing Partner, Rokas Peciulaitis, sat down with Obvious Ventures Managing Director, Andrew Beebe, to discuss sustainable systems and net-zero investing.

Tuesday on Political Rewind: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its latest reporting last week. It is the most definitive report yet on the consequences of an unchecked global carbon economy on our global climate. Scientists are crystal clear that human activity is to blame for widespread and rapid changes. The findings are grim, but not surprising to anyone who has been following the unfolding crisis. “The extremes associated with climate change and that are talked about in the IPCC report; they are not happening in 2100, they are not happening just to the polar bears, they are happening right now,” Dr. Marshall Shepherd said. “And we're seeing implications for our day-to-day lives, what I often call our kitchen-table issues.” So what is the message Americans should take away from this report? As we look ahead to uncertainty, what are the paths forward that address this existential issue? Panelists: Dr. J. Marshall Sheperd — Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor of Geography and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Georgia  Dr. Marilyn Brown — Regents and Brook Byers Professor of Sustainable Systems, School of Public Policy at Georgia Institute of Technology  Dr. Nirajan Dhakal — Associate professor and vice chair of Environmental and Health Sciences Program  Tamar Hallerman – Senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

We're 6 months into the year and if you're like me and are still surprised every time the year goes by so quickly, this episode is for you! Now is the perfect time to re-evaluate your business and life goals and if the two support one another. Because after all, if the way you're running your business isn't making you happy, then what's it all for? Ask yourself these 4 questions to see if your business & life are on track with your goals and values. The Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course is open for enrollment again! Learn more at zana.dance/digital To get the free guide "Sustainable Systems for Bellydancers", visit zana.dance/sos Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

This month's Q&A answers how to achieve a certain aesthetic (hint: you don't need this to be a pro!), how to market in a smaller community, and how to stay motivated. Register for today's Business Work Day: Compel & Sell: Copywriting for Bellydancers at zana.dance/business The Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course is open for enrollment again! Learn more at zana.dance/digital To get the free guide "Sustainable Systems for Bellydancers", visit zana.dance/sos Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Doing more doesn't always get you more. Find out how to stop doing it all and focus on doing this instead. Register for May's Business Work Day: Compel & Sell: Copywriting for Bellydancers at zana.dance/business The Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course is open for enrollment again! Learn more at zana.dance/digital To get the free guide "Sustainable Systems for Bellydancers", visit zana.dance/sos Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Today I'm talking with Colby Tootoosis about creating conscious, sustainable systems. Colby is a presenter and facilitator of leadership and personal development workshops with Conscious Leadership Coaching, Inc. Colby will share how The Journey process was introduced into his life when his father was ill. He'll be talking about his first experience with process work and the path that led him deep into this calling. We'll be diving into his journey of taking a practitioner program halfway around the world, his experiences with oppression, and how crucial it became for him to use what he learned to process his emotions during his time as an elected official. Listen in to learn more about Colby's journey and how he uses his knowledge and experience to help others. What to Listen For:  What it was like growing up with both parents being therapists Witnessing his parents working with families and communities Being immersed in personal development, self-work, and proactive problem solving from a young age Working through generational impacts of residential schools and the oppression of Indigenous peoples "Growing up with my parents, there were experiences of having to work through things as a family. The generational impacts of residential schools, of the oppression of our peoples, and the attempts of colonization on our peoples. And that's the narrative and a theme that's often not highlighted. And so I think the greatest thing that my parents have done for us as a family was to create the space and to encourage us to do the work that we needed to do personally so that we can continue the intention of ending the legacy and the impacts of that narrative." How this set the tone for the way he engages with his family How The Journey method came into his life "The Journey method came into our life through the means of a crisis. The crisis was my dad getting physically ill. And he had myelodysplasia, which is the beginning stages of bone marrow cancer, meaning he had to get a bone marrow transplant if he wanted to continue to live life on earth, and it was a scary time. It was a scary time and a challenging time." Praying with his family for something that would help not just his father, but others as well His mom's experience with happening upon The Journey by Brandon Bays His family going to a Journey workshop in Boulder, CO His resistance to reading the book "I was very judgmental and critical and turned off by it completely. And my dad was really drawn to it. And at that time, I didn't want to discourage anything. The truth is when you're going through a health crisis like that; you get desperate. You're open for anything. And I was in that space. And so I, with the judgment, was there, and I put it to the side. I encouraged him, and I was supportive." What happened when his dad came back from his first Journey Intensive workshop Colby's first Journey method process "He sat me down in my bedroom, and he gave me my first journey method process, and it rocked my world. It shook the foundation of who I thought I was because prior to that moment, I thought that I didn't have any issues for me to look at, that everything was fine." What revealed itself in that first experience with process work through the guidance of his father Wanting more after that first taste of this work Figuring out how to get to the Journey Practitioner Program in Europe His dad's incredible recovery "While I was in their Journey Practitioner Program [my dad] continued to do journey work, and he healed. His brother was a match, and he went through a full bone marrow transplant, and he healed so quickly they put them in a medical journal. He was like a case study in a medical journal.  I remember the moment because there were people in the same timeframe, in the same ward where they were going through bone marrow transplants as well, they were still in bed and resting.