Best David Weyandt Podcasts (2024)

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Innovation for Humanity: Better Shelter's Solution for Displaced Communities 56:43

9h ago56:43

56:43

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, host Kristi Porter welcomes Johan Karlsson, managing director at Better Shelter, to the show. Better Shelter is a company that provides durable and dignified shelters for displaced people, and Karlsson discusses his background in design and how it led him to work in humanitarian shelter projects. Listen in…

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Logistics with Purpose Classic: Reinventing Emergency Disaster Relief feat. David Burke from Team Rubicon 42:44

12d ago42:44

42:44

Team Rubicon has been in operation for 13 years, during which time they have worked in 1,100 different disasters or crises across the country and around the world. The premise of the organization is that military veterans have great experience that can be applied in a disaster relief context and that the military culture and ethos – a bias for acti…

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Chocolate and Family: The Recipe of Success ft. Elaine Read and Matt Weyandt with Xocolatl Small Batch Chocolate 1:06:53

27d ago1:06:53

1:06:53

Elaine Read & Matt Weyandt have stamped the most important values from their previous careers into every facet of their craft chocolate manufacturing business. In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, host Kristi Porter welcomes Elaine Read and Matt Weyandt, co-founders of Xocolatl Small Batch Chocolate. The Atlanta-based company sources cacao di…

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Logistics with Purpose Classic: You Can’t Learn a New Trick If You’re Not Willing to Fall with Supergoop! CEO Amanda Baldwin 47:06

2M ago47:06

47:06

There are few opportunities in the world to combine creativity with analytics like those presented by the beauty industry. Because of this, Supergoop! CEO Amanda Baldwin had the courage to pivot from successful roles in banking and private equity to become an entrepreneur – even surprising herself. In this classic Logistics with Purpose episode, sh…

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From Industry to Impact: Tackling Global Challenges with Strategic Design featuring Paulina Garza Gordoa 32:17

2M ago32:17

32:17

In this new episode of Logistics With Purpose, hosts Luisa Garcia and Astrid Aubert welcome Paulina Garza Gordoa, the director of Institutional Development at Un Kilo de Ayuda (One Kilo of Help), to the show. Paulina shares her journey from being an industrial designer to working in the social sector, emphasizing the importance of strategic design …

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Turning Passion into Purpose: Daniel Shemtob's Entrepreneurial Journey 29:47

3M ago29:47

29:47

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, host Enrique Alvarez welcomes Daniel Shemtob, CEO of Snibbs, to discuss his journey from restaurateur to entrepreneur. Shemtob shared his experiences of starting his first business at 19, learning the importance of passion in entrepreneurship, and the success of his food truck business, The Lime Truck. He …

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From Sales Guru to Somatic Leader: Jon Berghoff's Journey to Redefining Leadership 1:09:45

3M ago1:09:45

1:09:45

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, John Berghoff, CEO of Exchange, a company dedicated to unlocking potential at scale through leadership development and large group facilitation, joins host Enrique Alvarez for a discussion about his journey and the importance of conscious leadership. Listen in as Berghoff shares his experiences growing up …

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Earth Month Special: Cultivating Sustainability with The Cheeky Panda 33:29

4M ago33:29

33:29

As we conclude the celebration of Earth Month in 2024, hosts Kristi Porter and Nuria Sierra welcome you to this episode of Logistics With Purpose, as Chris Forbes, co-founder of The Cheeky Panda, discusses the company's journey and commitment to sustainability. The Cheeky Panda, a UK-based startup, produces household products like toilet paper and …

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Navigating Purpose: Innovations in Sustainable Shipping 33:29

4M ago33:29

33:29

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, co-hosts Enrique Alvarez and Nuria Sierra shine a spotlight on organizations dedicated to making a positive impact. Their guest, Christina Aleixendri, shares her journey with bound4blue, a company developing automated wind-assisted propulsion systems for ships. Christina's story encompasses her transition …

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Saving Goals and Changing Lives: Hope Solo's Journey from Soccer Star to Social Advocate 44:51

5M ago44:51

44:51

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter welcome former US Women's soccer team goalkeeper Hope Solo to the show! Hope discusses her career, her advocacy for women's rights and gender equality, and her involvement with the Homeless World Cup. Listen in as she shares her journey from a young girl with a passi…

