Best Andy Straisfeld Podcasts (2024)

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Ray Petro | The Politician Who Doesn't Think of Himself as a Politician 21:41

2y ago21:41

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Our four-part series featuring politicians from the municipal, provincial and federal levels proved to be quite popular. Gaining their insights into environmental and sustainability issues was quite valuable and for that reason, today's guest is especially welcome. In today's episode, Andy chats with Ray Petro, candidate for Brantford city council …

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Mike Schreiner | Addressing the Urgency of the Climate Crisis 31:34

2y ago31:34

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The countdown is on to the municipal elections in October here in Ontario. Politics and policy remains an important part of creating a sustainably circular economy. That's why we've dedicated four episodes to featuring local municipal politicians, provincial candidates, leaders of political parties, and non-governmental organizations - people who a…

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Kevin Davis | Finding the Courage to Embrace Change 31:40

2y ago31:40

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The countdown is on to the municipal elections in October here in Ontario. Politics and policy remains an important part of creating a sustainably circular economy. That's why we've dedicated four episodes to featuring local municipal politicians, provincial candidates, leaders of political parties, and non-governmental organizations - people who a…

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Karleigh Csordas | Sustainability - Healing the Disconnect 31:28

2y ago31:28

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It's currently election season. Ontario provincial elections happened in June, and we're heading into municipal elections in October. While this is in no way a political show, politics and policy is an important part of creating a sustainably circular economy. As a result, the next four episodes will feature local municipal politicians, provincial …

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Shahid Sayeed | BIG-nano Corporation and the Sustainably Circular Economy 21:51

2y ago21:51

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The Sustainably Circular podcast was originally created to dive into the key issues around sustainability and the circular economy so that you can lead others and make small but significant changes to help create a more sustainable world. In today's episode, Andy chats with Shahid Sayeed, COO of The BIG-nano Corporation, a Canadian manufacturer mar…

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Barry Hunt | Making Canada Sustainably Circular 27:00

2y ago27:00

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The Sustainably Circular podcast was originally created to dive into the key issues around sustainability and the circular economy so that you can lead others and make small but significant changes to help create a more sustainable world. In today's episode of The Sustainably Circular podcast, Andy chats with Barry Hunt, President of the Canadian A…

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June Update | Introduction to Episode Series 10:05

2y ago10:05

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In this episode of the Sustainably Circular podcast, Andy offers up a small preview of upcoming episodes and discussions around the circular economy. As you know, the podcast was originally created to dive into the key issues around sustainability and the circular economy so that you can lead others and make small but significant changes to help cr…

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Q&A with Andy Straisfeld 17:43

2y ago17:43

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The Sustainably Circular podcast was originally created to dive into the key issues around sustainability and the circular economy so that you can lead others and make small but significant changes to help create a more sustainable world. One of the best ways of doing that is by providing a platform where questions submitted by curious listeners li…

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Geoffrey D. Calhoun | Authenticity in Screenwriting 30:42

2y ago30:42

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In this episode of the Sustainably Circular podcast, Andy Straisfeld talks to Geoffrey D. Calhoun, host of The Successful Screenwriter Podcast, best-selling author of The Guide for Every Screenwriter and founder of WeFixYourScript. You'll discover why Geoffrey started WeFixYourScript. You'll discover why Geoffrey believes governments are reactive r…

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Ethan Brown | How to Adapt to Climate Change 25:29

2y ago25:29

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In this episode of the Sustainably Circular podcast, Andy Straisfeld talks to Ethan Brown, host of the Sweaty Penguin Podcast. You'll learn about the origin of the Sweaty Penguin podcast and Ethan's plan for the podcast going into the future. You'll discover Ethan's inspiration for combining comedy with today's challenges. You'll discover why mosqu…

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Angie Ringler | Going Plastic Free 33:01

