In our latest podcast episode, Joelle Ciriacy, Environmental Scientist at the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, shares tips for preventing food waste. From being proactive with meal planning and shopping lists, to leveraging the pantry and freezer, Joelle makes practical suggestions for easy ways to eliminate food waste in the h…

In our latest podcast episode, Alexandra "Ali" Clunies-Ross, venture capital portfolio manager with Artesian, discusses how startup companies are addressing climate change, food insecurity, health and more. Ali shares insights on investing in clean tech, female-led startups, and sustainable businesses across Asia Pacific. Discover how venture capit…

In our latest podcast episode, Hailey Johnston, Founder and CEO of Project Free 2 Fly, discusses the nonprofit she founded over a decade ago to empower women who have come out of crisis situations. She shares her background story and describes how the project equips women with sewing skills, mentorship and life enrichment to gain resources they nee…

In our latest podcast episode, we hear from Austin Meyer, a documentary filmmaker, National Geographic Explorer, cinematographer, and photographer. Austin's works have been featured by National Geographic, HBO, Apple TV, Hulu, and The New York Times. During the podcast, Austin shares his background and the drivers that led him to his film-making ca…

In our latest podcast episode, Ann Linder, animal law expert, discusses our relationships with animals, including captive wildlife, livestock, and exotic pets. She details the risks of future pandemics due to poorly regulated animal industries in the U.S. and finds that the epicenter might not be a distant market but could be much closer to home - …

Host Lucy Callender sits down with Madeleine Longoria Garcia, a coffee expert whose journey began as a barista during college and has since spanned across various roles in the coffee supply chain. She has worked in Hawai'i, Australia, Southeast Asia, Mexico and Central America gaining experience in cafes as well as in the agricultural aspects of co…

Host Amy Farrell speaks with Monika Kumar, a specialist in impact investing and sustainability reporting. Monika has dedicated her career to driving sustainability and ESG (environmental, social and governance) into strategy at a range of organizations from start-ups to businesses in New York City to the World Bank Group. She shares her journey whi…

Host Amy Farrell speaks with Andrew Lewin, a marine conservationist and self-proclaimed “ocean-preneur.” Andrew, the CEO and President of Speak Up for Blue, dives into his background as a marine biologist and his transition to becoming a passionate science communicator through blogging, YouTube videos, and eventually podcasting. Throughout the epis…

SolPods Co-Founder Cassie Freyeisen sits down with Matt Loch, owner of Skeptic Meadery, to chat about the unique process of making mead, an alcoholic beverage made from honey, water and yeast. Skeptic Meadery sources honey in East Tennessee, helping to promote local biodiversity. They avert food waste by accepting and utilizing fruits and herbs whi…

SolPods' Lucy Callender sits down with Jamie Berger, writer and producer of The Smell of Money, to discuss the motivating factors that led Jamie to create this powerful documentary. Jamie shares her journey and her goal to make people aware of the injustices of industrial animal agriculture and the adverse impact on communities and the environment.…

Host Amy Farrell sits down with Aishani Garg, a high school student and founder of the "Climate Career Kit" podcast. Aishani passionately discusses her commitment to the environment and the driving force behind her podcast which is dedicated to helping young environmental enthusiasts like her enter the world of climate careers. This episode explore…

Amy Sabik sits down with Kathy Bonte, Board Chair of FabMo, a Sunnyvale, California-based nonprofit that promotes and encourages good stewardship of the earth by diverting discontinued designer fabrics, tiles, wallpapers and other similar materials from landfills, making them available to all interested persons and inspiring creative reuse. Check o…

SolPods' Amy Farrell sits down with Jessica Maderos, a trailblazing chemical engineer who's not only reshaping industries but also paving the way for other aspiring women in this dynamic field. Jessica stands as a beacon of innovation and sustainability at Blue Planet, a company committed to rewriting the environmental narrative of the construction…

SolPods’ Cassie Freyeisen sits down with Dennis Fritsch, Associate Nature Lead in Nature for the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), to talk about the imperative of ocean health, blue finance, and the sustainable Blue Economy. Diving into the delicate balance between economic progress and environmental preservation, D…