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100th Episode of Logistics With Purpose® 45:41

5M ago45:41

45:41

Join us as we celebrate the 100th episode of the Logistics with Purpose podcast! This special episode, hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter of Vector Global Logistics, features many special guests, including Scott Luton of Supply Chain Now, Kelly Cobb with Bombas, Julie Forsyth with Partners for World Health, and so many more. Listen in as E…

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Revolutionizing Communication: Unleashing the Power of Purpose with Sam Horne, Part 2 56:11

6M ago56:11

56:11

Sam Horn is on a mission to help people create quality communications that add value for all involved. Are you ready to join her and embrace positive change? In the second part of a dynamic two-part interview on Logistics with Purpose, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter are joined by the captivating Sam Horn- a keynote speaker, bestselling aut…

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Revolutionizing Communication: Unleashing the Power of Purpose with Sam Horn, Part 1 40:59

6M ago40:59

40:59

Sam Horn is on a mission to help people create quality communications that add value for all involved. Are you ready to join her and embrace positive change? In this first part of a dynamic two-part interview on Logistics with Purpose, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter are joined by the captivating Sam Horn- a keynote speaker, bestselling aut…

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Transforming Business with Purpose: Insights from Aaron Edwards of The Charles Group 50:07

7M ago50:07

50:07

In this episode of "Logistics with Purpose," hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter welcome Aaron Edwards, CEO of the Charles Group, to the show. Aaron shares his journey from finance to advertising, the evolution of his agency, and exciting initiatives like PeduL and First Close. Listen in as their conversation touches on talent retention, work c…

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Sustainable Innovation and Beyond: Atul Vir's Trailblazing Odyssey in International Entrepreneurship 45:03

7M ago45:03

45:03

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kevin Brown welcome Atul Vir, President of Equator Advanced Appliances to the show, to share his remarkable journey from a military boarding school in India to international entrepreneurship. He discusses key experiences, including navigating a coup, starting Equator, and collabor…

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Charitable Impact: Redefining Surplus for Social Good 55:45

8M ago55:45

55:45

In the first new Logistics with Purpose podcast episode of 2024, hosts Monica Aurora Roesch and Noria Sierra welcome Kaitlin Marian to the show, with In Kind Direct, a charity focused on preventing surplus products from going to waste by distributing them to charities in need across the UK. Kaitlin shares her journey from a corporate career to In K…

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Humanitarian Logistics: Empathy in Action featuring Christelle Delenclos with Maersk Project Logistics 44:44

8M ago44:44

44:44

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter are joined by Christelle Delenclos, Senior Director for Aid & Relief for NAM at A.P. Moller-Maersk. Christelle shares her inspiring journey from France to her role today, highlighting pivotal moments and the power of empathy instilled by her grandmother. The conversa…

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Flying High and Flying Low with Caroline Troit, SVP Operations Luxe, L'Oreal 49:06

9M ago49:06

49:06

Operations and supply chain management are a science that require a lot of experience and technical know-how to lead – especially on a global scale. But people management is a science too, one that is often more challenging than the others. Caroline Troit leads Operations for the Luxe division of L’Oréal North America. She has end-to-end operationa…

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Logistics with Purpose Classic: Distributing the Gift of Giving at Scale with Jenise Steverdin 46:14

9M ago46:14

46:14

Whether helping Toms scale shoe delivery from a million pairs to 50 million or delivering 78,000 masks to healthcare workers during COVID, Gifts for Good Chief Impact Officer Jenise Steverding has found a way throughout her career to meld her knack for logistics with a propensity for giving back - and for that, we (and the world at large) are very …

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Giving Voice to Supply Chain Bootstrappers with Nate Shutes 47:31

10M ago47:31

47:31

In a discipline as rich, deep, and broad as supply chain, it is no wonder that there are also a million entrepreneurial stories waiting to be told – and heard. Nate Shutes, VP Global Fulfillment & Logistics for Blu Dot, has more than 20 years of industry experience working for shippers, carriers, and 3PLs in a variety of roles. He is also the host …

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Hosting a Global Water Party with John DeYoung, Founder and CEO of Vivoblu Inc 1:39:56