2y ago33:01

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In this episode of the Sustainably Circular podcast, Andy Straisfeld talks to Angie Ringler, host of the Grateful Redhead Podcast and owner and founder of Tangie LLC. Angie is a successful entrepreneur whose main focus is on making natural, plastic-free household cleaning and personal care products. You'll learn about Angie's entrepreneurial journe…

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Making Strides Towards A Green Economy 17:55

2y ago17:55

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In today's episode of the Sustainably Circular podcast, Andy recaps previous episodes while responding to comments and emails from listeners. Andy mentions Bea Johnson's book "Zero Waste Home" and how zero waste does not always mean recycling. You will discover why recycling has a bad reputation. You will learn how oil prices affect recycling. Andy…

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Sydney Vernier and David Lee | How Young People Can Play a Bigger Role in Recycling 28:33

2y ago28:33

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In this episode of the Sustainably Circular podcast, Andy Straisfeld talks to Sydney Vernier and David Lee. Both are high school students as well as enthusiastic environmentalists who are on the front line of reducing the impact PPEs and facemasks are having on the environment. Andy also makes mentions the CBC News Radio national segment on box rec…

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Welcome To The Sustainably Circular Podcast 13:06

2y ago13:06

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Welcome to the first-ever episode of the Sustainably Circular podcast. In this episode, the host, Andy Straisfeld, discusses his passion for sustainability and the circular economy and why he decided to start this show. Andy is a Strategist and Partner at Lifecycle Revive. As he shares his story, Andy will talk about his career path and how it's pu…

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The Hidden Value of Discarded PPE ft. Andy Straisfeld, Strategist and Partner at Lifecycle Revive 45:45

3+ y ago45:45

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The COVID-19 pandemic has created a massive global shortage of PPE. Similarly, the increased usage of PPE has led to an unprecedented rise in single-use plastic pollution from the medical sector. Lifecycle Revive is an Ontario-based company that specializes in recycling PPE waste. Joining us today is the company’s VP of Business Development, Andy S…

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Reactions to 54. Simplifying complexity. Small habits, big impact. Personalizing and scaling change. 8:49

3+ y ago8:49

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Von Wong shares his reactions after his conversation with Andrea Demichelis, founder and CEO of Elliot For WaterBy Von Wong

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Fighting Water Scarcity With a New Search Engine ft. Founder of Elliot For Water - Andrea Demicheli 43:15

3+ y ago43:15

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Water scarcity is one of the greatest problems faced by the world. When people do not have access to clean, safe drinking water, all aspects of their lives — from health, to education, to safety — are negatively impacted. Andrea Demichelis is a young Italian entrepreneur who has come up with an ingenious way to chip away at this global issue. Andre…

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Reactions to 53. Serving with uneven power dynamics. Credit for Transformation. Humility vs Resilience.. 10:09

3+ y ago10:09

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Von Wong shares his reactions after his conversation with Social Justice Activist, Choreographer and Changemaker Susan Slotnick.By Von Wong

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Bringing the Power of Dance to the Incarcerated Ft. Social Justice Activist, Choreographer, and Changemaker Susan Slotnick 46:48

3+ y ago46:48

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Most people would not see a connection between dance and prison. But today’s guest, Susan Slotnick, is different. Susan is a visual artist, a choreographer, a dancer, a writer, an advocate for social justice, and for the last 16 years, she has volunteered in various correctional facilities teaching dance to inmates. She recently released a book cal…

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Reactions to 52. The music of your day. Resetting boundaries. Beauty in the transient. 8:16

3+ y ago8:16

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Von Wong reacts to his conversation with motivational musician Jurgis DID Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Apple PodcastBy Von Wong

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Reclaiming Music as a Tool for Transformation ft. Motivational Musician Jurgis DID 35:43

3+ y ago35:43

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In the world we live in, where only things that can be marketed and sold are deemed valuable, we lose opportunities to express ourselves authentically. Music has been heavily commoditized, and as a result, many of us feel excluded from participating in this art form. Yet music exists all around us and once we tap into this profound realization, mus…