SolPods Amy Farrell sits down with Aidan Wing, founder of Wings of Nature Bees, a regenerative apiculture company focused on natural practices and approaches to beekeeping and honey production. Aidan describes how bees called him to beekeeping and inspired him to launch his own business. Learn about the amazing community of the hive, the benefits o…

SolPods Cassie Freyeisen sits down with Deirdre Appel, founder of SoDak Compost, the first non-profit community composting center of its kind in South Dakota. Deirdre's journey from New Jersey to Brooklyn, and eventually settling in Sioux Falls in 2021 amid the pandemic, drove her to create SoDak Compost, addressing the lack of food scraps recyclin…

SolPods' Lucy Callender speaks with Farah Asemi, founder of ecofleet, a zero emissions, last mile, cargo bike delivery company, and Diagnostics 360, an environmentally-minded medical laboratory company. Farah explains how her personal experiences drove her to launch her businesses in a quest to find more sustainable solutions for her community and …

SolPods Cassie Freyeisen sits down with Natalia Monnard, founder of SQIN Ø, an all-natural, artisanal, sustainable cosmetic products company exclusively made in Switzerland. Natalia describes what inspired her to launch a clean beauty company during the Pandemic, the challenges she has faced and her success today. She is an advocate for natural ski…

SolPods Amy Sabik sits down with Anne-Marie Bonneau, author of The Zero Waste Chef: Plant-Forward Recipes and Tips for a Sustainable Kitchen and the Planet. Anne-Marie describes how she went plastic free starting in 2011 and her journey to zero-waste in the kitchen. Anne-Marie's tips include making up-cycled cloth produce bags which have inspired i…

SolPods Cassie Freyeisen sits down with Lesia Nünlist, co-founder of Zurich Helps Ukraine, a charitable organization focused on supporting refugees from Ukraine. Lesia describes how she sprang into action just days after the start of the war to help collect basic necessities from people in Zurich and distribute them to Ukrainian refugees. Leveragin…

SolPods Cassie Freyeisen sits down with Kate Burgess, a Conservation Program Manager with the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators where they discuss the importance of environmental conservation in the US and ways in which we all can help get involved. Learn more about the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (NCEL) and their effort…

SolPods' Lucy Callender sits down with Madison ("Madi") Frazier, a naturalist and educator at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Madi tells us about her personal passion for ocean conservation and shares tips for anyone interested in entering the field. Madi shows us what a day in the life of a Monterey Bay Aquarium employee looks like, from feeding baby m…

Amy Farrell sits down with Daisy Nicholls who shares her experiences addressing food waste. She discusses what she learned working with a global supermarket chain, a London-based food redistribution charity and an impact investing advisory firm. Daisy provides suggestions for how we can each do our part to help eliminate food waste. Check out The F…

Amy Farrell sits down with Karen Noryko, who tells us about her job as a community launcher for Ridwell, an innovative recycling company that specializes in hard-to-recycle items. She discusses how her passion for the earth led her to switch career paths and get her Bay Area community involved in a major recycling challenge. Karen shares tips on ma…

SolPods Co-Founder, Cassie Freyeisen, sits down with Kelsey Davis, an Environmental Consultant with the Office of Sustainable Practices at the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). Hear about Kelsey's journey and her work with the Tennessee state parks and local community. Check out the Tennessee Department of Environment and…

Join our inaugural SolPods Studio episode and meet the SolPods team: Amy Farrell, Cassie Freyeisen, Lucy Callender and Amy Sabik. Listen in to hear the history of SolPods and how we have designed the platform to help our members connect with like-minded individuals, learn about different sustainability topics and get inspired by our Earth Heroes. J…

Amy Farrell sits down with Laura Porter, founder of Byrd’s Filling Station, a zero waste grocery store in San Mateo, CA. Learn about Laura’s journey as a sustainable business owner and get inspired by her tips for zero-waste beginners. Check out Byrd's Filling Station: https://byrdsfillingstation.com/ Follow Byrd's on Instagram: https://www.instagr…