10M ago1:39:56

1:39:56

People all over the world struggle to access clean water, a necessity for survival and something that many people take for granted – but not John DeYoung, Founder and CEO, Vivoblu Inc. Since he was a teenager, he has wanted to make a difference in the world. His story began in the slum streets of South Korea, but today he is blessed to serve childr…

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Hitting the Open Road to Gain Focus with Brittney Richardson 46:20

10M ago46:20

46:20

Sometimes the most impactful efforts start as an unexpected spark of creativity. They can quickly be forgotten or nurtured into lasting programs – but someone has to make the decision to move forward. Brittney Richardson is the Owner and CEO of Midwest Road Rescue and TheBreTV. After starting her career in law enforcement and fire rescue, she spent…

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Seeking a Higher Purpose in Business with Karen Sammon, CEO of Conscious Capitalism 1:00:24

11M ago1:00:24

1:00:24

While people are always listed first in the classic ‘people, process, and technology’ paradigm, when it comes to leading change, they are often considered last. That creates a situation where transformation projects may not be able to succeed, simply because the culture is too weak to support them. Karen Sammon is a committed Conscious Capitalist, …

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Autonomy Plus Accountability Equals Results with Jody Thompson, Founder and CEO of CultureRx 1:01:07

11M ago1:01:07

1:01:07

For a long time, corporate performance has been managed by looking at worker time and presence. Rules and policies are usually focused on employee behavior, resulting in an inefficient, broken system. While working at Best Buy, Jody Thompson started to reimagine how a workplace could be managed, emphasizing results over time and presence. Now she i…

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Savings Lives with Logistics with Ronny Elfassy, International Medical Corps 48:55

12M ago48:55

48:55

Healthcare needs vary the world over, and for many people, accessibility is the number one challenge - especially when disaster strikes. International Medical Corps is a large organization, with a current presence in 30 countries and a staff of about 8,000. While most of their team is local to each country, the emergency response unit is comprised …

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Action, Action, Action featuring Sam Berman, Logistics Advanced Research Center (LARC) 1:15:42

1y ago1:15:42

1:15:42

There are a lot of inventors and products out there, but only a few innovators and solutions. In order to develop a true solution, entrepreneurs need to think big and allow themselves to escape the conventions of the past. In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, Kristi Porter and Maureen Woolshlager are joined by Sam Berman, the Founder and CEO …

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Reinventing Emergency Disaster Relief featuring David Burke from Team Rubicon 42:44

1y ago42:44

42:44

Team Rubicon has been in operation for 13 years, during which time they have worked in 1,100 different disasters or crises across the country and around the world. The premise of the organization is that military veterans have great experience that can be applied in a disaster relief context and that the military culture and ethos – a bias for acti…

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Getting Goods in the Hands of the Right Partners featuring Ben Grossman, Founder of SwagCycle 48:03

1y ago48:03

48:03

Companies spend thousands and thousands of dollars on ‘swag’ or promotional merchandise every year, but what happens when they change their logo or go through an acquisition? Swag Cycle helps companies repurpose and recycle items in a responsible, ethical, and affordable way, keeping unneeded swag out of landfills. In this episode of Logistics with…

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Testing a Lot of Different Waters featuring Julie Forsyth, Partners for World Health 1:02:10

1y ago1:02:10

1:02:10

A series of professional experiences may seem disconnected, until the moment – and the role – comes along to justify them all. Then all of those past experiences and skills fall into place in support of one singular experience. In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, Kristi Porter and Wesley McArthur are joined by Julie Forsyth, Chief Operating …

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Learning New Stuff Like an Entrepreneur Featuring William Sandman with Avery Dennison 54:56

1y ago54:56

54:56

Some people start out as entrepreneurs and stay there, preferring to follow a less traditional path that allows them more flexibility and autonomy. Others have entrepreneurial experiences and then find ways to apply their creativity and love of learning in a corporate setting. In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, Enrique Alvarez and Wesley Mc…

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Changing Lives and Perceptions One Win at a Time with Mel Young 47:11

1y ago47:11

47:11

Mel Young has worked as a social entrepreneur for most of his life, driven by his fervent belief that is it possible to end homelessness around the world. In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, Mel joins hosts Enrique Alvarez and Nuria Sierra to hear how he combined his desire to make a difference with the game of football (American soccer) to …