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Reactions to 51. The future of manufacturing. Sustainable showroom of the future. Solutions vs. Threats. 9:32

3+ y ago9:32

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Von Wong reacts to his conversation with Philip Raub - the CEO of Model No. and co-founder of B8ta. Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Apple PodcastBy Von Wong

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3D Printed Furniture from Food Waste ft. Phillip Raub, CEO of Model No. Furniture, Co-Founder of B8TA 42:57

3+ y ago42:57

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If you look at the furniture industry as a whole, it has always been predicated either on design or functionality, and these two ends have largely ignored the environmental impacts of what it takes to make furniture. One company looking to address both the customization needs of customers and sustainability concerns is Model No. Furniture, who beli…

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Reactions to 50. Education to create change. Values driven business. Report card for customers. 7:53

3+ y ago7:53

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Von Wong reacts to his conversation with Kim Bryden, founder of Cureate, which exists to shift the dollar back into our local communities by building an empowered food & beverage supply to meet a changing consumer demand. Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Apple PodcastBy Von Wong

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Creating an Empowered Supply Chain Through Food ft. Kim Bryden of Cureate 48:24

3+ y ago48:24

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The food system is set up to keep consumers purchasing in a way that perpetuates inequality. Today we speak to Kim Bryden, Founder, and CEO of Cureate, about how she is trying to change this by creating an empowered supply chain through food. Cureate is a woman-owned business that exists to shift dollars back into local communities by building a su…

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Reactions to 49. The role of art in systems thinking. The influence of our actions. Antidote to decision fatigue. 9:45

3+ y ago9:45

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Von Wong reacts to his conversation with Leyla Acaroglu, UNEP Champion of the Earth, Founder of the Unschool of Disruptive Design. Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Apple PodcastsBy Von Wong

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Lessons from the UnSchool of Disruptive Design ft. UNEP Champion of the Earth, Dr. Leyla Acaroglu 53:11

3+ y ago53:11

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When it comes to sustainability and related issues, many of us might feel hopeless and like there is nothing for us to do. This is, in part, due to the negative messaging around these challenges. Today’s guest, Dr. Leyla Acaroglu, has an entirely different way of thinking about these obstacles. Not only is it imbued with hope, but it draws on syste…

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Reactions to 48. Cancel Culture. Running towards Discomfort. The secret ingredient of time. 9:03

3+ y ago9:03

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Von Wong reacts to his conversation with Mohammad Modarres, TED resident, NPR How I Built This Fellow, and founder of Abe's Eats. Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Apple PodcastsBy Von Wong

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Building Community With Inter-Faith Foods ft. Mohammad Modarres, Founder of Abe’s Eats 48:05

3+ y ago48:05

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In a world that is becoming increasingly polarised by differences in political ideologies, race, sexuality, and faith, there are a special few who go against the grain to create positive, lasting change. Today we speak with Mohammad Modarres, an award-winning social entrepreneur, TED resident, and NPR ‘How I Built This’ Fellow. He is also the found…

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Reactions to 47. Understanding the role of sports in social change. How tools shape narratives. Why simple can be better. 9:09

3+ y ago9:09

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Von Wong reacts to his conversation with Matthew Barrett, founder of Goal Click, and how his skepticism slowly shifted to understanding over the course of the conversation. Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Apple PodcastsBy Von Wong

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Soccer as A Gateway to Social Issues ft. Matthew Barrett, Co-Founder of Goal Click 50:09

3+ y ago50:09

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In an ever-changing world with so many different cultures and life experiences, sport can offer us an entry point through which we can understand broader social contexts and dynamics. Goal Click is a storytelling organization that uses soccer as a lens to amplify stories of people around the world. They have worked with adidas, FIFA, UNHCR, and man…

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Reactions to 46. Behavioral change. The paradox of conservation marketing. Next-gen brands. 9:30

3+ y ago9:30

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Von Wong reacts to his conversation with Wilson Griffin after he shares the movement he hopes to kick off with Recurate. Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Apple PodcastsBy Von Wong

