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Green Champions is a podcast by Dominique Hadad and Adam Morris, focusing on environmental change through conversations with individuals making a difference in sustainability. Dominique brings her experience as the sustainability expert, while Adam adds his interest in social impact through social entrepreneurship. The show aims to demystify sustainability, share success stories, and address climate anxiety by presenting accessible, engaging content. We feature guests who have achieved susta ...
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Ray Leard - The Recipe for Community Around Compost
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Ray Leard is dubbed as the "Compost King" for his pioneering efforts in bringing large-scale composting to Central Ohio. As the founder of the Compost Exchange, Ray single-handedly paved the way for residential curbside food scrap recycling and composting services in a region of over 3 million people. His journey began in 2012 with a small experime…
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Dana Watts: Tying the Knot without Tying up Resources
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Picture your dream wedding. Does it include overflowing trash cans and wilting flowers? Probably not. But weddings are often surprisingly wasteful. However, one inspiring event planner is determined to change this. Dana Watts, founder of Thyme & Details, is on a mission to bring sustainability to the forefront of weddings without sacrificing the be…
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Dana Watts - Getting Hitched on Sustainability
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Have you ever stopped to think about the amount of waste generated at a typical wedding? From leftover food to floral arrangements and decor items, the waste can quickly add up. But what if there was a way to plan a beautiful, romantic event without compromising on sustainability? Dana Watts is the founder of Thyme & Details, a sustainable event pl…
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John McNamara - The Power to Create Equity with Solar
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Can you imagine a future where clean energy access is the norm, creating thriving communities and a healthier planet? John McNamara is making this vision a reality through solar innovation and commitment to social impact. John McNamara, Chief Operations Officer of Appalachian Renewable Power (ARP), is a champion of change in the solar industry. His…
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John McNamara - Bringing the Energy Back to the Green Team
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Can you imagine starting every day knowing you're making a tangible impact on climate change through renewable energy solutions? That's the inspiring reality for John McNamara, Chief Operations Officer at Appalachian Renewable Power. John is a force for positive environmental change. His passion for sustainability took him from a career path few wo…
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Lisa Goldsand - The Hyperlocal Advantage for Thrifting
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Can a neighborhood thrifting initiative make a dent in the massive problem of fashion waste? Lisa Goldsand, the founder of Circular Thrift, shares her mission to valorize post-consumer textile waste and scale the reuse of clothing and accessories at a hyperlocal level. Through her unique collection bins, swap events, and mobile trike sales, Lisa is…
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Lisa Goldsand - Steering the Fashion Industry towards Sustainability
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What motivates someone to leave a 20-year corporate career in fashion to spearhead a sustainability revolution? Lisa Goldsand, founder of the hyperlocal service Circular Thrift, shares how we can transform our fashion habits. With insights from her extensive corporate retail experience, she discusses challenges and opportunities within the industry…
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Grant Behnke - Building A Private Hotel Investor’s First ESG Report
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Can sustainability and profit-maximization co-exist in the hotel industry? Grant Behnke, Director at Rockbridge private equity real estate firm discuss his pioneering work in implementing environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices in the hotel sector. Grant shares his journey of establishing a baseline for ESG performance, producing Rockb…
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Grant Behnke - Intersection of Hospitality, Sustainability, and Service
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How did a fascination with hotels from a young age evolve into a career championing sustainability in the hospitality industry? Grant Behnke, Director of Development & ESG at Rockbridge, shares his unique journey into the hotel industry. Discover the catalyzing experiences that sparked Grant's early interest in the inner workings of hotels and how …
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Shelly Douglas - The Nation’s Largest Earth Day Service Event
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How do you mobilize an entire city to take action for the environment? Shelly Douglas of Green Columbus shows us how a small but mighty nonprofit can make a big impact through community engagement and planting roots for sustainable change. In this episode, we dive deep into the inspiring work of Shelly Douglas, the driving force behind Green Columb…
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Shelly Douglas - Conquer Imposter Syndrome One Tree at a Time
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Did you know that planting trees can reduce crime, lower rates of asthma, and even cool our cities? Hear the amazing story of how Shelly Douglas is leading the charge to bring more trees to communities in need. In this episode, Dominique Hadad and Adam Morris chat with Shelly Douglas, the Executive Director of Green Columbus, a non-profit organizat…
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Adam Morris - Find Your Agency to Create Change
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Adam is the co-host of Green Champions and founder behind People Helping People. This dual venture offers a rich tapestry of inspiration, practical tools, and educational resources tailored for social entrepreneurs aiming to realize positive social change. Beyond his professional endeavors, you can find Adam organizing events with GiveBackHack, the…
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Dominique Hadad - Sustainability as a Moving Target
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Dominique is the co-host of Green Champions and founder of Green Scope Consulting, a company transforming organizations into zero waste operations. When she’s not supporting clients in reaching their sustainability goals, she is also the founder of MOJO, a mobile coffee company with single-serve pour over packets for conscious coffee enthusiasts. D…
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Green Champions is a podcast by Dominique Hadad and Adam Morris, focusing on environmental change through conversations with individuals making a difference in sustainability. Dominique brings her experience as the sustainability expert, while Adam adds his interest in social impact through social entrepreneurship. The show aims to demystify sustai…
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