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A Renewed American Dream: Closing the Racial Wealth Gap featuring Ying McGuire, NMSDC 45:56

1y ago45:56

45:56

What would it look like to come to this country with one suitcase in hand to achieve the American dream? It might include the opportunity to serve as a corporate leader at Dell, to be sworn in at the White House to serve on the United States Investment Advisory Council, and to receive numerous accolades, including “Twenty-Five Influential Women in …

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Leveraging the Power of the Animal Kingdom with Isabelle Szott 33:59

1+ y ago33:59

33:59

Isabelle Szott is a behavioral researcher at APOPO in Tanzania. In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, Isabelle joins host Enrique Alvarez to talk about how humans are studying animal behavior to better understand how they are impacted by different conditions in their environment. She also describes the work being done to train African giant po…

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Leading a Revolution by Paying a Dollar a Pound with Paul Rice, Founder and CEO, Fair Trade USA 43:26

1+ y ago43:26

43:26

Paul Rice fell in love with Nicaragua when he was there doing research for his senior thesis at Yale. But the more time he spent in the country, the more disillusioned he became with the traditional government-funded, top-down approach to economic development. He heard about the fair trade movement gaining steam in Europe and decided to try the mod…

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Embracing a Clean Shipping Obsession with Danielle Southcott, CEO and Founder of Veer Group 37:25

1+ y ago37:25

37:25

Danielle Southcott started thinking about the benefits of clean shipping while working in different roles in the maritime industry. What frustrated her was the challenge of proving the financial viability of the model. In fact, as she explains, she became obsessed with the idea that clean shipping could support a for-profit business model. In this …

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Making the World Smarter, Happier & Richer with David Gardner, Chief Rule Breaker at The Motley Fool 1:01:10

1+ y ago1:01:10

1:01:10

In Shakespeare’s comedy plays, it is the Fool – a Motley Fool in As You Like It – that gets to speak the truth to the king and queen. There was so much power and freedom that came with such a seemingly lowly station. That is why David Gardner, his brother Tom, and fellow co-founder Erik Rydholm started The Motley Fool, a source of honest, education…

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One Year Later… Update on the Effort to Leverage Logistics for Ukraine 1:15:40

1+ y ago1:15:40

1:15:40

In February of 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. A citizen resistance that was only expected to last days has held for over a year… and the fight goes on. Vector Global Logistics launched an effort almost immediately to channel the collective desire to help. ‘Leveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine’ brings together like-minded individuals aro…

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Giving the Gift of Mind-blowing Science with Tzipor Ulman, CEO of Science is Elementary 59:08

1+ y ago59:08

59:08

When children are exposed to math and science from an early age, they learn to be comfortable with themselves and develop a self-confidence that expands the future opportunities available to them. This is why Tzipor Ulman founded Science is Elementary (SiE), to bring together children of all backgrounds with exceptional science and engineering ment…

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You Can’t Learn a New Trick If You’re Not Willing to Fail with Supergoop! CEO Amanda Baldwin 47:06

1+ y ago47:06

47:06

There are few opportunities in the world to combine creativity with analytics like those presented by the beauty industry. Because of this, Supergoop! CEO Amanda Baldwin had the courage to pivot from successful roles in banking and private equity to become an entrepreneur – even surprising herself. In this episode, she joins Enrique Alvarez and Mau…

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Extending Our Hearts Towards Others with Brad Hendrickson, a.k.a. Bakhmut Brad 56:01

1+ y ago56:01

56:01

There are challenging final mile logistics and then there are CHALLENGING final mile logistics. Brad Hendrickson (a.k.a. Bakhmut Brad) is currently working in the Donbas region of Ukraine to lead evacuations and deliver aid to the people and animals living one day at a time. In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, Brad joins co-hosts Kristi Port…

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Logistics With Purpose Classic: Laura Cyrus with Truckers Against Trafficking 48:10

1+ y ago48:10

48:10

Many of us have a career path that is long and winding. How we see each of those twists and turns – as a setback or an opportunity – often determines how successful we will be at the end of the journey. Laura Cyrus followed a particularly windy path to get to Truckers Against Trafficking, a 501(c)3 organization that exists to educate, equip, empowe…