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How To Make the 28 Billion Dollar Resale Economy More Accessible ft. Recurate Co-Founder Wilson Griffin 37:57

3+ y ago37:57

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Recurate is minimizing fashion’s environmental footprint by streamlining the sale and purchase of second-hand goods. Today we speak with Recurate co-founder and COO Wilson Griffin for insights into how their incredible platform is innovating the resale industry. We open our conversation with Wilson unpacking the state of the resale market. After wa…

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Reactions to 45. Creating tools to elevate others. Boundaries of sacrifice. Feelings of value. 11:19

3+ y ago11:19

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Von Wong reacts to his conversation with Anjali Nayar after she shares her crazy journey from scientist to journalist to filmmaker, to now founder and CEO of TIMBY and the amazing impact it has had on the world. Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Apple PodcastsBy Von Wong

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From Science Journalist to Encrypted App-Maker (used by OXFAM, WWF, UN, etc...) ft. Anjali Nayar, Creator of TIMBY 41:18

3+ y ago41:18

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Our guest today is the ultimate jack of all trades. A scientist, journalist, award-winning filmmaker, and most recently, tech entrepreneur — Meet Anjali Nayar. Anjali began her career as a scientist before realizing that it wasn’t the lack of facts that prevented change, but the lack of hope. This led her first into journalism, and then documentary…

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Reactions to 44. The power of a personal story, focusing on progress, and living with values & intention. 10:41

3+ y ago10:41

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Von Wong reacts to his conversation with Nasreen Shiekh after hearing her amazing escape from modern-day slave to social entrepreneur and shares a few lessons and takeaways. Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Apple PodcastsBy Von Wong

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From Modern-Day Slave to Entrepreneur and Activist ft. Nasreen Sheikh, Founder of the Empowerment Collective 1:00:00

3+ y ago1:00:00

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Modern-day slavery affects over 40 million people around the world and its byproduct can be seen throughout society in the clothes you wear, the phone you use, and the coffee you drink. Today we speak with Nasreen Sheikh, an ex-slave who escaped her sweatshop to change the lives of others. Born undocumented in a village on the Indian-Nepalese borde…

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Reactions to 43. Exploring Fiction vs. Time, Why Apophenia is Seductive, and an Invitation for More Narratives of Hope. 12:32

3+ y ago12:32

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Von Wong reacts to his conversation with Reed Berkowitz on the intentional consumption of fiction, what it means to the lives that we lead, instances of Apophenia in his own personal life, as well as how he plans to discover more narratives of hope in his own life. Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Apple Podcasts…

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The Unexpected Benefits of Fiction (and why QAnon sucks) ft. Game Designer Reed Berkowitz - Impact Everywhere 46:46

3+ y ago46:46

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In this episode, we sit with Reed Berkowitz, who has over 25 years of experience designing, writing, and researching award-winning interactive experience for some of the largest entertainment companies. We talk to Reed about all things fiction including what happens when fictional and real worlds collide. We kick things off by hearing more about Re…

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Reactions to 42. on Spectrum Sovereignty, Indigenous Rights and difficult conversations. 14:07

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Von Wong reacts to his conversation with Darrah Blackwater on Spectrum rights, his responsibility as a settler, and what it's like to be an educator. Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Apple PodcastsBy Von Wong

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The Fight for Indigenous Spectrum Sovereignty - Indigenous Rights Activist Darrah Blackwater - Impact Everywhere 45:06

3+ y ago45:06

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Indigenous spectrum sovereignty refers to the idea that Native Nations should have exclusive rights to the electromagnetic spectrum that exists over their lands. Darrah Blackwater is a citizen of the Diné Nation, also known as the Navajo Nation, and today we sit down with her to talk about her activism in raising awareness about this issue. In 2017…

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A Bracelet That Creates Communities ft. Youmna Chamcham - Founder of Live Love - Impact Everywhere 52:32

3+ y ago52:32

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The smallest beginnings can lead to meaningful impact in unexpected ways, and our guest today exemplifies this kind of powerful story. Youmna Chamcham from the Live Love movement talks to us about starting small in Beirut and how the early work she and her team put in has created rippling effects and grown into a massive, global force. Live Love st…

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Art as a Technology for Change ft. Adam Roa - Architect of Human Consciousness - Impact Everywhere 47:38

3+ y ago47:38

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Today we speak to an artist of multiple talents — Adam Roa is an actor, spoken word poet, YouTuber, podcast host, online community leader, musician, and a life coach! Adam has spoken at conferences all over the world and his poem, You Are Who You’ve Been Looking For, has well over 200 million views online currently. We get to have an amazing conver…

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Building a Gateway to Sustainability ft. YouTube Influencer Levi Hildebrand - Impact Everywhere 53:14

3+ y ago53:14

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Creating approachable, entertaining content on a topic like sustainability is not easy. Not only is it a broad, catch-all term that has come to mean many things, but sustainability-related content can feel chiding and exclusionary. Levi “Save The World” Hildebrand, is a YouTube sustainability influencer taking a different approach, and he hopes to …

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Combining Sustainability, Community and Kelp ft. Courtney Boyd Myers, Founder of AKUA - Impact Everywhere 41:44

3+ y ago41:44

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See full summary and quotes here: https://medium.com/impact-everywhere/courtney-boyd-myers-community-and-kelp-podcast-61446690396a Whether you’re fighting against climate change or concerned about animal welfare, sinking your teeth into a kelp burger is a great place to start. Today we sit with AKUA Founder Courtney Boyd Myers, a visionary whose co…

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Why the King of Kickstarter co-founded Climate Neutral ft. Peter Dering, CEO of Peak Design - Ep 37 - Impact Everywhere 45:51

3+ y ago45:51

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With over 32 Million dollars raised on Kickstarter, Peter Dering, CEO of Peak Design is best known as the king of Kickstarter - but in environmental circles, Peter is also known as the Co-Founder of Climate Neutral - the largest carbon neutrality certification body in the world. In today's episode, our conversation with Peter dives deeply into two …

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How to Build Communities of the Future ft. Real Estate Developer Natalie Voland of GI Quo Vadis - Impact Everywhere 45:44

3+ y ago45:44

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Full episode here: https://bit.ly/33O8qCa Is it possible to make money while doing good, or are these two concepts mutually exclusive? Joining us on the show to testify about her experience is Natalie Voland, the president of GI Quo Vadis, GI Quo Vadis is a mission-driven real estate development company with the vision of consciously building commu…

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Everything You Fear About Nuclear Is Wrong— ft. Bret Kugelmass of the Energy Impact Center and Titans of Nuclear - Ep 35 - Impact Everywhere 42:47

4y ago42:47

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See the full episode here: https://medium.com/impact-everywhere/bret-kugelmass-nuclear-podcast-2ca3eba52ea0?source=collection_home---4------0----------------------- If hearing the term ‘nuclear energy’ evokes images of explosions and toxic radiation leaking into the water, you are not alone. This widely-held (mis)perception is, in fact, the doing o…

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The Hidden Opportunity for Impact Investing in the Creative Economy - ft. Laura Callanan - Founding Partner at Upstart Co-Lab - Impact Everywhere 34:18

4y ago34:18

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As impact investing becomes an increasingly popular investment philosophy, are creatives being left out of the equation? Upstart Co-Lablooks to create an ecosystem where impact investors can connect with funds, businesses, and real estate projects that drive social and environmental impact through the creative economy. Laura Callanan, the organizat…

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Discovering the Passion of the Explorer ft. Writer & Strategist John Hagel - Impact Everywhere 33:22

4y ago33:22

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Society is in the early stages of a profound transformation, and by finding our passions we can all make bigger impacts and speed up the process of building a new world. Today’s guest is John Hagel, joining us on the show to talk about some key concepts from his research in Silicon Valley. He speaks on the role of passion and community in sustained…

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