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How to Build Livelihoods Through Relief with Islamic Relief USA's Ismail Safi 1:27:31

1+ y ago1:27:31

1:27:31

Born and raised in a refugee camp in Pakistan, Ismail Safi observed firsthand how proper planning and logistics can make a sustainable difference in people's lives. In this episode, he joins Kristi Porter to detail his professional journey, how Islamic Relief USA matches aid to real-time needs and supports long-term impact through livelihood projec…

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Great for the Environment, Better for the Bottom Line: Decarbonizing the Last Mile with BrightDrop 46:26

1+ y ago46:26

46:26

BrightDrop is decarbonizing last mile logistics---and Steven Hornyak is here to tell you all about it. Tune in to this episode of Logistics with Purpose as Enrique and Adrian chat with Steven about his professional path to BrightDrop, how the company is disrupting industries like grocery with more efficient curbside fulfillment options, his advice …

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Custodians of Culture: Recovering & Rerouting Missing Art with Monuments Men's Anna Bottinelli 58:46

1+ y ago58:46

58:46

Having grown up in Florence, Italy, Anna Bottinelli developed an appreciation for art and its cultural significance early in life. Then, what started out as a research assistantship with Robert M. Edsel on his bestselling book Saving Italy flourished into an illustrious career dedicated to recovering and returning lost and/or stolen cultural object…

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Supply Chain Now Crossover: Love Unconditionally, Serve Equitably- How to Deliver Relief that Lasts with ALAN's Kathy Fulton 46:56

1+ y ago46:56

46:56

After Hurricane Nicole's threat and Ian's devastating damage in Florida, many are wondering how to lend a hand to those in crisis. In this episode produced in partnership with Vector Global Logistics and Supply Chain Now, Scott and Maureen discuss disaster relief with the American Logistics Aid Network Executive Director Kathy Fulton. Listen in to …

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The Logistics of Leadership & Making a Difference with Hapag-Lloyd's Christopher Hussaini 36:15

2y ago36:15

36:15

Meet Christopher Hussaini, one of the many bold logistics leaders in the United States taking action through logistics to support Ukrainians with necessary relief. In this episode, he sits down with Enrique Alvarez and Maureen Woolshlager to tell his story and tell us more about Hapag-Lloyd's humanitarian efforts. From early entrepreneurial ambitio…

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How to Land Among the Stars with NASA Astronaut and Motivational Speaker Susan Kilrain 54:41

2y ago54:41

54:41

When they said "shoot for the stars," Susan Kilrain took it literally. As one of only three women to pilot a space shuttle, she has broken barriers and opened doors in countless ways. In this episode, Kristi and Maureen sit down with Susan to learn about her professional trajectory from the Navy to space and on into motivational speaking, advisory …

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Everything Starts at Home: Manufacturing Opportunity with Mākhers Studio Founder Wanona Satcher 1:10:49

2y ago1:10:49

1:10:49

There is perhaps no one embodying our core value to "Be the change" quite like ATL native and Mākhers Studio Founder Wanona Satcher. In this episode, Kristi sits down with Wanona for an expert deep dive into Atlanta history, the journey to building more equitable communities through green manufacturing and modular shipping containers, and the succe…

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Lighting Up the World & Eradicating Energy Poverty with SolarBuddy Founder & CEO Simon Doble 54:48

2y ago54:48

54:48

On October 11, 2011, Simon Doble saw the light when it comes to global energy poverty. Now, his organization SolarBuddy works to create awareness and tackle this critical issue. Energy poverty is an obstacle to education, health, the environment and economic development around the world.Tragically, 3.8 million people die prematurely from the effect…

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Logistics with Purpose Classic: Putting Social Responsibility & Sustainability First: Bob Dalton with Sackcloth & Ashes 1:00:22

2y ago1:00:22

1:00:22

Sackcloth + Ashes produces 14,000 blankets a month using 75-100% recycled materials with a goal of donating 1 million blankets to homeless shelters by 2024. And to think, it all started with one inspirational coffee sleeve. In this classic Logistics with Purpose episode, Sackcloth + Ashes Founder and CEO Bob Dalton joins Enrique and Lillian to shar…

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